The importance of angel investment in Pakistan can't be undermined.

2. A rapidly growing population
Young population
Lack of access to Jobs for many
young professionals
Frustration and Depression
Poorly paid jobs for graduates
Lack of business skills among
University graduates

3. Small Efforts can make
a big difference
Large
Population /
Rapid Growth
Cost optimization
opportunities
Talented young
people need
direction,
mentoring and
coaching

4. Creation of
new
enterprises
The Model Works
tried and tested
Value Addition
to the entire
society
Helping
the
Country
Creation
of
new jobs
Enhancement
Of
Skills

6. How the rest of the world sees
Pakistan….
• A country filled with extremism
and sectarianism
• The most dangerous place on
earth(Newsweek)
• Economically bankrupt/Debt
ridden economy ( IMF Bailout
required)
• One of the most corrupt countries
in the world(Transparency
International)
• Amongst the lowest ranked in
Human Capital(World Economic
Forum)

7. Ranked 128th out of 189 in Ease
of doing business (World Bank)
Complex and Obtuse SECP
Regulations
State Bank lacks Vision
Dealing with FBR is a Nuisance
Legal System lacks Capacity to
Deliver
Chronic Energy crisis inflates the
Cost of doing Business

8. But things have never been better…
• Interest Rates at a 42 year Low
– will drive investment
• Low Inflation
• $46 billion of investment from
China
• International Agencies
endorsement of Pakistan’s
macro-economic policies
This may be as good as it gets!

9. Opportunities Galore
• Opportunities abound
• Room to incorporate
tried and tested ideas in
Pakistani market with
localization
• Solve local problems –
188 Million people and
growing every minute
• Extremely Cheap place
to acquire equity stakes
in start-ups
• International Investors
moving in to capture
the talent pool

10. Markhor – Raised $100k through
Crowd Funding
BookMe – Raised funds through a
Turkish Angel Investor
Technolsys – Raised Funds from
Pakistani and International
investors
WIFI GEN – Raised $50K from an
American Angel Investor

11.  The start-ups require too
much hand holding and lack
business expertise
 Not well developed business
plans
 Concerns about business
ethics/practices of the
founders
 Unable to identify suitable
Angels
 Unrealistic expectations as to
the value of their start-ups –
The Silicon Valley Delusion
 The desire to take
“control” by the local
businessmen
 Not placing a value on the
IP developed
 Wanting to have
employees rather than
partners
 Not understanding the
start up culture and issues
 Inability to monitor their
performance
 Lack of Control/Trust in the
system
The Start ups The Angels