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KARACHI: NIC Karachi, one of Pakistan’s largest and most influential technology incubators, proudly announces the launch of the Pakistan Investor Summit 2025 Summer Edition, a dynamic five-day event designed to catalyze investment and collaboration within Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Funded by the Ignite National Technology Fund under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), and operated by LMKT in partnership with Lucky Landmark (part of the Yunus Brothers Group) and Orbit Startups, the summit runs from May 12 to 16, 2025.
The summit will feature 20+ high-growth startups and serve as a powerful platform bringing together over 100 investors, startups, policy makers, and industry professionals, creating space for strategic partnerships and transformative funding opportunities.
Aligned with MoITT’s mission to drive a sustainable, innovation-led digital economy, this initiative supports Ignite National Technology Fund’s commitment to building a high-impact entrepreneurial ecosystem in Pakistan.
Over the past six years, NIC Karachi has emerged as a national hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, having incubated 376 startups across fintech, edtech, healthtech, agritech, and industrial tech. These ventures have raised PKR 12 billion in investment, generated PKR 10 billion in revenue, and created over 1 million jobs. NIC Karachi offers founders access to global mentors, strategic networks, policy support, and a purpose-built innovation space.
LMKT, a Pakistani technology company specializing in smart cities and digital transformation, operates NICs in Karachi, Hyderabad, and Peshawar. Through its public-private partnerships, LMKT is committed to strengthening Pakistan’s tech sector at both the grassroots and national levels.
“This summit exemplifies the strength of collaboration,” said Abdul Sattar Jumani, CEO of Lucky Landmark Pvt. Ltd. “At Lucky Landmark, we believe innovation is vital to Pakistan’s future. NIC Karachi plays a critical role in unlocking that potential.”
Asim Ishaq Khan, Vice President at LMKT, noted:
“NIC Karachi sits at the intersection of innovation and investment. The Pakistan Investor Summit 2025 brings that synergy to life.”
Syed Azfar Hussain, Project Director of NIC Karachi, added:
“This summit reflects our belief that local innovation deserves global capital. We are building bridges between visionary founders and the investors who can help accelerate their journey.”
Summit Highlights:
- Pitch Fest – May 12: Live startup pitches evaluated by industry leaders from YPay, Fortify, and RAWTS
- Investor Workshop – May 13: Closed-door sessions for venture capitalists and angel investors to explore portfolio strategies
- Demo Day – May 14: Curated one-on-one meetings with 20+ investor-ready startups
- Google Cloud Startup Foundry – Day May 15: Expert-led sessions on AI, cloud, and fundraising by Google Cloud, Accelerating Asia, and Gobi Ventures
- Informational Session and Meet-and-Greet – May 16: Featuring updates on the Pakistan Startup Fund and BridgeStart Pakistan, with Ignite and government stakeholders
The Pakistan Investor Summit 2025 – Summer Edition marks a bold leap toward making Pakistan a regional center of investment, innovation, and sustainable economic growth.
