SOLshare Ltd. is a company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, that specializes in peer-to-peer solar electricity trading. Founded in 2013, it has developed innovative solutions such as the SOLbox, a bi-directional electricity meter that facilitates peer-to-peer trading and grid management, and SOLcontrol, a charge controller for solar home systems. The company's decentralized microgrid systems allow households and small businesses in off-grid villages to share and monetize excess solar energy, creating a sustainable energy network. By leveraging distributed ledger technology, SOLshare empowers communities to earn income from their solar energy production while providing access to affordable electricity for lighting, phone charging, and entertainment. Through its pioneering approach, SOLshare aims to transform energy access for low-income rural populations in Bangladesh and potentially beyond.
Arogga is a pioneering healthcare application in Bangladesh that facilitates the delivery of prescription and healthcare services directly to users' doorsteps. The platform allows users to easily upload their prescriptions, ensuring the prompt delivery of medicines and healthcare products. Arogga offers a comprehensive selection of items, including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, dietary supplements, herbal products, and beauty care items. By connecting users with pharmacies, doctors, and laboratories, Arogga aims to streamline the healthcare experience and make purchasing medications more accessible and affordable. With plans for future service expansions, Arogga is positioned to become the leading healthcare platform in Bangladesh.
Jatri is a rapidly growing technology company based in Bangladesh that aims to provide reliable transportation solutions accessible to everyone. The company has developed a mobility-as-a-service platform that enhances the reliability and quality of bus systems, enabling commuters to travel more efficiently. Jatri's platform facilitates bus ticketing and tracking, encouraging a shift from private vehicle ownership to a more equitable and accessible public transportation system. By streamlining the journey experience for users, Jatri supports drivers in delivering dependable transport services to commuters, ultimately promoting smarter mobility options within urban environments.
Digi Dokaan
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Digi Dokaan is Bangladesh's first Shariah-compliant buy now pay later (BNPL) marketplace. The company operates a platform that allows customers to purchase products and pay for them in installments, adhering to the principles of Islamic finance. This model prohibits the charging of interest and avoids speculative or unethical practices, making it accessible for individuals seeking credit options aligned with their values. By providing a structured payment system, Digi Dokaan aims to facilitate consumer access to a variety of products while ensuring compliance with Shariah law.
Digi Dokaan
Pre Seed Round in 2023
DigiDokaan is a 100% free app that allows you to make your online store within thirty seconds. Set up your shop, upload your products, and start selling.
My Legal Tech
Seed Round in 2023
UQEEL gives you access to a wide range of Lawyers, Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries within the comfort of your own home. UQEEL digitizes legal, accountancy, consultancy and company secretary services, so you can access the most efficient delivery of the solutions you need.
Hishabplus
Seed Round in 2023
Hishabplus is a developer of accounting software that provides businesses with tools to manage their financial transactions effectively. The company offers applications for both Android and iOS platforms, allowing users to track expenses, monitor income, and generate financial reports. Its software integrates various payment gateways, enabling businesses to accept online payments seamlessly. By offering a comprehensive suite of features, Hishabplus aims to help small businesses gain a clearer understanding of their financial health and streamline their financial management processes.
Jomma
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Jomma is a digital investment marketplace that facilitates convenient access to the financial markets, allowing users to invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. The platform features a user-friendly interface that simplifies the investment process, offering tools such as an online account opening facility for beneficiary owners, daily market information, and an investment calculator. Jomma aims to empower investors by providing essential resources and a streamlined experience for managing their investments.
EZ Wage
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a financial wellness platform designed to access earned wages before payday. The company's platform allows access to accrued salary before payday, enabling employees to cover unexpected expenses improve their overall financial health, and reduce stress.
Ostad is an online learning platform that connects users with verified and skilled tutors through a multidimensional marketplace. It offers live online courses that focus on skill development rather than traditional video-based learning. The platform features one-to-one certificate courses, assessments, and on-demand learning, fostering an active community and providing round-the-clock mentoring support. Ostad aims to deliver a high-quality educational experience at an affordable price, enabling users to enhance their skills effectively.
Bonton Connect
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bonton Connect is a WiFi sharing network based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 2019. The company aims to reduce the cost of mobile internet access for users by developing a network software platform that facilitates Wi-Fi sharing. Through its innovative connectivity technology and embedded software, Bonton enables users to share their Wi-Fi connections. Clients can access the internet affordably using a single application that not only allows them to share their own Wi-Fi but also connects them to available shared networks. This approach promotes greater accessibility to internet services for a broader audience.
