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02/08/2024

Reflecting on an incredible event!

Femini celebrated the achievements of women in diverse fields, with empowering workshops, panels, and networking. Kudos to GDSC and Air University for organizing such an inspiring event. Check out more details here:

Islamabad, Pakistan – [7 May 2024] – The Google Developer Student Clubs at Air University Islamabad proudly unveiled…

24/07/2024

Celebrating tech innovation and diversity at I/O Extended Islamabad 2024! Thanks to Google Developer Groups Islamabad, Women Techmakers Islamabad, and Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry for an inspiring event that brought together tech enthusiasts and industry leaders.

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GDG Islamabad, in collaboration with Women Techmakers Islamabad and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, successfully hosted…

29/02/2024

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13/01/2024

Sad news for the Pakistani startup ecosystem as Dastgyr has reportedly laid off majority of their workforce.

The Pakistani B2B e-commerce startup Dastgyr has made a significant decision to lay off 80% of its workforce.…

05/12/2023

Notion Lahore hosted its first-ever community meetup on the 23rd of November. The event was a huge success and was attended by Notion enthusiasts, community leaders, IT professionals, startup founders, and even students from across the city and beyond!

Read more about the amazing event here: https://wetalkstartups.com/2023/12/notion-lands-in-lahore-the-epic-kickoff-of-the-first-community-flagship/

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On 23rd November 2023, history was made when Lahore had its first Notion community meetup at 10Pearls Lahore…

22/11/2023

In the dynamic and often unpredictable world of startups, the ability to pivot is not just a valuable skill but a necessary one. Explore the power of pivoting with real stories, expert advice, and game-changing strategies.

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Discover the transformative power of pivoting in startups! Explore strategies, success stories, and expert insights.

17/11/2023

Dive into the future of technology at DevFest Ai 2023! 🤖

Hosted by Google Developer Groups Islamabad & Women Techmakers, this event promises a day of innovation, learning, and networking. Don't miss out on the chance to explore AI's transformative power in art, cybersecurity, productivity, and more.

Details here: https://wetalkstartups.com/2023/11/gdg-wtm-announce-devfest-ai-2023/

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Google Developers Group Islamabad in collaboration with Women Techmakers Islamabad is excited to unveil the highly anticipated DevFest…

31/10/2023

In MENAP, where cash transactions have been the norm, BNPL is introducing a new era of financial freedom. Explore the transformative journey of BNPL in our latest editorial:

The growth of BNPL startups in MENAP and their role in the region's credit revolution, fostering financial inclusivity and economic growth.

24/08/2023

From Europe to the Middle East & Africa, on-demand grocery delivery is changing the game. Today we discuss Rabbit, the grocery delivery startup reshaping shopping in Cairo.

Read about the value proposition, team, funding, and everything else about Rabbit here: https://wetalkstartups.com/2023/08/rabbit/

23/08/2023

Sarwa ثروة is empowering individuals to achieve their financial goals through innovative investment solutions.

Check out their inspiring journey in today's article and learn how they're reshaping the way we think about personal finance.

03/08/2023

The first-ever Notion Community Meetup was a smashing success bringing together like-minded folks eager to explore Notion's incredible features. Get all the details here:
https://wetalkstartups.com/2023/08/notion-islamabad-meetup/

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On July 22nd, 2023, history was made as the first-ever Notion Community Meetup was hosted in Pakistan, in the capital of Islamabad, at the National Incubation Centre for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT).

02/03/2023

Say goodbye to traditional banking and hello to the future of finance with challenger banks! 🚀💰

Check out our latest article to learn how challenger banks are disrupting the financial industry and redefining the banking experience: https://wetalkstartups.com/2023/03/how-challenger-banks-are-redefining-banking/

The emergence of challenger banks and fintech startups in recent years has disrupted the traditional banking industry, offering…

02/03/2023

YGII, the innovative startup focused on transforming the way we interact with technology, has just raised a pre-seed funding round led by Flat6Labs, along with a group of angel investors. Read about the details of the funding round here: https://wetalkstartups.com/2023/03/ygii-raises-a-pre-seed-round-led-by-flat6labs-along-with-angel-investors/

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Ygii, the social commerce platform that enables users to create and share wish lists with friends and family,…

14/02/2023

Africa's top insurance infrastructure provider, Curacel, has secured $3 million in a SEED round from investors including Tencent, AAF Management, Elefund, Blue Point Capital Partners, Pioneer Fund, Olive Tree Capital, and Y Combinator.

