CresVentures
Overview
CresVentures is an angel capital firm based in Lahore, Pakistan, established by Humayun Mazhar, a visionary in the IT export space since the mid-1990s. The firm is part of the Crescent Group, a conglomerate with over six decades of experience in various sectors, including textiles, sugar, insurance, and financial services. CresVentures focuses on seed and early-stage investments in technology startups addressing local market needs through innovative solutions. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as travel and logistics, home and office, financial technology, and artificial intelligence. CresVentures has partnered with The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) in Lahore and Islamabad to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Notable investments include PerkUp, Sukoon, and Travly, reflecting the firm's commitment to fostering high-growth potential ventures in Pakistan. CresVentures aims to reshape the landscape for Pakistani tech startups by providing funding and mentorship to innovative ideas that advocate social change. The firm's approach combines financial support with strategic guidance to help startups scale and succeed in the competitive market.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions addressing local market needs
- High growth potential
- Social impact focus
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does CresVentures invest in?
CresVentures invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Media, and is based in Punjab, Pakistan. CresVentures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does CresVentures invest at?
CresVentures backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 100K - 200K.
Which regions does CresVentures invest in?
CresVentures invests across Pakistan.
What companies has CresVentures invested in?
CresVentures's portfolio includes PerkUp, Sukoon and Travly.
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