
How Do Fintech and Modern Financial Instruments Solve Access to Capital for Small Businesses?
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Fintech and modern financial instruments can bridge the gap in access to capital for small businesses by leveraging data-sharing, tailored financial products, and regulatory sandboxes, enabling affordable credit and sustainable growth.

39 Bangladeshi Banks Launch US$35Mn Venture Capital Fund
The commercial banks come together under Bangladesh Bank's guidance to form the country's largest domestically anchored startup investment vehicle, targeting the late-seed and Series A gap.

Why Your Product Demo is Killing Your Deals (And What to Do Instead)
Yousuf Imran at Google discusses how you can close B2B deals by shifting to a "value selling" approach and diagnosing the buyer's specific problem
A Founder’s Guide to Financial Due Diligence Preparation
This guide breaks down the essential segments of Financial Due Diligence, helping founders navigate investor scrutiny by ensuring their data is consistent, traceable, and clearly explains any operational gaps.
Tabby: Building an AI Bookkeeper for Solopreneurs & Small Businesses
Tabby, an AI bookkeeping platform built by a CPA and tech founder, reached 2,000+ users in 4 months (80% paid) by automating expense tracking and tax compliance for solopreneurs in the $15B accounting software market.

Shikho and Walpad Introduce EduTab, a Bangladesh-Built Learning Tablet
A Bangladeshi-built learning tablet that pairs Walpad hardware with Shikho’s hyperlocal platform to turn everyday screen time into structured, curriculum-aligned study time.

ExitStack Unfiltered w/ Mohamed Elmalik: Pre-Seed/Seed Investing - What Investors Expect Beyond Just Traction
Antler’s Mohamed Elmalik outlines how Antler’s 'day zero' approach backs ambitious founders and validates must-have problems early

ExitStack Unfiltered w/ Hisham Ibrahim: Zero to One and The First Customer Journey
Hisham Ibrahim from Gobi Partners discusses the importance of addressing real customer problems for early-stage startups in emerging markets, emphasizing the challenges of securing funding and the necessity of achieving product-market fit while cauti

ExitStack Unfiltered w/ Syed Wajahat Karim: From Pitch to Funding - How VCs Think
Syed Wajahat Karim emphasizes the importance of understanding venture capital, conducting thorough research on investors, building momentum for investments, and crafting compelling pitch decks to improve chances of success.
Why Bangladesh’s DTC Brands Can’t Go Global: The Unspoken Regulatory Roadblock
Despite the country's growth potential in various consumer product categories, Bangladeshi DTC brands face regulatory hurdles that limit their global expansion unlike its regional counterparts

ExitStack Unfiltered w/ Rahat Ahmed: Understanding Global Capital
This session with Rahat Ahmed breaks down how global capital flows, why Bangladesh struggles to attract it, and what local founders can do to compete for investment on a global scale.
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Top Global Accelerators for Startups
A guide to understanding what makes an accelerator effective and how founders can leverage these programs for early-stage success.

ExitStack Unfiltered w/ Robin Butler: Valuation Expectations
Honest insights on valuation, fundraising dynamics, and frontier market investing from Sturgeon Capital’s Robin Butler.
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From Rapid Growth to Greater Scale – What Needs to Happen Next for Digital Financial Services (DFS) in Bangladesh?
The growth of Bangladesh's digital financial services (DFS) faces challenges due to limited interoperability, data security gaps, and regulatory issues. Strengthening infrastructure and policy reforms can drive financial inclusion and growth.

Bangladesh Startup Investments: A Decade in Review
Bangladesh's startup ecosystem has attracted nearly $989Mn in investments over the past decade, driven by global VCs, sectoral diversification, and government policies amid economic and political shifts.

AI in the Financial Industry of Bangladesh: Unlocking Potential and Future Prospects
AI has the potential to enhance customer service and fraud detection in Bangladesh's financial sector. However, challenges such as data privacy and workforce skills must be addressed to enable full implementation.

Why Do Local Startups Incorporate Abroad?
Why Bangladeshi startups often choose foreign incorporation to attract investors, leveraging stable legal frameworks and capital flexibility abroad.

