Abhi Pvt., a Karachi-based finance firm, has raised $90 million in capital within a year of launching. The firm recently raised $17 million in a Series A financing sponsored by Speedinvest.

The venture capital firm’s first investment in Pakistan is this one. Global Ventures, VentureSouq, VEF, Sturgeon Capital, Rallycap, FJ Labs, Fatima Gobi, Sarmayacar, and i2i Ventures were among the other investors.

Pakistani entrepreneurs have drawn both local and international investors in recent years, aiming to tap on the country’s enormous potential. Startups raised more than $350 million in 2021 alone, more than in the previous six years combined. Abhi provides people with an alternative to relying on their employment, family, or friends for cash until their next paycheck. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) can also get funding for their working capital needs from the corporation.

Omair Ansari, Abhi’s Chief Executive Officer, stated:

“This is the first time you’ve had access to this information in the country. As more consumers and small businesses gain access, it becomes something they want to continue utilising.”

The software takes only a few seconds for registered users to access funds for a flat transaction cost of 2%. The funds are automatically withdrawn from the user’s following paycheck. Since its previous round in November, the company has grown from 200,000 to over 650,000 users and registered over 150 businesses. Individuals are now able to access 15% to 20% of their monthly income using the app, according to Ansari.

The Abhi founders had this to say about the investment:

“We’re on a mission to financially empower salaried Pakistanis, and we’re only getting started! ABHI is excited to work with additional businesses to assist them and their workers benefit from the wide range of financial wellness programmes we offer.”

Stefan Klestil, General Partner at Speedinvest, told  about the recent investment:

“Abhi has the potential to alter the lives of millions of people across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. It’s little surprise they’ve established themselves as one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing firms.”

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UBL and ABHI have agreed to form a market-first cooperation that would allow UBL Employee Banking account holders to access their earned paychecks before their pay day. End-users will be able to apply for quick credit into their accounts via the UBL Digital App with ABHI’s technology incorporated.

ABHI is a renowned Fintech company that has entered Pakistan with the goal of improving the financial wellness landscape. ABHI was founded in 2021 and was valued at $40 million in just 9 months. Pakistan is their first target market, after which they hope to expand into regional markets.

UBL’s Fintech Accelerator Program assists in identifying and connecting with such aspiring start-ups that have the potential to transform the Digital Finance landscape and people’s lives on a local level.

“This alliance is a huge step towards financial wellness of Pakistan,” stated Omair Ansari, CEO of ABHI, speaking at the event. Our goal is to reach as many people as possible in order to help them achieve financial independence. These kinds of collaborations help us achieve our goals and expand. People who have the ABHI app may now check their salaries, but the same service is now available to those who have the UBL app.”

“This is a promising relationship, aiming at making a difference in our clients’ lives by presenting to them on their finger-tips what they genuinely need,” Sharjeel Shahid, Group Executive Digital Banking – UBL, said during the signing ceremony. UBL is committed to investing in the Fintech sector and will remain at the forefront of this rapidly growing field.”

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