Faisal Aftab

Faisal Aftab is a Pakistani-American entrepreneur and investor with over 25 years of experience in technology and finance.

He is the Founder and General Partner of Zayn VC, a leading venture capital firm focused on early-stage tech startups in Pakistan.

Before Zayn VC, he served as Managing Partner at Lakson Venture Capital where he built the fund from scratch and achieved exceptional returns.
He holds an MBA from Oxford University and joint Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Michigan State University.

As an early investor in Bitcoin and Ethereum, he recognized their potential long before mainstream adoption.

His portfolio companies including NayaPay, PostEX, Bookme.pk, Bazaar-tech, and many others have collectively raised over $500 million in funding.

He is also a Shark on Shark Tank Pakistan, mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and helping them secure vital investments.