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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has made a significant investment in i2i Ventures, Pakistan’s first women-led venture capital fund.

  • Investment Details: IFC has invested $3 million in i2i Ventures through its Startup Catalyst Program, which supports innovative early-stage startups.
  • IFC’s Mission: The IFC aims to advance economic development, create jobs, and improve lives by focusing on the private sector in developing countries.
  • i2i Ventures’ Role: Based in Pakistan, i2i Ventures is a startup accelerator and venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage startups and entrepreneurs in the region.
  • Catalyst Program Support: The IFC’s catalyst program invests in incubators and accelerators in underserved markets, with i2i Ventures providing extensive support for early-stage startups in Pakistan.
  • Founders’ Vision: Kalsoom Lakhani and Misbah Naqvi, who founded i2i Ventures in 2019, emphasize the resilience of Pakistani founders and the need for investors who understand the unique market challenges.

This investment by IFC not only boosts early-stage startups in Pakistan but also empowers women entrepreneurs, fostering an ecosystem of innovation and growth in the region.

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