Uzbek entrepreneurs are increasingly making their mark on the global tech landscape. We are especially proud to share that this week, two startups founded by our compatriots — CoRun.ai and Humanola — announced significant investment rounds, further strengthening the presence of Uzbek talent in Silicon Valley and beyond.

 

CoRun.ai raises US$3.5M seed round at a US$17.5M valuation

 

CoRun.ai, co-founded by Uzbek entrepreneur Nodir Ruzmatov, has raised US$3.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by Access Capital Management, Silicon Valley angel investors, and logistics industry veterans.

 

CoRun.ai is building the AI intelligence layer for modern fleet operations, unifying safety, finance, and operational efficiency. Verified customer data shows:

 

— 10.2% fuel cost reduction through AI-driven route optimization,

— 12.8% lower maintenance cost per mile via predictive maintenance,

— decreased accident risk and lower insurance premiums thanks to AI-powered driver coaching.

 

One of the most innovative components is CoRun.ai’s AI-powered Captive Insurance model, allowing fleets to own their risk and convert safety performance into financial savings.

 

Tony Chen, Managing Partner at Access Capital Management, said: “CoRun.ai is setting a new standard for operational intelligence. Their blend of German precision and Silicon Valley AI has created a platform built with exceptional industry insight.”

 

Co-founder Nodir Ruzmatov added: “We’re proud to see Uzbek AI talent contributing to global innovation. I hope to see the next real unicorns in Silicon Valley coming from Uzbekistan.”

 

Humanola closes US$2.5M seed round to build remote-operated humanoid robots

 

The second major announcement comes from Humanola, which raised US$2.5 million in seed funding led by Link Ventures (Boston).

 

Humanola’s founders — Sanjar, Akbar, and Zhaoyuan — are developing technology enabling humans to remotely operate humanoid robots. This means that in the future, a specialist in Uzbekistan could control a robot working at a U.S. factory or perform complex tasks in hazardous environments without physical presence.

 

The AI and robotics market is projected to reach trillions in value, and Humanola’s success highlights the emerging role of Uzbek deep tech founders in global innovation.

 

The number of Uzbeks attracting investment from U.S. venture funds continues to grow, signaling a strengthening position of Uzbekistan-born tech talent in international markets.