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Kazakh Ex-Blinkit Specialists Raise 7.55 Crore for Smartphone Repair
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Kazakh Ex-Blinkit Specialists Raise 7.55 Crore for S...

Instafix, founded by the ex-Blinkit team with experience in Almaty, has received investments from Titan Capital and 8i Ventures. The startup applies hyperlocal logistics and AI for quick gadget repairs at home. Today, this is critical for businesses in Kazakhstan, where 68% of smartphones require repair annually according to Statista 2026. Investors see the potential of the 500 billion tenge tech service market in Central Asia.

Kazakhstan Startup Raises $2M for Doorstep Smartphone Repair
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Kazakhstan Startup Raises $2M for Doorstep Smartphon...

Today, May 14, 2026, the Almaty-based startup Instafix announced the acquisition of $2 million in investment to scale its doorstep gadget repair service. The service uses AI to match technicians and hyperlocal logistics similar to Kaspi and Choco Family models. This is important now, as the electronics repair market in Central Asia is growing by 25% annually, and the digitization of services is accelerating after the launch of the digital codex in Kazakhstan.

Ex-Blinkit Employees Raise 7.55 Crore for Instafix Doorstep Smartphone Repair
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Ex-Blinkit Employees Raise 7.55 Crore for Instafix D...

Instafix, founded by former Blinkit employees, has attracted investments from Titan Capital and 8i Ventures to scale doorstep smartphone repair across India. This solution eliminates the need to visit service centers, minimizing customer time and inconvenience. Today, May 14, 2026, the news is relevant for Central Asia, where similar models can solve gadget repair issues in remote regions. Such approaches open opportunities for local IT companies.

Kazakhstan Expands Quotas for IT Specialists to 174 Professions
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Kazakhstan Expands Quotas for IT Specialists to 174...

The Government of Kazakhstan is radically changing its approach to attracting foreign specialists. New amendments to the migration legislation provide for an expansion of the list of priority professions and the introduction of the Altyn Visa program for highly paid personnel. This decision is critical for the technological development of the country and solving the problem of the shortage of IT professionals.

Egyptian Proptech Byit Expands to UAE with AI Solutions
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Egyptian Proptech Byit Expands to UAE with AI Solutions

Proptech platform Byit, founded in 2022 by Antoine Azero, has officially entered the UAE market with an innovative set of AI tools for real estate agents. The company uses an agent-oriented brokerage model, offering freelancers up to 90% of the developer's commission. This expansion opens up new opportunities for cross-border transactions between Egyptian real estate offerings and Persian Gulf investors.

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