Angel Investors of Kyrgyzstan: Who Every Startup Founder Should Know

A new generation of business angels and investors is emerging in Kyrgyzstan, supporting startups and social projects, developing the venture ecosystem, and helping entrepreneurs scale at the regional and international levels.
Babur Tolbaev
Founder of the "Apake" Fund, which supports women and mothers, head of the microfinance holding "M Bulak," social entrepreneur, and mentor to young entrepreneurs. He has a background in banking and law, holds Harvard certificates in leadership and microfinance, is a recipient of the state award "Dank," and promotes a culture of personal responsibility and mutual aid.

Vitalia Shutova
A business development and growth specialist with over 12 years of experience in startup acceleration and investment readiness. MBA, certified angel investor QBAC+, Chair of the Kyrgyzstan Chapter of WBAF, founder and head of DevCIT. Over 4.5 years, she ensured 400% growth, supervised more than 850 projects, attracted over $1 million in investments, and advised companies and NGOs on scaling, financial models, and KPI and OKR systems.

Jyldyz Isakeeva
A professional in entrepreneurship and venture investing, specializing in startup acceleration and social impact. Currently, she serves as Country Director for the Accelerate Prosperity program—an AKDN initiative—where she oversees the development of entrepreneurial projects and acceleration management in Kyrgyzstan.

Almaz Edilbaev
An entrepreneur and operational leader with over 10 years of experience in early-stage startups. Currently, he is co-founder and COO of DataCall AI, a HealthTech startup that automates telephone operations for private clinics in the US. Previously, he worked in venture capital and accelerators, investing in and mentoring more than 50 startups in emerging markets, and held strategic and operational roles in AI and healthcare companies.

Daniel Abdyldayev
An expert in venture capital and startup ecosystems in Central Asia, formerly an investment banker and head of the venture division of the region's largest network of creative hubs. Currently, Chief Investment Officer at the Accelerate Prosperity accelerator, co-founder of the chANGELS angel network, and managing partner at ADVentures, helping founders build global projects.

Indira Uzbekova
A financial and investment professional with experience managing global investment portfolios at Accelerate Prosperity. She advises startups, attracts investments, and develops new businesses in Central Asia, possessing expertise in financial planning, strategic management, and startup support, combining practical work with teaching activities.

Murgul Omurzakova
Managing Partner at DM Associates Kazakhstan with over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. She specializes in project development, strategic consulting, brokerage services, and the opening of coworking and premium office spaces in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

Zamirbek Akimbekov
An entrepreneur and AI specialist, founder of Cayu AI, which develops a platform for creating corporate applications based on AI. Previously, he worked at McKinsey & Company and C3 AI, where he implemented complex AI solutions for enterprises and handled B2B sales. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and is active in educational initiatives.

Kainar Kamalov
An entrepreneur and product engineer, co-founder and head of development at CloudX, a company creating infrastructure for mobile advertising using AI. Previously, he held positions as CTO and VP of Product in several technology startups and companies, including Kyo Health, Pipe, and B12. A graduate of MIT, he actively develops solutions using AI agents to automate mobile integration and optimize advertising processes.

Daniyar Amanaliyev
Co-founder of the ololo group of companies, which shapes the cultural and creative landscape of Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. He develops cultural and business projects—art spaces, coworking spaces, business centers, a startup incubator, and events. He creates a community of creative entrepreneurs, implements initiatives such as "Musical Erkindik," and works on developing the creative economy and modern corporate culture.

Tilek Mamutov
A programmer and entrepreneur who worked at Google for over 11 years, contributing to the development of Gmail, Google+, Google Translate, and Google X projects. In 2018, he co-founded the startup Outtalent with his brother, helping Russian-speaking specialists from the CIS prepare for interviews and secure jobs at international companies, including Google, Amazon, Spotify, and Facebook, while simultaneously developing creative and educational initiatives in the IT sector.

Avigail Menashe
An entrepreneur and founder of STEM Consulting, actively developing technology ecosystems and venture investing in Central Asia and the Turkic world. Co-founder of the Turkic American Angel Network, which unites investors from the US, Turkey, and Central Asia, and successfully completed the first deal.

Eldan Usubakunov
Co-founder and Managing Partner of Highland Capital, a private investment fund providing growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises in Central Asia. He has over 10 years of experience in investments and deal management. Since 2015, he has invested over $21 million in 15 companies, launched the region's first institutional private equity fund, and is expanding Highland Capital's presence in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Emil Umetaliyev
An entrepreneur, founder of Kyrgyz Concept, co-founder of the Bishkek Business Club, the European School in Central Asia, BioMart.kg, and several other projects. He actively participates in the development of business, education, and civil society in Kyrgyzstan, promoting principles of liberalism, customer orientation, and an innovative approach.