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Veon and GSMA MoU | JazzWorld to Co-Fund Pakistani Tech Startups via GSMA Innovation Fund 2026

Veon and GSMA's Mobile for Development Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly fund Pakistani tech startups through JazzWorld, focusing on ventures with measurable social, economic, and climate impact.
LaunchPad

World Startup Championship 2026 | SEE Pakistan Opens Applications for Startups

Applications are now open for the World Startup Championship 2026 at SEE Pakistan, offering cash prizes of up to $10,000. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2026.
Fresh

NIC Karachi to Host 3rd Pakistan Investor Lab Focused on Angel Investing and Venture Deal-Making

NIC Karachi will host the 3rd Pakistan Investor Lab on March 25–26, a two-day program covering startup investing, valuation, due diligence, syndicates, and venture deal-making.
People

NIC Islamabad Hosts Storytelling Workshop with Samar Hasan to Help Startups Strengthen Investor Pitches

NIC Islamabad organizes an in-person storytelling workshop with venture builder Samar Hasan to help incubated startups craft compelling narratives and communicate value to investors.
Investments

Cart.com Secures $180 Million Investment to Scale Artificial Intelligence Powered Ecommerce and Logistics Platform

Commerce infrastructure platform Cart.com has raised $180 million in a growth investment round led by Springcoast Partners to expand artificial intelligence capabilities across its logistics and fulfillment network.
Ecosystem

NIC Karachi’s Investor‑Ready Program Supports Startups in Refining Strategy, Pitching, and Growth

NIC Karachi introduces an investor‑ready support program in collaboration with Orbit Ventures to help startups refine strategy, financial storytelling, pitch positioning, and growth roadmaps for funding success.
LaunchPad

Payback Seminar at NIC Karachi Helps Startup Founders Understand Investor Return Models

NIC Karachi conducted a seminar on investor returns on 28th January 2026, guiding founders through payback models and capital strategies crucial for startup growth and investor confidence.
Fresh

Muhammad Ayub Leads Financial Planning Workshop at NIC Karachi for Startups

NIC Karachi conducted a Financial Model Development session led by Muhammad Ayub, guiding founders on budgeting, forecasting, and investor-ready financial planning on 27th February 2026.
Investments

i2i Hosts Founders at COLABS Lahore to Explore Invoice Financing for Working Capital

40 revenue-generating founders attended i2i’s session at COLABS Lahore on 16th February 2026, gaining insights into invoice financing and non-dilutive working capital solutions.
Investments

S2 and IJARA Capital Partners Launch PKR 1 Billion VC Fund for Tech Startups

S2 and IJARA Capital Partners Limited unveil a PKR 1 billion closed-end venture capital fund aimed at supporting technology-driven startups and strengthening Pakistan’s investment ecosystem.
Investments

Temporal Technologies Raises $300M Series D At $5B Valuation As CEO Samar Abbas Set For Fireside Chat

Temporal Technologies has raised $300 million in a Series D round at a $5 billion valuation. CEO Samar Abbas will headline a fireside chat on March 12, discussing durable execution systems and the future of agentic AI.
Fresh

Invoice Financing Workshop in Lahore Helps Founders Access Capital in Days

Founders can learn how to overcome 30–60 day payment delays with invoice financing at an interactive workshop featuring Abhi (YC S21), networking opportunities, and actionable business strategies.
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