About startup landscape in Nepal
Nepal has over 16,460 startups across the country. Of these, 291 are funded companies that have collectively raised $286M in venture capital and private equity. A total of 68 investors have participated in 281 funding rounds, with 13 startups securing early-stage funding and 3 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 466 new companies have been founded, raising over $272K in funding. Startups in Nepal have witnessed 12 acquisitions and 20 IPOs, while 985 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 41 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Nepal
WorldLink is the top company in Nepal, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Nepal:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of WiFi internet, fibre optic network, and television services for residential & commercial sectors | Kathmandu (Nepal) | 1995 | Series B | $26.6M | |
Operator of a payment network providing digital payment and financial services | Lalitpur (Nepal) | 2004 | Unfunded | - | |
Commercial Bank | Kathmandu (Nepal) | 1984 | Unfunded | - | |
Commercial bank | Kathmandu (Nepal) | 2007 | Funding Raised | - | |
On demand food ordering and delivery service in Nepal | Kathmandu (Nepal) | 2010 | Series B | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Nepal
In the year 2025, till September 2025, $72K has been raised in 3 equity
funding rounds across Nepal.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Nepal:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Unattributed | 1829 | Sep 02, 2025 | ||
Angel | 3002 | Jul 22, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 2539 | 2025 | ||
PE | 9445 | Oct 19, 2023 | ||
Series C | 5479 | Jul 26, 2023 | - |
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- 16.5K+ Total Companies
- $286M+ Total Funding
- 290+ Funded Companies
- 15+ IPOs
- 10+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Nepal
Europa is the top investor in companies of Nepal based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Nepal:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Kathmandu (Nepal) | ||
Washington (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Kathmandu (Nepal) |
Acquisitions in Nepal
In the year 2025, till January 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Nepal.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Nepal:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jan 03, 2025 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Jul 13, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 13, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 25, 2020 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 23, 2017 |
IPOs in Nepal
In the year 1983, till November 1983, 1 IPO happened in Nepal.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Nepal:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 10, 1983 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Jun 10, 1958 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
Top News about startups in Nepal
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DJI Completes World's First Drone Delivery Tests on Mount EverestPR Newswire•Jun 05, 2024•DJI, Airlift Technology, 8KRAW
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eBEST Investment & Securities to change name to LS Securities from JuneThe Korea Times•May 31, 2024•eBEST INVESTMENT & SECURITIES, LS Capital
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PhonePe partners with eSewa, HAN Pokhara to promote UPI in NepalDevdiscourse•Apr 10, 2024•PhonePe, eSewa
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Tranglo, Esewa Money Transfer to boost Nepal remittanceThe Paypers•Aug 03, 2023•Tranglo, Esewa Money Transfer
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Nepalese alt investment firm Team Ventures partially exits FoodmanduShareandstocks•Aug 02, 2023•Team Ventures, Foodmandu
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Klarna teams up with CellPay to expand BNPL optionsElectronic Payments International•Oct 03, 2022•Klarna, CellPay
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CellPay and Klarna Have Partnered to Offer Consumers More Flexible Payment OptionsGlobeNewswire•Sep 30, 2022•Klarna, CellPay, Cellpay, Payoneer
