Uzum was founded by Jamoliddin Dadajonov, Roman Lavrentev, Nikolay Seleznev.

Who are Uzum's investors?

Uzum's investors include Axevil Capital, FinSight Ventures, Sturgeon Capital, Tencent Holdings.

How much funding has Uzum raised?

Uzum has disclosed $130M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.

Uzum

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Uzum operates an integrated digital ecosystem for Uzbekistan combining an online marketplace, express delivery from cafes and shops, digital and traditional banking, BNPL/instalment payments, a car buying-and-selling platform with online loan approval, and an all-in-one app for entrepreneurs. It serves individuals and SMEs across Uzbekistan.

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Founders & leadership

Jamoliddin Dadajonov FounderFounder of Uzum, Jamoliddin Dadajonov has held management roles in multicultural settings involving international and governmental organizations, with expertise in business and systems analysis, financial management, and audit across multiple industries.

Roman LavrentevCo-founder & Chief Operating Officer

Nikolay Seleznev Co-founder, Chief Strategy and Business Development OfficerCo-founder of Uzum, a digital ecosystem in Uzbekistan integrating e-commerce, banking, and payments. Previously held roles in M&A and special situations at Eurasian Resources Group, served as a management consultant at Arthur D. Little, and worked in global markets at J.P. Morgan in London.

Djasur DjumaevFounder

Roman LavrentyevFounder

Investors · 6

Axevil Capitallisted by Axevil CapitalSan Francisco

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FinSight VenturesreportedPalo Alto

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Sturgeon CapitalreportedLondon · $500K – $2M

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Tencent HoldingsreportedShenzhen

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Also in the syndicate · 2

FinSight CapitalVR Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$130M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025–2026

$130MraisedMar 2026 · 2 sources
FinSight Ventures, Tencent, VR Capital
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In the news

Uzbekistan FinTech Uzum lands $130m strategic investmentfintech.global · Mar 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Uzum do?: Uzum operates an integrated digital ecosystem for Uzbekistan combining an online marketplace, express delivery from cafes and shops, digital and traditional banking, BNPL/instalment payments, a car buying-and-selling platform with online loan approval, and an all-in-one app for entrepreneurs. It serves individuals and SMEs across Uzbekistan.
Who founded Uzum?: Uzum was founded by Jamoliddin Dadajonov, Roman Lavrentev, Nikolay Seleznev.
Who are Uzum's investors?: Uzum's investors include Axevil Capital, FinSight Ventures, Sturgeon Capital, Tencent Holdings.
How much funding has Uzum raised?: Uzum has disclosed $130M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.