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1/The Insights team at our sister co Invest2Innovate just released the i2i 2023 EOY roundup on Pakistan's #startup funding space. In 2023, startups in 🇵🇰 raised $74M via 38 deals. While this is considerably lower than 2021/2022, here are a few takeaways 🧵:

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Maria Carolina Partner Efino & WeRaise expert coach shared invaluable insights at the #WeFiClosingCeremony on 'Raising the Bar: Practical Insights from the WeRaise Coaching Experience.' Her expertise shed light on actionable strategies that elevate women entrepreneurs.

Dr.@UmarSaif addressing the Closing Ceremony of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi)

'Female-led startups part of the Worldbank We-Fi program raised over $5.6 M.' Dr. Umar Saif

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Inspiring remarks by Naureen Hyat, CEO Zood Pak, at the We-Fi closing ceremony, shedding light on 'Her Capital Journey - Fundraising for Women-Led Businesses.' Her insights highlighted the challenges faced and strategies for fundraising, empowering women entrepreneurs. World Bank

Exciting insights from Aun Rehman, Global Specialist at World Bank on the transformative impact of the WeRaise Program. His discussion illuminated how it empowered women-led startups, equipping them with skills to become investment-ready and successfully secure funding.

Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif addressing the Closing Ceremony of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) in Islamabad on December 8, 2023.

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Highlighting the role of the government in empowering women entrepreneurs through financial support & policy initiatives,Umar Saif remarks on the commitment towards fostering a thriving ecosystem for women-led businesses. WomenEntrepreneurs World Bank WeRaise Ministry of IT & Telecom

Privileged to hear Umar Saif, Interim Federal Minister for Science and Technology on the Crucial Role of Government in Women’s Entrepreneurial Finance at the We-Fi Closing Ceremony - Journey Towards an Inclusive and Equitable Women Led Businesses.

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Opening Remarks by Gailius Draugelis, Operations Manager World Bank who shared insights on How World Bank Group in collaboration with partners working to create an inclusive and Equitable ecosystem for Women-Led Businesses.

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WE-Fi closing ceremony started with the Opening Remarks by Kiran Afzal, Senior Private Sector Specialist World Bank Group.

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We-Fi closing ceremony: Journey towards an Inclusive and Equitable Ecosystem for Women Led Businesses happening today in collaboration with World Bank WeRaise Ministry of IT & Telecom

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The most reliable numbers on the Pakistani startup ecosystem via Invest2Innovate

In Q3, 2023, startups raised $6.8M across 5 disclosed deals, with 3 more undisclosed.

That's $35.5M across 21 deals in 2023!

Q3 2023 full report: insightsi2i.substack.com/p/quarterly-de…

1/ 👋, it's Oct & the Insights team Invest2Innovate just released their Q3 graphic on startup funding in Pakistan. Startups in Q3 2023 raised $6.8M, bringing our YTD to $35.5M. Just to place this in context, our Q3 '23 number is ~ 10% of what was raised in Q3 2022 ($65.5M/

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