Pakistani Founders Lead AI-Driven Fintech Expansion in the Gulf and Asia
Key Takeaways:
i) UAE-based fintech startup, Metric, founded by Pakistani entrepreneurs Meenah Tariq and Omar Parvez, has raised a 7-figure seed round.
ii) Metric’s core product, Max, is an AI-powered “micro-advisor” that provides financial insights to business owners.
iii) The company aims to use the new funding to expand its operations across the Gulf region and Asia.
Islamabad, Pakistan – April 18, 2025 – Metric, a fast-growing fintech startup based in the United Arab Emirates, has announced a significant 7-figure seed funding round. The company, founded by Pakistani nationals Meenah Tariq and Omar Parvez, is making waves in the financial technology sector with its innovative AI-driven solutions.
The app has already garnered significant traction, with over 130,000 businesses across 190 countries utilizing its services.
Metric’s flagship product, Max, is described as the “world’s first Chief Financial AI.” This AI acts as a micro-advisor, offering business owners actionable insights derived from the analysis of financial data. The app has already garnered significant traction, with over 130,000 businesses across 190 countries utilizing its services.
The recent investment will enable Metric to further enhance the capabilities of its AI agent, Max, and expand its fintech marketplace. The company’s strategic focus is on broadening its reach across the Gulf region and Asia, leveraging the expertise and vision of its Pakistani founders.
