Central Asia's venture capital market was valued at approximately $320 million in 2025, as reported by RISE Research. The Central Eurasia Venture Forum 2026 in Tashkent highlighted increasing investment activity in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, with significant foreign investments and a growing startup ecosystem. Uzbekistan aims to expand its startups to 5,000 by 2030, while Kazakhstan's venture investment reached $209 million. The forum showcased the importance of cross-border cooperation and private capital in the region's economic growth.