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Q1 2024 Deal Flow Update: Historic Low in Startup Fundraising

Deal Flow Roundup, Insights /

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?

Fintech, Insights /

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

Cleantech, Ecosystem Insights /

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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