Bridge Factor is a leading financial advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, transaction advisory and business strategy. With over 20 years of proven success, we have established a strong track record of delivering impactful advisory services and executing complex deals for both public and private sector clients. Our expertise spans M&A, project finance, capital advisory, and restructuring, with a focus on Pakistan and a diverse client base that includes investors from the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and the Far East.
We provide tailored, comprehensive solutions to an expanding portfolio across key sectors, including power generation, infrastructure, manufacturing, aviation, oil and gas, telecommunications, hospitality, real estate, healthcare, and financial services.
Our reputation for excellence is built on the expertise and dedication of our experienced team, which consistently drives our growth and success.
At Bridge Factor, we are more than just advisors – we are the connecting force that bridges opportunities with success. Let us show you how we make a difference.
“Bridge Factor is collaborating with Andersen Global in Pakistan”
Bridge Factor (Private) Limited stands at the forefront of financial, transaction, and project advisory services, guiding clients through the complex terrain of corporate finance and business strategy. With over decades of proven success in Pakistan and beyond, we’ve honed our expertise in M&A, project finance, capital advisory, and restructuring, serving a diverse clientele spanning the globe from the Middle East to Europe, America, and the Far East.
Our commitment to excellence is unwavering. We believe in quality over quantity, which is why our seasoned senior personnel devote their focus to a select number of transactions, ensuring each client receives the undivided attention and strategic insight they deserve. From inception to completion, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, offering tailored solutions and decisive support that breeds success.
Bridge Factor® is a collaborating firm of Anderson Global® in Pakistan. Andersen Global is the largest independent consulting, tax & legal advisory Firm in the USA with association of independent member firms comprising of more than 20,000 professionals worldwide, over 2,000 global partners and a presence in over 500 locations in more than 170 countries.
With integrity and passion, we go beyond conventional solutions to address real client needs, delivering innovation and high performance as trusted financial advisors.
CLIENT CENTRIC
Dedicated Focus We are committed to being a trusted partner for our clients. By placing them at the heart of everything we do, we provide innovative, tailor-made solutions that drive success. Our expertise and insights help shape ideas into actionable opportunities.
COLLABORATION / COLLEGIALITY
Strength in unity Our team thrives on synergy—both within our organization and with our clients. We believe in leveraging collective wisdom and experience to achieve shared goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Uncompromising Standards As a dynamic organization, we are committed to delivering top-tier services in an ever-evolving global business landscape.
EMBRACING DIVERSITY
Respect for Diverse Individuals Our corporate culture values and respects diverse perspectives, fostering an environment of continuous growth and collaboration.
Chief Executive Officer
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Corporate 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
Co-founding 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
Co-founding Director
Islamabad, Pakistan
Power Sector, Project Development, Contract Negotiation and Fund Raising (Debt & Equity).
As a Director, Ashruff has been instrumental in establishing Bridge Factor as a top tear advisory firm, with impeccable track record and unmatched service delivery. He leads the Power Sector practice of the firm and has spearheaded the effective thrust towards Renewable Energy in Pakistan. To his credit are almost 70% (50MW x 16 = 800 MW) of the Wind Energy Projects to have achieved Financial Closing. By qualification Ashruff is a Chartered Accountant, and a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. His experience of Corporate & Project Finance, Transaction Advisory & Structuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial and Management Advisory spans over 2 (two) decades. He has also presented, as a Power Sector specialist, at a number of local and international Conferences / Seminars.
a.rana@bridgefactor.com
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
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
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
Director
Karachi, Pakistan
Corporate & Project finance, M&A advisory, Capital Raising, Restructuring and Privatizations
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
Director
Karachi, Pakistan
Kamran is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with more than 28 years of experience across financial leadership, restructuring, and business transformation. He has extensive advisory background in Pakistan & GCC having worked in both leadership and advisory positions driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence across media, telecom, banking, and oil & gas sectors. Adept at leading mergers & acquisitions, financial restructuring, and business process reengineering across diverse industries, he is well recognized for delivering innovative financial solutions, optimizing capital structures, and building high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals.
kamran@bridgefactor.com
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Chief Executive Officer
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Corporate 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.
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Chief Executive Officer
Islamabad, Pakistan.
Corporate 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.
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Metito
Bridge Factor was appointed by Metito Group for the preparation of financial bid and arrangement of debt financing for the development of 100
