Abdul Sharopov

Abdul Sharopov is a highly active venture builder and investor, deeply embedded in the Central Asian startup ecosystem. He co-founded Sarmo Ventures, which manages an $8M fund and focuses on early-stage EdTech, FinTech, and AI startups, and actively supports their growth through funding, mentorship, and venture building expertise. His leadership is evident in Sarmo Ventures' portfolio companies like PraaktisGo, TopCoach, and Kotib Legal (LexAI). sarmo+1

With a background in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Yale-NUS College and a summer session at Yale University, Abdul combines a strong academic foundation with practical experience in technology and venture capital. He transitioned from a DevOps Engineer role in Singapore to actively supporting startups in Uzbekistan, notably advising the creation of AloqaVentures, a significant local VC fund. theorg+1

Abdul has a diverse entrepreneurial track record, co-founding Kotib Ecosystem and Speaklish, and serving as a Board Member for Prep.uz, an online learning platform that achieved $1.8M in annualized sales. His previous roles include Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center and Consultant at Battery Road Digital, where he contributed to supporting multiple unicorn companies. theorg+1

Having grown up in Tashkent and lived in New Jersey and Singapore, Abdul brings a global perspective to his work. He is particularly passionate about fostering the startup ecosystem in Uzbekistan, actively participating in hackathons, accelerators, and pitch contests, aiming to drive innovation and impact. youtube+1