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July 22, 2025 00:00

Kazakhstan Calls for Stronger Adoption of AI and Digitalization in the Mining Industry

The process of issuing and reissuing geological and mining permits in Kazakhstan has been fully digitized, significantly improving efficiency, transparency, and convenience for subsoil users. This was announced by Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, at a meeting of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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July 18, 2025 09:36

CYBERPACK.AI Raises $300,000: Kazakh Startup Goes Global in EdTech

Kazakhstan-based startup CYBERPACK.AI, a participant of Astana Hub’s Startup Garage program, has raised $300,000 in pre-seed angel investment at a valuation of $2 million. The round included participation from top executives of Shell, Qatar Energy, and Apache Corporation, who supported the team’s mission – to make advanced technical education accessible to children worldwide.
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Astana Hub

July 17, 2025 15:58

“World’s First”: Exclusive Look Inside the Future AI Center in Astana

Together with Magzhan Madiyev, CEO of the international tech park Astana Hub, Digital Business got an exclusive tour inside the iconic spherical building Nur Alem in Astana — the future home of the alem.ai International Artificial Intelligence Center. Construction is currently underway, with the opening planned for later this year.
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Astana Hub

July 17, 2025 00:00

Kazakhstani AI Startup Raises USD 1 Million from Owner of Uzbekistan’s AVO Bank

Kazakhstani startup SHAI has raised USD 1 million in investment from entrepreneur and investor Ruslan Adilbayev, the principal beneficiary and owner of Uzbekistan’s AVO Bank.
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Astana Hub

July 16, 2025 11:48

Astana Hub Resident Finflow Raises $500,000 from U.S. Venture Fund

Finflow, a resident startup of Astana Hub, has announced the closing of its pre-seed investment round, securing $500,000 in funding. The lead investor is Orbit Startups (USA), a venture fund under the umbrella of global accelerator SOSV, which manages over $1.5 billion in assets. The fund’s portfolio includes internationally recognized companies such as Perfect Corp, Leapmotor, BitMEX, Clearbot, and others. The round was also supported by other local and international investors, including Axiom Capital, Bask International Group, and a number of Kazakhstani angel investors.
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Astana Hub

July 15, 2025 12:01

Startup Garage Results: 46 New Jobs, ₸129 Million in Sales, $300,000 in Investment

Astana Hub hosted the long-awaited Demo Day of its Startup Garage program — a vibrant finale to the 3-month journey taken by dozens of Kazakhstani teams to transform ideas into real products and prepare for growth.
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Astana Hub

July 15, 2025 00:00

Startup zypl.ai Raises Approximately USD 6.3 Million in Funding

Tajikistani AI startup zypl.ai, which specializes in developing AI models for credit scoring in financial institutions, has raised approximately USD 6.3 million in a pre-Series A round at a valuation of USD 40 million. This was reported to Digital Business by Adil Nurgozhin, Managing Partner at Big Sky Capital. Nurgozhin, together with several other business angels, invested just over USD 500,000 in zypl.ai during its pre-seed round in 2022, when the startup was valued at USD 6 million. His exit took place at a valuation of USD 30 million, generating a 5x return.
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Astana Hub

July 15, 2025 00:00

Astana Hub Residents Launch Football Pro — A Mobile App for Football Training

Kazakhstani IT company KuickTech has unveiled Football Pro, a mobile application designed for teenagers and adults who want to learn how to play football and improve their skills. The app was developed under the guidance of a professional coach and is structured to help users build a habit of regular training.
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July 14, 2025 10:28

Global Outsourcer: Applications Open for Astana Hub’s Flagship Global Tech Sales Accelerator

The international innovation cluster Astana Hub has officially launched the third cohort of its Global Outsourcer acceleration program — an intensive course designed for tech teams ready to scale their export sales and expand into international B2B markets.
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Astana Hub

July 14, 2025 00:00

For the First Time, a U.S. Venture Fund Invests in a Kazakhstani Fintech Startup

Kazakhstani startup Finflow has announced the closing of a USD 500,000 pre-seed investment round. The lead investor is Orbit Startups (USA), a venture fund that is part of the global accelerator SOSV, which manages more than USD 1.5 billion in assets. The U.S. fund’s portfolio includes globally recognized companies such as Perfect Corp, Leapmotor, BitMEX, and Clearbot, among others. The Finflow round was also supported by local and international investors, including Axiom Capital, Bask International Group, as well as several Kazakhstani business angels.
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