In a historic partnership, sAi Venture Capital, one of Pakistan’s top investment firms in advanced engineering, and the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), the nation’s premier and sole authorized IT trade association, have agreed to accelerate Pakistan’s technology exports.
Up to $100 million in investment is sought for Pakistan’s IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) sector, which is increasingly seen as a crucial component of the nation’s long-term export strategy.
In order to assist scale globally competitive enterprises, sAi will collaborate closely with P@SHA to find high-potential firms, perform due diligence, and unlock both local and foreign funding with other investors.
“Pakistan’s IT sector has the potential to be a cornerstone of our export growth. But to achieve that, we need more than capital. We need structured, intelligent capital — the kind that brings governance, investor alignment and long-term strategic thinking. This agreement is a major step in that direction.”
In addition, sAi will become a member of P@SHA’s Government Relations & Policy Committee as part of the partnership, directly influencing legislative and policy changes meant to improve the investor-friendliness of Pakistan’s technology sector.
Ahsan Jamil, Managing General Partner of sAi Venture Capital said:
“This partnership allows us to scale what we’ve been building over the past two years. Firms in Pakistan’s technology sector don’t just need cheques — they need capital that’s aligned with global markets, structured for long-term growth and grounded in disciplined governance that helps them scale into trusted partners for enterprise clients worldwide. That’s what this unlocks.”
The deal is crucial for Pakistan’s economy as it seeks to normalize its balance of payments and move away from growth driven by consumption and toward higher-value exports.
According to projections, the worldwide need for software, artificial intelligence, and corporate solutions could propel technology exports to over $3.5 billion in FY25.
Muhammad Umair Nizam, Senior Vice Chairman of P@SHA and Brand Chair, added:
“This isn’t merely a capital partnership — it’s a blueprint for building the financial and policy infrastructure our technology sector needs. Together, we’re laying the groundwork to reshape how Pakistan positions itself in the global digital economy.”
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