Oman’s sovereign investors have led a $130 million investment round in Uzum, one of Uzbekistan’s leading digital ecosystems.

The deal marks the largest investment in Uzum since its founding in 2022, The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek media.

Oman Investment Bank acted as the financial advisor for the consortium, supporting investment strategy development and transaction management in Uzbekistan. The funding underscores growing international interest in Uzbekistan’s economic potential and confidence in Uzum’s business model, operational efficiency, and long-term growth strategy.

The capital will accelerate the expansion of Uzum’s fintech services, including digital credit solutions, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offerings, consumer loans, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) financing tools. It will also strengthen integration across e-commerce, payments, logistics, and financial services, enhancing user engagement and ecosystem value.

Uzum founder and CEO Jasur Jumayev said:

"We are building a nationwide tech infrastructure that makes modern digital services accessible to millions. This investment highlights not only Oman’s confidence but also the trust of our early investors who continue to support Uzum’s growth."

This deal follows previous rounds, including $114 million in March 2024 led by FinSight Ventures and $70 million in August 2025 with participation from Tencent and VR Capital.

Acting CEO of Oman Investment Bank Mohamed Sultan Salim Al Habsi emphasized that the transaction reflects strengthening strategic ties between Oman and Central Asia’s fast-growing economies. He noted Uzum’s strong market position, integrated digital ecosystem, and clear capital market strategy make it attractive to long-term institutional investors.