AshreiTech has announced a strategic investment in Pakistani cybersecurity company Digit Labs, a move that expands the US based private equity firm’s technology portfolio while providing the cybersecurity specialist with additional resources to accelerate its growth across Pakistan and international markets. Announced in Karachi on October 19, 2026, the investment also marks AshreiTech’s first transaction in Pakistan, representing an important milestone in the firm’s expansion beyond its established presence in the United States. The investment reflects growing confidence in Pakistan’s technology sector as organizations continue to strengthen their digital capabilities and increase spending on cybersecurity solutions in response to evolving cyber risks.
The investment comes at a time when businesses and public sector organizations across Pakistan are advancing digital transformation initiatives while facing increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity challenges. Demand for enterprise grade security solutions continues to rise across banking, government, telecommunications and other highly regulated industries, creating opportunities for local cybersecurity providers with proven technical capabilities. Founded in 2015, Digit Labs, also known as Di8it, provides offensive and defensive security services, cybersecurity advisory, managed security offerings and Gartner industry leading security solutions. The company also focuses on agentic Security Operations Center and agentic Managed Extended Detection and Response services that combine human governed artificial intelligence agents with experienced security analysts. Through the partnership, Digit Labs will receive strategic backing, additional capital and broader market access to support business expansion while continuing to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities for enterprise customers.
For AshreiTech, the investment adds an established cybersecurity organization to its technology portfolio while reinforcing its strategy of supporting innovative businesses with long term growth potential. The firm focuses on building, acquiring and scaling companies across multiple industries, particularly those operating in emerging markets with strong development opportunities. Company representatives noted that Digit Labs has demonstrated deep technical expertise and earned the confidence of leading institutions across Pakistan, making it well positioned for further expansion. Rahim Iqbal, General Partner at AshreiTech, said Pakistan’s digital economy continues to grow rapidly alongside increasing demand for advanced cyber defense capabilities, adding that the company believes Digit Labs possesses both the engineering expertise and customer trust required to expand its market presence. The financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.
Digit Labs Chief Executive Officer Abbas Rajani described the investment as a strong endorsement of the company’s progress since its establishment in 2015. He said the partnership provides the resources and broader market reach needed to protect more organizations across Pakistan while supporting the next phase of the company’s development. Digit Labs currently serves banks, government institutions, telecommunications operators and enterprises operating in highly regulated industries through a portfolio that includes offensive security assessments, defensive cybersecurity services, advisory engagements and managed security operations. With AshreiTech strengthening its presence in Pakistan through this first investment and Digit Labs expanding its capabilities with additional strategic support, the collaboration reflects continued momentum in Pakistan’s cybersecurity ecosystem and growing investor interest in technology companies delivering enterprise security solutions for both domestic and regional markets.
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