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.
On July 23, 2026, the venture market witnessed a significant event: several startups secured substantial investments. CuspAI received $450 million in a Series B funding round to further develop its advanced AI infrastructure and create a control layer for AI. The startup Neo, which has developed unique solutions in agency commerce and payment rails, also attracted $100 million. Meanwhile, in the deep tech and biotech sector, Brenus Pharma is expanding its strategic capital horizons, reflecting a rising interest in technological innovations and private equity. This is confirmed by the recent actions of venture funds such as Kleiner Perkins and Andreessen Horowitz.
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.