Deal Flow Roundup | Q4 2021
Introduction Pakistani startups raised $69 million in Q4 2021 across 22 deals. This brought the total amount raised by Pakistani startups in 2021 to $350 million across 81 deals, marking a more than fivefold increase from 2020. The Pakistani startup funding landscape has reached an exciting inflection point, with international VCs writing significant checks into […]
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 […]
Gender Lens on Startup Investment in Pakistan: Bridging the Gap
Introduction: Understanding Gender Lens Dynamics in Startup Investment Pakistan’s startup landscape is evolving, but gender disparities remain a critical issue. Applying a gender lens to this analysis, we examine how female-founded and co-founded startups are navigating the investment ecosystem. This insight highlights the progress and ongoing challenges in bridging the gender funding gap. Defining Female-Founded […]