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04/03/2024

Episode 66 of the misaal podcast is out.

It features Gohar Shafique from We Want Design

An easy-to-use design and development service for startups, enterprises, and agencies.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/lCFAjkUrFgs?si=B2viKWv_gYiZqHmj

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/46rNlcn5vsjkEQmgEpAZxT?si=wHtAVoD7Q_ug12oKiTqyXQ

In this 66th episode of the misaal podcast, you will listen to my conversation with Gohar Shafique — a serial entrepreneur and founder of We Want Design.An e...

08/12/2023

Pakistani startups raised $16+ million in November.

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04/07/2023

Pakistani startups raised $5.2 million in disclosed equity funding across seven deals in Q2 2023.

That’s 95% less than the $104 million raised in Q2 of 2022 and 78% less than the $23 million raised in Q1 of 2023. Deals decreased by 53% YoY but increased by 17% QoQ.

Pakistani startups raised $5.2 million in disclosed equity funding across seven deals in Q2 2023.

03/05/2023

episode 52 is out.

It features Aamir Bhagat from ITeachStuff.

Learn in-demand skills from your favorite creators and other experts in Urdu.

YouTube: youtu.be/y1Nt6EjY-Kw
Everywhere else: misaal.transistor.fm

My guest in this episode of the misaal podcast is bringing all your favorite creators and experts in their fields to one platform so you can learn in-demand ...

02/02/2023

In 2022, The Big 5 funded half of all startups.

Here’s a closer look at what and who they funded:

Venture capital is vital for a thriving startup ecosystem. 

31/01/2023

episode 46 is out.

It features Akbar Tejani from Befiler.

Topics: building TurboTax for Pakistan, fundraising for service based startup and challenges while scaling.

YouTube: youtu.be/5hxnlXYP55k
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/akbar-tejani-befiler/id1600130210?i=1000597180461

In this 46th episode, I am joined by Akbar Tejani. He is a co-founder and CEO at Befiler, a Karachi-based FinTech providing tax and business advisory service...

18/01/2023

episode 45 is out.

It features Mutaher Khan.

Topic: Digital banking license. Who got it, who missed out and why it matters.

YouTube: youtu.be/LG5iLTK67JY

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/misaal/id1600130210

In this 45th episode, I am joined by Mutaher Khan. He is the co-founder of Data Darbar, and he writes for DAWN.I invited Mutaher to learn more about the five...

03/01/2023

Pakistani startups raised $346+ million in 2022.

Compared to 2021, the amount of funding increased by 2% from $340 million, but the number of deals declined by 22% from 54.

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https://techshaw.com/pakistani-startup-funding-up-deals-down

In 2022, Pakistani startups raised $346+ million in disclosed funding across 42 deals.

09/12/2022

Valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a startup by assessing various factors.

Hamza Kamal discusses 5 commonly used methods VCs use to value startups.

Presented in collaboration with Zayn Capital.

Presented as part of venture capital content series in collaboration with Zayn Capital.

22/11/2022

episode 39 is out.

It features Ehsanullah Baig from GilgitApp.

Topics: solving a real problem in Pakistan's remote areas, technological challenges, and the startup culture in Gilgit.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/JMo9JzJOjbE
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/misaal/id1600130210?i=1000586890115

Today I am joined by Ehsan Baig, the co-founder of GilgitApp. An online marketplace for buying and selling products.He talks about solving a real problem peo...

26/10/2022

SAFE, which stands for Simple Agreement for Future Equity, is the most common way venture capital firms invest in early-stage Pakistani startups.

Founders must understand what SAFEs are to know what they are getting into and protect themselves from unfavorable conditions early in their startup’s life cycle.

What is a SAFE? Everything founders need to know.

SAFE, which stands for Simple Agreement for Future Equity, is the most common way venture capital firms invest in early-stage Pakistani startups. 

03/10/2022

Pakistani startups raised $55 million across 9 deals in Q3 2022.

⬇️ 69% decrease from $175 million in Q3 2021.
⬇️ 47% decrease from $103 million in Q2 2022.

Check out the blog post for the list of startups, data points, and insights.

Pakistani startups raised $55 million in disclosed funding across nine deals in the third quarter of 2022.

20/09/2022

episode 33 is out.

It features Rafae Dossal from Waggles.pk

Topics: pet food market, opportunities, challenges, bootstrapping and scaling.

I was curious when I heard about Waggles, the pet food startup. Not only does it produce pet food in Pakistan, but it also has export ambitions.This makes se...

08/09/2022

Karachi-based fintech startup SnappRetail has raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding from Zayn Capital, Antler, and Century Oak Capital.

08/09/2022

episode 31 of the misaal podcast is out.

It features Mohsen Siddiqui from GenMo.

Topics: personal financial management for Gen Zs, challenges, opportunities and more…

YouTube: https://youtu.be/lAjWjcnb3yQ

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/misaal/id1600130210?i=1000578485625

There’s a lot of information out there on how to make money. But not enough information on how to manage it, invest it and grow it. Especially for the 100 mi...

