Can Uzbekistan's first unicorn become its first global technology champion?

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Uzum has become Uzbekistan’s first unicorn by combining e-commerce, payments, consumer finance, and logistics into one digital ecosystem. The company now delivers products nationwide within 24 hours and leads the country’s BNPL market. Its growth reflects rising internet use, smartphone adoption, and increasing demand for digital financial services in Uzbekistan. The article also frames Uzum as a possible regional champion if it can scale profitably and eventually reach public markets.

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