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.

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

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.

A guide to understanding what makes an accelerator effective and how founders can leverage these programs for early-stage success.

Honest insights on valuation, fundraising dynamics, and frontier market investing from Sturgeon Capital’s Robin Butler.

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'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.

Inflated early-stage valuations may feel like a win for founders but often set unrealistic expectations and complicate future funding. This article highlights the importance of balanced, strategic valuation decisions for long-term success.

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 Bangladeshi startups often choose foreign incorporation to attract investors, leveraging stable legal frameworks and capital flexibility abroad.

Anchorless Bangladesh shares investment memo on Agroshift, highlighting the analysis and rationale behind the deal.

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.

An investment strategy that is becoming increasingly appealing to investors who prioritize purpose alongside profit.

Investments in women-led businesses unlock opportunities for economic growth, gender equality, and enhanced financial returns.

Joya Chowdhury outlines Bangladesh's path to high-income status through sustainable growth, focusing on green energy, and environmental governance.

Shoumik Shahriar highlights the importance of investor updates and how they can help founders build and grow their businesses.

Shoumik Shahriar explores the key segments of a typical term sheet.

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

Catalytic Financing empowers Bangladeshi startups, fostering inclusive development through various funding.

The Bangladesh Startup Investments Report 2023 is a comprehensive overview of the investment landscape within the country’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem.

Mizanur Rahman, founder of Dorik shares how they navigated one of the major growth bottlenecks.

Tariq Fancy, the former Chief Investment Officer of Sustainable Investing at BlackRock, outlines a shift in mindset among development practitioners to achieve improved outcomes.

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.

Empowering startups requires emphasizing both impact-driven initiatives and the involvement of qualified entrepreneurs with defensible solutions that scales with time.

Difference between pre-money and post-money valuation, highlighting how the choice impacts equity ownership and investor certainty.

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.

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

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.

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.

Bangladeshi startups face global funding challenges but get local investor support. Key sectors and venture capital show growth potential despite declining deals.

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, a leading edtech startup in Bangladesh, revolutionizes education with personalized learning solutions and significant investor support.

Bangladesh's Payments System Development: Landscape Supported by a Rising Economy