Our team

Bekzhan Mutanov

CEO

Bekzhan is a seasoned leader in the fintech and blockchain space, boasting a rich background dating back to 2016. Overseed the dynamic development of the fintech, blockchain, corporate innovation and venture capital ecosystem in the Tech Hub of the Astana International Financial Centre Astana.
Bekzhan played a pivotal role in shaping investment and technological projects in Kazakhstan. His proficiency in strategic consulting, company structuring, and business development within the IT and fintech sectors underscores his comprehensive skill set. Nowadays serves as Chief Fintech Officer at Freedom Horizons.

Alibek Kudaibergenov

Finance Matters

Alibek is an experienced finance professional with a background in the transportation, oil&gas and finance industry, skilled in analytical skills, project finance, asset management, strategy, and valuation. Demonstrates expertise in both public and private sectors, excelling in driving financial growth and efficiency. A highly skilled finance professional, adept at navigating complex financial landscapes.

Nursultan Bilisbekov

Investment Matters

Nursultan got extensive professional experience in banking and investments, was engaged in arranging and structuring deals within electricity power, retail, manufacturing, infrastructure industries. In different years worked in Baiterek Venture Fund, Eurasian Bank and Merck & Co.

Arslan Kudiyar

VC Matters

Maken is author of first-of-its-kind market studies on corporate innovation, startups, and venture capital in Central Asia. Substantial experience in launching startup scouting and acceleration programs, as well as holding high-level events.

Special interests: change management, market analysis, innovative project management, trend watching.

Maken Ibragimov

Innovation Matters

Madina Yerdenova

Chief AML Officer & Legal Matters

Madina is a legal practitioner on our team, bringing extensive experience in advising both large international corporations and young startups. With a background in providing consulting services at Big Four companies, she has worked on projects spanning corporate law, labor law, intellectual property rights, and has contributed to the development of dispute resolution practices in tax and civil disputes.
Madina also guides several companies on entering Kazakhstan market issues. With extensive experience at the Tech Hub of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), she brings a unique practice of the Acting law of the AIFC.

Anel Zhuvanizhbayeva

Regulatory & Legal Matters

Anel Zhuvanizhbayeva is a legal expert in corporate law, strategic project planning, and high-stakes negotiations. She has extensive experience advising international investors in green energy, finance, and construction, specializing in multi-billion-dollar project financing, complex transactions, and regulatory compliance.
Anel has worked on projects with Eni, KazMunayGas, leading Chinese and European companies, and has collaborated with partners in the U.S.

Alikhan Seitov

Regulatory & Legal Matters

Alikhan is a corporate lawyer with over 4 years of experience, specializing in M&A, corporate law, investment projects, and litigation. In 2022, he recovered 3 billion KZT in favor of a Turkish investor, and within 4 months at a national company, he successfully recovered 2 billion KZT for the state.
Key areas of expertise: M&A transactions, business registration and restructuring, investor protection, contract law, and dispute resolution.