Turtle Venture Studio, Bangladesh's first venture studio, organized its inaugural Demo Day on April 18th in Singapore. This marked the first time a Bangladeshi accelerator has held such an event abroad to showcase its portfolio startups. The Demo Day at SPECTRUM Global attracted 73 attendees from 34 organizations, primarily venture capitalists and investors from South […]
Drutoloan, a Dhaka-based fintech startup on a mission to democratize access to finance for MSMEs, suggests it has figured out a way to meaningfully address MSME financing challenges.
Starting with on-demand medicine delivery, a number of online pharmacy players are now aiming to become ‘full-stack’ healthcare service providers offering an array of medical products and services, from online doctor consultations to at-home diagnostic testing.
A true bootstrapped success story, Blubird Interactive is an excellent case study of entrepreneurial grit and perseverance. The company’s climb from a fledgling two-man outfit to a thriving mid-sized software development company with clients in multiple markets is replete with vital lessons for aspiring founders.
Kahf Guard, a new app and browser extension, is a comprehensive web filter to block out haram content and undesirable vices on the internet. The goal is to allow Muslims to experience the internet's benefits while avoiding the haram and undesirable distractions that undermine religious guidance and teachings.
Elevate Foods, South Asia’s first company dedicated to uplifting Indian farm-gate processors and facilitating their access to global markets, announced that it has raised US$525,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Singapore-based climate-focused investors Wavemaker Impact (WMi). The investment underscores Elevate Foods' commitment to harnessing the cross-border trade opportunity for agri produce, empowering Indian processors with enhanced quality management tools and market insights.
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