Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited (BVCL) announced on 25th June that it has invested TK 2.5 crore in two Bangladeshi startups: Chaldal and Sokrio.
Why it matters: The investment signals growing support for Bangladesh's startup ecosystem and could encourage more local venture capital activity.
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The big picture: Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited (BVCL) is demonstrating its commitment to nurturing local entrepreneurs and driving innovation in key sectors.
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What's next: Watch for potential growth and expansion from Chaldal and Sokrio following this capital injection.
Tiger New Energy announced on 26th June that it has secured an additional $1 million investment from ADB Ventures, taking its total seed investment to $3.5 million.
This new funding from ADB Ventures joins a US$2.5 million seed funding round led by Wavemaker Partners in 2023, with participations from 500 TukTuks, Orvel Ventures, Humble, Penataran Management, Brett Barna, an undisclosed Singaporean Family Office, and an undisclosed angel investor.
Why it matters: The funding boost will accelerate the rollout of Tiger's battery-swapping technology for Bangladesh's 4 million+ rickshaws, addressing urban transportation challenges with eco-friendly solutions.
The big picture: Founded in 2021 by Harvard Business School grads Yiwei Zhu and Nicole Mao, Tiger aims to revolutionize urban mobility in Bangladesh.
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What's next: Watch for Tiger's expanded presence across Bangladesh as it deploys its battery-swapping infrastructure.