Acquisition would create the world's largest food-delivery platform outside China, with implications for Pakistan where foodpanda is a leading delivery app
Series H round backed by Altimeter, Sequoia and Amazon comes as AI startup launches Claude Opus 4.8 and accelerates enterprise growth
Funding to help expand digital payments infrastructure and reduce reliance on cash
Forbes report says investment in the fintech sector has rebound from $12.5 million in 2023 to $391 million in 2025
The generative AI firm, co-founded by ex-Meta engineers Asad Awan and Hamza Aftab, marks the first exit for Indus Valley Capital
The company plans on enlisting mobile phone kiosks, convenience stores, and money agents to popularize stablecoins
The program by Mastercard helps companies develop financial solutions for businesses
The Swat-based sustainable fashion startup receives funding from Junaid Iqbal and Allied Services CEO Shezad Mumtaz, with plans to expand to the Middle East
DIFC hit a record high, adding 1,081 new companies in H1 2025, driven by strong growth in finance, fintech, and hedge funds.
It aims to build a full-stack e-commerce and fintech platform
Domestic capital now drives the recovery after 2023's investment drought
New report warns that regulatory gridlock and dwindling investor confidence could derail the country’s once-promising innovation ecosystem
Equity funding plummets 70% as investor appetite wanes, but debt financing rises
Incubation centers, policy reforms, and investor interest drive growth in startup ecosystem
The company provides shariah-compliant financing to nearly 8,000 small and medium-sized enterprises
Bank Al-Falah extends PKR 460 million in debt lines to Qist Bazaar
Regulatory clarity and crypto-friendly policies expected to bolster VC activity, but challenges persist
Lulu Retail reaches 250 stores across six GCC nations, with two new express stores in Saudi Arabia boosting its presence to 59 stores in the Kingdom.
Set up more than a decade ago, the GCF is part of UN efforts to help the world's poorer countries adapt to climate change
Dubai's new digital platform, Ignyte, aims to accelerate the growth of 100,000 start-ups by connecting them with global investors, mentors, and corporate partners.