Shajgoj
Seed Round in 2022
Shajgoj is Bangladesh's leading e-commerce platform specializing in beauty and personal care products, dedicated to empowering women and enhancing their confidence. With a vast selection of over 15,000 authentic products from more than 400 brands, Shajgoj serves millions of customers through its user-friendly app and website. The company not only sells products but also offers free personalized beauty consultations via various communication channels, creating a tailored shopping experience for its consumers. Established in 2013, Shajgoj has developed a rich content site that educates and informs women about beauty trends, drawing inspiration from customer feedback. The company has achieved significant growth, boasting a high rate of returning customers and a commitment to continuously improving its offerings. Shajgoj fosters a supportive workplace culture, with a predominantly female team and policies that promote work-life balance and mental health awareness. This dedication to customer relations and employee welfare has solidified Shajgoj's position as a trusted name in the beauty industry, with aspirations for continued growth and stronger connections with its community.
10 Minute School
Seed Round in 2022
10 Minute School is an online education platform that has been operational since 2015, serving nearly two million students daily through its website and app. The platform offers a comprehensive range of educational resources, including over 19,000 video tutorials, more than 50,000 quizzes, 1,350 smartbooks, and 1,139 live classes. It covers all subject matter for classes 1–12, ensuring that students have access to the necessary content for their education. In addition to its extensive video library, 10 Minute School provides professional and skill development courses, enabling users to learn from skilled trainers at no cost. The platform has garnered a significant following, with over 9 million followers across its social media channels. Looking ahead, 10 Minute School plans to expand its offerings to include e-books and premium courses, further enhancing its educational impact.
LOOX
Pre Seed Round in 2021
LOOX is a London-based mobile application that facilitates on-demand appointment bookings with beauty, health, and fitness professionals. Launched in 2014, the platform connects users with local service providers, streamlining the booking process and enhancing convenience.
Jatri is a rapidly growing technology company based in Bangladesh that aims to provide reliable transportation solutions accessible to everyone. The company has developed a mobility-as-a-service platform that enhances the reliability and quality of bus systems, enabling commuters to travel more efficiently. Jatri's platform facilitates bus ticketing and tracking, encouraging a shift from private vehicle ownership to a more equitable and accessible public transportation system. By streamlining the journey experience for users, Jatri supports drivers in delivering dependable transport services to commuters, ultimately promoting smarter mobility options within urban environments.
NextPay
Seed Round in 2021
NextPay is a financial technology company that offers an all-in-one banking service platform designed specifically for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The platform allows users to collect customer payments through digital invoices, manage their cash flow, and facilitate batch payments to employees, suppliers, and bills, all from a single interface. By providing these services, NextPay aims to streamline financial management for its clients, enabling them to efficiently send, receive, and organize their finances without the need for traditional bank accounts.
MedEasy
Pre Seed Round in 2021
MedEasy is a digital healthcare platform that facilitates communication between patients and licensed doctors through video consultations. The platform not only allows users to connect with healthcare professionals for medical advice but also offers a range of healthcare services, including medicine home delivery and doorstep diagnostic services. In addition to its consultation features, MedEasy provides a variety of medical products across several categories, such as women's health, sexual wellness, baby care, elderly care, over-the-counter medications, and tablets. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the accessibility and convenience of healthcare for its users.
Praava Health
Series A in 2021
Praava Health is a patient-driven healthcare provider that aims to transform the healthcare landscape for Bangladesh’s 170 million citizens. Since its inception in 2018, the company has experienced significant growth, currently serving over 300,000 patients annually. Praava Health operates a network of outpatient health centers that offer consultations with family doctors and a comprehensive range of diagnostic services, including advanced lab and imaging capabilities that adhere to international standards. Its innovative "brick-and-click" platform integrates digital health solutions with in-clinic experiences, ensuring accessibility and convenience for patients. This includes Bangladesh’s first patient app, telemedicine services, e-pharmacy, and virtual primary care options. Praava Health is also a pioneer in introducing value-based healthcare concepts in the region, aligning patient values with its operational incentives. The company is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services while also achieving strong financial performance.
Dana Fintech
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Dana Fintech is an embedded financial technology company that specializes in providing digital financial services to banks, financial institutions, and microfinance organizations. It offers a credit scoring engine and an API platform that enables these institutions to deliver digital loans and pay-later options to their customers. By utilizing a comprehensive approach that incorporates device data, partner information, psychometric tests, and demographic details, Dana's scoring engine efficiently assesses the creditworthiness of underbanked and credit-excluded individuals. This capability allows digital platforms and banks to extend instant credit solutions to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as individual borrowers, thereby enhancing access to financial services in the market.
