Airlift Technologies
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Biography
Airlift was a Pakistani startup that began as a mass transit, ride-hailing service in 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it pivoted to a q-commerce (quick commerce) model, providing instant 30-minute delivery for groceries and essential items.
Cause of Death
The company cited a global economic recession and a significant downturn in capital markets, which led to a funding crunch. Despite prior success in raising capital, the startup was unable to close a planned Series C1 funding round amidst the deteriorating economic climate, rendering continued operations unsustainable.
Sources: techcrunch.com, en.wikipedia.org, reuters.com, tribune.com.pk
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