... out what venture investments are, how to choose a promising project, avoid mistakes and really make money on innovations. A detailed guide for entrepreneurs and investors. Venture Capital: A Guide for Investors and Entrepreneurs Introduction: Why Invest in Startups and What Are Venture Capital Investments Venture capital investments are investments in young, promising companies (startups) at early stages of development in exchange for a share in the business. The word "venture" is translated from English as "risky ...

... $1 billion; many of the aforementioned startups may later go public or be acquired, after which they would exit the unicorn category. The data considers only currently private companies at the time of valuation.] Venture Capital: Access to Financing and Investment Activity Access to venture capital is a critical factor for a startup's growth to a billion-dollar valuation. Countries leading in the number of unicorns typically also attract the largest volumes of venture investments. At the end of 2023, the U.S. maintained its status as the largest venture market, with American ...

... ecosystems. From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agritech startups—more and more African teams are attracting international capital for scaling. Latin America is not falling behind: in 2025, Mexico for the first time surpassed Brazil in terms of venture investments, and startups in the region are actively raising funds in fields such as fintech, e-commerce, and delivery. The emergence of new innovation centers in Mexico City, São Paulo, Dubai, Jakarta, and several other cities enhances global competition for capital ...

... investment funds and substantial investments in startups. In this article, we will explore the key advantages and disadvantages of current trends, analyze recent mega-rounds and their impact on the industry, and provide forecasts for the future of venture investments. We will particularly focus on corporate venture strategy and the development of startups, which, thanks to these processes, can quickly secure significant positions in the market. Startup and Venture Capital News — Tuesday, August 5, 2025: IPO Wave, Mega Deals, and the Global Venture Capital Race By early August 2025, the global ...

... venture activity in numerous fields. Such deals not only expand the global "unicorn club" but also provide companies with the resources for accelerated growth in international markets. Regional Trends in Venture Investing The development of startups and venture investments varies significantly across regions. North America maintains its leadership in funding volumes, while Asia is experiencing a relative decline in activity. Europe is showing moderate results, and Latin America is demonstrating local growth ...