Economy. Investments. IPO
In recent weeks, cryptocurrencies and traditional financial instruments (TradFi) have strengthened their momentum amid growing investor interest. A combination of strong corporate earnings from leaders in the semiconductor sector and rapid progress in artificial intelligence are fuelling interest in risk assets. In this context, there is notable growth in the shares of giants such as Micron Technology and AMD, as well as a positive trend in cryptocurrency markets, led by Bitcoin and Ether. New investment opportunities are attracting both large institutional funds and retail investors in the CIS, shaping new portfolio strategies. In this article, we will examine in detail how this synergy of technology and finance is affecting the market.
In recent years, there has been a significant exit of gas stations from the Russian market. This phenomenon raises many questions: what drives gas station owners to sell their businesses? What economic and political factors contribute to this process? In this article, we will conduct a detailed analysis of the situation, focusing on the reasons and consequences of gas station owners' departures. The Russian gas station market is influenced by numerous factors, and understanding their significance will help predict future developments. Discover who is selling gas stations in Russia and why, and what the future holds for this important segment of the economy.
On September 22, 2026, significant events occurred in the world of startups and venture capital. Nscale has announced its IPO with a target valuation of $35 billion, which could become one of the largest public market entries this year. Concurrently, Holtec has postponed its listing, sparking discussions among analysts. Market experts are also assessing the impact of the current "AI pause," characterized by a slowdown in investments in artificial intelligence. What consequences could this have for the industry? Details in our latest review.
In this episode, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Mikhail Dubnov, partner at Brio Capital Fund, break down what really happens to a company when large sums of money come in. We discuss why the scaling stage is an entirely different game from starting from scratch, and how the founder's life, management, analytics, and team change after the deal.
In this issue, Sergey Tereshkin and investor Andrey Rezinkin explore AI startups: how to select promising projects and profit from investments in AI. They discuss real-life examples such as OpenAI, ChatGPT, voice recognition, and DepTech, as well as trends like AGI and lifestyle AI applications.