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Farhan Naqvi, Executive at iLearningEngines, shares insights on how technology companies are transforming their approach to capital in 2025.

In today’s complex global economy, raising money is no longer just about venture capital and IPOs. Companies must navigate policy shifts, regulatory tightening, and evolving investor expectations. In this video, Farhan Naqvi outlines how founders, CFOs, and investors are adapting to this new capital reality.

Topics covered:

Why tech companies are staying private longer

The decline of the traditional IPO model

Strategic funding options beyond venture capital

The rise of sovereign wealth and private credit

How iLearningEngines is approaching long-term capital planning

The role of policy, trust, and global alignment in raising funds

Whether you're a startup founder or a seasoned investor, this video breaks down what it takes to fund and grow a technology company in a world defined by volatility and opportunity.

Watch now to learn how smart capital strategies drive real business value.
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Transcript
00:00Today, capital markets for tech companies have changed.
00:05Startups are staying private for nearly 13 years, almost double a decade ago,
00:11as investors demand profits, governance, and strategy, not just promises.
00:18IPOs are no longer the default.
00:21With stricter SEC rules, falling valuations, and investor pushback,
00:26many companies are choosing direct listings, strategic M&A, or simply staying private longer.
00:34Global hubs like India, Dubai, and Singapore are emerging as listing hotspots,
00:40while Hong Kong loses ground due to regulatory crackdowns,
00:45and politics now drives capital.
00:48Cepheus in the US, China's data laws, and Europe's ESG rules
00:53all reshape where and how tech firms raise money.
00:58In this new era, capital isn't just fuel,
01:02it's leverage, alignment, and strategy.
01:05The winners won't just build great tech,
01:08they'll master the art of navigating capital as a weapon for growth.

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