ABOUT
Building bridges where others see barriers
Kuinji & Partners was founded in 2019 with a simple thesis: Central Asia represents one of the most underserved yet promising venture markets in the world. We set out to connect this region's exceptional founders with the capital, networks, and opportunities they deserve.
Partner with us to shape the future of cross-border innovation.
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Underserved Markets
Central Asia combines strong technical education, growing digital adoption, and proximity to massive markets in China, Russia, and the Middle East—yet receives less than 0.1% of global VC investment.
APPROACH
On the Ground
We maintain permanent presence in both London and Astana, allowing us to source opportunities others miss and provide support that remote investors cannot.
NETWORK
Relationship-First
Our model is built on deep relationships with founders, investors, and institutions. We invest in trust and long-term partnerships, not transactional deal-making.
2019
Year founded
£47M
Capital deployed
82
Companies supported
14
Countries connected
OUR JOURNEY
Key milestones
Foundation
Kuinji & Partners founded in London with a mission to connect Central Asian startups with European capital and markets.
Astana Office
Established permanent presence in Kazakhstan, partnering with Astana Hub and AIFC to source and support local founders.
First Fund
Closed our first fund at £12M, backed by European family offices and institutional LPs seeking emerging market exposure.
Programme Launch
Launched the Soft-Landing Programme, helping 15 startups establish UK operations in the first year.
Uzbekistan Expansion
Extended coverage to Uzbekistan, partnering with IT Park and local accelerators to access the region's largest population.
Corporate Practice
Launched Innovation Sourcing and Talent Solutions, serving 38 corporate partners across Europe.
Second Fund
Closed Fund II at £35M, continuing our mission with expanded capacity and deeper regional coverage.
OUR VALUES
What guides our work
Long-Term Thinking
We build relationships and make decisions with a 10-year horizon. Quick wins that compromise trust or reputation hold no appeal.
Founder Alignment
We succeed only when our founders succeed. Our incentives, time, and energy are structured to maximise outcomes for the entrepreneurs we back.
Local Depth
We believe in being present. Understanding markets requires living in them, speaking the language, and building genuine relationships.
Global Standards
We hold ourselves and our portfolio to international best practices in governance, reporting, and ethical conduct.
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