STARTUP GUIDE 2025

How to Secure Funding
for Your Startup

Raising capital in 2025 requires more than just a pitch deck—it requires storytelling, traction, strategic timing, and alignment with investor goals.

Competition is intensifying

With venture capital availability increasing in Pakistan but competition intensifying, startups must be better prepared than ever to close successful rounds.

Storytelling
Traction
Strategic Timing
Investor Alignment
Startup funding

Funding Success Rate

+27% in 2025

$120M+

Raised by Pakistani startups in 2024

FUNDING GUIDE

Master the Funding Process

Navigate the complex landscape of startup funding with our comprehensive guide

Local VC Funds

Fatima Gobi, Sarmayacar, Lakson Investments

Angel Syndicates

Pak Angels, local high-net-worth networks

International Investors

IFC, Wamda, 500 Global (now more active in Pakistan)

Crowdfunding & Grants

Platforms like Seedrs, Indiegogo, and startup competitions

THE NUMBERS

Funding Landscape

Understanding the metrics that drive successful funding rounds

68%

Startups that fail to raise follow-on funding

$1.2M

Average seed round in Pakistan

14 weeks

Average fundraising timeline

27%

Increase in international investors

Ready to Secure Your Funding?

Fundraising is tough—but with preparation, positioning, and persistence, your next investor is closer than you think.