Levering Startup Investments for Bangladesh

Over the last decade, Bangladeshi Startups have raised over $800Mn investments, spearheading the economy and creating 1.5Mn+ direct and indirect employment opportunities while positively impacting the citizens’ day-to-day lives. In the first half of 2022, Bangladeshi startups raised over $90Mn. But what will drive the country’s startup ecosystem to the next height? When will we see the rise of unicorns?

LightCastle Partners hosted a virtual webinar titled, “Levering Startup Investments for Bangladesh’s Economic Growth”, in partnership with Startup Bangladesh Limited, Anchorless Bangladesh, Bangladesh Angels, and BD Startup Founders.

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The session provided insights on the current state of the Bangladesh startup ecosystem along with perspectives from the expert panelists:
1. Mr. Hasan A. Arif, Head of Investments Portfolio, Startup Bangladesh Limited
2. Ms.Sadia Haque, Founder and CEO, ShareTrip
3. Mr. Nirjhor Rahman, CEO, Bangladesh Angels
4. Mr. Rahat Ahmed, Founding Partner and CEO, Anchorless Bangladesh

Mr. Bijon Islam, Co-Founder, and CEO, LightCastle Partners, provided the keynote presentation and moderated the panel discussion.