A roller coaster year for Pakistani startups navigating through a 77% funding drop
In 2023, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem underwent a profound transformation, one of resilience and adaptation. While facing the economic headwinds, entrepreneurs navigated a year of…
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List of Pakistani startups that raised funding in 2023
29 Pakistani startups raised $75+ million in disclosed venture capital funding in 2023 across 30 deals. Here’s the list categorized by funding stage: Funding Stage Pre-seed Seed…
Sehat Kahani raises $2.7 million to enhance its digital healthcare platform
Sehat Kahani, a Karachi-based Health Tech startup, has raised $2.7 million in Series A funding from Amaanah Circle, Epic Angels, Cross Fund, USAID, Augmentor, Impact Investment Exchange, and…
Blink raises $2.1 million to boost direct restaurant orders
Blink, a Karachi-based quick commerce platform headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has raised $2.1 million in seed funding from SOSV, 500 Global, and Global Founders Capital. Make me care: The rise…
BusCaro raises $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to make transportation more affordable and accessible
BusCaro, a Karachi-based mobility startup, has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding from Orbit Startups and Wahed Ventures. Make me care: Commuting is a nightmare in Pakistan. Ask anyone. …
Voyage raises $1 million in pre-seed funding to revolutionize the international shipping sector in Pakistan
Voyage, a Lahore-based digital freight forwarding startup, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding from Indus Valley Capital. Make me care: In Pakistan, freight forwarding presents…
Krave Mart raises $6.25 million in funding to maintain its market share
Krave Mart, a Karachi-based quick-commerce startup delivering groceries, has raised $6.25 million in funding from Y-Combinator, JAM Fund, Rebel Fund, DeCart Ventures, ru-Net, and Zayn VC. Tell…
EduFi raises $6.1 million in pre-seed funding to make college more accessible
EduFi, an EdTech startup providing student loans, has raised $6.1 million in pre-seed funding from Zayn VC, Palm Drive Capital, Deem Ventures, Q Business, and various angel investors. Make me…
Pakistani startups raised $6.8 million in Q3 2023
Pakistani startups raised $6.8 million in disclosed equity funding across five deals in Q3 2023. That’s 87% less than the $55 million raised in Q3 of 2022 but 40% more than the $5…
The Road to Venture Capital in Pakistan: What 142 Founders Reveal
Today’s turbocharged economy relies heavily on entrepreneurs to drive innovation and job creation. They’re the ones with the audacity to think differently, to challenge the norm,…
Paismo raises $1.3 million in seed funding to revolutionize HR
Paismo, a Lahore-based HR Tech startup, has raised $1.3 million in seed funding from Indus Valley Capital, Antler, and Jedar Capital. Make me care: HR Tech is a $32 billion global industry,…