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πŸ’Ό NIC Karachi Launches Pakistan Investor Summit 2025 (Summer Edition)

NIC Karachi launches Pakistan Investor Summit 2025 (Summer Edition) to connect 20+ high-growth startups with 100+ investors, backed by Ignite and MoITT.

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.


πŸš€ What to Expect: Summit Highlights

Here’s what’s lined up across the five dynamic days:

βœ… May 12 – Pitch Fest

Live startup pitches evaluated by industry leaders from YPay, Fortify, and RAWTS, spotlighting 20+ high-growth ventures.

βœ… May 13 – Investor Workshop

Exclusive, closed-door sessions for VCs and angel investors to explore portfolio strategies and sectoral insights.

βœ… May 14 – Demo Day

Tailored 1:1 meetings between startups and investors β€” bridging capital and innovation for real impact.

βœ… 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.

βœ… 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.

β€œThis summit reflects our belief that local innovation deserves global capital,” said Syed Azfar Hussain, Project Director, NIC Karachi.
β€œWe are building bridges between visionary founders and investors who can accelerate their journey.”


πŸ—£οΈ What Leaders Are Saying

Abdul Sattar Jumani, CEO of Lucky Landmark Pvt. Ltd., remarked:

β€œAt 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:

β€œNIC 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.

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