Pakistan couldn’t achieve massive success in startups like its neighboring country India. The startup industry was fast paced pre 2022 in Pakistan, they startups were getting good funding, but things have slowed down in recent year. Pakistan still has massive potential, and there will definitely be a time when Pakistani startups will achieve its first unicorn startup (billion dollar startup). The political instability, the shrinking economy, and the lack of PayPal are the major reasons why the country is not doing very well in the startup world. However, there is something to be happy about: there are startups in Pakistan that have achieved massive successes and doing very well in the market.
Here are the most successful startups in Pakistan that have achieved massive success and still going strong.
Rozee.pk
Founder: Monis Rehman
Employees: 200
Rozee.pk, launched in 2007, is among Pakistan’s most successful startups that can gain massive success, all job seekers know about it nationwide. It connects employers with job seekers, it has more than 20,000 companies using the platform to post job openings and hiring new talent. The platform boasts a database of 12 million applicants and offers tools like resume building, job alerts, and employer branding, making it a key player in the recruitment industry. Over the years, Rozee.pk has evolved into one of Pakistan’s biggest and most influential companies.
Sastaticket.pk
Founder: Shazil Mehkri
Employees: 150
Sastaticket.pk is among the best successful Pakistani startup that had step into the travel and tourism industry. It is an online platform for booking flights, hotels, and holiday packages. Founded in 2016, Sastaticket has earned funding from investors and has become a very successful company in a very short time. They make travel planning easy by allowing users to easily compare prices and book services through a website and mobile app. It was many users and people frequently buy tickets from them. The company has received good funding and quickly became one of the most popular travel booking platforms in Pakistan, with good search engine rankings. Sastaticket has partnered with major airlines, hotels, and travel agencies, and it is now marked as one of the best startups in Pakistan.
Daraz.pk
Founder: Farees Shah
Employees: 600
Daraz.pk is a successful startup in ecommerce domain. Before Daraz entered the market, there were a few e-commerce startups doing well, like Homeshopping and Shophive, but as Daraz.pk entered the market with deep pockets, it gained the largest share of the market. Daraz is now Pakistan’s leading e-commerce platform, founded in 2012, and has become a top name in the country’s online retail sector. Daraz quickly expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products from phone to beauty to what’s not?. In 2018, Daraz was acquired by Alibaba Group, which was it’s massive success. With over 50 million active users, Daraz.pk is now not only the largest e-commerce platform in Pakistan but also a key player in South Asia.
Bykea
Founder: Muneeb Maayr
Employees: 50
Bykea is a highly successful Pakistani startup in urban transportation and delivery services domain. This is another concept that is now a reality. Founded in 2016, Bykea initially launched as a ride-hailing service using motorcycles, offering an affordable and efficient alternative to traditional transportation. Over time, the company expanded its services to include deliveries, and now it is one of the big players in the logistics and courier industry of Pakistan. Bykea is extremely popular in cities like Karachi and Lahore, and this startup is among the few in Pakistan that are doing extremely well in the market.
Price Oye
Founder: Adnan Shaffi
Employees: 100
PriceOye is another growing startup in Pakistan. It allows users to compare prices of smartphones, gadgets, and other electronics across various online platforms. This website has captures good number of users. They offer detailed product reviews, specifications, and real-time price updates, the platform empowers users to find the best deals available. Additionally, PriceOye offers the best deals and discounts.
SadaPay
Founder: Omer Salimullah
Employees: 300
SadaPay is emerging as one of the best startups in Pakistan in financial domain. It is a new fintech startup that is transforming the way people access and manage their finances. It has become a success story in a very short span of time. Founded in 2019, SadaPay aims to provide affordable, accessible, and user-friendly digital banking solutions, targeting Pakistan’s large unbanked population. This is why its user base is growing rapidly. They offer a great mobile app for financial management, including easy account setup, money transfers, bill payments, and a free debit card.
Zameen.com
Founders: Zeeshan Ali Khan & Imran Ali Khan
Employees: 3000
Zameen.com is the biggest startup of all mentioned above. This company has grown to become a top player in the real estate market, with over 10 million monthly visitors and thousands of active listings. Zameen is a platform for buying and selling properties in Pakistan. It is Pakistan’s largest real estate platform, enabling buyers, sellers, and renters to connect easily through its website and mobile app. Founded in 2006 by Imran Ali Khan and Haider Ali Khan, it is now one of the biggest property company in Pakistan. It’s successful, and still growing fast.
Oladoc
Founder: Abid Zuberi
Employees: 150
Oladoc is undoubtedly a great startup in Pakistan and a great concept too. It is now a leading healthcare startup that connects patients with doctors through an easy-to-use platform, enabling online appointment bookings, consultations, and health-related services. Founded in 2016 by Hamza Iqbal and Shoaib Ghafoor, Oladoc has become a major platform for connecting doctors and patients. The website has achieved significant success, with nearly all of the country’s doctors listed on the platform. The platform allows users to find doctors based on specialization, location, and availability, making it easier for patients to book appointments with trusted medical professionals.
Bookme
Founder: Faizan Aslam
Employees: 200
Bookme.pk is another leading startup in the online ticketing and booking domain. It has now become one of the best tickets booking platforms, offering services for booking movie tickets, travel tickets, and event tickets. Founded in 2014 this is one of the high ranked websites. Bookme.pk was created to simplify the process of booking tickets for various entertainment and travel activities in Pakistan. It has grown to become a platform that thousands of people use daily in Pakistan. The platform quickly gained traction due to the convenience it provided to customers.
Abhi
Founder: Omair Ansari
Employees: 30
Abhi is a rapidly emerging fintech startup in Pakistan that aims to provide financial wellness solutions to employees. Launched in 2021, Abhi offers a revolutionary service called Earned Wage Access (EWA), which allows employees to access their earned wages before the regular payday, improving their financial flexibility. This innovative solution is gaining widespread popularity, and Abhi has already attracted significant investments from top venture capital firms, including Sarmayacar.
Educative
Founder: Fahim ul Haq
Employees: 300.
Educative, a rising edtech startup in Pakistan, focuses on providing interactive, high-quality online courses designed to help individuals improve their skills in technology and software development. The platform offers hands-on, project-oriented courses on a variety of subjects like programming, machine learning, and data science. The startup has quickly become one of the most recognized names in Pakistan’s edtech industry, with its office based on MM Alam Road.
PakWheels
Founder: Hanif Bhatti
Employees: 200
Founded in 2003 by Hanif Bhatti, PakWheels has grown to become Pakistan’s largest automotive startup, catering to both car enthusiasts and those looking to buy or sell cars. Originally a forum for car lovers to exchange reviews and discuss automotive topics, it has expanded into the top website for purchasing cars, auto parts, and accessories. PakWheels also provides essential services such as car prices, reviews, and maintenance tips.
