Representatives of IT Park Uzbekistan held a meeting with Kazuhiko Oyoshi, a partner at Headline Asia VC, as part of the ICT WEEK Uzbekistan 2026 event.
During the discussion, the parties reviewed issues related to the development of the venture capital market, as well as ways to support startups from Uzbekistan and prospects for expanding international cooperation.
One of the key topics was the potential presence of Headline Asia in Central Asia. The participants discussed the possibility of the fund opening a regional office and locating its headquarters in Tashkent.
Special attention was paid to startups founded by Uzbek entrepreneurs in Japan. The parties discussed opportunities for attracting investment and supporting these companies, as well as their potential integration into the network of investors and partners of Headline Asia.
Headline Asia VC is based in Tokyo and specializes in investing in early-stage technology startups—Seed and Series A. The fund focuses on areas such as artificial intelligence, logistics, financial technology, and e-commerce, and according to the data presented, it has invested in over 100 startups.
The participants also spoke about the possible expansion of Headline Asia's activities in Uzbekistan, interaction with local startups, and the development of venture capital cooperation in the region. At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue on assisting Uzbek startups in entering international markets, attracting foreign investors, and forming regional partnerships in the field of venture investments.