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From Ashgabat to Dubai: How the Turkmen startup KinesteX received over $1 million in investments

The startup KinesteX, founded by individuals from Turkmenistan, has transformed from an idea into an international company with partners in 16 countries and investments exceeding $1 million over three years.

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Auto.uz — a startup helping people buy and sell cars in Uzbekistan

The founder of Auto.uz shared how the startup got started and what problems it aims to solve.

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WomenInTech. Stories of women who are changing the IT industry in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Inspiring stories of women in Central Asia in the WomenInTech section — about the power of education and new opportunities.

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From maternity leave to entrepreneurship: how women from Tajikistan and Almaty launched a successful startup

They started as stay-at-home moms and became the founders of a startup that helps thousands of parents.

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How the Uzbek startup GEOMOTIVE is changing the outdoor advertising market

GEOMOTIVE is an Uzbek startup that is changing the rules of outdoor advertising through geoanalytics and automation. Learn how the company manages 106,000 advertising surfaces, expands its influence in the MENA and UK markets, and attracts international brands.

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A pitch project competition will take place in Dushanbe — Women in Tech Tajikistan

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The story of a startup from Atyrau that saves car owners' time and builds a world-class product

He founded a startup that helps auto repair shops earn more and car owners save time. Today, Avto-Time is evolving from a simple MVP into an AI platform that is changing the rules of the game in the market.

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TrustExam.ai — казахстанский стартап в сфере образовательных технологий, который помогает бороться с мошенничеством во время экзаменов

The co-founder of TrustExam.ai explained how the automatic proctoring system works, in which countries it is already being used, and why it is trusted more abroad than human invigilators.

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How to find an investor. Yelzhan Kusekbayev on venture business and successful deals

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Finflow. How a Kazakh AI startup helps businesses manage finances

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"There are fewer startups in the region, but they have become higher quality," — Aslan Sultanov on how the venture market has changed

In an interview with The Tech, Aslan Sultanov explained why Tumar Venture Fund is betting on FinTech, how the venture capital market in Central Asia is changing, and which technologies are setting trends in 2025.

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WomenInTech. How women from Central Asia are driving innovation and reshaping perceptions of IT

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Surfaice — a startup that is implementing AI on construction sites in the US

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Who invests in startups in Central Asia: a review of venture funds

IT entrepreneurs in the region are increasingly entering the global market, and behind them, the number of local and international funds is growing. This review highlights leading venture capital funds, accelerators, and angel investor clubs that support startups in their early stages in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and neighboring countries.

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R&D is more important than traction: How Kazakhstan can win in the era of AI startups

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