Basirat’s SPA (SMC-PVT) Ltd, operating as Kami’s Salon & Studio, is a woman-led beauty and wellness enterprise based in Abbottabad. Founded in 2017 by Basirat Siddiqa Shaikh, an ex-banker with over 12 years’ experience in the beauty industry, the business offers premium services including bridal makeup, skincare, hair styling, and advanced beauty treatments. With two operational branches, it also runs a beautician training program to upskill women in the region.

Bear Necessities has been co-founded by Summaiya Zaidi, a lawyer by profession, who is in the process of finishing her PhD. Bear Necessities produces and retails international quality handcrafted leather goods that are simple, practical, and durable. Under Summaiya’s leadership, the company has entered the international market, and is using Karandaaz Women Ventures’ investment to strengthen production capacity in Pakistan as well as for brand promotion abroad.

Classic Interiors is a furniture manufacturing company based in Lahore. The business has evolved from a small group of carpenters and artisans making exquisite furniture pieces to a one-stop design house offering complete interior solutions ranging from customized furniture to upholstery fabrics, wallpapers, accessories, cushions, bed linens etc. In addition to redecoration and renovation of homes, Classic Interiors also caters to customers requiring furniture for their executive offices, board rooms, golf clubs, restaurants and club houses.