# Djasur Djumaev

> Djasur Djumaev is the Tashkent-based Uzbek founder and CEO of Uzum, a digital ecosystem combining marketplace commerce, express delivery, banking and installment payments. His earlier ventures include KupiKupon and Quantum A Group. Founded in 2022, Uzum became Uzbekistan’s first technology unicorn in March 2024; Djumaev’s public work emphasizes infrastructure, local customer habits, entrepreneurial teams and access to digital services.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Uzum
- **Organizations:** Uzum, KupiKupon Global, Quantum A Group, Forbes Technology Council
- **Nationality:** Uzbek
- **Education:** Bachelor of Business Administration, Westminster International University in Tashkent
- **Known for:** Founded and leads Uzum, which became Uzbekistan’s first technology unicorn in March 2024., Led Uzum through financing rounds involving FinSight Ventures, Tencent, VR Capital and sovereign entities of Oman., Announced receipt of Uzbekistan’s Faol Tadbirkor entrepreneurial recognition in August 2026.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2022** — Co-founded KupiKupon Global and founded Quantum A Group, working in discount commerce and telecommunications technology.
- **2022** — Founded Uzum with partners; Uzum Market launched in October.
- **2024** — Uzum announced $114 million in equity and debt financing and a post-money valuation above $1 billion.
- **2025** — Uzum announced nearly $70 million in equity financing led by Tencent and VR Capital at approximately $1.5 billion post-money.
- **2026** — Uzum announced over $130 million of strategic investment anchored by Oman sovereign entities; Djumaev subsequently announced receipt of the Faol Tadbirkor badge.

## Achievements

- Founded and leads Uzum, which became Uzbekistan’s first technology unicorn in March 2024.
- Led Uzum through financing rounds involving FinSight Ventures, Tencent, VR Capital and sovereign entities of Oman.
- Announced receipt of Uzbekistan’s Faol Tadbirkor entrepreneurial recognition in August 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Announced receipt of the Faol Tadbirkor badge and credited the broader Uzum team.
- **2026-07** — Published a Forbes Technology Council article advocating entrepreneurship, locally informed AI and investment in technical talent.
- **2026-07** — Discussed cooperation with Chinese technology companies on AI infrastructure, cloud technology and talent in an interview with Xinhua Silk Road.
- **2026-06** — Discussed continued investment in fintech, commerce and infrastructure, and a potential medium-term IPO, in an investment report.
- **2026-03** — Uzum announced investment exceeding $130 million, with a $2.3 billion pre-money valuation reference and future-round-linked conversion terms.

## Links

- Website: https://uzum.com/en/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djasur-djumaev-b84855273/

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Last updated: 2026-10-26