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Russian VC Shifts Focus to University Startups, Boosts Innovation
4/14/2025
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Story summary
- Russian venture capital is pivoting to support university startups due to a decline in late-stage tech companies.
- The 19th Russian Venture Forum showcased a recovering market with 165 deals totaling 17 billion rubles in 2024.
- The University Technology Entrepreneurship Platform has involved over 793,000 students, resulting in 36,000 startups.
- Tatarstan is boosting its chemical industry with new venture funds focused on production innovation.
