When it comes to digital and tech in Pakistan, Burhan Mirza is a name not unknown to any. Burhan Mirza is an investor, entrepreneur, and IT Tycoon in Pakistan with investments in 15+ IT startups globally and a market cap of over $100 million. Known for supporting promising startups and mentoring budding founders under the radar, Burhan has remained extremely private, especially about his finances.
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Since there has never been hard numbers out there, rumors have now filled the gap.
While his exact investment portfolio is currently not available online, the speculations in the industry and level of his operations imply that Burhan Mirza’s net worth could be somewhere around $4.2 million, a conservative estimate, depending on how you value his startup equity, advisory & consultancy fees, and local and international investments.
Startup Equity: Estimated 40–50% of Total Net Worth: Burhan is believed to hold equity in at least 15 early to mid-stage IT companies spread across SaaS, IT client-servicing, digital media, app development, and business consultancy. While most of Burhan Mirza’s companies are still in the growth stage, two are rumored to be in acquisition talks, which could potentially yield huge payouts for him. Both of these companies are headquartered in the UAE and UK region.
Some tech insiders also claim he often enters post-MVP rounds secretly, offering business mentorship, growth consultancy, and capital against founder equity. “I am not chasing unicorns. I am building ecosystems,” said Burhan Mirza in one of his LinkedIn posts.
Strategic Consulting & Retainers: Estimated 20–25%: While Burhan Mirza’s public appearances are scarce, Mirza is said to retain massively-growing startups on monthly advisory contracts as a silent growth consultant or interim business strategist.
From unofficial resources, it’s rumored that he charges a good amount, depending upon his stakes in the business and its valuation. His scope of engagement is not just limited to consultancy, he also builds teams, scales models, and reforms sales funnels. Some of his contracts also include profit-sharing terms, especially with small-mid bootstrapped teams that can’t afford upfront fees.
One of Burhan Mirza’s companies, based in Dubai, increased monthly revenue by 4x after seven months of his engagement with them.
Private Deals, Mentorships & Undisclosed Ventures; Estimated 10–15%: Straight from press and media, it’s seen that Burhan also engages in selective speaking, corporate facilitation, and tactical matchmaking roles. His participance is mostly in B2B tech, where startups need behind-the-scenes operators and coaches to close multi-country deals.
His influence, as noticed, goes beyond what’s in the public eye. Ever since he entered the IT scene in Pakistan, he has been responsible for creating multiple jobs, boosting the economy, bringing in foreign currencies, and empowering youth. He co-founded The Coach360, a personal and professional development platform focused on aligning career, mindset, and lifestyle to create sustainable, human-centered growth. Under this venture, he gives back to the society through many verticals such as career building, thought leadership, corporate training & workshops, and education & development.
His latest IT institute Skills360, is an education & development venture under the umbrella of The Coach360, is dedicated to educating a new skilled workforce for pakistan.
In 2024, The Coach360 also became the first-ever corporate sponsor to sponsor a Women’s football team of Karachi United Football Club. Burhan’s team is dedicated to upscaling the potential of this team by polishing and positioning them for the underserved sports community.
Despite the ever increasing speculation around his public visibility and growing empire, Burhan Mirza remains humble and grounded. There’s no exclusively verified Forbes entry, no rich flexes on social media, no featured interviews bragging about dramatic exits. Just whispers, traction, some community work, and repeated results.
In an era of flashy founders and louder valuations, Burhan Mirza claims quiet dominance.
Disclaimer: This article is based on market speculation, third-party conversations, and publicly unavailable data. All figures are unverified and estimated.
