11th Pakistan Investor Summit at NIC Karachi Connects Startups with Leading Investors
NIC Karachi’s flagship summit bridges startups and investors to fuel Pakistan’s entrepreneurial growth.
The 11th Pakistan Investor Summit 2025 at NIC Karachi connected startups from Cohorts 12 and 13 with leading investors and venture capitalists. The two-day event featured insightful panels, an investor readiness workshop, and one-on-one sessions, strengthening Pakistan’s growing startup–investor ecosystem.
Karachi, September 20, 2025 – The National Incubation Center Karachi (NIC Karachi) successfully hosted the 11th Pakistan Investor Summit 2025 – Autumn Edition, bringing together startups, venture capitalists, and leading investors to strengthen Pakistan’s startup–investor ecosystem. The two-day flagship event focused on preparing Cohort 12 and Cohort 13 startups for fundraising and building long-term collaborations with top investors.
Insightful Panels on Startup Investment
Day 1 of the summit featured two high-impact panel discussions.
The first panel, “Early-Stage Investing in Pakistan – Risks, Realities & Opportunities,” included industry leaders such as Saif Ali (Founder, Dastak Ventures), Moneeza Butt (Partner, KPMG Pakistan), Sarah Munir (CEO, Invest2Innovate), and Karim Teli (MD, IGLOO Pakistan). The session explored Pakistan’s growing startup ecosystem, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for early-stage investors.
The second panel, “The Future of Venture Capital in Pakistan,” shed light on the evolving investment landscape and the role of local and international capital. Speakers included Ailia Naeem (i2i Ventures), Muhammad Ali Taufiq (Gobi Partners), Ahmed Ayub (Conrad Labs), and Athar Khan (HPGS). The discussion, moderated by Aqsa Tariq (CXO Media), emphasized how venture capital is adapting to meet the needs of high-growth Pakistani startups.
Adding practical value, Harris Jamali (easypaisa digital bank) conducted a hands-on investor readiness workshop, helping founders polish their pitches and align their business strategies with investor expectations.
One-on-One Investor Sessions
Day 2 of the summit gave startups direct access to investors through exclusive office hours. Founders from Cohorts 12 and 13 presented their business models, explored investment opportunities, and discussed strategic partnerships with investors interested in their ventures.
The strong lineup of participating investors reaffirmed the confidence of Pakistan’s financial community in the potential of NIC Karachi startups.
NIC Karachi Driving Startup Growth
Since its inception, the Pakistan Investor Summit has become a cornerstone of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, facilitating capital access, mentorship, and scaling opportunities. Over the years, NIC Karachi has helped hundreds of startups connect with investors, leading to successful deals and business growth across industries.
As Pakistan’s largest incubation center, NIC Karachi has supported 375+ startups, created over 1 million jobs, generated PKR 10 billion+ in revenue, and raised PKR 12 billion+ in investment. With access to world-class mentorship, legal and financial advisory, and advanced labs in Fintech, Industrial Automation, and Media, NIC Karachi continues to play a vital role in empowering entrepreneurs and fueling Pakistan’s digital economy.
