KPMG Venture Pulse Q2 2026 reveals shifting global VC dynamics as AI-led investments dominate funding, while Pakistan startups adapt to tighter capital conditions and focus on efficiency.
Regional instability, macroeconomic shifts and changing investor strategies are reshaping venture finance across MENAP as startups adapt to a more selective capital environment.
BNU's Beyond the Idea webinar series returns for Episode 2, featuring PopNosh CEO Faizan Zubair in conversation with Head of Innovation Uzair Shahid on building a sustainable business.
Accelerate Prosperity has launched U.Solve Trade, an export acceleration programme offering up to $200,000 in financing for post-revenue Pakistani manufacturing businesses.
SEDF, in partnership with UNIDO Pakistan under the Paidar Sindh programme, held an Enterprise Grant Awareness Session in Badin, drawing more than 150 entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Pathfinder CITADEL has named Muhammad Iqbal, GM Corporate Finance and Risk Management at the Ministry of Finance Punjab, as Mentor of the Week for Session 3 of Cohort 2, focused on market opportunity and traction.
SEDF, with UNIDO under the EU-funded PAIDAR Programme, held an Enterprise Grant Awareness Session in Thatta, bringing together over 100 entrepreneurs and SMEs to learn about grant eligibility and applications.
Applications for Sindh Sarmaya have been extended to August 10, 2026, giving young entrepreneurs across Sindh additional time to apply through the updated form shared by SEED Ventures.
SEIC's team held conversations with investors to learn what they look for in startups and founders, gathering insights on the skills and qualities that help entrepreneurs stand out.
Pathfinder CITADEL has named Ather Imran Nawaz, Advisor to Chairman at Lakson Group, as Mentor of the Week for Session 2 of Cohort 2, with a session focused on go to market and global expansion strategy for startups.
PSEB is inviting registered IT and ITeS companies to Cohort 2 Session 15 of the GAIN Online Awareness and Engagement Series, featuring Jehangir A. Raja on investment readiness for Pakistan IT companies.
KPMG Venture Pulse Q2 2026 reveals shifting global VC dynamics as AI-led investments dominate funding, while Pakistan startups adapt to tighter capital conditions and focus on efficiency.
Regional instability, macroeconomic shifts and changing investor strategies are reshaping venture finance across MENAP as startups adapt to a more selective capital environment.
IBA CEDIR is running a four-session founder skills series covering equity mechanics, business model design, KPI setting and venture economics, featuring Raza Zaidi, Irfan A. Khan, Kanza Sohail and Fatiq Bin Khursheed.
BridgeStart Pakistan has extended the application deadline for its Global Gateway UK International Expansion Program to October 10, 2026, giving high-potential Pakistani startups more time to apply for UK market access.