What key metrics do Pakistani Venture Capitalists focus on when funding startups?
Venture capital (VC) has exploded in Pakistan in the last few years, with more startups popping up every month. It means more competition for you as a startup founder. For this reason, it is…
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Finja raises $10 million in Series A2 funding
Finja, a Lahore-based Fintech startup, has raised $10 million in Series A2 funding from HBL and Sturgeon Capital. The investment round includes equity, debt, and off-balance sheet capital.…
Waada raises $1.3 million in seed funding
Waada, a Karachi-based insuretech startup, has raised $1.3 million in seed funding from undisclosed investors. Additionally, it announced the acquisition of MicroEnsure Pakistan, a subsidiary…
Remotebase raises $2.1 million in Pre-Series A funding
Remotebase, a recruitment marketplace based in Lahore, raised $2.1 million in Pre-Series A funding from Indus Valley Capital, Hustle Fund, Soma Capital, Angel Squad, and Draper Associates.…
What is a SAFE? Everything founders need to know
SAFE, which stands for Simple Agreement for Future Equity, is the most common way venture capital firms invest in early-stage Pakistani startups. Founders must understand what SAFEs are…
Collectively, startups in Pakistan are worth $2.6 billion
If an ecosystem is to thrive, startups must be able to attract capital and unlock value at exit. Pakistani startups raised approximately $350 million in funding last year. Despite the slowdown…
Pakistani startups raised $55 million in Q3 2022
Pakistani startups raised $55 million in disclosed funding across nine deals in the third quarter of 2022. That’s 69% less than the Q3 of 2021’s $175 million and 47% less than Q2’s $103…
What is Venture Capital? Everything a startup founder needs to know
The term Venture Capital (VC) refers to the funding or capital provided by investors to startups with significant long-term growth potential. Pakistan has seen VC funding pour in rapidly over…
Neem raises $2.5 million in seed funding
Neem, an embedded financial wellness platform based in Karachi, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding from SparkLabs, Arif Habib, Cordoba Logistics and Ventures, Taarah Ventures, My Asia VC,…
SnappRetail raises $2.5 million in pre-seed funding
Karachi-based fintech startup SnappRetail has raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding from Zayn Capital, Antler, and Century Oak Capital. Tell me more: SnappRetail provides kiryana stores with…
PostEx acquires Call Courier for an undisclosed amount
PostEx, a cash-on-delivery and revenue financing startup, has acquired Call Courier, a logistics service provider, for an undisclosed amount. The Deal: PostEx did not disclose the amount it…