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Pakistan's startup scene is growing, with a notable focus on financial technology. These new companies are largely concentrated in major cities like Karachi and Lahore.
Fintech company Abhi, founded in 2021, has raised $57.8M for its financial wellness platform. The ecosystem also includes new ventures in logistics, e-commerce, and transportation.
Below is our list of 21 Pakistan startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Finja developed a financial services platform that provides payments, lending, and collection services for professionals and SMEs. Their digital tools are designed to help businesses streamline financial operations and better manage cash flow.
BusCaro created a daily travel platform to manage transportation for students and corporate employees. The service streamlines commuting by bundling booking, tracking, and payments into a single application.
Abhi created a financial wellness platform that allows employees to access their earned salary on demand. The company partners with businesses to provide this benefit, aiming to reduce financial stress for workers and improve employee retention.
Haball builds a B2B platform that digitizes the supply chain by connecting businesses with their distributors and retailers. The company's system automates the entire order-to-cash cycle, streamlining everything from order processing to final payment reconciliation.
PostEx operates a platform that combines courier services with financial solutions for e-commerce businesses. They specialize in receivables factoring and advancing payments on cash-on-delivery orders to solve working capital challenges for merchants.
Edkasa built an online learning platform that delivers high-quality, accessible education to students throughout Pakistan. Their mobile app features live classes, recorded lectures, and test preparation for secondary school and university entrance exams.
LAAM built an online marketplace that brings together a curated collection of clothing and accessories from South Asia's top designers. Their platform helps customers discover new brands and shop for authentic fashion all in one place.
TAG has built a financial super app to bring instant payments and digital wallet services to users in Pakistan. They provide modern banking tools like a Visa debit card and bill pay services, with a focus on increasing financial inclusion for the unbanked.
Bookme built Pakistan's go-to digital marketplace for travel and entertainment ticketing. The platform allows users to book everything from bus and flight tickets to movie passes and hotel stays in one place.
As one of Pakistan's leading telecommunications operators, Jazz provides a wide range of mobile and digital services. The company offers core mobile products like voice, SMS, and data plans alongside a growing portfolio of digital applications.
Our top 10 picks are just a small slice of the activity happening across Pakistan. A new generation of founders is launching companies and finding support for their ideas. Many are focused on essential areas like retail and logistics, and they've raised over $137 million to get started. Here’s a look at more of the startups shaping the country's tech scene.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgTech | 2021 | $6.5M | Seed | |
| Logistics | 2020 | $10M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2019 | $24.4M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2021 | $50M | Pre-Seed | |
| Logistics | 2020 | $17.5M | Seed | |
| SaaS | 2019 | $6M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2021 | $2.5M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2021 | $6.8M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2021 | $7.5M | Seed | |
| SaaS | 2019 | $6M | Series A | |
| Other | 2018 | — | — |
