Commerce infrastructure platform Cart.com has raised $180 million in a growth investment round led by Springcoast Partners to expand artificial intelligence capabilities across its logistics and fulfillment network.
Ignite National Technology Fund has invited expressions of interest from qualified firms to establish and manage Pakistan Venture Fund, aiming to strengthen venture capital support for startups.
Endeavor Pakistan highlights non-dilutive capital options for early-stage startups, including grants and revenue-based financing, enabling founders to extend runway and preserve equity.
40 revenue-generating founders attended i2i’s session at COLABS Lahore on 16th February 2026, gaining insights into invoice financing and non-dilutive working capital solutions.
Accelerate Prosperity invests in EZ Wage, an embedded finance platform enabling timely wages and financial inclusion for employees of Pakistani SMEs, fostering economic empowerment.
S2 and IJARA Capital Partners Limited unveil a PKR 1 billion closed-end venture capital fund aimed at supporting technology-driven startups and strengthening Pakistan’s investment ecosystem.
Temporal Technologies has raised $300 million in a Series D round at a $5 billion valuation. CEO Samar Abbas will headline a fireside chat on March 12, discussing durable execution systems and the future of agentic AI.
Pakistani conversational AI startup Virtuans AI has been acquired by US automotive tech company AutoAcquire AI in a seven-figure USD deal, with founders Raheel Ahmad and Muddassar Sharif joining the acquiring firm in leadership roles.
Dubai-headquartered AI hiring platform Qureos has raised $5 million in a seed round led by Prosus Ventures and Salica Oryx Fund, with plans to expand AI capabilities, grow its go-to-market team, and strengthen its operational presence including Pakistan.
NIC Karachi held a Women Led Track session titled Breaking The Bias Owning The Ask, focusing on fundraising readiness, investor bias, and practical tools for women founders.
An open information session at NIC Peshawar introduced founders and growth stage businesses to Venture Plus by Accelerate Prosperity, offering insights into subsidized financing and scale focused advisory support.
OmuzBOX, a digital language learning platform founded by Sultonmamad Chorshanbiev, receives investment and technical support from Accelerate Prosperity Tajikistan to scale its platform globally.
National Incubation Center Peshawar hosted a How to Startup session featuring Kelly Pang from Orbit Ventures and Muhammad Hilal from IGDA Pakistan, offering early-stage founders practical guidance on idea validation, market understanding, and building with purpose.
National Incubation Center Karachi is hosting a Startup Lean Canvas Model Primary Track Session on 5th May 2026, led by Sheikh Hammad Amjad, to help founders structure their startup ideas and define clear business models
NIC Islamabad holds investor education workshop covering startup investing, valuation, due diligence, and AI opportunities in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.