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Online pharmacy MedznMore is trying to fix Pakistan’s “biggest challenge after food”
MedznMore recently raised $11.5m - the biggest funding round in a Pak healthcare startup.
Switzerland’s ZoodPay enters Pakistan with acquisition of digital lender Tez
This marks the first M&A deal in the Pak fintech industry.
Pakistan’s electric scooter-sharing service ezBike raises pre-seed round
The funds will be used to build a comprehensive ecosystem for electric two-wheelers
Pakistan’s SadaPay raises additional $10.7m seed, secures commercial licence
Recharge Capital, Kingsway Capital, and Raptor Group re-upped in the round.
Pakistan’s B2B e-commerce firm Dastgyr raising $45m in Series A round
The proposed deal has pegged the pre-money valuation of the startup at over $100 million.
Pakistan’s earned wage access startup Abhi raises $17m Series A at $90m valuation
The financing was led by the international VC firm Speedinvest.
Digital banks key to financial inclusion in Pakistan, says SBP governor Reza Baqir
The SBP is looking at granting up to five digital banking licences.
Pakistan B2B raw material marketplace Zaraye raises $2.1m from Tiger Global, Zayn
This is Tiger Global’s first pre-seed investment in Pakistan.
HK-based SparkLabs Fintech forays into Pakistan with $5m fund
SparkLabs may later look at raising up to $30 million to back Pak fintech startups.
Uber unit Careem receives in-principle approval to offer fintech services in Pakistan
The company has earmarked a $50 million investment for the new unit.