Regions supported the development of the food exchange system, Day One Ventures invested in the “rain maker” Rainmaker, business lunches in the Russian Federation increased in price by more than 7% and other events on May 13 .
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Economy
- In 77 regions, they supported a package of four United Russia bills aimed at developing food exchange. These include, among other things, exempting products donated to charities from VAT, imposing fines if such food expires, and granting foundations and NGOs the right to distribute such goods to those in need, Izvestia learned.
Finance
- Californian cloud seeding startup Rainmaker has closed a $6.3 million seed round. Investors include Long Journey Ventures, Champion Hill Ventures, Day One Ventures and business angels.
- The board of directors of the M.video-Eldorado group approved an increase in the authorized capital through an additional issue of shares.
Business
- In April, prices for business lunches in Russia’s largest cities increased by more than 7% year-on-year, up to 395 rubles.
- Mercury Fashion LLC (part of the Mercury group, a luxury goods seller) decided to register its own brand for the clothing class: iCool.
Technologies and services
- Microsoft has opened access to updates to its products. Windows 11 23H2 and Office download without VPN and without third-party software.
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