Mentors Fund转发了
In 2021, I made one of the most pivotal decisions of my life. Leaving Meta wasn’t an easy choice, but the dream of building something deeply meaningful—a platform that celebrates the beauty of our South Asian fashion and empowers the artisans and businesses behind it—was a calling I couldn’t ignore. If someone back then had told me that by 2024, we would have: - Shipped Pakistani products to more than half a million customers in 100+ countries and 7,500+ cities worldwide - Built one of the largest South Asian fashion catalogs - Created 10,000+ jobs on the ground… I would have taken it in a heartbeat. The road has been challenging, but every step has been worth it. Today, I’m thrilled to share a major milestone in our journey: LAAM Technologies has successfully closed its seed funding round, backed by some of the most visionary VCs and industry leaders. A heartfelt thank you to Zayn VC (Faisal Aftab) and Disrupt.com (Aaqib Gadit, Uzair Gadit, Umair Gadit, Ali Samir Oosman) for leading the round, and to Graph Ventures(Brian Truong) and Mentors Fund(Shuja Keen, Umair Khan)? for their trust and support in our journey. A special shoutout to Endeavor (Shehryar Hydri) for their invaluable mentorship throughout this journey. I also want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our incredible sellers, consumers and dedicated team — you are the heart of everything we do. This funding is more than just capital; it is a promise to serve you better, create more opportunities, and celebrate the richness of our South Asian heritage. The journey has only just begun. Onwards & Upwards! ?? Forbes: https://lnkd.in/dfVj2b94 Techcrunch: https://lnkd.in/dTKNgrhW
We’re thrilled to announce that LAAM has successfully raised $5.5 million in seed funding! ?? This marks a significant milestone in our journey to revolutionize the South Asian fashion industry and bring it to the global stage. From curating the largest South Asian fashion catalog to shipping to over half a million customers across 100+ countries, LAAM has been on a mission to make ethnic fashion accessible worldwide while empowering artisans and businesses to thrive in the digital age. This funding round was made possible by the incredible support of visionary investors: ?? Disrupt.com – Aaqib Gadit, Uzair Gadit, Umair Gadit & Ali Samir Oosman ?? Zayn VC – Faisal Aftab ?? Graph Ventures- Brian Truong ?? Mentors Fund - Shuja Keen & Umair Khan ?? Tech leaders from Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce A special mention to Endeavor Pakistan for their invaluable guidance and support, especially Shehryar Hydri, whose insights have been instrumental in shaping our journey. At LAAM Technologies, we’re not just a marketplace—we’re a bridge between cultures, a champion for craftsmanship, and a platform for global impact. Thank you to our sellers, consumers, and our team who inspire us to dream big and deliver even bigger. Together, we’ll shape the future of fashion and technology, one stitch at a time. The journey has only just begun. Onwards & Upwards! ?? Arif Iqbal Forbes announcement: https://lnkd.in/dE9yxUjH Techcrunch announcement: https://lnkd.in/dJBTz6S6