A reform agenda to strengthen capital access for startups in Pakistan
Despite the growth of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, the majority of startups continue to fail within their first five years. While many factors contribute to this, limited access to capital remains one of the most critical barriers to startup survival and growth.
This Policy Brief, developed by Invest2Innovate, Telenor, and the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA), with support from Ignite, Telenor Velocity, and Visa Foundation, outlines actionable reforms to unlock both local and foreign capital for startups in Pakistan.
What’s Inside:
- Key challenges in Pakistan’s startup funding landscape
- Recommendations to reduce the cost and complexity of doing business
- Strategies to broaden funding sources and investment vehicles
- Policy shifts to enable exits and liquidity
- Strengthening investment readiness and support for entrepreneurs