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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.