{"id":4003,"date":"2023-09-21T06:48:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T06:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/podcast.lcpdev.xyz\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=4003"},"modified":"2025-01-18T09:02:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T09:02:32","slug":"why-the-bangladeshi-startup-ecosystem-should-be-on-every-vcs-radar-robin-butler-partner-and-head-of-impact-sturgeon-capital","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/lightcastlepartners.com\/live\/episode\/why-the-bangladeshi-startup-ecosystem-should-be-on-every-vcs-radar-robin-butler-partner-and-head-of-impact-sturgeon-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Bangladesh Should Be on Every VC\u2019s Radar &#8211; Robin Butler, Sturgeon Capital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Over the past decade, Bangladeshi startups have raised over $900 Mn in funding. While in recent times, increasing government support and private sector initiatives have contributed a large chunk of deals made, funds from global investors have made up more than 85% of annual funds raised since 2018. As the landscape draws increasing attention from global investors, Bangladeshi startups are scaling their way to new heights, mobilizing innovative solutions in a country of 170+ Mn people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Episode 2 of LightCastle Live&#8217;s Startup Success series, we dive into why the emerging startup ecosystem in Bangladesh should be on every VC&#8217;s radar with Robin Butler CFA, Partner and Head of Impact at Sturgeon Capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robin is a seasoned professional, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise from his experience across diverse emerging markets. His role at Sturgeon Capital, a London-based venture firm leading in emerging markets, adds to his unique perspective on Bangladesh&#8217;s startup market\u2019s positioning compared to peer countries. Robin&#8217;s insights provide a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities for both local and international investors in Bangladesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen in as we delve into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>What sets Bangladesh&#8217;s startup ecosystem apart from other emerging markets?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What measures or foundational elements are crucial for propelling further growth for Bangladesh&#8217;s startup landscape?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can global investors better explore the promising startup opportunities within Bangladesh&#8217;s vibrant market?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Role of Venture Capital in Bangladesh\u2019s Impact-Driven Economy\" width=\"1070\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gng4UF1m1kw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Guests<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-guest\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"entry-guest-img\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/lightcastlepartners.com\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1649857254677.jpeg\" alt=\"image\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"guest-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Robin Butler CFA<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Partner &amp; Head of Impact, Sturgeon Capital<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Robin Butler is a Partner and the Head of Impact at Sturgeon Capital, a London-based venture firm leading in emerging markets. 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