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Pakistani Startups and VCs Head to Riyadh for Paklaunch Unconference to Expand Tech and Investment Ties

Over 40 Pakistani startups and more than 80 VCs are gathering in Riyadh for the Paklaunch Unconference to deepen Saudi–Pakistan tech and investment links, with major founders and investors participating.
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Startup Weekend Lahore 2025 at LUMS Highlights FutureTech Innovations in Blockchain, Web3, and AI

Startup Weekend Lahore 2025, hosted by CeDAR at LUMS, brought together innovators, mentors, and investors to develop FutureTech solutions in Blockchain, Web3, Fintech, and AI, fostering Pakistan’s growing startup ecosystem.
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Ovais Tariq’s Tigris Data Secures $25 Million Series A to Challenge AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure

Pakistani-origin entrepreneur Ovais Tariq, former head of cloud infrastructure at Uber, raises $25 million for Tigris Data to take on major cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
Investments

Saraaf Lands Largest Investment in Shark Tank Pakistan History from Usman Bashir Ahead of IPO Plans

Saraaf has received the biggest-ever investment commitment on Shark Tank Pakistan from Usman Bashir, marking a major milestone for the B2B sourcing startup as it prepares for its global expansion and upcoming IPO.
Investments

Pakistan Startup Fund Launching October 8, 2025 at NIC Islamabad with Equity-Free Funding

Pakistan Startup Fund, backed by the Ministry of IT and Telecom, will launch on October 8 at NIC Islamabad, offering equity-free funding to support bigger rounds for Pakistan’s growing startup ecosystem.
Ecosystem

Top South Asian Investors and VCs to Share Insights on Startup Funding Trends and Strategies

An exclusive online panel at 6:30 PM PKT brings together leading investors and VCs from across South Asia to discuss funding trends, investor expectations, and strategies for founders seeking capital.
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Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Launches for Early-Stage Founders

The six-month Commonwealth Startup Fellowship offers startup founders from eligible countries a mix of in-person and online training, mentorship, and access to equity-free funding to scale their ventures.
Investments

Allia Health Secures $2M Funding to Expand Mental Health Platform into Pakistan

US-based healthtech startup Allia Health has raised $2 million in funding led by Tim Draper, with plans to expand its AI-driven mental health platform into Pakistan.
Policy

Pakistan Launches Startup Policy Brief to Close Funding Gap

Telenor, STZA, Visa, i2i, and Telenor Velocity jointly launched a Startup Policy Brief to unlock capital and streamline regulations for startups in Pakistan.
People

What’s next for Pakistan’s earliest startup veteran?

In the evolving landscape of Pakistan's startup ecosystem, the archetype of an average startup...
Ecosystem

Navigating Uncertainty: Pakistani Startups Struggle in a Shifting Global Landscape

In October 2023, Foodpanda announced yet another round of layoffs, marking its third downsizing...

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Pakistani Startups and VCs Head to Riyadh for Paklaunch Unconference to Expand Tech and Investment Ties

Over 40 Pakistani startups and more than 80 VCs are gathering in Riyadh for the Paklaunch Unconference to deepen Saudi–Pakistan tech and investment links, with major founders and investors participating.
LaunchPad

Startup Weekend Lahore 2025 at LUMS Highlights FutureTech Innovations in Blockchain, Web3, and AI

Startup Weekend Lahore 2025, hosted by CeDAR at LUMS, brought together innovators, mentors, and investors to develop FutureTech solutions in Blockchain, Web3, Fintech, and AI, fostering Pakistan’s growing startup ecosystem.
LaunchPad

HBL and Visa Empower Women Entrepreneurs with $10,000 Grant Under ‘She’s Next Pakistan’ Programme

HBL and Visa have launched ‘She’s Next Pakistan’, a programme offering a $10,000 grant to support and empower women entrepreneurs, driving inclusive economic growth and financial innovation across Pakistan.
Investments

Farmdar Receives ADB Ventures Investment to Scale AI and Satellite-Based Agriculture Across Asia

Farmdar secures strategic investment from ADB Ventures to scale its AI and satellite-powered agriculture solutions across South and Southeast Asia, supporting farmers, agribusinesses, and financial institutions with high-accuracy crop insights.

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