As part of Web Summit Spotlight: Uzbekistan and ICT Week Uzbekistan 2025, the Investors Room was held — a unique networking event designed to connect promising startups with potential investors.
The format included concise five-minute pitches, followed by individual meetings with business angels and representatives of venture funds from Uzbekistan, Europe, the MENA region, and the United States.
The Investors Room brought together more than 50 startups and 28 investors. The venue was divided into two sectors:
AloqaVentures participated in both categories, as its strategy encompasses smaller tickets as well as investments exceeding $1 million.
The Investors Room provided a significant opportunity for emerging teams to gain access to capital, expert knowledge, and strategic partnerships. Following the session, the first investments were announced by Yoshlar Ventures:
In addition, soft commitments totaling approximately $10 million were secured, and several startups were invited to continue negotiations with venture funds.
The Investors Room not only demonstrated the strong interest in projects from Uzbekistan but also represented a tangible step toward the emergence of new, successful companies with the potential to enter international markets.
The media partners of the event included: Aniq.uz, Daryo.uz, Frank.uz, Kursiv, Nova 24, The Tech, UzbekFintech, Weproject, Vzglyad.uz, and the Oriat Dono radio station.
27 March 2026
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