The Startup Ecosystem of Lahore

Lahore has 73 startups in our sample database which represents about 40% of Pakistan’s sampled startups. Lahore is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Pakistan.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Lahore developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 57 spots.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Pakistan

Regional Ranking

12th
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In South Asia

Global Ranking

248th
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57
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Lahore

Startups in Lahore excel in Foodtech, Education, and Ecommerce & and Retail. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Foodtech industry. One of the most promising startups in Lahore in 2023 is Bookme, Rozee.pk, and Healthwire.

Global Rank

Lahore is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Lahore’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 115 and in Education, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Lahore
Bookme startup icon
Bookme
Rozee.pk startup icon
Rozee.pk
Healthwire startup icon
Healthwire

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Lahore
Byte startup icon
Byte
Cheetay startup icon
Cheetay

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#115 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 30 startups for Foodtech.

Education icon
Education
#121 worldwide

The Education industry in Lahore is ranked 121 globally. There are 11 startups for Education on our sample database and map.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#133 worldwide

Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 133rd in the world. Our database contains 8 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Lahore's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Lahore there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Education, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 67% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Lahore.

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National Rank

12th

Regional Rank

Overview

Lahore is Pakistan's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 12th in South Asia. With a population of undefined, Lahore is ranked 248th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Bookme.

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

Accelerators

Technology Incubation Center, UET startup icon

Technology Incubation Center, UET

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Lahore, The Enterprise startup icon

Regus - Lahore, The Enterprise

Regus - Lahore, Tricon Corporate Centre startup icon

Regus - Lahore, Tricon Corporate Centre

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Huddle Co-working Space

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