The World Bank plans to help Pakistan attract private investment into startups and innovative businesses through a proposed $50 million fund designed to expand access to venture capital.<\/p>\n
The Pakistan Entrepreneurship and Private Investment Catalyst Project is expected to be considered for approval by the World Bank\u2019s Executive Board in early 2027.<\/p>\n
According to the project document, the initiative would help the government establish and capitalize a Fund of Funds that would invest in professionally managed venture capital funds. These funds would provide early stage and growth financing to innovative, high growth companies in Pakistan.<\/p>\n
Fund Aims to Attract Private Investors<\/p>\n
The proposed fund is intended to bring more domestic and international private investors into Pakistan\u2019s developing venture capital market. By investing through established fund managers, the project aims to address a longstanding shortage of financing for startups and businesses with growth potential.<\/p>\n
The World Bank document says improved access to private capital could help businesses expand, support innovation and productivity, and create more and better quality jobs over time.<\/p>\n
The project would have a national scope, with no fixed geographic focus identified at the concept stage. Its investment portfolio would therefore be shaped by Pakistan\u2019s broader environmental and social context.<\/p>\n
The initiative remains at the proposal stage and is expected to go before the World Bank\u2019s Executive Board in early 2027.<\/p>\n
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