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.
Oware
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Oware Technologies is an innovative cloud-based supply chain management startup that specializes in optimizing logistical frameworks for businesses in emerging markets. Its flagship platform, 0360, addresses the distinct challenges of these regions by providing comprehensive solutions for warehouse management, shipment tracking, and overall supply chain optimization. Utilizing advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and real-time data, Oware Technologies enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and improves supply chain visibility for its users. The company primarily targets small and medium-sized enterprises, aiming to democratize access to state-of-the-art supply chain tools. By offering easy, affordable, and tech-driven warehousing and logistics services, Oware facilitates effective management of B2B logistics, ultimately fostering economic growth and enhancing market competitiveness.
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.
GoZayaan
Seed Round in 2019
GoZayaan Limited is an online travel agency based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 2017. The company aims to simplify travel for its users by offering a comprehensive platform for booking both local and international flights, as well as hotel accommodations. As a travel-tech company, GoZayaan focuses on the emerging Bangladeshi market, providing solutions that cater to the specific needs of local travelers who are unable to access global platforms like Expedia. By accepting payments through local currency cards and mobile financial services, GoZayaan facilitates a seamless booking experience, making travel more accessible and convenient for its customers.
Pathao
Venture Round in 2018
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.
SureCash is an online payment platform based in Bangladesh that caters to mobile phone users by facilitating a variety of financial transactions. The service enables users to deposit and withdraw cash, send money to others, recharge mobile phones, and check bank balances. Additionally, it supports payments for personal remittances, education fees, online purchases, and utility bills. SureCash operates through a network of over 41,000 retail agents and collaborates with 350 payment partners, including several local banks such as Jamuna Bank and National Bank. By providing mobile banking and remittance processing technologies, SureCash empowers banks to deliver branchless banking services, enhancing financial accessibility for its users.