KARACHI: inDrive has announced the launch of Aurora Ventures, a new early-stage investment program designed to bridge the venture capital funding gap for women tech founders across emerging markets, including Pakistan.
Beyond its transparent peer-to-peer pricing model, the company is also expanding its investment in Pakistan’s local startup ecosystem and emerging tech talent. Reflecting this approach, Aurora Ventures will deploy investments ranging from $180,000 to $250,000 at the pre-seed and seed stages, targeting women-led startups with strong growth potential.
Awais Saeed, Country Manager of inDrive Pakistan has said that Pakistan is an important proof point for inDrive’s broader investment vision. “We have a rapidly expanding digital economy and strong entrepreneurial talent, yet many exceptional women-led businesses are reaching institutional capital far later than they should”, he added.
Aurora Ventures is built on the belief that supporting these founders represents both a meaningful economic opportunity and a chance to unlock long-term impact across the ecosystem, he said.
In 2025 alone, Pakistan recorded over 200 submissions to the Aurora Tech Award, highlighting the growing momentum of women-led entrepreneurship in the country. This strong interest builds on earlier success stories, including Faiza Yousuf, who was named a finalist in the 2023 edition of the award and received international recognition through the initiative.
The 2026 pilot program will focus on building an initial portfolio of startups while strengthening Aurora Ventures’ long-term investment presence across emerging markets, including Pakistan.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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