Startups
NICI Opens Applications for Cohort 5 to Grow Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem
The National Incubation Center Islamabad (NICI) has opened applications for its Cohort 5, inviting startups and founders to join its latest incubation cycle. The program is designed for early-stage and growth-stage founders who want to transform their ideas into scalable…
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Shark Tank India Judges Critique Shark Tank Pakistan’s Viral Pitch
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Shark Tank India judges Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta recently weighed in on Shark Tank Pakistan, poking fun at a viral pitch from the show.…
Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report 2024 Revealed
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Invest2Innovate (i2i) has released its highly anticipated Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report 2024 (PSER 2024), which provides a novel viewpoint on the current status of entrepreneurship…
Laam Secures $5.5 Million to Expand South Asian Fashion Marketplace Globally; What’s Next?
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Laam, a Lahore-based online marketplace, has secured $5.5 million in an all-equity seed round led by Disrupt.com and Zayn VC to address the growing demand…
Startups from Shark Tank Pakistan Face Scrutiny by FBR Over Tax Discrepancies
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reportedly scrutinizing startups that appeared on the first season of Shark Tank Pakistan. The news was shared by…
OPay Takes Over Finja Operations in New Acquisition
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OPay, a leading global fintech platform, has acquired Finja’s operations. When it launched in 2021, Finja was a leading startup and operator in the financial…
Pakistani Startups Secure $32 Million in FY2024-25 Amid Rebounding Investment Climate
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Pakistani startups have made an impressive return to the global investment stage, raising $32 million in the first four months of the 2024-25 financial year.…
SECP Hosts First-Ever Startup Conference
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KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) launched Pakistan’s first startup conference on Monday, aiming to boost innovation as well as economic growth.…
Kangaroo Care AI Secures Rs. 3 Crore Deal in Shark Tank Pakistan
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Kangaroo Care AI, Pakistan’s first AI-powered incubator manufacturer, has successfully secured a significant deal worth Rs. 3 Crore with 25% equity from all the sharks…
Shark Tank Pakistan: A Bold Attempt to Revitalize Entrepreneurship or a Missed Opportunity?
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KARACHI — Shark Tank Pakistan, launched recently by Grenlit Studios, promised to bring a new era of opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs in Pakistan. With major…
Ignite Highlights Top 10 GreenTech Startups for COP29 TechHub
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At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the top ten GreenTech startups will be showcased by the Ignite National Technology Fund. From 120 applicants, 40 were selected…
Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem Shines at NIC’s Connect 2024
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s startup ecosystem took center stage at NIC Connect 2024, where the National Incubation Centre (NIC) showcased the innovative solutions being developed by local…
SECP to Host Pakistan Startup Summit in Karachi Next Week
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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is organizing the Pakistan Startup Summit, which will be held in Karachi from November 11th to 12th.…
