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What this directory is
A curated, vetted registry of Pakistani startups, their founders, and the investors and partners who back them. Not a noisy list — a public standard for what Pakistan's startup economy looks like.
About the directory
P@SHA Startup Directory.
The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) maintains the country's curated directory of Pakistani startups, founders, investors, and ecosystem enablers.
Established2026
Stewarded byP@SHA
Committees6
Updated dailyThe handbook§1–5
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Who's eligible
Startups across sectors — FinTech, AI, AgriTech, SaaS, HealthTech, EdTech, ClimateTech, Gaming, and more. Founders building scalable solutions with verifiable IP. Services-led companies have their own home at other P@SHA committees.
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How vetting works
Five hard gates (identity, contact, working URL, founder name, description) plus ten scoring dimensions across product maturity, traction, team strength, market attractiveness, international readiness, revenue clarity, ecosystem contribution, defensibility, acquisition repeatability, and strategic fit. Total 0–50. Tiers: Featured (≥35) · Listed (25–34) · Watchlist (15–24).
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What you get
Access to a curated founder network · mentorship and training programs · participation in exclusive partnerships · funding and competition referrals · directory visibility for investors and government delegations · WhatsApp + Facebook community channels for daily peer support.
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