Recently Funded Startups in Kazakhstan (Nov-2025)
Last Updated: 21-Nov-2025
Kazakhstan’s startup ecosystem is steadily gaining momentum, reflecting a vibrant landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship. Over the past few years, the country has been fostering a conducive environment for startups, facilitated by supportive government policies and increasing interest from investors. This growth is particularly evident in sectors such as financial services, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology, positions that are beginning to draw international attention and investment.
In 2025, Kazakhstan has witnessed a significant uptick in funding activities across its startup landscape, with four startups successfully raising capital so far this year, compared to just two in the previous year. This surge in funding demonstrates the readiness and potential of local entrepreneurs to innovate and scale, especially in high-potential industries. As the startup ecosystem continues maturing, the infusion of funds not only fuels individual ventures but also strengthens the overall economic framework of the nation.
Funding Highlights
- Total number of startups tracked: 11
- Number of startups that raised funding last year: 2
- Number of startups that raised funding this year: 4
- Total funding raised this year so far: $201.39 million
- Largest deal: ForteBank, Series Unknown, $200 million
- Top industry by funding amount: Financial Services – $200 million
- Second top industry by funding amount: Artificial Intelligence (AI) – $1.39 million
- Top industry by number of deals: Artificial Intelligence (AI) – 3 deals
- Second top industry by number of deals: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency – 1 deal
- Third top industry by number of deals: Financial Services – 1 deal
Full List of Recently Funded Startups in Kazakhstan
| Company | City | Country | Round | Amount | Date | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nozomio | Almaty | Kazakhstan | Pre-Seed | $500,000 | 2025-09-11 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| ForteBank | Sultan | Kazakhstan | Series Unknown | $200M | 2025-05-20 | Financial Services |
| Nozomio | Almaty | Kazakhstan | Pre-Seed | $850K | 2025-05-07 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| ZebraEye | Almaty | Kazakhstan | Series Unknown | $40K | 2025-03-03 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| APS | Astana | Kazakhstan | Seed | Undisclosed | 2025-01-03 | Blockchain and Cryptocurrency |
| AUTO.KZ | Almaty | Kazakhstan | Series B | $500K | 2024-05-28 | Commerce and Shopping |
| Solva | Almaly | Kazakhstan | Series Unknown | $20M | 2024-01-04 | Apps |
| Squares.kz | Almaty | Kazakhstan | Seed | Undisclosed | 2023-06-14 | Events |
| Viva Pharm | Almaty | Kazakhstan | Series Unknown | $2.2M | 2023-06-06 | Biotechnology |
| ApartX | Esil | Kazakhstan | Seed | $250K | 2023-06-01 | Consumer Electronics |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where can I find recently funded startups in Kazakhstan?
You can explore our full list of startups that raised funding this month above. You can also subscribe to our free plan to get weekly alerts.
Q2. How can I connect with these startups in Kazakhstan?
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Q3. How many startups in Kazakhstan were funded recently (Nov-2025)?
Four startups have raised funding so far this year (2025); two raised funding last year; we track a total of 11 startups in Kazakhstan.
Q4. Which industries in Kazakhstan are trending in funding right now?
Financial Services dominates by amount ($200M), followed by AI ($1.39M); by deal count AI leads with 3 deals, then Blockchain & Cryptocurrency (1) and Financial Services (1).
Q5. What was the largest funding deal in Kazakhstan this year and who led it?
The largest deal was ForteBank at $200M (Series Unknown); lead investor details are not listed in our data.