Inside Anchorless Bangladesh's Investment in Agroshift
Anchorless Bangladesh shares investment memo on Agroshift, highlighting the analysis and rationale behind the deal.
Harvesting Potential: The Rise of Agritech Startups in Bangladesh
Agritech startups in Bangladesh are addressing key challenges in agriculture, such as financing, market access, and supply chain inefficiencies, to improve productivity and farmer livelihoods.
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Beyond Profits: The Dual Mission of Impact Investing
An investment strategy that is becoming increasingly appealing to investors who prioritize purpose alongside profit.

Gender Lens Investing as a Tool for Unlocking Untapped Market Opportunities
Investments in women-led businesses unlock opportunities for economic growth, gender equality, and enhanced financial returns.
Green Growth in Bangladesh: A Gamechanger for Innovation and Skill Development
Joya Chowdhury outlines Bangladesh's path to high-income status through sustainable growth, focusing on green energy, and environmental governance.
Crafting Effective and Engaging Investor Updates for Your Startup
Shoumik Shahriar highlights the importance of investor updates and how they can help founders build and grow their businesses.

A Startup Founder's Introduction to Term Sheets
Shoumik Shahriar explores the key segments of a typical term sheet.

Fundraising and the Art of the Seed Round
Fundraising is crucial but not a guarantee of success. Quality capital and institutional investors matter more than just valuation.

How Catalytic Financing Fuels Startup Growth in Emerging Economies like Bangladesh
Catalytic Financing empowers Bangladeshi startups, fostering inclusive development through various funding.
Bangladesh Startup Investment 2023: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Opportunities
The Bangladesh Startup Investments Report 2023 is a comprehensive overview of the investment landscape within the country’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem.

How Strategic Pricing Helped Dorik Unlock Financial Growth
Mizanur Rahman, founder of Dorik shares how they navigated one of the major growth bottlenecks.
The Paternalism in International Development Has to Stop
Tariq Fancy, the former Chief Investment Officer of Sustainable Investing at BlackRock, outlines a shift in mindset among development practitioners to achieve improved outcomes.
Where Are Bangladesh's Digital Consumers?
Bangladesh anticipates 34 million Middle Affluent Consumers by 2025, driving smartphone-led commerce growth in 5-8 years. This spotlights necessity-focused startups for success.

A Guide to Better Preparing Entrepreneurs for Greater Impact
Empowering startups requires emphasizing both impact-driven initiatives and the involvement of qualified entrepreneurs with defensible solutions that scales with time.

Demystifying Post-Money and Pre-Money Valuation: A Primer For Startups
Difference between pre-money and post-money valuation, highlighting how the choice impacts equity ownership and investor certainty.

Key Takeaways from Justin Kan on Atrium's Failure
Justin Kan's startup Atrium struggled due to overstaffing, lack of focus, unclear target customers, and high churn rates. The downfall emphasizes scalability, retention, and fund allocation.

GTM Planning For Early Stage Startups: Ankur Nagpal
Ankur Nagpal's GTM plan for Ocho: $0 spent in SEO, education content, creator brand, influencer investor marketing, channel partnerships, and more.

Finding the Right North Star Metrics for Your Startup
The article discusses North Star Metrics (NSMs) and their importance in startups. It covers different categories of NSMs and provides use cases for choosing the right metric(s) based on the business model.

Solar Energy Landscape of Bangladesh
Bangladesh aims to transition to solar power to mitigate climate change threats and rising energy costs. Opportunities include public commitment, solar rooftops, and foreign investments.

The Future of Funding: Preparing for the Next Quarter
Bangladeshi startups face global funding challenges but get local investor support. Key sectors and venture capital show growth potential despite declining deals.

Cultivating Impact Waves: Backing Local Startups
Bangladesh's transformation in the past decade includes strong economic growth, a thriving startup ecosystem attracting significant investments, and a focus on inclusive sectors like fintech, healthcare, and education.

Shikho: Edtech Startup Democratizing Education for Bangladesh
Shikho, a leading edtech startup in Bangladesh, revolutionizes education with personalized learning solutions and significant investor support.

The Growth of Payments System in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's Payments System Development: Landscape Supported by a Rising Economy
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