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.
Bioniks, a NIC Karachi backed startup, has ranked among the world's top 10 prosthetic companies, shipping devices to clients across multiple continents.
Outlio, a Karachi based startup founded by Husnain and Saboor A, reached the top of Product Hunt after growing from a three person team to thirty people and generating over 600,000 dollars in its first quarter.
funl has partnered with Replit Community to host Builder's Edition, inviting founders who have built working products with AI tools to demo on stage at WorkMore 3.0, Karachi, on August 21, 2026.
Business Incubation Center Bahria University Karachi Campus is hosting Founder Meetup 0.4 KHI Chapter on July 31, featuring guest speaker Farhan Ahmed as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Network's Startup Huddle programme.
Iqra University held the Orientation Ceremony for IU CORE Cohort 4, introducing participants to the programme's vision, mentorship opportunities, and incubation support ahead of building their startups.
Telipano, a NIC Karachi startup incubated in Cohort 16, is transforming how businesses showcase properties, venues, and commercial spaces through immersive 3D and 360 degree virtual tour experiences that build customer trust and enable interactive exploration from anywhere.
NIC Karachi is hosting a How to Build a Startup Bootcamp on July 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM, featuring Abdul Wahab Malik, Co-Founder of Aitisal, sharing practical insights on idea validation, product building, product-market fit, and avoiding common founder mistakes.
NIC Karachi is hosting a curriculum session on Crafting Powerful Pitches on July 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM, featuring Nidhal Shaikh, Founder and CMO of TouchGrass Agency, covering startup storytelling, corporate communication, investor-ready decks, and practical pitching formats.
Kodifly hosted its first Founders Sync at its NSTP office, bringing together founders, engineers, and builders for open discussions on AI, fundraising, hiring, and product building.
Sindh Enterprise Incubation Center is hosting an honest dialogue on the regulatory, operational, and commercial realities of building a startup in Pakistan on July 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM at SEIC Catalyst Hall, featuring Urooj Zia of Startup Syndicate and Khizer Ahmed of Kaacib.
NIC Karachi Campus Ambassador Saif Ali conducted a Cohort 16 induction and awareness session for students of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, introducing them to the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurial opportunities available through NIC Karachi.
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.