Uzbekistan Leads Global Venture Capital Growth in H1 2026

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan recorded the world's fastest growth in venture capital investment during the first half of 2026, according to preliminary data from Dealroom.co for the second quarter and the first six months of the year, IT Park said.

According to the published figures, venture capital investment in Uzbekistan increased by 539.7% compared with the same period of 2025, marking the highest growth rate among all countries included in the ranking.

The data indicate that Uzbekistan outperformed every other market in terms of year-on-year growth in venture funding during the reporting period.

IT Park said the results reflect the continued expansion of the country's startup ecosystem and growing investor interest in Uzbekistan's technology sector.

The figures are based on preliminary estimates published by Dealroom.co in its report covering the second quarter and the first half of 2026.