Pakistani Startup Myco Wins Rs420mn at Tim Draper’s Global Startup Show

In a landmark moment for Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, Myco, the country’s fastest-growing video streaming platform, has clinched the top spot in Season 9 of Meet the Drapers — a global startup reality show hosted by legendary Silicon Valley investor Tim Draper.

The win comes with a Rs420 million ($1.5 million) package — comprising $500,000 in equity investment and a $1 million SaaS services contract — making it the highest outcome achieved by any startup in the season.

This marks the first time a Pakistani-origin startup not only reached the finale but also emerged as the leading winner in the show’s history. Myco was selected from over 2,000 startups worldwide.

From Pakistan to the World Stage

The journey began when Paklaunch founder Aly Fahd convinced Tim Draper to dedicate an episode to Pakistani startups in October 2024 — a first in the show’s nine-season run. Out of multiple local contenders, Myco stood out, progressing through the semi-finals as the most-voted global startup and a fan favorite.

The finale was filmed in California in April 2025, followed by an intensive due diligence process. The deal was finalized in July 2025.

A Silicon Valley Endorsement

Tim Draper — known for early bets on Tesla, SpaceX, Skype, Coinbase, and Baidu — praised Myco’s innovative blend of storytelling, sports, and Web3 economics, calling it “the future of streaming.”

“Myco is one of the top Pakistani startups that PakLaunch has enabled within our network over the past three years,” said Aly Fahd. “This achievement proves the quality of Pakistani entrepreneurs on the global stage.”

Myco’s Rise and Reach

Founded in the UAE in 2021 by Umair Masoom, Myco has rapidly grown into a 20 million-user platform in just 18 months in Pakistan alone.

The platform offers more than cricket — although it holds rights to ICC events, PCB, PSL, and English Premier League — expanding into sports like MMA, Karate Combat, Padel, Squash, and Volleyball, alongside university and local tournaments.

Key Stats:

• 20M+ users in Pakistan within 18 months

• 100M+ monthly video impressions

• Active users in 100+ countries including UAE, KSA, Egypt, and North America

• Backed by Aptos Labs for its Web3 wallet and reward token system

• Targeting 50M+ users by end of 2025

Next Steps

With the new funding and SaaS deal, Myco plans aggressive expansion into North America, MENA, and South Asia, deepen its sports partnerships, launch its Watch & Earn rewards token, and form fintech alliances to drive creator and user monetization.

About PakLaunch

Founded in 2020 by Aly Fahd, PakLaunch is a global community of 350,000+ members in over 30 countries, connecting the Pakistani diaspora with local startups, investors, and global markets. It runs events such as the Paklaunch Unconference and digital accelerator programs.

About Myco

Myco is a Web3-powered video streaming and sports media platform combining premium sports rights, entertainment, and creator monetization. Its Watch & Earn ecosystem rewards users for their attention, bridging the gap between content consumption and real-world value.

Following its Meet the Drapers victory, Myco is positioning itself to become the world’s leading Web3 entertainment super app — where content meets commerce.