Pakistani startup Trukkr raises $10M funding to scale freight-tech

Trukkr Secures Nearly $10M in Funding, Accelerating Pakistan’s Freight-Tech Revolution

Trukkr Enters the Big Pakistan’s tech arena with $10M Freight-Tech Boost

Karachi, August 20, 2025 In a bold move reflecting growing investor confidence and tangible traction in the logistics-tech space, Karachi-based Trukkr has raised nearly $10 million through a mix of equity and debt attracting backing from Yango Group, alongside private and Swiss investors.  

Yango Ventures: Global Muscle Meets Local Vision

Yango Group, via its $20 million corporate venture arm Yango Ventures, brought strategic depth to the round. Renowned for its logistics, ride-hailing, fintech, and AI operations across 30+ markets, Yango’s entry not only infused capital but also valuable product expertise and global expansion insights.  

Founded in 2019, Trukkr targets Pakistan’s $35 billion logistics market, serving over 20,000 drivers and 100+ enterprise clients. Its embedded financial services, now enhanced by its NBFC license from SECP and powered by the proprietary “Prism” credit engine, are transforming how fleet financing and liquidity solutions are delivered. Top Angel Investors in Pakistan You Need to Know

A Strategic Inflection for Freight-Tech in Pakistan

  • Demonstrating Investor Confidence: Amid an environment marked by caution and frugality, Trukkr’s successful raise validates its approach of sustainable scaling over hype.
  • Bridging Finance and Operations: By integrating working capital and payment tools directly into freight operations, Trukkr is addressing a persistent pain point in a fragmented sector.
  • Global Access, Local Impact: Yango’s participation elevates Trukkr’s long-term growth potential through global best practices and tech know-how.

What Lies Ahead

Trukkr appears set to deepen its grip on fleet digitization and embedded finance, potentially expanding into deeper lending, dynamic pricing, and advanced analytics. With Yango’s backing, international expansion or partnership opportunities may also come into play.

Why This Matters?

  1. Real Startup Discipline: Trukkr’s steady, fundamentals-driven model offers a strong counter-narrative to growth-at-any-cost trends.
  2. Embedded Finance Frontier: The integration of fintech with logistics operations is a transformative play that could resonate across other sectors.

Global-Local Synergies: The entry of Yango showcases how global venture capital can meaningfully fuel Pakistani innovation when aligned with strong local execution.

FAQ

Q1: What is Trukkr?

 Trukkr is a Pakistani logistics and freight-tech startup founded in 2019. It connects transporters and shippers while offering fintech solutions like fleet financing and working capital.

Q2: How much funding did Trukkr raise in 2025?

 Trukkr raised nearly $10 million in a mix of equity and debt funding, with participation from Yango Group and other investors.

Q3: Why is Trukkr’s funding important for Pakistani startups?

 The deal highlights growing investor confidence in Pakistani startups, especially in logistics and fintech, and sets a benchmark for sustainable, scalable growth.

Q4: Who are Trukkr’s key backers?

 Yango Ventures led the round, joined by private and Swiss investors, marking Yango’s first investment in Pakistan.