Upskill
Seed Round in 2020
Upskill is a skill-sharing platform that enables individuals and organizations to share skills and exchange technical knowledge to bridge the skills gap between job candidates and industries. They offer an automated screening process, workshops, and job fitness testing services.
Niramoy Healthtech
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Niramoy Healthtech is a company focused on enhancing healthcare accessibility by linking patients with licensed practitioners, laboratories, and pharmacies. It operates a cloud-based ecosystem that integrates various healthcare stakeholders, including government hospitals and private doctors. Through its platform, patients can easily enroll, schedule appointments, and make payments for consultations online. Additionally, Niramoy facilitates the issuance of electronic prescriptions, streamlining the healthcare experience for users while maintaining a comprehensive database of health records for each client. This integrated approach aims to simplify the healthcare process and improve the overall quality of care.
DoctorKoi
Angel Round in 2020
DoctorKoi is a healthcare technology company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, focused on digitizing the country's health sector. It operates an online platform that connects patients with doctors, allowing users to search for medical practitioners by location and specialty, and facilitating appointment bookings. The company's primary offering includes Digital RX, a prescription writing program that enables doctors to generate prescriptions quickly and efficiently. Additionally, DoctorKoi provides online consultation services with specialized doctors, enhancing doctor-patient communication and improving access to medical care in Bangladesh. Through these services, DoctorKoi aims to streamline the healthcare process and implement technological solutions across the healthcare ecosystem.
SOLshare
Venture Round in 2020
SOLshare Ltd. is a company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, that specializes in peer-to-peer solar electricity trading. Founded in 2013, it has developed innovative solutions such as the SOLbox, a bi-directional electricity meter that facilitates peer-to-peer trading and grid management, and SOLcontrol, a charge controller for solar home systems. The company's decentralized microgrid systems allow households and small businesses in off-grid villages to share and monetize excess solar energy, creating a sustainable energy network. By leveraging distributed ledger technology, SOLshare empowers communities to earn income from their solar energy production while providing access to affordable electricity for lighting, phone charging, and entertainment. Through its pioneering approach, SOLshare aims to transform energy access for low-income rural populations in Bangladesh and potentially beyond.
EduMate.xyz Limited
Pre Seed Round in 2019
EduMate.xyz Ltd. is your one-stop solution for Online Education Space where mentors & learners can bring their physical classroom online in which they can connect & collaborate. Our aim is to provide an immersive learning experience via virtual Classroom, Exam Hall, Library, Forum, etc while targeting every level of learner & mentors thus establishing a virtual shadow education culture.
Khamar-e
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Khamar-e is an agri-tech startup based in Bangladesh that aims to enhance the efficiency and productivity of farming through a data-driven approach. The company has developed a platform that provides farmers with essential resources, including access to data, markets, financial services, and weather forecasts. By equipping farmers with these tools, Khamar-e enables them to make informed decisions regarding their crops and livestock, ultimately contributing to a more effective supply chain and improved agricultural outcomes in the region.
Sigmind.ai
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Sigmind.ai is a developer of an AI-powered computer vision platform that transforms video data into actionable insights for various sectors, including enterprises and government agencies in Bangladesh. The company specializes in intelligent cameras, object detection and classification, automatic license plate recognition, and masked face detection and recognition. By harnessing advanced algorithms, Sigmind.ai extracts meaningful data from visual content, enabling businesses to gain valuable marketing, merchandising, distribution, and analytical insights. The platform processes this information through automation, ensuring that the data is easily searchable and can be repurposed for future use, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making processes for its clients.
Aalo Limited
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Aalo offers innovative OOH advertising solutions to brands through mobile screens in public transportation
Uparjon
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Uparjon is an online platform to connect clients & freelancers in Bangladesh
Velvet Box
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Velvet Box is the first femtech startup in Bangladesh focusing on feminine reproductive health and hygiene solutions and products
Praava Health
Seed Round in 2019
Praava Health is a patient-driven healthcare provider that aims to transform the healthcare landscape for Bangladesh’s 170 million citizens. Since its inception in 2018, the company has experienced significant growth, currently serving over 300,000 patients annually. Praava Health operates a network of outpatient health centers that offer consultations with family doctors and a comprehensive range of diagnostic services, including advanced lab and imaging capabilities that adhere to international standards. Its innovative "brick-and-click" platform integrates digital health solutions with in-clinic experiences, ensuring accessibility and convenience for patients. This includes Bangladesh’s first patient app, telemedicine services, e-pharmacy, and virtual primary care options. Praava Health is also a pioneer in introducing value-based healthcare concepts in the region, aligning patient values with its operational incentives. The company is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services while also achieving strong financial performance.
