Methodology
How we source, verify, and update every entry on the platform.
Source hierarchy
- Primary regulators — Bangladesh Bank circulars, BSEC notifications, BIDA filings, RJSC company registry, NBR SROs.
- Company-issued material — official press releases, audited filings, investor pages.
- Tier-1 international press — DealStreetAsia, TechCrunch, Reuters, Bloomberg, Nikkei Asia, Tech in Asia.
- Reputable BD newsrooms — The Business Standard, The Daily Star, Dhaka Tribune, Future Startup, Prothom Alo.
- Industry reports — LightCastle, Bain, BCG, IFC, World Bank, ADB.
Deal log inclusion rules
- Disclosed venture, growth, or grant rounds where at least the company name and round stage are publicly reported.
- Amount field shows the publicly disclosed figure or "Undisclosed". We do not estimate.
- Investor list reflects what was publicly disclosed; we do not infer participation.
- At least one primary source link is required per row.
Company directory inclusion rules
- Bangladesh-incorporated companies, or non-BD companies with material BD operations / footprint.
- Operational (not zombie / shut-down) at time of listing.
- Source-cited summary; no marketing copy reproduced verbatim.
VC / investor list rules
- Funds with at least one disclosed BD investment, or formally registered to operate in BD (BSEC AIF licence, BIDA-registered).
- Ticket size, stage, and sector focus reflect publicly stated mandates.
Update cadence
Deal log: as rounds are announced. Company / VC entries: reviewed quarterly or on material change. Regulatory pages: updated on circular issuance.
Corrections
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What we do NOT do
- Estimate or back-fill undisclosed deal amounts.
- Publish off-the-record information.
- Accept paid placements in editorial or directory listings.