Venture capital

Kalshi raises $1bn as its $40bn valuation puts the exchange model to the test

Kalshi’s funding supports exchange expansion. Durable fees and market liquidity matter more to the business model than trading volume alone.

Startup finance in Azerbaijan: why perceptions and deals tell different stories

Azerbaijan ranks 11th on an expert assessment of startup finance but 111th for venture deals relative to GDP in GII 2026. Different instruments, periods and geographic definitions explain why the measures cannot be read as equivalents.

Uzbekistan Tops Global Ranking for Venture Capital Growth

According to Dealroom.co, venture capital investments in Uzbekistan surged 539.7% in the first half of 2026, the highest growth rate worldwide.