KARACHI – May 12, 2025: In a major push to elevate Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, NIC Karachi, one of the country’s largest technology incubators, has launched the Pakistan Investor Summit 2025 – Summer Edition. The five-day summit, running from May 12 to 16, promises to be a transformative event, connecting visionary startups with top investors, policy makers, and industry leaders.
Backed by the Ignite National Technology Fund under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT) and operated by LMKT in partnership with Lucky Landmark and Orbit Startups, the event aims to catalyze funding and foster long-term strategic collaborations.
🚀 What to Expect: Summit Highlights
Here’s what’s lined up across the five dynamic days:
✅ May 12 – Pitch Fest
Live startup pitches evaluated by industry leaders from YPay, Fortify, and RAWTS, spotlighting 20+ high-growth ventures.
✅ May 13 – Investor Workshop
Exclusive, closed-door sessions for VCs and angel investors to explore portfolio strategies and sectoral insights.
✅ May 14 – Demo Day
Tailored 1:1 meetings between startups and investors — bridging capital and innovation for real impact.
✅ May 15 – Google Cloud Startup Foundry Day
Expert-led sessions on AI, cloud tech, and startup fundraising, with support from Google Cloud, Accelerating Asia, and Gobi Ventures.
✅ May 16 – Info Sessions & Networking
Updates on Pakistan Startup Fund and BridgeStart Pakistan, featuring key voices from Ignite and government stakeholders.
🧩 Why This Summit Matters
NIC Karachi has built a national reputation for impact:
- 376 startups incubated
- PKR 12 billion in investment raised
- PKR 10 billion in revenue generated
- Over 1 million jobs created
Its focus spans key sectors like fintech, edtech, agritech, healthtech, and industrial tech.
“This summit reflects our belief that local innovation deserves global capital,” said Syed Azfar Hussain, Project Director, NIC Karachi.
“We are building bridges between visionary founders and investors who can accelerate their journey.”
🗣️ What Leaders Are Saying
Abdul Sattar Jumani, CEO of Lucky Landmark Pvt. Ltd., remarked:
“At Lucky Landmark, we believe innovation is vital to Pakistan’s future. NIC Karachi plays a critical role in unlocking that potential.”
Asim Ishaq Khan, VP of LMKT, added:
“NIC Karachi sits at the intersection of innovation and investment. The Pakistan Investor Summit 2025 brings that synergy to life.”
🌍 A Regional Hub for Innovation
Funded by public-private partnerships, this summit affirms Pakistan’s drive toward a sustainable, innovation-led digital economy, aligning with MoITT and Ignite’s national vision.
NIC Karachi, through LMKT, also operates incubators in Hyderabad and Peshawar, making it a vital player in regional innovation.
