Investor hurdles drag Bangladesh startup funding to 5-year low
According to LightCastle Partners, Bangladeshi startups secured only $6 million in funding during the first half of the year, marking a 95% decline.
TBS Bangladesh21 September 2026, 7:45 AM0 readsAMP
Bangladeshi startups experienced a significant downturn in capital acquisition during the first half of 2026. Data from the LightCastle Partners' 'Bangladesh Startup Investment Report H1 2026' reveals that startups raised only $6 million between January and June. This figure represents a 95% decrease compared to the $120 million raised during the same period in the previous year. The report attributes this sharp decline to various hurdles faced by investors.
