Seed to Scale: Pakistan's Startup Opportunity and Gaps

In this insightful panel from UNCONFERENCE ’25, hosted by Paklaunch, we explore the journey of Pakistan’s startups from Seed to Scale. This powerful conversation dives into the country’s emerging startup landscape, the gaps in venture funding, and the structural shifts needed to support sustainable growth. With investors and ecosystem builders from across the globe, the discussion sheds light on what it takes to transform promising startups into scalable, impactful businesses in Pakistan. Our esteemed panel features: • William Bao Bean – Managing General Partner, Orbit Startups • Aatif Awan – Founder & Managing Partner, Indus Valley Capital • Omer Zabit – Principal, Shorooq • Yalena Yang Sun – Investment/SuperApp Director, New Verticals, inDrive The session is moderated by Misbah Naqvi, Co-Founder & GP at i2i Ventures, who guides the conversation through critical themes like investment readiness, access to capital, ecosystem gaps, and strategies to accelerate growth across Pakistan’s tech sector.