Uzum, an Uzbek digital ecosystem combining e-commerce, payments, and lending, has secured $131.5 million in growth funding. The round, which includes $81.5 million in equity and $50 million in convertible financing, was led by sovereign wealth funds from Oman and saw participation from existing investors like Tencent. This investment propels Uzum's valuation to $2.3 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence in Uzbekistan's burgeoning digital economy.
