Celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship, Bangladesh Angels Network (BAN) hosted its much-anticipated ‘BAN Mini Showcase, powered by ShopUp’.
The event, hosted at ShopUp’s headquarters at SKS Tower, Mohakhali, presented four promising startups poised to revolutionize diverse sectors within Bangladesh’s business landscape.
At the event, the four hand-picked early-stage companies—DoctorKoi, HealthOS, Hishabee, and Pickaboo—presented their funding pitches to the members of the Bangladesh Angels Network alongside an audience consisting of angel investors and venture capitalists from the ecosystem.
The showcase started with Zakia Sameen Noor, Senior Analyst & BWIN Team Leader, sharing the opening remarks. Shaheen Siam, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of ShopUp, followed by sharing the welcome remarks highlighting the long-term collaboration of ShopUp & BAN.
All the showcased startups have already demonstrated significant growth. DoctorKoi leads the market for digital prescriptions and enables seamless doctor-patient interactions.
HealthOS empowers pharmacies by streamlining the supply chain and developing the technology and data infrastructure to serve millions of patients through their pharmacy network.
Hishabee empowers and supports small retailers in Bangladesh through its comprehensive business management solution. And finally, Pickaboo is reshaping retail experiences by facilitating direct connections between consumers and manufacturers.
The closing remarks of the event were delivered by Nirjhor Rahman, CEO of Bangladesh Angels Network, emphasizing the significance of support and investment within the Bangladeshi ecosystem to foster and celebrate the startup culture in the country.
Bangladesh Angels Network (BAN) endeavors to propel the nation’s startup entrepreneurs by offering early-stage financing and advisory support, bridging crucial funding gaps through diverse engagement initiatives.
The BAN Mini Showcase, Powered by ShopUp, was another crucial step in that direction.