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Defex Robotics becomes third Uzbek startup accepted to Y Combinator

Defex Robotics builds robots that automate assembly and quality checks in factories. Founder Husan Mavlonov, 20, is a resident of Yoshlar Ventures' San Francisco office.

Tokhum AI · 1 min read · reviewed by Leyla
Defex Robotics becomes third Uzbek startup accepted to Y Combinator
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Key facts

  • Defex Robotics, founded by Husan Mavlonov, was accepted into Y Combinator.
  • It is the third startup from Uzbekistan in Y Combinator, after Speko and TwoLabs AI.
  • Defex Robotics builds robots that automate assembly and quality inspection for factories.
  • The robots install electrical connectors, check connection strength and record test results.
  • Mavlonov, 20, is a resident of Yoshlar Ventures' San Francisco office.

Defex Robotics, a startup founded by Husan Mavlonov, was accepted into the Y Combinator accelerator, StartupBase reported on 7 November 2026. According to StartupBase, it is the third startup from Uzbekistan to enter the program, after Speko and TwoLabs AI. UzCombinator also reported the acceptance.

Defex Robotics builds robots for manufacturing. According to StartupBase, the robots automate assembly and quality inspection: they install electrical connectors, check the strength of each connection and record test results. Stanbase reported that Defex Robotics develops self-learning robots for the industrial sector and makes its own systems for factories.

Mavlonov is a resident of the San Francisco office of Yoshlar Ventures, the venture firm said. Yoshlar Ventures said Mavlonov is 20 years old and is the third Uzbek founder accepted to Y Combinator.

Source:StartupBase, 07.11.2026,Umed Rahimov, 07.11.2026,Yoshlar Ventures, 07.11.2026,Stanbase, 07.11.2026,Umed Rahimov, 07.11.2026,UzCombinator, 07.11.2026

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