Myth: Pakistani investors are not ready to invest in local start ups.
Truth: Pakistani investors dont have trusted platforms to access high potential start ups.
Start ups in Pakistan suffer from limited opportunities to access capital for startups, lack of access to investor/mentor networks, culture of predatory investing, lack of credibility and trust, and preference to invest in traditional business models.
It was with this knowledge that an idea seeded within our team, Beej. An equity-based crowdfunding platform that connects high potential startups to investor and mentor networks in Pakistan.
We are focused on providing seed and follow-on funding for innovative start-ups / small and medium enterprises in Pakistan with a prioritized mission, proven business model and/or earned revenues.
Our user groups would comprise entrepreneurs, investors and advisors. For entrepreneurs Beej provides untethered capital with access to mentor and investor networks. For investors Beej sources, qualifies, and highlights innovative start ups for investment in Pakistan.
The long term vision includes becoming the preferred source of raising capital for start ups in Pakistan, and engaging high net-worth accredited investors globally.
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