Tag: venture capital

LaunchPad

Naureen Ghaffar Highlights NICKarachi’s Role in Connecting Startups with Investors and Mentors

Naureen Ghaffar, Managing Director of Agile Global Consultancy, explains how NICKarachi helps startups access investors, VCs, mentors, and other stakeholders to accelerate growth in Pakistan’s innovation ecosystem.
Ecosystem

Pakistani Startup Ecosystem Gears Up for Paklaunch Silicon Valley Meetup

NIC hosts Paklaunch Silicon Valley Meetup on January 27, connecting Pakistani founders, investors, and tech leaders with global expertise to explore funding, collaboration, and innovation opportunities.
Ecosystem

Pakistani Startup Ecosystem Connects With Global Tech Leaders in Riyadh

NIC and partners host a high-profile meetup in Riyadh, bringing together Pakistani founders, investors, and tech leaders to explore investment opportunities, scale ventures, and foster innovation across the diaspora.
LaunchPad

NIC Karachi Hosts Session on Closing the VC Fundability Gap for Startups

NIC Karachi will host Majd Alaily for a practical session guiding founders on closing gaps in traction, market strategy, and business models to become VC-ready, emphasizing hands-on growth strategies.
Intelligence

Q4 2025 Deal Flow Signals Structural Shift in Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem

Pakistan’s Q4 2025 startup deal flow showed fewer cheques but stronger signals, with wedding-tech, alternative capital, angel funds, exits, and women founders shaping the ecosystem ahead of 2026.
Fresh

Paklaunch Islamabad Meetup Explores Talent, Capital, and Media Opportunities in Pakistan

Paklaunch Islamabad Meetup, hosted with AWS, featured panels on Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, funding challenges, talent development, and the evolving media and streaming landscape.
Fresh

Talent, Capital, and Traction: Key Barriers and Opportunities for Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem

Former diplomat Maleeha Lodhi and Zayn VC CEO Faisal Aftab discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, covering talent, investment, and market traction.
Ecosystem

Exclusive Gathering Of Global Tech Leaders To Accelerate Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem

An invite-only summit will bring 100 global VCs, founders, and decision makers to Islamabad on April 29–30 to foster collaboration, insights, and support for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.
Ecosystem

Sarmayacar Expands Into Saudi Arabia to Bridge Pakistani Startups With GCC Market

Pakistani venture capital firm Sarmayacar expands into Saudi Arabia, aiming to connect validated Pakistani startups with local markets, support regulatory processes, and foster bilateral innovation.
Ecosystem

COLABS Expands to Saudi Arabia With Flagship Riyadh Site

Pakistani coworking startup COLABS announces expansion to Saudi Arabia, establishing a flagship site in Riyadh and partnering with Waseel Investment to connect startups across MENA.
Ecosystem

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.
Investments

Indus Valley Capital Secures First Exit with AI Startup Jams Acquired by OpenAI

Indus Valley Capital marks its first exit as AI startup Jams, founded by Pakistani entrepreneurs Asad Awan and Hamza Aftab, joins OpenAI—highlighting the VC’s success in backing global Pakistani founders and expanding its investment model.
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