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Meet Sadia Haque: Founder & CEO at ShareTrip

From corporate career to pioneering the success of ShareTrip, Sadia is revolutionizing the travel industry in Bangladesh with technology.

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Four Bangladeshi Startups Join Accelerating Asia Ventures Cohort 10

Bangladeshi startups from diverse sectors join Accelerating Asia's tenth cohort, receiving mentorship and US$100K each.

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Inside Anchorless Bangladesh's Investment in Agroshift

Anchorless Bangladesh shares investment memo on Agroshift, highlighting the analysis and rationale behind the deal.

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Story Engine Raises US$750K from Andreessen Horowitz to Develop AI-Powered Fantasy Creation Platform

AI startup raises pre-seed funding to develop a platform that enables users to create webtoons and anime using generative AI.

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Pathao Secures US$12Mn to Expand Financial Services

Pathao raises pre-series B funding to expand its financial services, aiming to improve financial access for Bangladesh's digital-native youth.

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Harvesting Potential: The Rise of Agritech Startups in Bangladesh

Agritech startups in Bangladesh are addressing key challenges in agriculture, such as financing, market access, and supply chain inefficiencies, to improve productivity and farmer livelihoods.

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AirTrunk's US$16Bn Sale to Blackstone Becomes Australia’s Largest Acquisition of 2024

Sydney-based data center startup gets acquired by major global investors, highlighting the rising value of Australian companies in international markets.

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Beyond Profits: The Dual Mission of Impact Investing

An investment strategy that is becoming increasingly appealing to investors who prioritize purpose alongside profit.

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ShopUp Secures US$6.5Mn from Japan’s Credit Saison for Supply Chain Enhancement

Bangladeshi B2B commerce platform raises debt capital funding to enhance supply chain through technological advancements.

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Green Growth in Bangladesh: A Gamechanger for Innovation and Skill Development

Joya Chowdhury outlines Bangladesh's path to high-income status through sustainable growth, focusing on green energy, and environmental governance.

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Fabric Acquires MeMD from Walmart, Bolstering Virtual Care Capabilities

Healthcare technology company Fabric acquires MeMD to expand its virtual care services to 30,000 employers and 5 million members.

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Tiger New Energy Secures US$1Mn Additional Funding from ADB Ventures

Bangladesh-based clean tech startup raises funding as an extension to their seed round.

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Crafting Effective and Engaging Investor Updates for Your Startup

Shoumik Shahriar highlights the importance of investor updates and how they can help founders build and grow their businesses.

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GrayMatter Robotics Secures US$45Mn Series B Funding Led by Wellington Management

Advanced robotics and AI software company founded by BUET grad raises funds to expand its systems across various industries.

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Shomvob Secures US$1Mn in Pre-Seed from Cocoon Capital

Silver and blue collar focused platform raises global funding to enhance employment opportunities.

People

Founder Spotlight: Arefin Zaman

Arefin Zaman, Founder and CEO of MedEasy, a healthcare company in Bangladesh shares his entrepreneurial journey.

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SBK Tech Ventures Invests US$7.1Mn in Six Startups

SBK Tech Ventures has disclosed its six deals across different sectors in the latest quarter of 2024.

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Fundraising and the Art of the Seed Round

Fundraising is crucial but not a guarantee of success. Quality capital and institutional investors matter more than just valuation.

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NexHealth Achieves US$1Bn Valuation, Aims to Revolutionize Healthcare Infrastructure

Bangladeshi American founded healthcare API startup reached unicorn status with its latest round of funding.

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Deputy Becomes Australia's First Tech 'Unicorn' in Two Years

Deputy hits US$1.1Bn valuation with US$37Mn investment from Express Employment.

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Venture Capital Investing: Why VCs Chase High Growth and a Large Market

VCs need high-growth potential in large markets for robust fund returns, as a few successful investments drive overall fund performance.

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Demystifying Post-Money and Pre-Money Valuation: A Primer For Startups

Difference between pre-money and post-money valuation, highlighting how the choice impacts equity ownership and investor certainty.