Anchorless Bangladesh

Anchorless Bangladesh is an early-stage venture investment fund focused on fostering the startup ecosystem. The fund empowers founders, investors, the startup community, and other stakeholders to realize their objectives as well as strengthening the economy. In 2019, Rahat Ahmed launched the firm in New York, New York.

Faheem Ahmed

Partner

Rahat Ahmed

Founding Partner and CEO

Ishti Alam

Investment Analyst

Peter Findley

General Partner

Salsabeel Khan

Investment Associate

Dan McMurtrie

General Partner

Nomrota Sarker

Analyst

Mohi Zaman

Principal

Past deals in Bangladesh

Pathao

Series B in 2024
Pathao Ltd. is a prominent digital platform in Bangladesh, established in 2015 and headquartered in Dhaka. The company specializes in ride-hailing, courier delivery, and food delivery services. It operates an application that facilitates ride-sharing through cars and bikes, as well as logistics solutions that connect online stores with customers for parcel delivery, including documents and gifts. Pathao has expanded its services to Nepal and currently operates in 64 districts across Bangladesh and 22 cities in Nepal. Known as the leading courier delivery company in Bangladesh, Pathao also offers fintech solutions and digital credit services, making it a significant player in the mobility, logistics, and financial services sectors in South Asia.

Shikho

Seed Round in 2022
Shikho is an innovative educational platform based in Bangladesh, focused on democratizing access to high-quality education for young learners. The platform offers a hyper-localized approach, allowing students to learn at their own pace with content that is accessible anytime and anywhere. Shikho provides live classes from expert tutors, alongside original animated video lessons tailored to individual testing performance. By incorporating gamification elements, students can earn points and badges as they progress through their syllabus, enhancing engagement and motivation. This transformative approach aims to bridge the gap between traditional educational methods and the demands of a modern, digital-first world, ultimately equipping the country's youth with essential skills for success in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Shikho

Seed Round in 2021
Shikho is an innovative educational platform based in Bangladesh, focused on democratizing access to high-quality education for young learners. The platform offers a hyper-localized approach, allowing students to learn at their own pace with content that is accessible anytime and anywhere. Shikho provides live classes from expert tutors, alongside original animated video lessons tailored to individual testing performance. By incorporating gamification elements, students can earn points and badges as they progress through their syllabus, enhancing engagement and motivation. This transformative approach aims to bridge the gap between traditional educational methods and the demands of a modern, digital-first world, ultimately equipping the country's youth with essential skills for success in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Maya

Seed Round in 2021
Maya is a mobile-based digital wellbeing assistant that directly connects to experts, doctors, and therapists.
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