Sanjar Samiev

Sanjar is Co-Founder and CEO at Comfi, a B2B embedded finance platform transforming SME financing across MENA with AI-driven underwriting and instant working capital solutions.
Sanjar co-founded Comfi in 2023 alongside Alisher Akbarov, Amal Abdullaev, and Denis Gavrilin, bringing firsthand experience with SME cash flow challenges and fintech product growth.
Sanjar previously invested in Famic.io's pre-seed round in 2021, demonstrating early involvement in the fintech ecosystem. Under his leadership, Comfi has been recognized for its clarity of vision, speed of execution, and disciplined approach by leading investors.
Comfi raised $65M in Pre-Series A funding led by Iliad Partners, with participation from Yango Ventures, Raw Ventures, Partners for Growth, and Shorooq. The company has processed over 15,000 invoices and serves more than 1,000 clients across the UAE.
Comfi has financed over $25M in B2B transactions and works with 4,000+ finance professionals, helping SMEs get paid within 24 hours while offering buyers up to 90-day payment terms. The platform's AI-powered underwriting engine is becoming critical financial infrastructure for regional supply chains.