IBA Center for Entrepreneurial Development, Innovation and Research is hosting practical sessions on Data Room Readiness and Fundraising and Investor Relations for founders on August 1, 2026, at IBA Karachi.

The Ignite-managed Pakistan Startup Fund offers up to 30 percent non-equity grants for early-stage Pakistani startups, requiring secured private investment, tax compliance, and alignment with national development priorities.

The Ignite-managed Pakistan Startup Fund has begun hiring an air travel agency for FY27, with 39 startups funded this year and nearly 250 applications under review.

Ali Moiz, who grew up in Karachi, built Streamlabs into a dominant streaming software ecosystem before its 170 million dollar acquisition by Logitech, following three earlier startups that fell short of similar success.

OPEN Global Women Initiative is hosting a virtual session titled The Money Question on July 11, 2026, exploring the realities of capital access for women entrepreneurs, funding barriers, strategies for investment readiness, and pathways to sustainable business growth.

Former FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi advised Pakistani startups to diversify funding strategies beyond venture capital during a session at IBA Karachi.

IBA Centre for Entrepreneurial Development is hosting an exclusive session featuring Syed Shabbar Zaidi, former Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue and Senior Partner at A.F. Ferguson and Co., focused on capital access and global survival strategies for Pakistani startups.

SISL's Angel Investor platform is opening applications for startups and investors ahead of an interactive session this month, offering a structured pathway from screening and mentorship to live pitching and funding decisions.

Epic Angels has opened final registrations for its Angel Investing Fundamentals Masterclass, a five-session programme designed to help women learn startup investing, due diligence, and valuation.

APSUP and SEE Pakistan have opened applications for the World Startup Championship 2026, offering startups a chance to pitch globally and win up to $10,000. Deadline is June 1, 2026.

SpaceX has secured an option to acquire AI startup Cursor for $60 billion or pay $10 billion for a strategic partnership, as it expands its AI ambitions ahead of a potential IPO.

Accelerate Prosperity announces applications for U.Solve Education, an acceleration programme supporting post-revenue EdTech startups in Pakistan with advisory, investment readiness, and growth financing opportunities.