Angel investor network

Published November 23, 2024 Updated November 23, 2024 07:25am

KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA-CED) has rolled out the first university-based angel investor network in Pakistan at “Entrepreneurs Connect” at the IBA main campus.

The event brought together some of the brightest minds in the entrepreneurial ecosystem as the CED marked Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024, said a press release issued here.

Speaking on the occasion, IBA Executive Director Dr Akbar Zaidi lauded the work of IBA-CED in fostering the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Pakistan. CED Director Dr Lalarukh Ejaz launched the initiative that aims to bridge the gap between angel investor networks, venture capital clubs and funding opportunities for early-stage startups.

Published in Dawn, November 23th, 2024

Opinion

Editorial

Counterterrorism plan
Updated 23 Nov, 2024

Counterterrorism plan

Lacunae in our counterterrorism efforts need to be plugged quickly.
Bullish stock market
23 Nov, 2024

Bullish stock market

NORMALLY, stock markets rise gradually. In recent months, however, Pakistan’s stock market has soared to one ...
Political misstep
Updated 23 Nov, 2024

Political misstep

To drag a critical ally like Saudi Arabia into unfounded conspiracies is detrimental to Pakistan’s foreign policy.
Kurram atrocity
Updated 22 Nov, 2024

Kurram atrocity

It would be a monumental mistake for the state to continue ignoring the violence in Kurram.
Persistent grip
22 Nov, 2024

Persistent grip

An audit of polio funds at federal and provincial levels is sorely needed, with obstacles hindering eradication efforts targeted.
Green transport
22 Nov, 2024

Green transport

THE government has taken a commendable step by announcing a New Energy Vehicle policy aiming to ensure that by 2030,...