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Artificial Intelligence: Where does Pakistan stand?

Overview: Pakistan’s IT sector is on the verge of a significant transformation, fueled by the growing global emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI). As international clients increasingly demand AI integration, companies are eager to incorporate AI into their processes for competitive advantage, even if it may not be strictly necessary for their operations. Additionally, the development […]

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Quarterly Deal Flow Update Q3 2024: Resilience Amidst Recovery

As Q3 of 2024 comes to a close, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is beginning to show signs of recovery after a shaky start to the year. While challenges remain, a combination of renewed investor interest and stabilizing macroeconomic conditions is aiding in the recovery. The IMF has revised Pakistan’s growth forecast to 3.2% and expects the

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How to Guide for Using Investor Founder Discover Platform(IFDP)

Registration Steps: For Startups: Register & Create Profile: Fill out the Startup form and provide key details about your startup like funding stage, business model, industry sector etc. Submit Listing: Upload your startup profile for review. Ensure it’s complete and accurate. Get Verified: Once reviewed, your profile is published, allowing investors to discover you. Search Investors:

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Financial Inclusion

The Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion – What do the Numbers Say

Understanding Financial Inclusion If you’ve been following Pakistan’s economic discussions, you’ve likely encountered the term “Financial Inclusion.” So, what does it mean? Financial inclusion refers to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their location, can access essential financial services like bank accounts, savings, loans, and insurance. It’s about enabling everyone to utilize the formal financial system

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Q1 2024 Deal Flow Update: Historic Low in Startup Fundraising

The Outlook on Startup Fundraising Trends In Q1 2024, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem hit a historic low with zero fundraising deals. This unprecedented decline underscores the critical need for startups to practice frugality, especially in challenging economic conditions. This quarter’s zero deals reflect economic instability and its impact on investor confidence. For the first time since

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FinTech

Has the Fintech Boom Turned into Doom for Startups?

Introduction When it comes to encapsulating the ethos of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, fintech stands out. Over the past two decades, players in this sector have made significant strides in developing and delivering innovative products. This vertical has consistently garnered investor interest, and in 2023, Pakistani fintech companies led in deal closures. Notably, fintech startup Abhi

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Cleantech Startups

Cleantech Startups: A Catalyst for Pakistan’s Green Ambitions

Introduction Our previous blog posts have covered broad themes resonating with the overall startup ecosystem. This time, we delve deeper into a specific vertical – Cleantech startups. Pakistan’s climate challenges, highlighted by the devastating floods in 2022, have underscored the need for innovation. The country aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% from 2015 to

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