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 in Bangladesh that aims to democratize access to high-quality learning. By utilizing advanced technology, Shikho provides interactive and personalized educational experiences geared towards the country's youth, particularly the 85 million individuals under 25. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace, offering live classes from expert tutors as well as original animated video lessons tailored to their testing performance. It incorporates gamification features, enabling students to earn points and badges as they progress through their studies. Through its efforts, Shikho is transforming traditional education, making it more accessible and relevant to the needs of a modern, digital-first society.

Shikho

Seed Round in 2021
Shikho is an innovative educational platform in Bangladesh that aims to democratize access to high-quality learning. By utilizing advanced technology, Shikho provides interactive and personalized educational experiences geared towards the country's youth, particularly the 85 million individuals under 25. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace, offering live classes from expert tutors as well as original animated video lessons tailored to their testing performance. It incorporates gamification features, enabling students to earn points and badges as they progress through their studies. Through its efforts, Shikho is transforming traditional education, making it more accessible and relevant to the needs of a modern, digital-first society.

Maya

Seed Round in 2021
Maya Apa is a knowledge-sharing and messaging platform that enhances access to specialist advice in developing countries, particularly in Bangladesh. Since its establishment in 2011, the platform has facilitated over 500 queries daily, focusing on public health, psychosocial support, and legal matters. It allows users to maintain anonymity while seeking guidance from a vetted network of experts, including doctors and therapists. Maya Apa's user-friendly interface is accessible via Android, Web, and WAP, enabling both men and women to pose questions in English, Bangla, Banglish, or through voice input. The platform's innovative technology routes inquiries to professionals in real-time, effectively reducing barriers to reliable advice, especially for women facing societal constraints. With a month-over-month growth rate exceeding 10%, Maya Apa continues to expand its reach and impact in the realm of digital well-being.
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