Snapshot Karachi 2026
Global Rank
#174
▲ +16
Score
4.628
Composite
Startups
345
Active
National Share
35.9%
Of Pakistan
YoY Growth
39.4%
Apr 2025–26
Ecosystem Value
$3.56B
Since 2006
2-Year Rank Trajectory 2025 → 2026
Global Rank 2025190
Global Rank 2026#174
2-Year Jump34 spots
StatusImproved
✓ Best Sub-Industries (Global Rank)
- Fintech #40
- Ecommerce & Retail-Other #40
- Marketing & Sales #133
- Software & Data #138
⚠ Sub-Industries Lagging
- Edtech #520
- Logistics #380
- Traveltech #330
Notable Startups Karachi
- Bykea (ride-hailing)
- Tez Financial (fintech)
- Bazaar (B2B retail)
- Dastgyr
- Sabaq
💪 Strengths
- PSX + SBP + commercial banks
- Port city logistics
- Higher female LFPR (21% vs national 24%)
- Largest ecosystem value ($3.56B)
🚧 Challenges
- Security/political risk perception
- Karachi ranked #174 still — slow climb
- Lower LFPR than Punjab