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Arbisoft is a software development company based in Plano, Texas, United States. Founded in 2007, it also operates offices in Pakistan, Germany, and Saudi Arabia.^[1]

History

The company was founded by Yasser Bashir in 2007. In interviews, Bashir cited interests in solving computing problems as a main factor for establishing the company.^[2] Arbisoft's early work centered on software development for technology startups before it began serving international clients.^[3]

In 2013, the company started working with the open source learning platform Open edX.^[4] Arbisoft's engineers contributed code to the platform and it's services has been used by MIT, Philanthropy University and edX itself. This work led to the creation of Edly, a commercial learning management system that utilizes Open edX technology.^[5] Another product, ListenTool, was developed as an internal feedback tool, which was later made a standalone product.^[3] The company has pursued further growth through acquisition of firms.^[6]

Operations

The company provides custom software development services, with clients majorly in education and travel sectors. It's past and current clients include Amazon, Microsoft, edX and KAYAK.^[7]^[8]

Awards and recognition

Arbisoft received award from Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA). In 2014, it was the runner-up in the association gender diversity category.^[9] The following year, it won P@SHA award in e-learning category.^[10]

The company appeared on the Arabia Fast Growth 500 list from 2008 to 2010, ranking 13th among Pakistani companies features. ^[11]

References

^ "Arbisoft". clutch.co. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
^ Halpern, Miranda (2021-10-23). "Software product company Arbisoft on the growing startup market in Pakistan". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
^ ^a ^b Heim, Anna (2021-10-22). "Arbisoft co-founder Yasser Bashir on building trust with early-stage startups". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
^ Walker, John Mark (2018-04-26). "How Arbisoft Helps Open Source Education". Open edX. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
^ "Edly". Open edX. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
^ "Slowdown in venture capital funding spells trouble for Pakistan's startups". Profit by Pakistan Today. 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
^ "Meet the Top 10 Pakistani IT Company CEOs Shaping the Future of Tech: By Scott Andery". Finextra Research. 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
^ "Arbisoft Company Profile | Reviews | Portfolio - TopDevelopers.co". www.topdevelopers.co. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
^ "Diversity praised at P@SHA ICT Awards". The Express Tribune. 2014-11-15. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
^ TechJuice (2015-10-12). "Meet the winners of PASHA ICT Awards 2015". TechJuice. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
^ express (2011-12-05). "Pakistan ranks second in Arabia Fast Growth 500 list". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-10-27.

[1] "Arbisoft". clutch.co. Retrieved 2025-10-22.

[2] Halpern, Miranda (2021-10-23). "Software product company Arbisoft on the growing startup market in Pakistan". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-10-27.

[:0-3] Heim, Anna (2021-10-22). "Arbisoft co-founder Yasser Bashir on building trust with early-stage startups". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-10-27.

[4] Walker, John Mark (2018-04-26). "How Arbisoft Helps Open Source Education". Open edX. Retrieved 2025-10-27.

[5] "Edly". Open edX. Retrieved 2025-10-27.

[6] "Slowdown in venture capital funding spells trouble for Pakistan's startups". Profit by Pakistan Today. 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2025-10-27.

[7] "Meet the Top 10 Pakistani IT Company CEOs Shaping the Future of Tech: By Scott Andery". Finextra Research. 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2025-10-27.

[8] "Arbisoft Company Profile | Reviews | Portfolio - TopDevelopers.co". www.topdevelopers.co. Retrieved 2025-10-27.

[9] "Diversity praised at P@SHA ICT Awards". The Express Tribune. 2014-11-15. Retrieved 2025-10-27.

[10] TechJuice (2015-10-12). "Meet the winners of PASHA ICT Awards 2015". TechJuice. Retrieved 2025-10-27.

[11] xpress (2011-12-05). "Pakistan ranks second in Arabia Fast Growth 500 list". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-10-27.

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