Curacel's cloud-based tools and APIs enable insurers and partners in Africa and other emerging markets to extend the reach and functionality of insurance.

The funding will support the company's expansion into North Africa, beginning with Egypt and Morocco, as well as the launch of new technology solutions that will revolutionize insurance experiences in Africa.

14/02/2023

Hala, a rapidly expanding regional fintech based in Saudi Arabia, has acquired Paymennt.com, a payment service provider, through its holding company at the second edition of the LEAP 2023 technology event.

Paymennt.com, formerly known as PointCheckout and co-founded by Bashar Saleh and Tarek Ghobar in 2017, serves more than 2,000 micro and small businesses and has grown by over 250% in payment processing year-over-year.

As a result of the acquisition, Hala can now expand its services by incorporating online payments, allowing its SME customers to increase their online presence and process omnichannel payments both offline and online.

14/02/2023

Ready to take your startup to the next level? Master the basics of a killer pitch deck with these expert tips and give your investors a compelling reason to invest in your vision.

Check out our latest article: https://wetalkstartups.com/2023/02/pitch-deck-basics/

A pitch deck is an essential tool to present your company to potential investors and create an impactful impression. This blog post will discuss the components of an effective pitch deck,

26/01/2023

Cardiff-headquartered Finalrentals, a global online car rental web app business, has closed a recent funding round by a group of four business angels led by investor Eamon Tuhami and venture capital company Fuel Ventures.

Read details here: https://wetalkstartups.com/2023/01/online-car-rental-startup-finalrentals-secures-six-figure-funding/

Cardiff-headquartered Finalrentals, a global online car rental web app business, has closed a recent funding round by a…

05/01/2023

What is Metaverse, its benefits, what to expect in regards to Metaverse advancement in 2023, and how to get the best of it as an individual or a business - we discuss it all in today's post by The Cryd's Daily.

Read now: https://www.thecrydsdaily.com/2023/01/experience-metaverse-boom-in-2023-what.html

The advent of technology has brought us many wonders, but one of the most exciting of them all is the Metaverse.

01/11/2022

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) signed an MoU with AWS, Inc. today to advance its journey towards the digital transformation of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government.

Read here for details: https://wetalkstartups.com/2022/11/kpitb-and-aws-sign-mou/

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10/09/2022

YAP Pakistan, the first regional financial super app, has partnered with Bank Alfalah, one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, to offer customized digital financial products and services for small and medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country.

Read here for details: https://wetalkstartups.com/2022/09/yap-pakistan-partners-with-bank-alfalah-to-launch-b2b-financial-services/

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September 09, 2022, Lahore, Pakistan: YAP Pakistan, the first regional financial super app providing consumers and businesses with…

06/09/2022

MENA’s Enterprise E-commerce tech startup, el-dokan, has secured $550K in a pre-SEED round, led by a cluster of local and regional investors including EFG EV, Flat6Labs, 500 Global, and HALA Ventures.

El-dokan, an Egyptian company founded in late 2020, primarily targets big-box shops and chain stores looking to grow their E-commerce market share, boost sales, and automate operations. The firm offers E-commerce APIs for both startups and large- and medium-sized retailers, allowing them to create E-commerce stores that are highly individualized and customizable.

31/08/2022

Duplo, a B2B payments startup enabling African enterprises, has raised $4.3 million in seed funding. The seed funding included participation from investors such as Liquid2 Ventures, Soma Capital, Tribe Capital, Commerce Ventures, Basecamp Fund, and Y Combinator and existing investor Oui Capital.

The Nigerian startup officially launched with FMCG distributors as its first set of customers this January. FMCG distributors can use the Duplo platform to onboard merchants in their network, collect payments electronically, and gain real-time business performance analytics.

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31/08/2022

Kenya’s Fintech platform Pezesha has secured an investment of $11M in a Pre-Series A round led by Women's World Banking Capital Partners II. Other strategic investors include Verdant Frontiers Fintech Fund, cfund.id, IOG, Talanton, and Verdant Capital Specialist Funds investing debt in this round. The round was a mix of $6M equity and $5M debt.

