About startup landscape in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has over 1,055 startups across the country. Of these, 145 are funded companies that have collectively raised $732M in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 1 unicorn. A total of 37 investors have participated in 199 funding rounds, with 3 startups securing early-stage funding and 3 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 95 new companies have been founded, raising over $316M in funding. Startups in Uzbekistan have witnessed 12 acquisitions and 4 IPOs, while 135 startups wrapped up operations.
Top Companies in Uzbekistan
Uzum is the top company in Uzbekistan, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Uzbekistan:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of e-commerce marketplace, financial, banking, and automotive services | Tashkent (Uzbekistan) | 2022 | Series C | $254M | |
Provider of online banking services, loans, and business financial solutions | Tashkent (Uzbekistan) | 1992 | Late Stage | $45M | |
Operates retail shops for food products | Tashkent (Uzbekistan) | 1996 | Series D | $150M | |
Reloadable prepaid card for consumers | Tashkent (Uzbekistan) | 2016 | Seed | $10M | |
Venture capital firm and startup accelerator focused on multiple sectors | Sunnyvale (United States) | 2006 | Funding Raised | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Uzbekistan
In the year 2026, till March 2026, $132M has been raised in 1 equity
funding round across Uzbekistan. In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2025), $400K had been raised across 2 rounds in Uzbekistan. So, 2026 has seen a 32775% rise in funding in companies of Uzbekistan as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Uzbekistan:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Series C | 9350 | Mar 10, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8461 | Oct 21, 2025 | ||
Seed | 7826 | 2025 | ||
Seed | 5627 | Sep 27, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 3883 | Sep 27, 2025 | - |
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- 1.1K+ Total Companies
- $732M+ Total Funding
- 140+ Funded Companies
- 4 IPOs
- 10+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Uzbekistan
Europa is the top investor in companies of Uzbekistan based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Uzbekistan:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Tashkent (Uzbekistan) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Tashkent (Uzbekistan) |
Acquisitions in Uzbekistan
In the year 2025, till September 2025, 2 acquisitions happened in Uzbekistan.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Uzbekistan:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
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Business Acquisition | Sep 24, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 23, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 31, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 12, 2022 |
Top News about startups in Uzbekistan
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Uzum Bank Issues 1.5 Million Cards, Expands Nationwide Access in UzbekistanPR Newswire•Apr 16, 2025•Uzum
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Uzum Boosts Net Income 50% in 1H 2024, Prepares for Series B Funding RoundBusiness Wire•Aug 08, 2024•Uzum
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Uzum Boosts Net Income 50% in 1H 2024, Prepares for Series B Funding RoundBusiness Wire•Aug 08, 2024•Uzum
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ZoodPay Signs Exclusive Agreement with Top 5 Shipping COMPANIES IN UZBEKISTANFinancial IT•Jul 19, 2022•ZOOD, BTS Express, Star Express, Emu and 2 others
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