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Dec 14 2025

Green-Tech, ESG, and Sustainability Startups Are Getting More Attention From VCs

Startup / By Baki Billah / December 14, 2025 / 5 minutes of reading

Green-tech and sustainability are no longer buzzwords. They have become central themes in global innovation and investment. Around the world, venture capital (VC) firms are showing stronger interest in startups focused on clean energy, climate tech, ethical governance, and environmental responsibility. This shift is driven […]

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Nov 21 2024

How to Validate Your Startup Idea before Seeking Funding

Startup / By Baki Billah / November 21, 2024 / 5 minutes of reading

Starting a business is an exciting journey filled with potential, but before you jump into seeking funding, it’s crucial to validate your startup idea. Validation is the process of proving that your idea has a viable market, solves a real problem, and is something people

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Nov 19 2024

Financial Planning for Startups: A Beginner’s Guide

Startup / By Baki Billah / November 19, 2024 / 7 minutes of reading

Starting a new startup is an exciting endeavor, but it also comes with significant financial challenges. Effective financial planning is essential for the survival and growth of your startup. Whether you’re launching a tech startup, a small retail business, or a service-based company, having a

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Nov 18 2024

Cash Flow Management Tips for Startups

Startup / By Baki Billah / November 18, 2024 / 6 minutes of reading

Cash flow management is one of the most critical aspects of running a successful startup. It involves keeping an eye on, assessment, and optimizing the net amount of cash received less cash expenditures. For startups, managing cash flow effectively can be the difference between thriving

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Nov 18 2024

How to Make Contact with Startup Investors

Startup / By Baki Billah / November 18, 2024 / 6 minutes of reading

Connecting with the right startup investor is crucial for the success of any startup. It’s not just about securing funds; it’s also about finding the right partners who can provide guidance, mentorship, and valuable connections. But how can entrepreneurs effectively reach out and connect with

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Sep 18 2023

Due Diligence by VC Firms on Startups

Fundraising, Investment, Startup, Venture Capital / By Nasiba Khan / September 18, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

How does a VC firm choose which startups to invest in and which to pass? How should startup founders prepare themselves for screening by VC firms? VC firms conduct thorough due diligence on startups before deciding which startup is worth their time and money. Due

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Sep 12 2023

The Fundraising Landscape for Bangladeshi Startups

Business, Fundraising, Investment, Startup, Venture Capital / By Nasiba Khan / September 12, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

Bangladeshi startups are suffering a steep fall in funding compared to last year. For example, by the third quarter of 2022, they raised $125 million in total, but in 2023, only $47 million has been raised so far. Out of the $47 million, $30 million

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Jun 11 2023

Building Blocks of a Business Model

Business, Startup / By Nasiba Khan / June 11, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading

A business model explains how a company generates value, or in other words, how it earns money. In the book Business Model Generation (2010), authors Osterwalder & Pigneur describe a business model as a strategy a business will execute through its organizational structures, processes and

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Jun 5 2023

10 Most Important Components of a Pitch Deck

Fundraising, Investment, Startup, Venture Capital / By Nasiba Khan / June 5, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading

What is a pitch deck? A pitch deck is a presentation which provides an overview of a business. It is prepared by entrepreneurs to inform potential investors and clients about the business, its products and services, as well as its goals and strategies. A pitch

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May 8 2023

10 Top VC firms in the World

Fundraising, Investment, Startup, Venture Capital / By Nasiba Khan / May 8, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading

What do Venture Capital (VC) firms do? VC firms invest in startups which have long-term growth potential, in exchange for equity. VC firms benefit startups by helping them to grow. In return, they intend to benefit themselves by exiting profitably from those startups in the

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