The Startup Ecosystem of Karachi

Karachi has 73 startups in our sample database. This represents about 36% of Pakistan’s 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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Regional Ranking

10th
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In South Asia

Global Ranking

235th
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56
Worldwide

Startups

Karachi Top Startup Industries

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Transportation
#99 worldwide

5 startups

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
#113 worldwide

10 startups

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Ecommerce & Retail
#120 worldwide

13 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Karachi Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Karachi has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...

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  • Performance equal to global ranking
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ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score235562.13100%0
Quantity Score167180.523.48%6
Sample size of startups176416620.66%0
Sample size of accelerators139-1653250%-3
Sample size of coworking spaces92-93-1570%5
Community Score183-257-70.062.82%-1

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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
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Dawaai
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Bazaar Technologies
Dastgyr Technologies startup icon
Dastgyr Technologies

Startups

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

ECOSYSTEM

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 38% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Karachi.

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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.

ECOSYSTEM
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:

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