Corporate Finance and Strategy Experts
Specializing in corporate finance and business strategy, Bridge Factor brings over ten years of advisory success in M&A, project finance, and restructuring across diverse sectors. With a focus on power, renewable energy, manufacturing, and banking, our experienced team ensures unparalleled service by concentrating on a select number of transactions, fostering strong client relationships globally, including the Middle East, Europe, America, and the Far East.
6.3 USD Billion
Total deal volume1+ USD Billion
On going TransactionsOur Service
Our comprehensive services include mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, strategic financial advisory, and power sector advisory.
Transactions History
Explore our portfolio of triumphs, featuring impactful mergers & acquisitions, transformative advisory projects, and bespoke financial solutions.
ZORLU -100MW solar Power Project
Assisting the client in preparation of tariff petition under cost plus regime, preparation and presentation of case in the public hearing called by NEPRA, preparation of motion for leave for review, responding to queries raised by case officer and the commentators in the public hearing.
Assisting the client in preparation of tariff petition under cost plus regime, preparation and presentation of case in the public hearing called by NEPRA, preparation of motion for leave for review, responding to queries raised by case officer and the commentators in the public hearing.
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Metro Power Company
Bridge Factor was appointed by Metito Group for the preparation of financial bid and arrangement of debt financing for the development of 100 MGD Karachi Hub Water. Bridge Factor was appointed by Metito Group for the preparation of financial bid and arrangement of debt financing for the development of 100 MGD Karachi Hub Water
Mandated to assist in setting up of the 50 MW Wind power project including development of tariff petition and assistance in arranging long term financing for the Project…
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Hellios Power (Pvt) Limited-Project Monitoring & Tarrif true-up at COD
Assistance in post Financial Close activities comprising of meeting Conditions Precedents (CP's) to disbursement, preparing drawdown requests, budgeting, up-dation of financial model, interpretation of commercial provisions of financing documents and advice on regulatory matters. The transaction also involves provision of tariff true up services at COD which includes preparation of COD stage tariff petition and presentation at NEPRA for determination of COD stage tariff of the Project.
The transaction also involves provision of tariff true up services at COD which includes preparation of COD stage tariff petition and presentation at NEPRA for determination of COD stage tariff of the Project.
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SEED
Under the Energy Component, Bridge Factor is assisting GoKP in: Implementation of the medium term Funding Strategy developed for PEDO to transform it into a financially independent and sustainable organization. Raising debt finance of approx. US$ 130 Million for PEDO to enable execution of its projects' portfolio over the next 10 years.
Implementation of the medium term Funding Strategy developed for PEDO to transform it into a financially independent and sustainable organization.
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Development of Pakistan first Ever Hydrogen Production facility
Bridge Factor & ASI under the SEED Program is assiting KP government to setup Hydrogen project based on energy & water from KP-PEDO Hydel projects to produce green hydrogen and Ammonia. MOU has been signed with Enertech for establishment of the Project for Approximately USD 200 Million.
MOU has been signed with Enertech for establishment of the Project for Approximately USD 200 Million.
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Sapphire-Financial Advisory for Acquisition of Land
Financial Advisory services for Acquisition of land for the purpose of developing a multi purpose complex. Transaction Value USD 3.85 Million for Sapphire Group
Financial Advisory services for Acquisition of land for the purpose of developing a multi purpose complex.
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Mr. Akbar Bilgrami
Chief Executive Officer
Islamabad, Pakistan.
orporate finance, business strategy, contract negotiation and banking.
Akbar Bilgrami founded Bridge Factor & holds over 40 years of International experience in banking and corporate finance. Before Establishing Bridge Factor in 2005 he headed the Management Consultancy Division of Grant Thornton (Pakistan Practice). Akbar has been involved in a number of projects in an advisory capacity covering Loan Syndications, acquisitions in the Banking, Telecom, Power and Manufacturing Sectors, as well as major privatisation transactions. Given his vast international experience and expansive network of contacts, Akbar has been instrumental in arranging equity and debt finance for major clients, structuring and negotiating mergers & acquisition deals, and providing negotiation support in complex transactions on the national and international front.
abilgrami@bridgefactor.com
Laeeque Daneshmend
Senior Representative North America - Mining Sector Specialist
Ontario, Canada
Mining and minerals extraction
Dr. Daneshmend has over 35 years of experience in the global mining sector, with a focus on Mining Technologies, Operational Excellence, and Digital Transformation, complemented by extensive exposure to and familiarity with Environmental, Social, and Governance aspects of minerals extraction. His extensive expertise, acquired through a combination of entrepreneurial endeavours, industrial consulting, and academic activities, spans the breadth of mining applications ranging from large surface mines to bulk underground hard rock operations, and commodities such as copper and other base metals through to gold, as well as metallurgical coal. His consulting clients have included major mining companies such as Barrick, Valé, and Teck – as well as major mining equipment vendors such as Caterpillar, Epiroc, Komatsu, and Sandvik. Laeeque received his Ph.D. from Imperial College, London with a specialization in Robotics and Automation. He holds the Chair in Mine-Mechanical Engineering at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
laeeque@bridgefactor.com
Ehsun Khan
Senior Representative For GCC Countries
Middle East
Ehsun has more than 20 years of experience as an investment banker and has successfully worked on close to USD 10 billion in corporate finance transaction
Ehsun Khan is the Middle East representative for Bridgefactor, based out of Dubai, UAE.. His deal experience consists of transactions related to M&A and privatizations, equity capital markets, debt capital markets, as well as acting as a debt arrangement advisor for companies seeking corporate or project finance loans. His work experience includes roles at Citibank (NYC and London) and Morgan Stanley (London), BMA Capital (Karachi), TAIB Bank (Bahrain) and Protiviti (Dubai) Ehsun holds a BA degree in economics from Middlebury College in Vermont, USA. He also has a Series 7 and Series 64 qualification from the SECP in NYC.
