The Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2025), the flagship event for the startup and venture capital ecosystem in Central Eurasia, will take place at The Ritz-Carlton Almaty. The forum will bring together up to 1,000 participants, including investors, founders, top managers, and representatives of corporations and funds, DKnews.kz reports.
Now in its fourth year, CEVF has established itself as the leading platform for deals and dialogue in the region. This year, the forum is reaching a new level: the refined ambiance of The Ritz-Carlton, international speakers, a startup exhibition, and exclusive networking formats for high-level participants.
Organized by MOST Holding, which is building the regional startup ecosystem and opening access to capital, CEVF is a natural extension of its mission—connecting startups, investors, and corporations on one platform.
“Central Eurasian Venture Forum has become more than just an event — it is now a phenomenon in the business life of the country and the region. It brings together investors, corporations, startups, and development institutions from the U.S., Singapore, South Korea, and the UAE. CEVF is a place where deals are made, not just trends discussed. Startups receive live feedback from funds, sign SAFEs, and find corporate partners. The forum has become a barometer of the market's maturity: just a few years ago, venture capital was discussed by dozens of enthusiasts; today, the hall is filled with hundreds of people talking deals, technologies, and future opportunities. MOST Holding confidently calls itself a leader because for 14 years we haven’t just supported the market — we’ve shaped it. For investors. For startups. For a future where everyone wins” Pavel Koktyshev, CEO of MOST Holding
This year, the forum puts a special focus on investors — with exclusive zones, private sessions, a VC Party, and a post-forum retreat where participants can discuss opportunities in a more intimate setting. Startups will showcase their projects to investors via the Startup Alley and Startup Battle.
Confirmed speakers at CEVF 2025 include entrepreneur and investor Margulan Seissembai, Centras Group founder Eldar Abdrazakov, venture investor Murat Abdrakhmanov, leadership expert Philipp Guzenyuk, Darsh Singh Mann from StartX accelerator, Neurable CEO Ramses Alcaide, MIMIC PRODUCTIONS CEO David Bennett, and other entrepreneurs and investors from around the world.
Key forum topics:
- Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Venture Capital
- Exits and M&A as New Growth Vectors
- Corporate Innovation and Startup Integration
- The Role of Fund of Funds and Institutional Capital in VC Market Transformation
- Creative Economy as a Driver of Tech Investments
- PropTech, Real Estate Investment, and Its Intersection with Venture Capital
The title partner of the Central Eurasian Venture Forum 2025 is Astana Hub, the largest international IT startup tech park in Central Asia. Astana Hub plays a key role in supporting Kazakhstani projects in their global expansion. Over seven years, it has built a robust ecosystem enabling startups to scale internationally.
The forum is also supported by Freedom Broker, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), VISA, JSC "Transtelecom", Yandex Cloud, BGlobal Ventures, Qazaqstan Investment Corporation (QIC), International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
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