Bangladesh's National Startup Investment Company

Converting banking
strength into
innovation power.

An independent, bank-backed national investment platform. Channelling Bangladesh's institutional capital into high-growth startups — and bringing in global venture capital alongside it.

Tk 4.25Bn
Paid-Up Capital
1%
Of Banks' Annual Net Profit
39
Shareholder Banks
The Thesis
"Unlike grant programmes or government subsidy schemes, BSIC operates as a commercially governed investment institution."
Fiduciary accountability to shareholder banks.
Independent Investment Committee.
Market-rate returns + catalytic foreign capital.

Not a programme.
A permanent institution.

39 commercial banks contribute up to 1% of annual net profits, pooled into BSIC (initial paid-up capital ~Tk 4.25 Bn, authorised capital Tk 20 Bn), professionally managed and deployed as institutional venture capital — with an independent Investment Committee and full fiduciary accountability.
Vision

Banking Capital → Startup Growth

Convert Bangladesh's banking sector — the country's largest pool of institutionally managed capital — into a direct driver of startup growth, job creation, and new industry formation, while attracting global capital inflows.

Purpose

Three Mandates

Direct equity investment into high-growth startups. Co-investment alongside global institutional VC funds. Domestic anchor to bring in foreign capital into Bangladesh.

Outcome

A Globally Aligned Asset Class

Establish a credible institutional vehicle delivering financial returns, measurable innovation impact, and positioning Bangladesh as an investable destination for global VC and FDI.

How BSIC Operates

01

Institutional Architecture

Board Charter, Investment Committee, Shareholders' Agreement, and compliance frameworks aligned with Bangladesh Bank directives and the Companies Act.

02

Capitalization & Governance

Banks contribute up to 1% of annual net profits, converted into equity stakes with clearly defined capital-call mechanisms and shareholder protections.

03

Investment & Deployment

End-to-end deal flow from sourcing through diligence, IC approval, and portfolio monitoring — using equity, SAFEs, and convertible instruments.

Building the ecosystem,
not just funding it.

BSIC's mandate extends beyond deploying capital. It is designed to strengthen the foundations of Bangladesh's innovation economy — partnering with ecosystem players to develop early-stage founders from the ground up.

University Accelerator Programmes

Partner with leading Bangladeshi universities to launch structured accelerators that identify, train, and fast-track student and faculty-led ventures into investable startups.

Founder Development & Mentorship

Structured mentorship tracks connecting early-stage founders with experienced operators, investors, and diaspora professionals — building the next generation of Bangladeshi entrepreneurs.

Accelerator & Incubator Partnerships

Collaborate with existing accelerators, incubators, and ecosystem organisations across the country to co-develop programming, source deal flow, and strengthen the early-stage pipeline.

Regional Innovation Beyond Dhaka

Extend startup support to Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi and secondary cities — catalysing entrepreneurship where it's needed most through local partnerships and targeted programming.

Connect

Ready to participate in
Bangladesh's innovation future?

For shareholder banks, founders, ecosystem partners, and international venture capital firms interested in co-investing — we welcome your engagement.

Contact BSIC Co-Investment Enquiries