Gobi partners plans $50m Techxila Fund II

February 12, 2026 (MLN): Gobi Partners plans to expand its venture capital activity in Pakistan with the proposed Techxila Fund II, targeting $50 million to invest in high-potential sectors including fintech, logistics, health technology, and software services.

The firm intends to anchor the fund with its own capital while mobilizing participation from domestic and international institutional investors, following the success of Techxila Fund I, introduced in 2020, which has supported startups across fintech, e-commerce, and digital infrastructure.

During a meeting at the Finance Division, Gobi Partners briefed Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on its regional presence and ongoing investments in Pakistan through Techxila Fund I, according to the press release. 

The fund’s participation has contributed to job creation, financial inclusion, and digital transformation, while also attracting additional foreign investment into the country.

The delegation, led by Gobi Partners Chairman Thomas Tsao, Managing Partner Naiel Ikram, and Investment Associate Abraiz Abdullah, highlighted the need to strengthen the enabling framework for venture capital in Pakistan.

They suggested encouraging greater participation by domestic financial institutions in venture capital and private equity and considering tax pass-through status for fund investments to facilitate local investor involvement.

The Finance Minister emphasized the importance of access to risk capital for scaling startups, fostering innovation, and generating sustainable employment.

He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining macroeconomic stability, improving the business climate, advancing tax policy reforms, and facilitating investment.

He stressed that mobilizing domestic capital alongside foreign investment is central to building a resilient, innovation-led growth model.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continued engagement in support of Pakistan’s evolving venture capital ecosystem and technology-driven financial markets, showing broader efforts to strengthen the startup landscape and attract institutional investment.

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