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.
Founder Institute Cohort 5 held a session at NIC Islamabad on product development, with mentors discussing validation, MVPs, and the role of AI in building products.
Starline Accelerator has opened admissions for a free 12-week program supporting IT startups and innovative teams across Central Asia, offering mentoring, MVP development resources, investment pitch deck preparation, and direct investment opportunities from AP Tajikistan and AP Astana investment fund.
National Incubation Center Karachi successfully hosted a hands-on MVP Development session led by Imran Batoaq from YOTTABYTE, covering iterative product development, user feedback, informed pivoting, and prototype creation to help startup founders build market-aligned solutions.
Bahria University Karachi Campus Business Incubation Center, in collaboration with the Department of Software Engineering and Global Entrepreneurship Network Pakistan, hosted a training session covering startup pitching, MVP development, business formalization, and international opportunities in Malaysia.
NIC Karachi, in collaboration with Product Soch, conducted Product Sprint 2.0, helping founders validate ideas and create MVP blueprints. Cohort 15 applications are now open.
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.