Startups
Beaconhouse’s SOT XIX Day One Concludes, Showcasing Thought Leadership on Humans, AI and an Equitable Future
The nineteenth edition of SOT Events opened in Lahore, marking the start of two days of insightful conversations on the future of humanity in an age shaped by rapid technological change. Launched in 2000, SOT Events started as the School…
Pakistani fintech startup PostEx raises $1.5 million in seed funding
In recent news, a Pakistani FinTech and logistics startup known as PostEx announced that it just raised $1.5 million in seed funding. The round was…
Zong 4G partners with Sehat Kahani to provide Free e-consultation sessions during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sehat Kahani collaborates with Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading cellular and digital services provider, to offer thousands of free remote and online consultations for the marginalized…
UK’s CDC Group backs Fatima Gobi Ventures’ Pakistan-focused fund
CDC Group (CDC), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has made an anchor investment in Techxila Fund I, a fund managed by local…
Jazz xlr8 powered startup DeafTawk announces global expansion plans
DeafTawk, a startup powered by Jazz xlr8, announced plans to expand its operations globally at a ceremony held to officiate the $250,000 grant it has…
Pakistani startup QisstPay raises $15 million ahead of South Asia expansion
In recent, Pakistan’s ever-rising buy-now, pay-later startup called QisstPay has officially raised $15 million in an early-stage investment hence getting ahead of the South Asia…
Oraan raises $3 million in in Pakistan’s startup seed round led by women entrepreneurs
In recent news, a fintech startup called Oraan has raised $3 million in Pakistan’s startup seed round which was led by women entrepreneurs. The seed…
Pakistani FinTech startup ‘TAG’ raises $12 million in Pakistan’s largest seed funding round
In recent news, a rising FinTech startup called TAG Innovation Pvt. Limited has just raised around $12 million in Pakistan’s largest seed funding round. Hence…
PayPro attains the latest certification in Data Security through Risk Associates Europe
PayPro, Pakistan’s largest payments solution for Accounts Receivable Automation & Aggregation, has attained the ‘Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard’ (PCI DSS) v3.2.1′ compliance with…
Pakistani edtech startup ‘Maqsad’ gets $2.1 million pre-seed to make education more accessible
In recent news, a Pakistani ed-tech startup called ‘Maqsad’ announced its $2.1 million pre-seed round which will be used to enhance the company’s content platform…
Six Pakistani startups win the Shell Tameer Awards
In recent news, the top six startups in Pakistan were announced as the winners of the Shell Tameer Awards 2021 which was a nationwide contest…
Sastaticket.pk featureed in Forbes Asia 100 to watch in 2021
Pakistan’s largest online travel search and booking site has been featured in Forbes Asia 100 to watch – the annual list that highlighted notable startups…
Pakistani digital freight marketplace called ‘BridgeLinx’ raises $10 million in the country’s largest seed
In recent news, a Lahore-based digital freight marketplace called BirdgeLinx has raised nearly $10 million in the country’s largest round. The round was led by…











