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Three Promising Venture Capital Investment Areas in 2025
In venture capital investment, the winner is not the one who has invested the most money, but the one who has invested it in potentially interesting areas.
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Startups are the driving force behind innovation, transforming bold ideas into impactful solutions that address real-world challenges. They shape industries, create opportunities, and redefine how we live and work, fueled by creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Lana Glygalo
Co-founder of Burning Heroes
Lana Glygalo is the Co-founder of Top Voices, an advocate for early-stage founders, and a startup founder herself. She was one of the creators of the Burning Heroes Founders Association – a non-profit organization supporting early-stage founders, with a network of over 2,000 founders and investors worldwide. She also created Levelty.app, an app for kids and parents that helps establish chore habits and reduce nagging and tantrums. As a female startup founder, she is deeply committed to supporting all early-stage founders, amplifying their exposure, and helping grow their online visibility, both personally and for their products.

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In venture capital investment, the winner is not the one who has invested the most money, but the one who has invested it in potentially interesting areas.

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Getir and Kitopi scaled quickly, secured funding, and eyed global markets, offering key lessons for MENA startups on scaling and market entry.

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Hiring a programmer for a startup is like chasing a star — you compete with big brands, perks, and cash, armed only with passion and an idea.

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Hiring ex-FAANG talent may seem like a shortcut to startup success, but their skills often clash with the unique demands of early-stage ventures.

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The UK’s pitch competition returns this year with a £3 million prize fund, focused on supporting early-stage startups in the tech sector.
This section is curated by:
Lana Glygalo
Co-founder of Burning Heroes
Lana Glygalo is the Co-founder of Top Voices, an advocate for early-stage founders, and a startup founder herself. She was one of the creators of the Burning Heroes Founders Association – a non-profit organization supporting early-stage founders, with a network of over 2,000 founders and investors worldwide. She also created Levelty.app, an app for kids and parents that helps establish chore habits and reduce nagging and tantrums. As a female startup founder, she is deeply committed to supporting all early-stage founders, amplifying their exposure, and helping grow their online visibility, both personally and for their products.
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