Startup Landscape in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has over 12,865 startups across the country. Of these, 421 are funded companies that have collectively raised $2.9B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 2 unicorns. A total of 372 investors have participated in 464 funding rounds, with 38 startups securing early-stage funding and 11 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,735 new companies have been founded, raising over $3.64M in funding. Startups in Bangladesh have witnessed 33 acquisitions and 64 IPOs, while 3,264 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 80 companies have been founded by women.