The Best-Funded Startups in Kazakhstan in 2024
As 2025 approaches, Kazakhstan’s startup ecosystem is reflecting on the significant strides made this year. The Digital Business Rating, published on Dec.17, highlighted the top startups that attracted the most significant investments, with a focus on those founded by Kazakh entrepreneurs who disclosed their funding rounds and amounts.
A vibrant innovation ecosystem has produced startups making waves both locally and internationally, marked by groundbreaking ideas, relentless perseverance, and a clear vision for the future, as highlighted by startup founders themselves.
Here are the top startups that attracted significant investments in 2024:
10. GoDays ($490,000)
GoDays is an AI-based tool that analyzes keyboard usage patterns to prevent employee burnout. The startup raised $490,000 from various investors to scale in South Korea and Japan and enhance the product’s scientific features.
9-8. Leo Parts ($500,000) & KuickTech ($500,000)
Leo Parts raised $500,000 to expand its SaaS solution for auto parts sales, while KuickTech raised the same amount to launch a mobile app for refinancing credit card debts in the United States.
7. DOQ.kz ($660,000)
DOQ.kz, a doctor search and appointment booking platform, raised notable investments to expand internationally, with plans to become a market leader in Hungary.
6. JobEscape ($700,000)
JobEscape, a platform using AI to teach freelancing skills, raised $700,000 to expand the team and marketing efforts, with a focus on increasing revenue.
5. HeRo Study ($725,000)
HeRo StudySpace, a cloud platform for universities, secured $725,000 to enhance its capabilities and deliver greater value to educational institutions.
4. TaiSan ($1.6 million)
TaiSan raised $1.6 million to accelerate the development of sodium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles, offering potential cost savings in manufacturing batteries.
3. Alma ($5.1 million)
Alma’s AI-driven platform raised $5.1 million to modernize U.S. immigration legal services for skilled professionals, streamlining immigration processes with AI support.
2. Hero’s Journey ($6 million)
Hero’s Journey, a chain of gamified fitness studios, raised $6 million to support the launch of an innovative studio in New York.
1. Higgsfield AI ($8 million)
Higgsfield AI’s Diffuse app, which creates high-quality social media videos, raised $8 million to enhance the platform and expand its reach.
Several other startups also showed promise, including Introdex, Bexar, Partners Pay, KenesAI, and YAYA, showcasing the vibrancy of Kazakhstan’s startup ecosystem.
Additionally, TrustMe startup is on track to secure $1 million from renowned investor Tim Draper, further validating the competitiveness of Kazakh startups on a global scale.
The article originally published on Digital Business highlights the achievements and potential of Kazakhstan’s startup ecosystem in 2024.
