Startup Landscape in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has over 18,358 startups across the country. Of these, 454 are funded companies that have collectively raised $3.29B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 2 unicorns. A total of 398 investors have participated in 537 funding rounds, with 40 startups securing early-stage funding and 11 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 3,355 new companies have been founded, raising over $7.4M in funding. Startups in Bangladesh have witnessed 38 acquisitions and 123 IPOs, while 3,267 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 80 companies have been founded by women.