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The delegation of the Ministry of Digital Technologies continues to hold strategic meetings in the USA aimed at developing international venture cooperation and supporting the entry of Uzbek startups into the world market. A strategic meeting was held with Talos Capital as part of the visit. This American venture firm specializes in early-stage investments in artificial intelligence, DeepTech, cyber security, defense technologies, industry 4.0 and fintech.
Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov, General Director of IT Park Uzbekistan Abdulakhad Kuchkarov, Managing Partner of Talos Capital Nir Netzer and Project Director of Talos Capital Paul Sheehan took part in the meeting.
During the negotiations, the parties discussed the prospects of systematic cooperation in the field of venture investments and startup acceleration. Talos Capital expressed interest in studying the national stock of startups of Uzbekistan and jointly evaluating promising technological companies that are suitable for its investment directions. In cooperation with IT Park Uzbekistan, special attention was paid to the issues of creating a structural mechanism for the exchange of projects and expert evaluation of start-ups.
Also, the possibility of participation of the Talos Capital company in joint investment initiatives in Uzbekistan, including the Digital Startups Program, was considered. In doing so, issues of conducting financial audits, developing joint investment models, and accelerating investments in the initial stages are being coordinated.
One of the main topics of the meeting was the support of soft-landing opportunities for Talos Capital portfolio companies planning to enter the market of Uzbekistan. This includes using the IT Park infrastructure, getting advice on regulatory issues, helping to launch pilot projects with local businesses and developing partnerships with the private sector.
The parties paid special attention to exchange of experience and cooperation within the framework of international innovation programs. This implies the participation of Talos Capital representatives in events, venture initiatives and expert programs aimed at the development of DeepTech and artificial intelligence in Uzbekistan.
At the end of the negotiations, the parties agreed to continue cooperation, support the entry of Talos Capital portfolio companies into the Central Asian market, attract venture investments to Uzbek startups, and further strengthen the position of Uzbekistan in the global innovation ecosystem.
Talos Capital is a venture and consulting company specializing in investing in artificial intelligence and next-generation advanced technologies. The company invests in founders creating innovative solutions in the fields of artificial intelligence, cyber security, digital security, industry 4.0 and corporate fintech systems. In addition to financing, Talos Capital provides companies with access to international markets, strategic expertise and institutional cooperation for the rapid development of early-stage technological projects.
