Top startups in Bangladesh
There are 16,437 startups in Bangladesh which include Shikho, ShopUp, bKash, Arogga, Pathao. Out of these, 436 startups are funded, with 38 having secured Series A+ funding, and 2 achieving unicorn status. Banks ($607M) and Payments ($270M) are the top-funded sectors in Bangladesh, with over 195 companies, including bKash and BRAC Bank. In the last five years, 93 companies raised over $608M in funding across 152 rounds. Nagad is the latest startup to join the Unicorn Club from Bangladesh. The number of companies founded have declined by 21.5%, from 466 companies in 2024 to 366 companies in 2025.
Here is the list of top startups in Bangladesh
1. Shikho
Provider of digital learning resources for academic and admission preparation. This platform offers live and recorded video lessons, animated educational content, and practice assessments. It provides study materials and analytical tools to support curriculum-based learning and test preparation. The system facilitates access to instructional content and performance tracking for students.
Key facts about Shikho
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $8M
- Investors: Goodwater Capital, Sturgeon Capital and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, May 07, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 5,432 Competitors
2. ShopUp
Key facts about ShopUp
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $198M
- Investors: Valar Ventures, Flourish and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Aug 17, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 19 Competitors
3. bKash
Mobile financial services and payment systems for consumers. It features a solution for money transfers, mobile recharges, utility bill payments, and others. Users can dial a number to initiate the transaction, fill in the account, and amount, and the money will be sent to the receivers mobile. Application is made available on Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about bKash
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $261M
- Investors: SoftBank Vision Fund, Alipay and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 14, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 17 Competitors
4. Arogga
Provider of an online pharmacy for healthcare products. The platform allows users to order medicines online by uploading the prescription and getting them delivers to the doorstep using the app. It also, offers information on the medicines and drugs with the price comparison to make better health decisions.
Key facts about Arogga
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $5.7M
- Investors: The Venture Collective, Sketchnote and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 25, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 7 of 5,224 Competitors
5. Pathao
Operator of an application providing ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services. The platform offers users a way to book transportation, order meals from various restaurants, and arrange for package delivery. It also provides options for users to earn income through driving, delivering food, or providing courier services.
Key facts about Pathao
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $50M
- Investors: Gojek, VentureSouq and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 14, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 65/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 82 Competitors
