Shehryar Hydri Profile picture
Mostly startups, fundraising & Pakistan. Early-stage investor / VC. MD Pakistan @endeavor_global. Partner @DeosaiVC - No warm intros needed. 👇
May 29, 2023 7 tweets 3 min read
To @OfficialDGISPR @PTAofficialpk @CMShehbaz

One shouldn't need to give such silly "credentials" but I'm from an army family, I've headed @PASHAORG, am an investor in our IT sector & not a member of PTI

This is the real-world impact of blocking the internet & your actions:

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A PK startup was raising funds in a major foreign city.

The investors liked them but asked how can PK just close the net for a week.

"I guess your whole country is like Indian Kashmir. Must be pretty hard to build anything. We'll wait & re-evaluate your market in 2024/25"

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Mar 31, 2023 5 tweets 4 min read
It's really disappointing that no one has developed Islamabad's most scenic locations into cafes or well-maintained public spots.

Other than Monal and the "Top 10 Restaurants" lists, we have three no-brainer locations that can become our city's "hero shots".

#islamabad https://twitter.com/DanyalGilani/status/777738642706067456?s 1. Rawal Lake.

The Lake View public park is a huge improvement and tourist magnet but there's an abandoned building that's designed as an eatery and is most probably languishing because of some CDA red tape. It's right next to the lake with a huge outdoor area.
Aug 29, 2022 56 tweets 20 min read
Better to raise publicly than die privately!

🧵 This thread lists 50+ startups that are bold enough to raise in public.

Pls contact them directly if you’re a VC / angel investor or see any potential partnerships as a business.

Let’s spread the word to amplify their message. Image ⚠️ A word of caution:

- This list has newbies + experienced founders & you’ll get all kinds of interest.

- Pls ask for prior investments & credentials from investors & do your due diligence before sharing sensitive data.

Add your startup to the list: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…