i2i’s New Study: Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report 2019
The State of Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem: i2i‘s New Study Have you felt the buzz yet? If you haven’t been under a rock, you know that Pakistan is buzzing with young, tech-savvy people in a burgeoning startup ecosystem. Our team was just at 021 Disrupt in Karachi, a major technology conference, and the announcements included a $22 million […]
Pakistan’s Mobility Landscape – i2i Newsletter
Breaking Down the Buzzword Mobility is a frequently used buzzword in the startup ecosystem, but what does it truly encompass? Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) includes car-sharing, ride-sharing, ride-hailing, food delivery, micro-mobility (bikes and rickshaws), and other transportation network companies. The mobility space has seen sharp growth globally, with USD $50 billion invested into ride-hailing startups since 2013. […]
Rise of Pakistan as a Growth Market in Local and Global Tourism – i2i Newsletter
Snapshot of Travel & Tourism Industry in Numbers Pakistan has emerged as a major tourist destination, recognized by prestigious platforms like Conde Nast and Forbes. With Pakistan topping Conde Nast’s list of exciting travel destinations for 2020 and being featured in Forbes’s ‘best under-the-radar trips of 2020’, the tourism sector is poised for significant growth. […]
How EdTech is Reshaping the Education Landscape in Pakistan
E-Learning & Its Future in Light of COVID-19: EdTech Landscape in Pakistan The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reshaped the educational landscape, highlighting both the potential and limitations of e-learning in Pakistan. As students of all ages were confined to their homes, the shift to online education became imperative. However, the transition has been uneven. Lower-income […]
Taking the Pulse of Pakistan’s Investment Landscape – Deal Flow Analytics
Introduction: Why a Deal Flow Tracker? Why Now? At Invest2Innovate, our research arm Insights is dedicated to closing the information gap in Pakistan’s startup landscape. In November 2019, we released the Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report in partnership with the World Bank and the Women’s Entrepreneurial Finance Initiative (We-Fi). The overwhelming response to this report revealed […]
Launch of Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem Report 2019
Introduction: Unveiling the Report at 021 Disrupt Conference Invest2Innovate, in collaboration with The World Bank, launched the 2019 Startup Ecosystem Report at Nest I/O’s 021 Disrupt Conference in Karachi on Sunday, November 3rd. The report, conducted via the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) of The World Bank, provides a comprehensive analysis of the startup landscape […]
Dare To Disrupt – The Rise of Grocery Startups in Pakistan
Part II: The B2C Online Grocery Segment Over the last decade, E-commerce has been a fast-growing sector across Asia, including in Pakistan. This growth is the result of a number of factors: technological transformation, e-commerce infrastructure, logistical improvements, and socio-cultural demands, which has led to a spike in e-commerce activity and more specifically in online […]
Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Sees Record-Breaking Investment Growth in 2021
In 2021, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem has raised an impressive $101.12 million year-to-date (YTD) across 33 deals. This includes $19.39 million in Q1 from 15 deals and $81.73 million in Q2 from 18 deals. Below are the key insights from this remarkable growth. Significant Growth in Q2 2021 Investment Surge Q2 2021 saw a 322% increase […]
Deal Flow Roundup | Q1 2021
Introduction Three months into 2021, we review the health of startup deal flow in Q1 2021 for Pakistan’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. So far, it looks like a promising year for startup investment, and here are a few reasons why: Fintech on the Rise Growing Number of Deals Fintech continues its strong performance from last year, with […]
Deal Flow Roundup | Q3 2021
Pakistani startups raised: $20.3M in Q1 2021 (15 Deals) $85.2M in Q2 2021 (18 Deals) $172.6M in Q3 2021 (17 deals) = $278M raised in total in 2021 YTD (51 Deals) Here are our key takeaways: – The total amount raised from 2015 to present has reached $490M across 224 deals. – Amounts raised in […]