Markaz Technologies
YC W22Islamabad, PK · Founded 2021 · 55 employees · 2 known investors
Markaz enables Pakistani entrepreneurs to start online businesses with minimal upfront investment by providing e-commerce infrastructure and tools. The platform targets underserved small business owners in Pakistan seeking to enter digital commerce.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
Markaz Technologies was founded in 2021 by Shoaib Khan, Umair Aslam, Sameel Hayat, and Fawad Hussain.
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Shoaib KhaninCo-FounderFounder of Markaz Technologies, which provides e-commerce infrastructure and tools to enable entrepreneurs in Pakistan to start online businesses with minimal upfront investment.
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Umair Aslamin𝕏Co-FounderUmair Aslam has over 12 years of product-led growth experience and previously worked on fintech products in Pakistan and Myanmar.
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Sameel HayatinCo-Founder | Operations & SupplySameel Hayat is co-founder and oversees operations at Markaz Technologies.
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Fawad HussaininCo-FounderFawad Hussain has over 12 years of experience developing and architecting IT solutions across multiple continents, with particular focus on cloud technology adoption for telecommunications operators in South and Southeast Asia. He is involved in Pakistani technology communities and currently leads Markaz Technologies.
Investors · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedSep 2024Source ↗
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Competitors · 6
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Markaz Technologies do?
- Markaz enables Pakistani entrepreneurs to start online businesses with minimal upfront investment by providing e-commerce infrastructure and tools. The platform targets underserved small business owners in Pakistan seeking to enter digital commerce.
- Who founded Markaz Technologies?
- Markaz Technologies was founded by Shoaib Khan, Umair Aslam, Sameel Hayat, Fawad Hussain in 2021.
- Who are Markaz Technologies's investors?
- Markaz Technologies's investors include Indus Valley Capital, Y Combinator.
- Where is Markaz Technologies headquartered?
- Markaz Technologies is headquartered in Islamabad, PK.