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.
SeedRise KP Fund held its Pre-Launch Event at IMSciences Peshawar, unveiling its institutional structure, a KP ecosystem scoping study, and an initial pipeline of 75 investment-ready startups.
SBP BSC and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Small Industries Development Board held a meeting on SME value chain financing to explore expanding formal credit access.
Accelerate Prosperity concluded its Business Intelligence Programme in Peshawar, bringing together 14 businesses from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for AI focused training and mentoring.
Team TiE conducted a monitoring visit to the Multipurpose Center established at Frontier College Peshawar under D4WEE, expanding digital learning and economic opportunities for women in KP.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi called for greater investment in IT and AI sectors at NIC Peshawar, proposing new incubation centres and a digital app to connect youth with jobs.
Durshal has opened applications for Cohort 6, inviting tech-driven startups and entrepreneurs to apply before June 8, 2026, for access to mentorship, co-working space, networking, and investment opportunities.
National Incubation Center Peshawar held the midpoint session of KP SME Connect, gathering small and medium enterprises, mentors, and ecosystem partners to review progress and chart the next stage of growth.
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.