Proshanti
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Proshanti is a mental wellness platform providing content and connecting users with quality service providers
Dmoney is a mobile application that provides a comprehensive digital payment system, along with vehicle security, commerce, and financial services. The platform is designed to transform the digital payments landscape by enabling users to conduct secure electronic transactions through their smartphones. This functionality allows individuals to make purchases at stores, enhancing the convenience of shopping while also reducing the risk of fraud. Dmoney aims to streamline financial interactions and improve the overall user experience in digital payments.
Sheba.xyz
Seed Round in 2019
Sheba.xyz is an online marketplace that connects households with verified professional service providers on-demand. The platform offers a wide range of services including AC repair, groceries, health and well-being, cleaning, daily meals, and electrical repairs. Sheba.xyz aims to provide these services to consumers within 60 minutes, revolutionizing the service industry by blending technology with everyday life needs. Founded by a team from diverse service industries, the company has quickly become one of the largest and most trusted platforms in its region, receiving numerous local and international awards for innovation.
Dokkho
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Dokkho serves informal & migrant workers from Bangladesh, providing transparency in the recruitment process
Green More Limited
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Green More is a fintech company specializing in a digital payments ecosystems & the first Shariah Mobile Financial Services platform in BD
Pulse Healthcare Services
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pulse Healthcare Services is a telemedicine platform that facilitates connections between doctors and patients through secure online video conferencing. The platform is designed to streamline the process of scheduling appointments, allowing users to consult with medical professionals from the comfort of their homes. It offers features such as instant diagnosis and e-prescription, ensuring that patients can access medical care and specialist advice quickly and conveniently, regardless of their location. By leveraging technology, Pulse Healthcare Services enhances accessibility to healthcare, making it easier for individuals to receive timely medical attention.
Deligram
Seed Round in 2019
Deligram is an online retail platform designed to simplify the shopping experience for consumers. Customers can place orders online or visit physical locations known as Hubs or Agents for order pickups and after-sales services. The company enhances traditional neighborhood convenience stores by transforming them into e-commerce order and delivery points, thereby enabling small businesses to expand their reach and capabilities. Deligram aims to provide a seamless shopping experience, bridging the gap between online and offline retail.
Cookants
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Cookants is a homemade food ordering and delivery system in Bangladesh.
Peep the Place
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Peep the Place is a digital security startup that offers a mobile application designed to provide users with real-time street traffic videos and live maps. The platform delivers live video feeds, traffic alerts, and accurate traffic conditions, allowing users to visualize their intended destinations before embarking on their journeys. This innovative service helps individuals make informed decisions, ultimately saving time and fuel while minimizing stress associated with travel. By enhancing situational awareness, Peep the Place aims to improve the overall experience of navigating urban environments.
CommEngine
Pre Seed Round in 2018
CommEngine is a developer of a social customer relationship management platform designed to enhance customer engagement through social media. The platform offers a range of features, including query management, lead generation, and customer segmentation and mapping. These tools empower businesses to better understand their customers and deliver more targeted marketing messages, fostering deeper connections with their audience. By streamlining communication and engagement strategies, CommEngine aims to improve the overall customer experience for brands.
Pixmama
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Pixmama is a marketplace based in Bangladesh that specializes in high-quality, royalty-free stock images. The company provides a diverse collection of visual content, including photographs, illustrations, and vectors, catering to the needs of both businesses and individuals. Its platform is designed to facilitate the search and licensing process, allowing users to easily filter and locate the perfect images for various projects. By offering a comprehensive range of images, Pixmama aims to meet the growing demand for accessible, high-quality visual resources in the market.
Digiland
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Digiland specializes in digitizing land titles using blockchain technology to ensure authenticity and security. The company offers land management services that enable individuals to convert their land and property records into unalterable digital entries. By providing a transparent and convenient method for proving land title authenticity, Digiland empowers citizens to secure their property rights and assume responsibility for economic and land development.
Shuttle
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Shuttle is a mass-transit startup that provides safe transportation at an affordable fare by moving more people with fewer vehicles and caters to both B2B and B2C customers. The startup also has B2B offerings that allow companies to provide daily commutes for their employees. Shuttle was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Roar Media
Seed Round in 2018
Roar Media is a digital platform producing original journalism and informative content for a South Asian audience. We currently publish in English, Sinhalese, Tamil and Bengali, creating content that informs, inspires and entertains. We break complex issues down through our articles, videos, interviews and photo essays — creating an intellectual smorgasbord for our readers.