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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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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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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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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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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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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