The Frontier Fund
The Frontier Fund specializes in providing long-term growth equity capital to private companies in Bangladesh. The firm focuses on investing in companies and individuals with proven track records, offering both financial resources and expertise to foster growth. It utilizes a combination of local and international networks to enhance the development of its portfolio companies. The Frontier Fund targets sectors that benefit from a burgeoning domestic economy and those that leverage Bangladesh's comparative advantages in export-oriented industries. Additionally, the fund is affiliated with Brummer & Partners, a European alternative investment manager that oversees approximately USD 16 billion in assets and maintains a presence in multiple global cities, including Dhaka.
Past deals in Bangladesh
Zero Gravity Ventures
Series A in 2018
Zero Gravity Ventures Limited is an innovative e-commerce company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, focused on serving both individuals and businesses. It operates two prominent online platforms: sindabad.com, which is the country's leading B2B e-commerce site offering a wide range of products including office supplies, IT products, and safety equipment, and kiksha.com, a vibrant shopping destination for fashion, electronics, and lifestyle goods. By streamlining the purchasing process, sindabad.com has transformed how businesses procure essential items, effectively saving time and reducing costs for its clients. Meanwhile, kiksha.com caters to the fashion-forward demographic, providing a diverse selection of products that resonate with modern consumers. Zero Gravity Ventures is committed to enhancing e-commerce accessibility across Bangladesh, supported by advanced logistics and fulfillment capabilities, along with strategic locations for its operations.
Sindabad.com
Series A in 2018
Sindabad.Com Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, operates a business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform that provides comprehensive purchasing solutions for various industries, including financial, educational, manufacturing, call centers, and pharmaceuticals. The company offers a wide range of products such as stationery, office supplies, pantry items, cleaning supplies, computer and IT equipment, mobile accessories, electrical and lighting fixtures, chemicals, dyes, and other industrial items. Sindabad aims to empower small and medium businesses by providing technology, financial inclusivity, and supply chain capabilities, enabling them to compete effectively in the digital world. The platform serves over 50,000 retailers and 1,200 corporate clients, including those in the hospitality sector (HoReCa), ensuring genuine products from various brands at competitive prices with secure transactions and transparent processes. Sindabad has been recognized for its innovative work and technological focus, receiving awards such as the Best Startup by BASIS in ICT National Awards 2018 and the APICTA Merit Award for Best Start Up.
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