Fatima Gobi Ventures
Venture capitalLahore · Pre-Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
FGV positions itself as Pakistan's most active venture capital firm, combining Fatima Group's decades of local ecosystem knowledge with Gobi Partners' experience building companies across Asia. The fund backs founders digitizing traditional industries such as logistics, mobility, consumer, retail and travel, and promoting inclusion through fintech, education and healthcare. It emphasizes data-driven investing informed by Northeast and Southeast Asian ecosystems, and prioritizes diversity, gender equality, underserved markets and the Muslim economy. FGV supports companies capable of scaling regionally into MENA and globally, and integrates ESG and DEI into its investment framework.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 12 of 25 portfolio companiesFintech ×6Consumer ×4E-commerce ×4SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Marketplaces ×2Retail Tech ×2
HQs:Pakistan×8United Arab Emirates×2United States×1
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathIntellia is a consulting firm that helps public sector organizations transform their services by integrating digital solutions, reducing costs, and managing workforce transitions.
GovTech
Electronics design collaboration and data management platform focused on maximizing product quality.
Lean is a payments and financial data platform that enables businesses in the MENA region to process payments, verify identities, and access customer financial data through a fully regulated, API-first infrastructure.
Cloud ComputingFintechSaaSDubai, AE
Hisham Al-Falih(Founder & CEO)
Qist Bazaar is an online retailer in Pakistan that sells electronics and home appliances — including mobiles, laptops, refrigerators, LED TVs, air conditioners, and motorbikes — on installment plans.
ConsumerE-commerceFintech
Rider provides parcel delivery services to online sellers across Pakistan, handling 200,000 orders monthly across 60 cities with integrated platforms for shippers, delivery agents, and customers.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainKarachi, PK
Salman Allana(Founder)in
Safepay is a Payment System Operator and Provider Service Provider licensed by Pakistan's State Bank that enables Pakistani businesses to accept payments and integrate into the global economy.
Developer ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ziyad Parekh(Founder)inIman Urooj(Chief Operating Officer)Suleman Shishmahal(Chief Strategy & Growth Officer)
Sastaticket is an online travel booking platform serving customers in Pakistan, offering flight and travel reservations with 24/7 customer support.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityIslamabad, PK
Shopping platform serving both consumers and merchants in Pakistan.
B2B agritech marketplace connecting farmers directly with agri/food buyers.
Provider of Islamic home financing accessibility across Pakistan.
Udhaar provides a mobile app for Pakistani businesses to receive payments via bank transfers and wallets, manage finances including cash flows and inventory, and track business transactions.
B2B MarketplacesFintechSaaSKarachi, PK
Digital bookkeeping app helping small businesses track sales, expenses, and credit extended to customers.
App enabling sellers to source products such as women's and children's apparel and sell them within their network.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTajir · tribune.com.pk · Jul 19, 2026
Rider · effinghamradio.com · Jul 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Fatima Gobi Ventures invest at?
- Fatima Gobi Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Fatima Gobi Ventures's typical check size?
- Fatima Gobi Ventures typically writes checks of $1.5M – $22M.
- What sectors does Fatima Gobi Ventures focus on?
- Fatima Gobi Ventures focuses on AgTech, Crypto & Web3, E-commerce, EdTech, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Fatima Gobi Ventures located?
- Fatima Gobi Ventures is headquartered in Lahore, PK.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamNaiel Ikram, Partner, Fatima Gobi Ventures
Paklaunch · Naiel Ikram
Announcement by Ali Mukhtar - Fatima Gobi Ventures at 021Disrupt 2020
The Nest I/O · Ali Mukhtar
Interview with Ali Mukhtar - General Partner at Fatima Gobi Ventures
Startup Istanbul · Ali Mukhtar
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