InvestorEmpowering entrepreneurs in Bangladesh's tech landscape.
The startup scene across Bangladesh
Where startups are forming across Bangladesh: the cities, accelerators and investors, and how you get close to them.
The ecosystem
Startup Bangladesh describes itself as a venture capital company under Bangladesh’s ICT Division and dates its founding to March 2020. Its FAQ identifies Bangladesh-registered ventures as its investee audience and lists seed, early, and growth stages.
Capital providers
Startup Bangladesh publishes per-round investment values of BDT 25 lakh to BDT 5 crore and a maximum investee ownership stake of 49%. Its FAQ says reaching a term sheet can take one to four months or longer; these are published terms and timing, not a guarantee of funding or processing time for an individual applicant.
As of . Official information. Source: Startup Bangladesh Limited FAQ
Startup support programs
Startup Bangladesh’s stated investment audience is ventures registered in Bangladesh, including seed-, early-, and growth-stage companies. The FAQ publishes a per-round range of BDT 25 lakh to BDT 5 crore, a maximum 49% ownership stake, and a one-to-four-month-or-longer term-sheet process; application status was not established.
As of . Application availability not verified. Official information. Source: Startup Bangladesh Limited FAQ
For founders
For founders considering Startup Bangladesh, its FAQ specifies Bangladesh registration, seed-through-growth-stage eligibility, and published per-round values of BDT 25 lakh to BDT 5 crore. The stated term-sheet process is one to four months or longer.
As of . Official information. Source: Startup Bangladesh Limited FAQ
For investors
Startup Bangladesh’s FAQ describes an investee scope spanning seed, early, and growth stages, with a published maximum ownership stake of 49% and per-round values of BDT 25 lakh to BDT 5 crore. Its stated audience is Bangladesh-registered ventures.
As of . Official information. Source: Startup Bangladesh Limited FAQ
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Bangladesh ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries) | 2025 | #79 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Global Innovation Index | 2025 | #106 | No change | A | Innovation, Competitiveness, Research, Talent |
 Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking) | Doing Business 2020 | #168 | Up 8 | B | Business Climate |
41 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Bangladesh
Investors 16
InvestorInvestorLeading BPO solutions in Bangladesh.
InvestorEmpowering Bangladesh's startup ecosystem through angel investment.
The 3 most prominent of 16. Browse all investors
Incubators 13
IncubatorEmpowering social entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.
IncubatorNurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in academia.
IncubatorPromoting Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
The 3 most prominent of 13. Browse all incubators
Venture studios 7
Venture studioVenture builder solving emerging market challenges.
Venture studioBuilding scalable digital businesses.
Venture studioBuilding and scaling businesses that solve real-world problems.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 5
AcceleratorEmpowering startups in Bangladesh.
AcceleratorEmpowering entrepreneurs through mentorship and innovation.
AcceleratorAccelerating content creation for impactful marketing.
The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all accelerators
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Your way in
Raising in Bangladesh
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Bangladesh
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Bangladesh
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingCity guides
Cities in Bangladesh
City
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Questions about Bangladesh
How does Bangladesh rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #79 in StartupBlink Index (countries) (2025). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Bangladesh?
16 investors based in Bangladesh have a profile here, including BD Venture Limited, Ignite Tech Solutions and Bangladesh Angels. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Bangladesh?
Yes. Bangladesh has 5 accelerators, 13 incubators and 7 venture studios on record, including Accelerating Bangladesh, YY Ventures and Ice9.co.
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