Estonia has built a startup ecosystem that generated over €2.4 billion in just the first half of 2025. The country operates like a startup itself, with digital marriages, robot couriers, and a culture that builds without waiting for permission.
Ondas shares surged 25% following its acquisition of Israeli counter-drone company Sentrycs. The deal gives Ondas immediate global presence in the growing counter-UAS market. But is the stock’s high valuation justified?
The IPO landscape is shifting as Asian companies explore alternatives to traditional US listings. Regional hubs are gaining traction through dual listings and government-led investment programs. Southeast Asia’s IPO market is already showing signs of recovery with 53% growth this year.
Europe’s tech ecosystem has grown to nearly $4 trillion with 413 unicorns, but US AI investment dwarfs European efforts. The region faces critical choices about tech sovereignty and competing in the AI revolution.
Monarch Tractor, which raised $220 million for autonomous electric tractors, is warning employees it may need to shut down entirely. The company has already cut jobs and lost its contract manufacturer Foxconn earlier this year. A lawsuit claims their autonomous technology never worked properly.
The Receipts Depositary Corporation is applying the century-old depositary receipt model to crypto tokens. This allows institutions to hold Bitcoin and Ethereum as traditional securities in brokerage accounts while maintaining direct ownership.
Health2Sync, Asia’s largest chronic disease management platform, is going public on Taiwan’s Emerging Stock Board. The digital therapeutics company has 1.6 million users and major backing from electronics giants Wistron and Pegatron.
Kraken has confidentially filed to go public in the US, according to CNBC. The crypto exchange recently raised $800 million at a $20 billion valuation and plans to expand internationally. This follows several other crypto companies going public in recent months.
Venture funds are lasting up to 20 years instead of the traditional 13, creating major liquidity problems for institutional investors. Secondary markets reveal 90% valuation discounts while established VCs dominate fundraising.
A surprising number of founders are returning to companies they once left, often after painful exits. They’re bringing fresh energy and hard-won wisdom to businesses that lost their way under professional management.
