Emerging startups from commonwealth nations like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan stepped into the spotlight at a recent SouthXChange event in Singapore. The program, hosted at the Google office, aimed to showcase high-potential companies across sectors like AI, fintech, e-commerce, and agritech.
Thirteen carefully selected startups pitched to an audience of leading regional investors. The goal was to raise capital for their ambitious growth plans. Attendees included firms like Accelerating Asia, Tenity, and SOSV. Managing Partner, Oscar Ramos of Orbit Startups delivered a virtual keynote on the vast potential of emerging markets. He highlighted standout startups like Bangladesh’s Hishabee, a SaaS solution for 230,000 small businesses. Sri Lanka’s Mintpay presented its leading payments platform. Pakistan’s Bookme.pk, the country’s largest online booking platform, outlined expansion plans. Well-known Pakistani entrepreneur Monis Rahman also introduced his new fintech startup Dukan.pk. Rahman founded household brands like Rozee.pk and Finja.pk.
Overall, SouthXChange spotlighted the energy and innovation driving South Asian startups forward. The event offered a valuable platform for connecting promising companies with regional investors and resources for growth.
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