Pezesha, a B2B digital lending infrastructure focusing on providing inexpensive working capital to financially excluded SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa, was founded in 2017 by Hilda Moraa. Pezesha gives tech-enabled platforms productive credit by closing the information gap for MSMEs and repairing broken value chains.

30/08/2022

PriceOye raises $7.9M in seed funding marking Peter Thiel's first investment in a Pakistani startup. Congratulations to Adnan Shaffi, Adeel Shaffi and the whole team on this achievement!

Read here for details: https://wetalkstartups.com/2022/08/pakistans-leading-consumer-electronic-marketplace-priceoye-raises-7-9m-series-funding/



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PriceOye has raised $7.9 Million in a series funding round to strengthen its position as the leading electronics…

19/08/2022

iProcure, an agritech business, has secured $10.2 million in Series B funding in a combination of equity and debt. The funding round was led by Investisseurs et Partenaires (I&P) and included Novastar Ventures, Ceniarth, and British International Investment (BII).

Stefano Carcoforo, Nicole Galletta, Patrick Wanjohi, and Bernard Maingi co-founded iProcure in 2014. Through its innovative distribution architecture that connects agricultural supply chains, the business connects agricultural producers and distributors to local merchants (agro-dealers).

19/08/2022

Omnibiz, a Nigerian B2B E-commerce company, has secured a $15M Pre-Series A investment led by Timon Capital. Ventures Platform Hub, Lofty Inc, Chapel Hill Denham, Chandaria Capital, and Musha Ventures also participated in the $5 million equity and $10 million loan investment round.

Omnibiz offers a completely integrated digital platform to retailers. The MyStore app, an accounting solution for merchants to manage their customers and inventory, allows retailers to easily purchase and refill.

19/08/2022

Another sad news, CarFirst has decided to wrap up its operations in Pakistan. The digital marketplace for selling cars made the official announcement via its official LinkedIn announcement earlier today.

The company was conceived in 2016 by Raja Murad Khan and provided a digital marketplace to used car buyers. CarFirst worked on automotive industry news and other services, however, its main focus was on buying and selling of cars.

According to details, CarFirst had 365 employees and had been operating for 6 years. Furthermore, the company got $89 million in funding during its tenure.

15/08/2022

UAE’s store management platform, Dukkantek, has closed a $10M Pre-Series A funding round led by BECO Capital with participation from Rocketship and Colle Capital. Comma FX Capital, AMK Investment Office, Chaos Ventures, and Wamda Capital were other strategic investors in the round.

Sanad Yaghi, Shadi Joulani, and Ali Alsayegh, three Co-Founders, bootstrapped Dukkantek in January 2021 to help conventional retailers compete in the rapidly changing digital world. The platform provides cutting-edge in-store boxes equipped with an efficient Point-of-Sales (POS) system that can be accessed online from anywhere in the world.

15/08/2022

Melltoo, Dubai's marketplace for used goods, has been acquired by Reverse Logistics Platform Cartlow, based in the UAE. In 2014, Sharene Lee and Morrad Irsane founded Melltoo.

Customers of Melltoo will be automatically sent to Cartlow's site, where they can buy or sell their pre-owned and unused things, in accordance with the acquisition.

Customers of Melltoo will now have access to a wide range of products and categories, as well as free delivery, a 10-day return policy, and a 12-month warranty due to this acquisition.

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11/08/2022

Pattern Technologies, headquartered in Lahore, has secured six-figure capital in a pre-seed round that was led by Deosai Ventures and included strategic partners, Sabr Capital, and Arbisoft.

Yahya Humayun, Syed Wajeeh Haider, Mahpara Pittafi, Samad Raza, and Talha Ayaz founded Pattern earlier this year with the goal of upending Pakistan's restaurant market.

Restaurants can acquire, keep, and enhance customer loyalty programmes using Pattern's platform without having to pay exorbitant commission fees or recurring subscription fees. Restaurants can fulfil dine-in, takeaway, and delivery orders utilising Pattern's technology by employing their own fleet or third-party services that are offered on the platform.

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