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Our Story

Magnus Ventures, along with its affiliated companies, has a mission to enhance the availability of equity capital for promising, early-stage businesses in the MENAP region (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan). Their primary focus is on assisting new and emerging entrepreneurs who have faced challenges in securing early-stage funding. By doing so, they bridge the equity availability gap that often hinders the growth of these startups.

Having already invested in and provided support to 14 early-stage companies spanning various industries, Magnus Ventures takes a distinctive approach to venture capital. They are deeply committed to democratizing access to venture capital for entrepreneurial talent that is frequently overlooked and lacks adequate funding opportunities. Their goal is to empower innovators with groundbreaking and game-changing ideas, ultimately fostering innovation and economic growth in the MENAP region.

Founded by Ashraf Kalim and Zain Moosa, Magnus Ventures benefits from the extensive experience of these two entrepreneurs in angel and venture capital investing, both on a global scale. Their combined expertise, spanning more than two decades, positions them well to identify and nurture promising startups, driving positive change and innovation in the entrepreneurial ecosystem they serve.

We offer direction, execution, and create brand identities for early stage startups

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Funded Founders

A group of founders dedicated to accelerating scale-ups by fostering rapid growth, funding, and expansion.

Scale-Up Experts

Our expansive network fuels startup growth by facilitating introductions and placements that encompass everything from perfecting pitch decks to enhancing marketing strategies.

Investor Network

Our committed investor network not only supports you, but also connects you to a broader pool of investors.

Strategic partners

Our community offers additional support to their members, including in-house production house, website development, digital marketing and strategic connections with Zoom for extended reach.

Leadership Learning

Through a variety of in-person workshops, webinars, and virtual Zoom meetings, we offer growth programs and networking opportunities for our entrepreneurs.

Community development

We're committed to community involvement and offer collaboration opportunities for fundraisers, as seen in our partnerships with TechTree, The Crafters Guild, and numerous others.

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Our Portfolio

— Invested In

Creative Digital Agency
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Pakistan’s 1st Sports Agency

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Non-Profit Info Portal For Karachi

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Pakistan’s first social hub For cricket

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Music industry database

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Sustainable housing solution

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Mobile game development studio

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Game development studio

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Connects you with skilled handymen

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Entertainment company

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Ethical slow fashion label

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Media Consultancy & Services Provider

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— Supported

Augmented Reality Games For Physiotherapy

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Home Furnishings Made In Pakistan

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E-Learning Network

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Social Media Management Tool

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Design studio

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Initiatives to promote STEM education in Pakistan

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Eases Urdu-language
learning

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Efficient planning in
infrastructure development

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Fabricated light weight, eco-friendly and fuel-efficient vehicles

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Health data exchange network

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Social entrepreneurial start-up

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Promotes mental health advocacy

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News

Magnus Ventures Launches Fund to Back Overlooked Founders in MENAP

Pakistani Startups Shine At The 39th GITEX

Magnus Ventures Launches Its Second Fund At GITEX Global To Back MENAP Founders

ModulusTech Closes Seed Investment Round Led By Magnus Communications

2 Pakistani startups in first batch of Google’s game developer programme

Khelo Kricket: The night tournament changing girls’ cricket in Pakistan

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Pakistani startups rake in millions of dollars

021Disrupt hosts 1000+ innovators, 600+ startups, and 20+ investors for its third edition in Karachi

in5 startups step up to beat Coronavirus pandemic

Magnus Ventures launches second fund at Dubai’s Gitex global startup event

5 major investment announcements at 021Disrupt

Testimonials

I've had the privilege of knowing Ashraf Kalim and Zain Moosa for several years, and I can confidently say they are like brothers to me. Our association with their company, Magnus Ventures, since 2017 has been nothing short of remarkable. In this time, not only have they provided invaluable guidance, but they have consistently been there to support me through various challenges.

One particularly challenging period was when I lost everything in the devastating Karachi floods of 2020. AK and ZM helped me to rebuild my production house and artist management company, Laal Series and they stepped in without hesitation, offering their unwavering assistance to help me rebuild my company. Their generosity, commitment, and genuine concern for others truly stand out.
Furthermore, we have embarked on different ventures together, with the most prominent being 'Sounds of Pakistan.' Through this initiative, we are officially building a hub for all the musicians and artists of Pakistan, showcasing their incredible talent to the world.
I'm immensely grateful for their friendship, their unwavering support in both good times and bad, and their dedication to promoting Pakistani talent through 'Sounds of Pakistan.' AK and ZM are not just business associates; they are true friends and mentors. I couldn't have asked for better individuals to have by my side.

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Hasan Effendi

Founder - Sounds of Pakistan | Laal Studios

Magnus Ventures has played a fundamental role in the success of 'Our Human Capital,' our HR and management consultancy. Their exceptional proficiency in web design, development, and marketing has been transformative for our online presence, elevating our business to unprecedented levels of success. Right from the initiation of our collaboration, Magnus Ventures demonstrated a deep comprehension of our industry

and the specific hurdles we encountered. Their team put in exhaustive efforts to craft a website that not only radiates professionalism and sophistication but also seamlessly integrates our services, rendering it a user-friendly hub for our clients and associates.
We wholeheartedly endorse their services to any organization in pursuit of top-notch web design, development, and marketing solutions. Their unwavering commitment to our project has been pivotal in realizing our business goals. We eagerly anticipate the ongoing progress and development of our partnership.

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Farid Zafar

Founder - Our Human Capital

Magnus Ventures significantly influenced our TwoDots journey within the MENA region. Their invaluable support and introduction to the GITEX Conference were instrumental in our accomplishments. The firm's commitment to facilitating connections between the MENA and the US for Pakistani founders is commendable.I wholeheartedly support their mission and eagerly anticipatethe opportunities they continue to

generate for aspiring entrepreneurs. Wishing you the best of luck.

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Umair Ali Khatri

Founder - TwoDots

When commencing a startup, it frequently feels like a solitary journey, reliant on one's unwavering belief. Encountering Magnus Ventures, led by visionaries who passionately invest in entrepreneurial dreams, is a rare and valuable opportunity.
Expressing deep gratitude to Magnus Ventures, I sincerely hope that every endeavor they pursue encounters abundant success.

Their support has been instrumental and deeply appreciated in the entrepreneurial journey.

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