The Startup Ecosystem of Karachi

Karachi has 66 startups in our sample database which represents about 36% of Pakistan’s sampled startups. Karachi is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Pakistan.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Karachi developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 56 spots.

National Ranking

1st
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In Pakistan

Regional Ranking

10th
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In South Asia

Global Ranking

235th
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56
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Karachi

Startups in Karachi excel in Transportation, Marketing & Sales, and Ecommerce & and Retail. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Transportation industry. One of the most promising startups in Karachi in 2023 is Dawaai, Bazaar Technologies, and Dastgyr Technologies.

Global Rank

Karachi is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Karachi’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 99 and in Marketing & Sales, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Karachi
Dawaai startup icon
Dawaai
Bazaar Technologies startup icon
Bazaar Technologies
Dastgyr Technologies startup icon
Dastgyr Technologies

Startups

Successful Transportation startups in Karachi
Bykea startup icon
Bykea
Truck It In startup icon
Truck It In
DOSAFAR startup icon
DOSAFAR

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Transportation icon
Transportation
#99 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 14 startups for Transportation.

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
#113 worldwide

The Marketing & Sales industry in Karachi is ranked 113 globally. There are 13 startups for Marketing & Sales on our sample database and map.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#120 worldwide

Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 120th in the world. Our database contains 10 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Karachi's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Karachi there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Marketing & Sales, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 56% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Karachi.

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National Rank

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Regional Rank

Overview

Karachi is Pakistan's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 10th in South Asia. With a population of undefined, Karachi is ranked 235th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Dawaai.

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Startup Infrastructure in Karachi
With a large variety of initiatives, Karachi's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in South Asia. Karachi offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Karachi's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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PlanX

Peracha Ventures startup icon

Peracha Ventures

National Incubation Center Karachi startup icon

National Incubation Center Karachi

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Karachi, Dolmen Mall Clifton startup icon

Regus - Karachi, Dolmen Mall Clifton

Regus - Karachi, Financial District startup icon

Regus - Karachi, Financial District

Regus - Karachi, BRR Towers Karachi startup icon

Regus - Karachi, BRR Towers Karachi

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