ehsun@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Khwaja Huzaifa
Director
Karachi, Pakistan
Corporate & Project finance, M&A advisory, Capital Raising, Restructuring and Privatizations
Mr. Huzaifa has more than 15 years of experience in Banking and Transaction Advisory services. Before joining Bridge Factor, Mr. Huzaifa worked as a Senior Manager – Transaction Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, where he has led advisory transactions for a number of projects in the Power, Infrastructure Sector, Banking and the Telecom Sector. He holds an MBA from IBA Karachi and a BSc Honors degree from LUMS. He is presently managing the Karachi Office.
huzaifa@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Sohail Ali Zaidi
Director
Islamabad, Pakistan
Corporate finance, M&A and transaction structuring advisory and contract negotiation
Sohail is a Director at Bridge Factor (Private) Limited, and holds with him more than 19 years of experience in strategy formulation, long term planning, business development, financial analysis, capital raising, and mergers & acquisition. Before joining Bridge Factor he has served with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu International (DTTI-Pakistan Practice) and and Moores Rowland International (Pakistan Practice). Sohail has been led transactions from inception up till success in the power sector, telecom sector, infrastructure sector and banking.
sohail@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Ahmad Khan
Director
Islamabad, Pakistan
orporate finance, M&A advisory, capital raising & restructuring and privatizations
Ahmad is an experienced investment banker with more than 22 years of professional experience in corporate finance, privatizations, M&A advisory and management consulting. He has actively closed/worked on advisory mandates worth USD 7 billion. His experience in privatization sector spans on last 15 years where he worked on nearly USD 4 billion mandates which includes both sell side and buy side advisory. Ahmed has been instrumental in obtaining recognitions and accolades from reputed accreditation organizations including Euromoney, Bloomberg, Thomson, Factset, The Banker and CFA Association of Pakistan. Ahmad is a Chartered Accountant and fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
ahmad.khan@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Yasar Najib
Director
Islamabad, Pakistan
Energy sector advisory, capital raising and restructuring, contract negotiation
Yasar holds with him more than 20 years of experience in project development and management, debt arrangement and structuring, fund management and financial advisory. He was the Chief Financial Officer of Foundation Power Company Daharki Limited before joining Bridge Factor, where he specialized in contract negotiation, finalization of project agreements and arrangement of financing. He brings with him intensive experience from the corporate sector having worked with Fauji Foundation, Private Power and Infrastructure Board and Petroleum Exploration (Pvt.) Limited. Yasar is a Chartered Accountant and fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.
yasar@bridgefactor.com
Mr. Waseem Raza
Director
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Infrastructure sector advisory, contract negotiation, capital raising & restructuring
Waseem is a founding Director of Bridge factor, Chartered Accountant and fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. He holds more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure transactions, project evaluations, mergers & acquisitions, project management and system designing. Before Assisting in Establishing Bridge Factor he served with Grant Thornton (Pakistan practice) as manager consulting, and thereafter with Haliburton’s LMK Resources (a Geo-IT Company) as Manager Finance. Waseem has extensive experience and expertise in handling financial advisory assignments with respect to Infrastructure Projects including construction of highways/ roads, grain terminals at sea, multistory buildings/ complexes, housing colonies, dams and tunnels.
wraza@bridgefactor.com
Testimonials
Experiences that Speak for Themselves.
Bridge Factor played a pivotal role in our strategic initiative, spearheading the arrangement of debt financing and the meticulous preparation of the financial bid for the 100 MGD Karachi Hub Water Canal Project. As appointed advisors by the Metito Group, their proficiency in navigating complex financial landscapes was evident throughout. Their strategic guidance and unwavering commitment significantly contributed to the success of our venture under the PPP mode.
John Doe
Chief Executive Officer
Bridge Factor played a pivotal role in our strategic initiative, spearheading the arrangement of debt financing and the meticulous preparation of the financial bid for the 100 MGD Karachi Hub Water Canal Project. As appointed advisors by the Metito Group, their proficiency in navigating complex financial landscapes was evident throughout. Their strategic guidance and unwavering commitment significantly contributed to the success of our venture under the PPP mode.
John Doe 2
Chief Executive Officer 2
Bridge Factor played a pivotal role in our strategic initiative, spearheading the arrangement of debt financing and the meticulous preparation of the financial bid for the 100 MGD Karachi Hub Water Canal Project. As appointed advisors by the Metito Group, their proficiency in navigating complex financial landscapes was evident throughout. Their strategic guidance and unwavering commitment significantly contributed to the success of our venture under the PPP mode.
John Doe 3
Chief Executive Officer 3
News & Articles
METRO POWER COMPANY SIGNS $98.6 MILLION FINANCING…
METRO POWER COMPANY SIGNS $98.6 MILLION FINANCING in 2014 Signing of Financing Documents Held in…
Bridge Factor Participated in “Pakistan Innovative Finance…
Bridge Factor Participated in “Pakistan Innovative Finance Forum” Bridge Factor Participated in “Pakistan Innovative Finance…
Bridge Factor Successfully Implemented Closure of 8…
Bridge Factor Successfully Implemented Closure of 8 Wind Power Projects BF acted as a Financial/Transaction…
