Description / Scope of Work
Accelerate Prosperity, a joint initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation and Industrial Promotion Services under the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, seeks to procure a qualified consulting firm to provide investment advisory, transaction support, financial analysis, due diligence and business development services. The engagement is part of the Start-up Pakistan project, financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development through Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, aimed at scaling Accelerate Prosperity's technical support and financing model across new geographies and sectors including education, health, tourism and green economy with emphasis on digitization and environmental sustainability. The scope encompasses investment origination and pipeline development, commercial and operational due diligence, financial due diligence and investment analysis, financial modelling, and comprehensive investment case development for prospective investments aligned with Accelerate Prosperity's investment strategy and mandate.
The consulting firm must demonstrate extensive experience in investment advisory services, transaction support, financial analysis, due diligence, and business development in South Asian markets, preferably Pakistan. The firm should possess strong capabilities in conducting market assessments, industry analysis, financial modelling, and investment memoranda preparation. Required qualifications include proven track record in evaluating startup and small growing businesses, understanding of development finance principles, and ability to assess commercial viability, scalability, risks and developmental impact of prospective investments. The firm must be capable of identifying and sourcing high-potential investment opportunities, conducting preliminary screening, and maintaining qualified investment pipelines for consideration by Accelerate Prosperity.
Bid documents are available for download from the BrightSpyre portal at the provided links, including the Financial Proposal format, detailed Terms of Reference, and RFP specifications. Interested consulting firms must submit technical and financial proposals by 29th June 2026. All proposals should be prepared in accordance with the instructions outlined in the RFP document RFP-KFW-AP-2026-00023. For further information and clarifications regarding this procurement, prospective bidders should contact Accelerate Prosperity through the official portal or reach out to the issuing organization directly with reference to the tender number.