Faisal Aftab is a Pakistani-American, and a notable and respected figure in Pakistan’s thriving tech industry, boasting an impressive 25-year career as an executive, entrepreneur, and venture investor. He is also a Shark in the Pakistan edition of the television show Shark Tank, and is a graduate of Oxford University.
His investment philosophy is centered on technological shifts that are driven by the complex interplay of global macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, as well as the transformative potential of cutting-edge emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. Faisal was an early investor in both Bitcoin and Ethereum, recognizing their potential as digital commodities ahead of many others.
Faisal has established two leading venture capital firms in Pakistan and has a proven track record of successful investments. His portfolio companies have raised over $500m in debt & equity funding. As the Founder, CEO, and General Partner of Zayn VC, he is well-positioned to continue driving Pakistan’s tech sector forward, fostering innovation, and attracting both local and international investors.
Some of Faisal’s notable investments include Haball, NayaPay, PostEX, Krave Mart, Abhi Finance, AdalFi, KTrade, Laam.pk, Bookme.pk, Roomy.pk, EduFi, Bazaar-tech, SnappRetail, GrocerApp, Truck It In, Savyour, Bagallery, Trellis Housing Finance, Tazah, Zaraye, and Colabs.
