Venture Capital Firm in Pakistan

TMT Ventures is Pakistan's pioneering venture capital firm that has been funding start-ups in technology, media and telecom sectors since 2001.

The firm's management team comprises of people with diverse background and skill set, including financial, industry and private equity experience. The company has established contacts and relationships with forums like The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Koshish and The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs (OPEN).

TMT Ventures Limited launched a PRs250m venture capital fund in December 2002 focusing on incubating companies, named AKD Venture Fund Limited. It is the first licensed venture capital fund in Pakistan under NBFC Rules 2003.

On June 7, 2006 TMT Ventures signed an agreement to jointly launch and manage a US$100 million Private Equity fund with SEAF, a Washington D.C. based global private equity management firm. The fund will provide growth capital, operational support and global market access to select Pakistani companies with high growth potential.

The firm has gone through an experience cycle to evolve a system that balances the interests of the business with those of the investors.

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