Faisal Aftab
Founder & General Partner at Zayn Venture Capital (Formally Zayn Capital)
Islamabad, Pakistan
About
Faisal Aftab is a Pakistani-American who is a notable and respected figure in Pakistan's thriving tech industry, boasting an impressive 25-year career as an executive, entrepreneur, and venture investor. He is also a Shark in the Pakistan edition of the television show Shark Tank. His investment philosophy is centered on technological shifts that are driven by the complex interplay of global macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, along with the transformative potential of cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. He was an early investor in both Bitcoin and Ethereum, recognizing their potential as digital commodities before many others. Faisal has established two leading venture capital firms in Pakistan and has a proven track record of successful investments. His portfolio companies have raised over $500m in Debt & Equity Funding. As the Founder and General Partner of Zayn VC, he is well-positioned to continue driving Pakistan's tech sector forward,
Position in the VCSift Database
- • 39 investors hold the Founder & General Partner role in VCSift. Faisal Aftab is one of them.
- • 48 investors are based in Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Data sourced from 410,343 investor profiles. Updated July 2026.
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- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
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