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Central Eurasian Venture Forum for Investors and Entrepreneurs

For the first time in Tashkent

April 3 /
JW Marriott Hotel Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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CEVF 2026 Agenda -
The Next Frontier for Smart Capital

Forum Venue
JW Marriott Hotel Tashkent

CEVF 2026 is dedicated to understanding how the logic of investment, venture capital, and the development of AI companies is changing in a new global reality.

In 2026, Smart Capital means reliable, verifiable, and industry-focused AI technology built for real business needs and capable of operating under strict regulatory, competitive, and geopolitical pressures.

About CEVF

CEVF 5th Anniversary

Central Eurasian Venture Forum is a platform where participants from the fields of investment, technology, and business come together for networking, finding partners, and closing deals.

On April 3, the forum will celebrate its fifth anniversary.

CEVF RESULTS OVER 4 YEARS

Countries

50+

Forums held

4

Amount of preliminary investment agreements at the forum

$34 млн

Attendees

4 800+

Memorandums and agreements signed

10+

Investors and business angels

300+

Startups from the region presented

400+

Countries

50+

Forums held

4

Amount of preliminary investment agreements at the forum

$34 млн

Attendees

4 800+

Memorandums and agreements signed

10+

Investors and business angels

300+

Startups from the region presented

400+

CEVF 2026 Timeline

April 3

CEVF 2026

Evening of April 3

VC Party

April 4–5

CEVF RETREAT

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Startup Alley

Participation in Startup Alley includes:

Chairs/sofa, roll-up banner, TV for video demonstrations
(Optional: printed promotional materials)

3 Silver tickets

to the main program

Promo Zone:

Pitch deck distribution
to forum participants after the event

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Media Accreditation

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criteria

Criteria:

Startups at Pre-seed / Seed stage

Team of at least
2 members

MVP available

MRR from USD 1,000

Participate in MOST Investable Battle

The best startups will get the opportunity to pitch on stage in front of the jury.
The battle winners will automatically advance to the 2nd cohort of the Investment Readiness Accelerator Tashkent

Deadline: March 15

Focus: Uzbekistan

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CEVF AWARDS 2026

An awards ceremony honoring the best representatives of the startup ecosystem, venture market, and technology business in Central Eurasia. As part of the final day of Central Eurasian Venture Forum 2026, the winners in 14 categories will be announced.

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CEVF Awards

For CEVF participants from other countries and cities, special hotel discounts are available:

Please write to the indicated email regarding your reservation and mention:
“I am a participant of the Central Eurasian Venture Forum 2026.”

Book hotels in Tashkent with a discount

reservation@hitc.uz

-10%

up to -25%

madina.narbutaeva@marriott.com

Holiday Inn Tashkent City

JW Marriott Hotel Tashkent

-25%

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Navruz Hotel Tashkent

iskandar.xayrullayev@hyatt.com

-15%

Hyatt Regency Tashkent

-15%

uzcentralpalace@gmail.com

Central Palace Hotel Tashkent

-10%

aliyeva.mohinur@reikartz.com

Reikartz Sote Tashkent

+980909423000

-10%

Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace

Forum Co-Organizer

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FORUM PARTNERS

Participants

General Media Partner in Uzbekistan

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Click on any logo to learn more about our companies

Organizer

MOST is an investment holding that unites venture and private equity funds, a digital neobank, hubs, and educational programs. We create innovative products by supporting entrepreneurs and ecosystem projects.

is the first licensed investment company at the AIFC specializing in managing venture capital funds focused on tech startups from Central Eurasia.

We combine deep regional expertise, international partnerships, and a systematic approach to building next-generation venture funds.

Our funds:

MOST Investment

MOST Acceleration Fund – a 10 million USD acceleration venture fund investing in Pre-Seed stage startups. The fund combines financial support with a structured acceleration program aimed at strengthening the business model, preparing for further growth, and attracting follow-on investment rounds.

MOSTida VC Fund – a 30 million USD venture fund focused on startups from Central Eurasia that are scaling to international markets. The fund targets Seed and Series A stage companies, offering not only capital but also strategic support, market entry guidance, and access to an international partner network.

