As both an Operator and Investor – I believe Pakistan’s E-commerce sector opportunity should not be limited to Venture Capital Investors. Having successfully raised from both Venture Capital and Private Equity Investors for the same venture, I found there to be a way to not only leverage Venture Capital for growth capital for these opportunities but also to collateralize private equity funds and provide returns by facilitating investment in related manufacturing opportunities. Think of a Health, Beauty & Lifestyle Marketplace launching a sister company for manufacturing of the key products it sells? Such plays focus on Horizontal/Vertical Integration and alignment of strategic interests.
The symbiosis of these two differing Investment vehicles to create value is a missed opportunity we will capitalize on
