# Shikho Technologies Bangladesh

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/shikho-technologies-bangladesh

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Website: www.shikho.tech
- Total disclosed funding: $5.3M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 29, 2022)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Shikho Technologies Bangladesh Ltd, based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, focuses on providing digital education solutions for students preparing for SSC and HSC examinations. The company enhances learning through innovative online platforms.Shikho Technologies Bangladesh Ltd is dedicated to digital education, offering an online learning platform for secondary and higher secondary students. Founded in 2019 in Dhaka, the company has secured funding through 3 deals, with the latest being a Seed round in March 2022, raising USD 4.000 mn led by Wavemaker Partners. The founders, Shahir Chowdhury and Zeeshan Zakaria, have a vision to reshape educational access in Bangladesh, with Shahir Chowdhury serving as the CEO.Shikho Technologies Bangladesh Ltd. specializes in digital education solutions tailored for students preparing for the SSC and HSC examinations in Bangladesh. The company offers a comprehensive online learning platform featuring animated video lessons, live classes with experienced mentors, and an extensive library of learning materials for grades 6 to 12. Shikho serves over 2.5 million students, providing recorded classes, notes, and PDF resources for those who miss live sessions, thus catering specifically to students aiming to enhance their academic performance and prepare for competitive admission tests.Shikho generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, allowing students to access a wide array of online courses and resources. Clients can enroll in various courses targeting specific academic goals, including preparation for public examinations and university admissions. The pricing structure includes different subscription tiers, enabling access to personalized learning tools and mentor support. Revenue is realized through these subscriptions as students engage with the platform's interactive content and mentoring services.In March 2022, Shikho Technologies Bangladesh Ltd raised USD 4.000 mn in Seed funding to enhance its educational offerings and expand its market reach. The company aims to develop new educational products, with plans for launching additional features on its platform by the end of 2023. Shikho also intends to expand into new geographic regions beyond Bangladesh, targeting South Asian markets by 2024. The recent funding will be utilized to support these initiatives, including the enhancement of their learning platform and the introduction of new educational resources.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 29, 2022, $4M — Wavemaker Partners, Learn Capital, DSG Consumer Partners, Anchorless Bangladesh, Vibe Capital, Ratio Ventures, Black Kite Capital
- Seed, Jul 28, 2021, $1.3M — Wavemaker Partners, Learn Capital, Anchorless Bangladesh

## Investors

- Wavemaker Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wavemaker-partners) — Seed
- Learn Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/learn-capital) — Seed
- Anchorless Bangladesh (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anchorless-bangladesh) — Seed
- DSG Consumer Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dsg-consumer-partners) — Seed
- Vibe Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vibe-capital) — Seed
- Ratio Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ratio-ventures) — Seed
- Black Kite Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/black-kite-capital) — Seed