MOST Ventures Fund I – the first private venture fund in Central Asia focused on investing in IT startups at Pre-Seed and Seed stages. To date, the fund has built a portfolio of 28 companies, with a total investment volume of 5 million USD. In 2025, the fund successfully completed its first exit from the portfolio company CTOgram.

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A community of tech startups and an agile workspace with panoramic views of the city and mountains. It’s more than just a place to work — it’s a hub for entrepreneurs, investors, and teams where communities, ideas, and partnerships are born.

- More than 200 events held

- 650+ residents work here

- Over 81 companies are located here

MOST IT Hub Almaty

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A community of entrepreneurs and investors. It offers members access to exclusive deals, personalized strategies, expert support, and the opportunity to grow financial literacy among like-minded individuals.

- 6 cohorts of the angel investing school completed
- 84 business angels trained
- 4 deals syndicated
- 2 deals successfully closed
- 6 venture parties and 10 business breakfasts organized

MOST Investors' Club

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A digital financial service for IT companies and small businesses. We bridge the financial gap between traditional banks and innovative companies by offering flexible financing through a tech-driven platform and a microfinance license in Kazakhstan.

MOST Finance

WHO IS CEVF 2026 FOR?

Entrepreneurs

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Corporations

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Startupers

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Innovators

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Media

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Investment market enthusiasts

CEVF2026

For those seeking like-minded peers

CEVF2026

Entrepreneurs who want to become venture investors

CEVF2026

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2026 cevf speakers

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Murat Abdrakhmanov

One of the largest and most active venture investors in Central Asia, serial tech entrepreneur, and founder of MA7 Ventures and MA7 Angel club. Since 2014 he has invested over $28 million in 70 startups around the world. First investor in Higgsfield. 15 exits.

Yerlan Issekeshev

Entrepreneur and venture capitalist.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of BASK International Group, Member of the Board of Directors of Qaz VC Syndicate.
20+ years in business, venture investor since 2016.
In recent years: Invested in 15+ projects, including Biometric, Clever, BPM Tracker, and other technology teams with scalable results. Actively participates in public projects: Maktub Charitable Foundation Trustee of IQanat, an educational initiative for talented young people from the West Kazakhstan region. President of the ITF Taekwondo Association of Kazakhstan.

speakers from past years

Dr. Ramses Alcaide

Neuroscientist, inventor, CEO and founder of Neurable. Previously he was the CEO of Pharo LLC, where he managed numerous high-impact health projects, such as a rehabilitation technology for stroke patients. Ramses was named a 2021 Next 1000 member by Forbes magazine as a top 1000 entrepreneur in the world.

Alexander McCobin

Founder and CEO of Liberty Ventures. Previously CEO of Conscious Capitalism and founder and president of Students For Liberty. He is a professor of philosophy and holds a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. from Georgetown University.

Eldar Abdrazakov

Founder & CEO of the Centras Group. Centras is a Kazakhstan’s leading investment & insurance firm. Centras commands Top3 position in retail insurance distribution and expands its digital services in Mobility, Property, Health & Wealth.

Philip Guzeniuk

19 years working with leaders around the world. Over 18,000 hours of individual and group counselling. Partner of the St. Petersburg Coaching Institute. Speaker at the Atlanta Business Club, Equium, Club500, Club First.

An expert in leadership, strategic consultant (conducting 50+ strategy sessions per year), and coach for Forbes-listed leaders and top executive teams.

Murat Abdrakhmanov

One of the largest and most active venture investors in Central Asia, serial tech entrepreneur, and founder of MA7 Ventures and MA7 Angel club. Since 2014 he has invested over $28 million in 70 startups around the world. First investor in Higgsfield. 15 exits.

Anurag Maloo

Is a survivor of a near-fatal fall on Mt. Annapurna (8,091m) in April 2023, where he was trapped alone for 72 hours inside a deep Himalayan crevasse. From this miraculous survival emerged a renewed purpose: The Voice of Glaciers Foundation (TVGF) — a global call for climate action, rooted in lived experience, storytelling, and advocacy.

Darsh Singh Mann

Head of Business Development and partnerships, StartX. Darsh Singh Mann is a business development leader with deep experience across startups and global corporations. At StartX, he leads partnerships and strategic initiatives that support high-growth founders from Stanford and beyond.

timur turlov

Entrepreneur, investor, founder and CEO of Freedom Holding Corp.