Paidax, a digital investment platform based in Astana, Kazakhstan, has raised $1 million in funding, with backing from DOMiNO Ventures, Philip Capital, White Hill Capital and Aloqa Ventures. The funding was reported on October 20, 2026.
Founded in 2023 by Beksultanhozha Anuarov, Paidax provides retail investors with access to international stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other financial products through its digital brokerage platform.
The company combines investment services with educational resources and social investing features, allowing users to explore other investors’ portfolios, exchange insights and learn from investment strategies. Its platform also includes AI-assisted portfolio tools and features designed to help users assess investments against Islamic finance principles.
Paidax announced that it had signed an investment agreement with DOMiNO Ventures at the AI & Digital Bridge technology forum in Astana. The company plans to use the investment to develop its platform, expand its product offerings and strengthen its presence in Central Asia, while pursuing opportunities in additional markets.
The platform has attracted more than 45,000 users, according to the company. Reported operating figures indicate monthly trading volumes of $7 million to $9 million, with access to more than 13,000 securities across over 26 stock exchanges worldwide.
Paidax operates under an authorisation from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) within the Astana International Financial Centre’s FinTech Lab framework. Its offering includes international securities trading and investment products designed around Sharia-compliant financial principles.
The company previously announced a $200,000 investment from Aloqa Ventures in 2025 and subsequently disclosed backing from White Hill Capital.
