1/ As of today, Pakistani startups have raised $322M in 2022 (YTD) via 48 deals. Just to give perspective, in 2021, we ended the year w/ startups raising $350M via 83 deals. Not bad considering (a) we still have Q+1 mo left in 2022 & (b) the global slowdown & PK's macro./
Told people at +92Disrupt that @metric_app was being used by businesses in 48 countries. Found out on Monday that the number has grown to 61, without any paid marketing in any country other than Pk+1. That's 30% of the countries of the world. I am so, so grateful. 🙏🥹 #startup
1/ This is the first time @McKinsey podcast featured a discussion on Pakistani startup ecosystem. We are growing and drawing interest from new audiences https://t.co/d5d1mQjawG
1/This is *not* an April Fools Day joke - our latest @Invest2Innovate Insights graphic is out. In Q1 2022, Pakistani 🇵🇰 startups raised $163M in funding via 15 deals -- more than 50% of what was raised in all of 2021 ($350M) & > 7x of what was done in Q1 2021 ($22.2M)/
We are proud to announce backing Pakistan’s leading and the fastest growing flexible workspace operator - @colabspk
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We’re excited to announce that Zayn Capital's BitRate Fund has co-led COLABS' $3M seed round with our friends at @indusvalleycap & @fatimagobivc. This is the first time the top three Pakistan-focused VCs have teamed up to invest in a startup.
https://t.co/nd4VNc5pkf
Colabs, a Lahore-based co-working space has raised $3 million in a seed round.
It is using a beyond real estate approach in order to establish itself as an ecosystem enabler/ supporter.
@omarsshah @colabspk @indusvalleycap @ZaynCapitalVC @fatimagobivc
https://t.co/d1WzADR3Dt
Let’s go! @colabspk already provides a physical home to some of the fastest-growing startups in Pakistan. Excited to partner with the team as they launch SaaS offerings that will also make operating your business a breeze.
Managing your books and finances should not be a chore or require an army of accountants. Excited to partner with @MeenahTariq and Omar as they build @metric_app to fix this https://t.co/JKQvwzBUjw
And we’re LIVE baby!! The 2021 Pakistan 🇵🇰 Startup Ecosystem Report is OUT!! This study is a labor of love by a team that worked for MONTHS to bring you the most comprehensive look at our startup space. Here’s the link: https://t.co/frWjhOeEhO