Anchorless Bangladesh

Anchorless Bangladesh is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York. The firm focuses on early‑stage companies, supporting founders, investors, and the broader startup community to achieve their goals and contribute to economic growth. It operates globally, with a particular emphasis on opportunities in Bangladesh, and seeks to strengthen the regional ecosystem through strategic investment and partnership.

Faheem Ahmed

Partner

Rahat Ahmed

Investor

Ishti Alam

Analyst

Shahir Chowdhury

Investor

Rajib Das

Investor

Peter Findley

Partner

Salsabeel Khan

Associate

Dan McMurtrie

Partner

Taus Noor

Investor

Kevin Pierce

Investor

Motasim Rahman

Investor

Shuvo Rahman

Investor

Ivy Huq Russell

Investor

Yeahia Sarker

Analyst

Nomrota Sarker

Analyst

Zeeshan Zakaria

Investor

Mohi Zaman

Principal

9 past transactions

Pathao

Series B in 2024
Pathao Ltd. is a prominent digital platform based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 2015. The company specializes in offering a variety of services, including ride-hailing, courier delivery, food delivery, and fintech solutions. With its application, users can access on-demand transportation via cars and bikes, as well as logistics solutions for online stores, facilitating parcel delivery for documents, accessories, and gifts. Pathao has expanded its operations to Nepal and serves 64 districts in Bangladesh and 22 cities in Nepal, establishing itself as the leading courier delivery company in Bangladesh. The platform aims to innovate mobility, logistics, and financial services across South Asia while providing a seamless experience for its users.

Agroshift

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Agroshift is an agriculture-focused platform that connects farmers and traders with businesses and consumers, bypassing traditional middlemen to provide direct access to high-quality, safe, and affordable food. The company operates a digital ordering system accessible by web and mobile apps and uses a micro-fulfillment model to source daily needs such as vegetables, fruits, grains, and meat, often serving factory workers and their surrounding micro-retailers with fresh produce. By coordinating sourcing and delivery across farms and trader networks, Agroshift aims to improve yields for farmers and fair prices for buyers while expanding access to fresh food for workers and local communities.

HypeScout

Pre Seed Round in 2022
HypeScout is a data-driven marketing platform that connects brands with influencers and automates influencer marketing programs. It helps brands discover influencers that fit their brand, manage campaigns from design and launch to payment, and optimize performance across channels, enabling scalable, streamlined digital marketing efforts.

Shikho

Seed Round in 2022
Shikho is an education technology company focused on transforming learning in Bangladesh by using technology to deliver high-quality, interactive, and personalized education. The platform provides content that can be accessed anytime and anywhere, enabling students to learn at their own pace. It combines gamification, AI-driven insights, and immersive digital lessons to improve engagement and outcomes, aiming to bridge gaps in traditional teaching methods. The service supports live classes with tutors and original animated video lessons tied to performance, helping learners navigate a rapidly evolving digital economy. By widening access to education for millions of young Bangladeshis, Shikho seeks to reduce barriers of geography and cost and to equip students with tools for success in a modern, digital-first world.

Shikho

Seed Round in 2021
Shikho is an education technology company focused on transforming learning in Bangladesh by using technology to deliver high-quality, interactive, and personalized education. The platform provides content that can be accessed anytime and anywhere, enabling students to learn at their own pace. It combines gamification, AI-driven insights, and immersive digital lessons to improve engagement and outcomes, aiming to bridge gaps in traditional teaching methods. The service supports live classes with tutors and original animated video lessons tied to performance, helping learners navigate a rapidly evolving digital economy. By widening access to education for millions of young Bangladeshis, Shikho seeks to reduce barriers of geography and cost and to equip students with tools for success in a modern, digital-first world.

Alice Labs

Seed Round in 2021
MyAlice is a sales automation and WhatsApp support platform for growing eCommerce and DTC brands. It boosts sales and engagement by sending personalized messages at key points along the customer journey.

Maya

Seed Round in 2021
Maya Apa is a knowledge-sharing and messaging platform that enhances access to specialist advice in developing countries, particularly in Bangladesh. Since its establishment in 2011, the platform has facilitated over 500 queries daily, focusing on public health, psychosocial support, and legal matters. It allows users to maintain anonymity while seeking guidance from a vetted network of experts, including doctors and therapists. Maya Apa's user-friendly interface is accessible via Android, Web, and WAP, enabling both men and women to pose questions in English, Bangla, Banglish, or through voice input. The platform's innovative technology routes inquiries to professionals in real-time, effectively reducing barriers to reliable advice, especially for women facing societal constraints. With a month-over-month growth rate exceeding 10%, Maya Apa continues to expand its reach and impact in the realm of digital well-being.

Gaze

Seed Round in 2020
Gaze Pte. Ltd. specializes in developing application programming interface solutions that utilize artificial intelligence for visual recognition. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, the company also has operations in Canada and Bangladesh. Gaze offers a range of modules including face detection, recognition, and comparison, as well as spoof detection, landmark detection, license plate recognition, identity card detection, gun detection, identity card OCR, and product recognition. Additionally, Gaze is focused on creating a passwordless, one-click authentication system to enhance security and user experience.

Loop Freight

Seed Round in 2020
Loop Freight is a technology-enabled logistics company that focuses on truckload freight services. It offers a platform that allows shippers to efficiently book, track, and pay for shipments, while helping carriers optimize their operations by selecting loads that minimize deadhead costs and expedite payment processes. By streamlining the logistics of the inland supply chain, Loop Freight aims to enhance the user experience and reduce the overall cost of freight transportation, making it easier for clients to manage the movement of goods.
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