Oak Partners with Pathfinder CITADEL to Fund and Support Startups
New Partnership: Oak and Pathfinder CITADEL to Fund and Mentor Startups
Islamabad, Pakistan, August 20, 2026. Oak Business Consultant, a financial consulting firm offering fractional CFO services, financial modeling, and business planning support, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Pathfinder CITADEL, the Centre for Innovation, Technological Advancement, Digital Entrepreneurs and Leadership, an initiative of Pathfinder Group.
Sadaf Abbas to Personally Fund Seed-Stage Founders
Pathfinder CITADEL works to build Pakistan’s innovation and startup ecosystem through accelerator cohorts, investor showcases, and platforms such as its Davos Startup Challenge.
Under the new agreement, Sadaf Abbas, Founder and CEO of Oak Business Consultant, will personally fund a group of startups. She will also help five of them close their seed rounds. She is working closely with Air Commodore (Retd) Farhan Ahmed, Director at Pathfinder CITADEL, on the initiative.
Financial Modeling and IRR Analysis at the Core of the Partnership
The work includes building each startup’s financial model, with IRR (internal rate of return) analysis to gauge investment readiness and expected returns. Oak’s fundraising expertise pairs with Pathfinder CITADEL’s investor network and founder programming, supporting the companies end to end.
Sadaf described the startups this partnership is designed to support as “founders who deserve both capital and champions.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the MOA with Pathfinder CITADEL involve? Sadaf Abbas will personally fund a group of startups through Pathfinder CITADEL. She will also help five of them close their seed rounds. The work draws on Oak’s financial modeling and IRR analysis, alongside Pathfinder CITADEL’s founder network.
Who is leading the partnership on each side? Sadaf Abbas, Founder and CEO of Oak Business Consultant, is leading it for Oak. Air Commodore (Retd) Farhan Ahmed, Director at Pathfinder CITADEL, is leading it there.
What does Oak Business Consultant contribute to the partnership? Oak contributes financial modeling, IRR analysis, and fundraising expertise, working alongside Pathfinder CITADEL’s investor network and founder programming to support each startup end to end.
How can startups get involved? Startups interested in the Oak–Pathfinder CITADEL partnership can reach out through the contact details below.
About Oak Business Consultant
Oak Business Consultant is a financial consulting firm providing fractional CFO services, financial modeling, and business planning support to startups and growing companies. Founded by Sadaf Abbas in February 2010, the firm works with SaaS, e-commerce, and venture-backed businesses on capital raising, financial strategy, and investor readiness.
About Pathfinder CITADEL
Pathfinder CITADEL, the Centre for Innovation, Technological Advancement, Digital Entrepreneurs and Leadership, is an initiative of Pathfinder Group focused on building Pakistan’s innovation and startup ecosystem. Its programming includes accelerator cohorts, founder training, and international investor and pitch platforms.
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