When startups meet aspiring investors, sparks fly—and that’s exactly what happened at InvestLab.
On Day 1 and 2 of this unique program, STEMverse and BizB, two ambitious startups from the NIC Peshawar ecosystem, stepped into the spotlight. Their mission? Deliver real-time case study pitches to a crowd of emerging investors-in-training.
What followed was more than just a pitch—it was an interactive, two-way learning experience that bridged the gap between theory and the unpredictable realities of entrepreneurship.
🎤 Real-World Startup Pitches Meet Investor Curiosity
The atmosphere buzzed with energy as both startups broke down their:
- Value propositions
- Business models
- Market strategies
- Revenue and scaling plans
And the aspiring investors? They weren’t shy. 💬 From questions about customer acquisition to concerns around market fit, the audience asked the kind of tough, thoughtful questions that any serious investor would.
As one participant noted, “This was the first time I saw how pitch decks translate into real conversations.”
💡 Learning Goes Both Ways
The brilliance of InvestLab lies in its format. Startups didn’t just present—they got real-time feedback, fresh perspectives, and tough questions that will help sharpen their future fundraising pitches.
Meanwhile, investors-in-training gained:
- A deep understanding of what makes a pitch investor-ready
- Insight into the red flags and green lights of early-stage startups
- Exposure to real-world investor-founder dynamics
This wasn’t a simulation. It was hands-on learning, live and unfiltered. 🚀
🤝 Powered by Collaboration: NIC Peshawar & i2i
InvestLab is a joint initiative between NIC Peshawar and Invest2Innovate (i2i)—two powerhouses in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. The program is designed to:
- Train the next generation of investors
- Support early-stage startups through exposure and feedback
- Create meaningful connections between capital and innovation
By merging investor education with startup engagement, InvestLab offers a model that’s as impactful as it is innovative.
