What does Sarmayacar do?

Sarmayacar is a prominent venture capital firm in Pakistan, focused on investing in technology-enabled startups with significant market potential. Founded by Rabeel Warraich and Muneeb Maayr, the firm aims to be the first choice for local ventures by supporting innovative entrepreneurs in building scalable businesses across various sectors. Established as the first institutional venture capital fund in Pakistan, Sarmayacar closed its first fund at $25 million in 2019, with plans for a $30 million target for future funds. The firm invests in multiple sectors, including fintech, healthtech, logistics, agritech, edtech, entertainment, IoT, gaming, hospitality, e-commerce, and mobility, targeting companies at Seed, Series A, and Series B stages. Its portfolio features notable companies such as OneLoad, oladoc, and Jugnu, among others. The team comprises experienced professionals from banking, private equity, and company building, dedicated to fostering growth in the startup ecosystem.