BILLZ Welcomes Esteemed Tech Investor Evren Ucok to its Board as Strategic Partner
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BILLZ Welcomes Esteemed Tech Investor Evren Ucok to its Board as Strategic Partner
BILLZ, a leading startup in retail automation and financing services for SMEs in Central Asia, proudly announces the addition of renowned investor Evren Ucok to its board. Evren’s investment and board membership mark an exciting new chapter for BILLZ, as the company aims to lead retail technology innovation across Central Asia.
Evren Ucok is a seasoned operator and investor with a distinguished history of founding, scaling, and backing industry-leading tech companies in emerging markets, including:
🔹 Trendyol Group – global leader in e-commerce and Turkey’s first decacorn
🔹 Peak Games – Turkey’s first unicorn exit, turning the country into a mobile gaming hub
🔹 Earlybird Digital East Fund (EDEF) – top-performing European VC fund with ~14x TVPI and ~$2bn returns
🔹 UiPath – Europe’s largest tech IPO ($36bn Mcap) and leader in RPA
Evren has also invested in enterprise software, biotech, deep tech, and anchored over 20 specialized venture funds.
As BILLZ continues to empower retailers with transformative technology, Ucok’s experience across e-commerce, enterprise software, venture capital, and tech scale-ups will be invaluable in accelerating the company’s growth. His insights will support BILLZ’s vision to become the go-to retail platform for small businesses across Central Asia.
“Evren’s addition to our board is a tremendous milestone for BILLZ,” said Rustam Khamdamov, CEO & Co-founder at BILLZ. “His experience in fostering some of the region’s most successful companies will help BILLZ achieve its goal of driving growth and innovation for retailers in Central Asia. With his guidance, we look forward to expanding our impact and accelerating our vision for the future of retail.”
"I sincerely believe in BILLZ's mission and am inspired by their vision for the development of SMEs in Central Asia," said Evren. "The BILLZ team has exceptional skills, and the platform has huge potential to transform retail tech in the region. I am excited to support such a promising company and team. I am also thrilled for my first investment in Uzbekistan, a country with immense talent and potential, as evidenced by its global success in chess."
With Ucok’s strategic investment, BILLZ is positioned to strengthen its technological foundation, expand its market presence, and create more accessible, high-impact retail solutions for local businesses across Central Asia.
About BILLZ
BILLZ equips SMEs with innovative retail tools to streamline operations, engage customers, and drive growth. By empowering retailers, BILLZ is shaping the future of retail in Central Asia.
