Faisal Aftab
@faisal_aftab
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1st 🦈 at Shark Tank 🇵🇰 • Early Stage VC • Founder & CEO @ZaynVentureCap • Global Macro Thesis • Early Investor: BTC🚀ETH🚀 🇵🇰🇺🇸
Islamabad, New York
Joined June 2011
When we look back in 24 months we will realize that Pakistan’s #economy and #sentiment #bottomed out between April to June 2023. 📉🤕 With the worst nearly priced in, we are now headed toward a long-term upward recovery. 📈🚀 However, there will be significant volatility in this gradual recovery given #geopolitical and #GlobalMacro headwinds as we see a global shift with an #EmergingAsia. 🌏 I’m still of the view that #VentureCapital #investments will not trickle in meaningfully in 🇵🇰 till Q2-Q3 2024 so #startups are advised to proceed with caution in 2023 and plan runways accordingly. ⚠️ Extremely bullish on PK over the next 5 years! #Pakistan #Technology #Innovation #PSX #KSE100 #Economy
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RT @paklaunchdotcom: Join the conversation! On 20th January, hear from leading industry experts as they dive into the luxury hotels market…
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All capital markets & the global economy will peak in 2025! 🌟Full Podcast Link: #AI #VentureCapital #Markets #GlobalEconomy #Tech #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Stocks #Fintech #Startups #SharkTank
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#Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment, akin to #China in 2006 and #India in 2016. While structural reforms for the brick-and-mortar economy may take decades, a focused push towards a #cashless #economy can unlock the potential of the largely #informal sector. This #digital transformation mirrors the trajectory of China and India, driving unprecedented growth through economic inclusion. 🇵🇰🚀🚀 @nayapaypk #Haball @postexpk @abhikaropk @AdalFintech @SnappRetail
Digital Payments on the rise, 9% Surge (1QFY25): Digital payments in Pakistan grew 9% in Q1FY25, retail payments up 8%, per SBP. -Retail Tranxn: 1.951 Bn -Tranxn Value: Rs136 Tn (US$ 490 Bn) -By Digital Channels: 87% Vol/27% Value (+3%) - By OTC: 13% Vol/73% Value (-3%) 1/n
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🚀Thrilled to share that ride-hailing #unicorn @inDrive has made a strategic investment in @ZaynVentureCap’s portoco @KraveMart, part of an effort to explore opportunities in emerging markets #tech #VentureCapital #ecommerce #pakistan via @technology
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RT @paklaunchdotcom: @faisal_aftab shares about the significant market shifts since 2020, shedding light on emerging trends, challenges, an…
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RT @Sameerpeace: I see lots of 💰 on stage! 😅 Great session held by my fav investors of our ecosystem at #plus92Disrupt @LabsKatalyst
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RT @PakStartup: Digi Lawyer, an innovative AI-powered legal tech company, secured an impressive deal of Rs. 14 crore for 20% equity at Shar…
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RT @PakStartup: Pink Salt Got Rs. 80 Lacs Funding for 20% Equity & 10% Royalty from 3 Sharks Usman, Faisal & Junaid #Pinksalt #Sharktankpa…
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RT @PakStartup: Are you ready for a season full of bigger dreams and bolder deals? 🦈 The wait is finally over! #SharkTankPakistan is launch…
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday slashed the key policy rate by 250 basis points to 15%, marking its fourth consecutive cut as inflation remains in single digits through October.
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RT @colabspk: We are excited to announce that we have raised $2 million pre-series A round funding led by @ShorooqPartners with participati…
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Fed Cuts Rates by Half Point in Decisive Bid to Defend Economy This was my view since 2022 and I reiterated it in September 2023 at a conference in London. Lots of liquidity ahead, but #startups proceed with caution as the cycle may be short till end of 2025! #FED #VentureCapital #Technology #RateCuts #Liquidity #Pakistan #GlobalEconomy
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RT @NickTimiraos: The Federal Reserve cut rates by 50 bps. The median projection has two more 25 bps rate cuts in 2024, for a total of 100…
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RT @MP4FMPK: Did you know the 🇵🇰 gov borrows at negative interest rates? SBP lends 12 trillion to banks at 19.6% Banks lend to the gov t…
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Excited to be taking the stage at #24Fintech next week from 3-5 September in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia! Join me at the fintech movement uniting the global ecosystem. 🇸🇦🇵🇰🌏 The future of digital payments and finance in our region is incredibly promising, and I can't wait to discuss how technologies like #blockchain and #AI will transform our economies in the 6 years. Fintech Fusion Stage Panel: Capitalizing on Change: Insights into the Shifting VC Dynamics
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RT @nayapaypk: Thrilled to announce that NayaPay has been featured on the @Forbes Asia #100ToWatch list! 🎉 This recognition places us among…
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Congratulations to the team at @PostEx on their $7.3 million fundraising round! 🔥🔥🚀🚀 @ZaynVentureCap has been proud to be a part of their journey from the beginning, and we're thrilled to have contributed with a significant follow-on investment. The round was led by Dubai-headquartered Conjunction Capital, with additional participation from DASH Ventures, 500 Global (500 Sanabil) and existing investors VentureSouq, FJ Labs and Zayn VC
After four years of scaling in Pakistan, leading fintech PostEx has set its eyes on expansion in the GCC with Saudi Arabia being its inaugural market in the region. The move to expand comes on the back of $7.3 million pre-Series A funding
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