24/08/2022

DigitalOcean, a New York-based cloud hosting provider, has acquired Karachi-based Cloudways, a managed cloud hosting service, for $350 million in an all-cash transaction payable in 30 months.

DigitalOcean, a New York-based cloud hosting provider, has acquired Karachi-based Cloudways, a managed cloud hosting service, for $350 million in an all-cash

24/08/2022

Mahaana, an Islamabad-based digital wealth management startup, raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding from Vostok Emerging Finance, SparkLabs, and IGI Holdings.

Mahaana, an Islamabad-based digital wealth management startup, raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding from Vostok Emerging Finance, SparkLabs, and IGI

09/08/2022

Episode 25 is out.

It features Mutaher Khan from Data Darbar.

Topics:

- State of the startup ecosystem.
- Airlift, TAG, startup layoffs.
- Instant loan apps.
- and more…

In this 25th episode of the misaal podcast, I talk to Mutaher Khan. He covers startups for DAWN and publishes insights and trends on Data Darbar. His knowled...

03/08/2022

Remoty raised an undisclosed amount in an angel round from Deosai Ventures and angel investors Tayab Tariq, Usman Butt, and Hamid Zia.

Remoty, a Lahore-based human resources platform, raised an undisclosed amount in an angel round from Deosai Ventures and angel investors Tayab Tariq, Usman

02/08/2022

OneLoad raises $11 million in Series A funding from Sarmayacar, Shorooq Partners, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Strategic Investment Fund, and Systems Limited.

OneLoad, a Lahore-based FinTech startup, raised $11 million in Series A funding from Sarmayacar, Shorooq Partners, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s

29/07/2022

DealCart raises $4.5 million in pre-seed funding from Shorooq Partners, Fatima Gobi Ventures, Vibe Capital, 500 Global, i2i Ventures, and Rally Cap Ventures.

DealCart, a Karachi-based group buying social commerce platform, raised $4.5 million in pre-seed funding from Shorooq Partners, Fatima Gobi Ventures, Vibe

28/07/2022

Dbank raises $17.6 million in seed funding from Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Nubank, Askari Bank, RTP Global, and Rayn.

Dbank, an Islamabad-based fintech startup, has raised $17.6 million in seed funding from Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Nubank, Askari Bank, RTP Global,

20/07/2022

Linkstar, a Karachi-based direct-to-consumer marketplace, raised an undisclosed amount in pre-seed funding from SOSV, Sarmayacar, and K3 Diversity Ventures.

Linkstar, a Karachi-based direct-to-consumer marketplace, raised an undisclosed amount in pre-seed funding from SOSV, Sarmayacar, and K3 Diversity Ventures.

07/07/2022

Pakistani startups raised $103 million across 17 deals in Q2 2022.

26% increase from $82 million in Q2 2021.

41% decrease from $174 million in Q1 2022.

For the list of startups, seed/sector data, and more insights, check out the blog post.

Pakistani startups raised $103 million across 17 deals in the second quarter of 2022.

04/07/2022

24SEVEN, Lahore-based e-commerce and retail startup, raised $6 million in Pre-Series A funding from Betatron Venture Group, Newlin…

24SEVEN, Lahore-based e-commerce and retail startup, raised $6 million in Pre-Series A funding from Betatron Venture Group, Newlin VC, Verity Capital, and

28/06/2022

Bykea بائیکیا , a Karachi-based mobility super app known for its bike-sharing and on-demand delivery services, raised $10 million in funding from existing investors Prosus Ventures, Middle East Venture Partners, Sarmayacar, Tharros, and Ithaca Capital.

Bykea, a Karachi-based mobility super app known for its bike-sharing and on-demand delivery services, raised $10 million in funding from existing investors

27/06/2022

episode 019 - Faaez Ul Haq from Kinnow Capital

Topics:

- Fundraising in the current environment.
- Investor/Founder fit.
- Advice for founders pitching, reaching out to investors, and raising money.
- Mistakes to avoid when raising money.

In this episode of the misaal podcast, I talk to Faaez-ul-Haq. He is the managing partner and co-founder of the VC firm Kinnow Capital, a silicon valley base...

24/06/2022

Out-Class, a Lahore-based EdTech startup, raised $500,000 seed funding from the House of Habib.

21/06/2022

Rider Pakistan, a logistics startup based in Karachi, raised an additional $3.1 million seed funding from Y Combinator, i2i Ventures, Soma Capital, Flexport Fund, Rebel Fund, Global Founders Capital, Fatima Gobi Ventures, and TPL E-Ventures.

Rider, a logistics startup based in Karachi, raised an additional $3.1 million seed funding from Y Combinator, i2i Ventures, Soma Capital, Flexport Fund,

21/06/2022

Farmdar, a Karachi-based agritech startup, raised $1.3 million in seed funding from Indus Valley Capital, Deosai Ventures, Tricap Investments, United Distributors Pakistan Limited, The Community Fund VC, LMKR, and K2 Global Ventures.