NIC Karachi is set to host an insightful session titled “You’re Not VC Fundable (Yet): Here’s How to Close the Gap,” featuring Majd Alaily, founder of Ruya Advisory, three-time entrepreneur, and former Google professional. The session aims to guide early-stage founders through the practical steps required to prepare their startups for venture capital investment. With a focus on building strong fundamentals and understanding the real expectations of investors, this event addresses a critical need in the local startup ecosystem for practical guidance on VC readiness.
Majd Alaily brings extensive experience in design thinking, startup growth, and fundraising, having helped multiple ventures scale from idea stage to investment-ready operations. In this session, he will guide founders on assessing the gaps in traction, market validation, and business models that often prevent early-stage startups from securing venture funding. By highlighting what VCs truly look for beyond a polished pitch deck, participants will gain a clear understanding of how to move their startups from being bootstrap-focused to investor-ready, aligning their strategies with market realities and growth expectations.
This session is designed to be practical and no-nonsense, encouraging founders to stop prematurely chasing capital and instead focus on building resilient, scalable ventures. Attendees will be exposed to tools and frameworks that emphasize strategic thinking, measurable progress, and execution-oriented planning. Majd will also share insights from his experience helping founders refine their value proposition, product-market fit, and operational scalability in preparation for investor scrutiny. Through this hands-on guidance, startups will learn how to present themselves as credible, traction-driven companies capable of attracting serious investment interest.
Scheduled for Wednesday, 21st January 2026 at NIC Karachi, the event promises an interactive environment where founders can engage directly with Majd, ask targeted questions, and gain actionable advice to improve their startup’s readiness for venture capital. By focusing on the practical steps to bridge gaps in growth, the session reinforces NIC Karachi’s commitment to supporting early-stage founders with real-world insights, mentorship, and community support. With access to expert advice, participants will leave with a clearer roadmap for scaling their ventures, refining business models, and positioning themselves for successful funding rounds.
Events like these reflect NIC Karachi’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the ecosystem for early-stage startups, emphasizing education, execution, and investor alignment. By combining strategic guidance with hands-on mentorship, the program helps founders build ventures that are not only operationally sound but also attractive to investors seeking viable, high-potential opportunities. This session offers a unique opportunity for founders to gain clarity, improve their fundraising approach, and take concrete steps toward becoming VC fundable in a structured, mentor-supported environment.
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