Nepal’s Startup Policy 2026 must address legal barriers to foreign investment, focusing on profit repatriation, ESOPs, and FDI thresholds.
Category: Startups
The pulse of Nepal’s startup ecosystem. News on venture capital, funding rounds, emerging disruptors, and success stories from the next generation of Nepali founders.
Logistics Startups: Is Last-Mile Delivery Actually Profitable?
Last-mile delivery in Nepal is a loss leader; profitability hinges on data control, EV adoption shifts costs, and market consolidation looms.
Venture Capital Nepal: Why Grant Mentality Kills Scale
Grant reliance harms Nepal’s startups; shifting to ROI-focused private equity is essential for scalable growth and sustainable enterprises.
Nepal Fintech 2026: Cracking the $1B SME Credit Gap
Nepal’s fintech revolution aims to bridge the $1B SME credit gap using digital footprints and alternative data for lending.
Nepal Startups 2026: The Race to $500M in IT Exports
Nepal aims for $500M in IT exports by 2026, transitioning to SaaS and tackling brain drain with competitive salaries.
Healthy Food Delivery. The Cloud Kitchen Moat Against High Commission
Explores cloud kitchens vs. traditional restaurants, focusing on unit economics, brand building, and the future of food delivery in Nepal.
Why Fintech Dominates Startups in Nepal? The Saturated Wallet Ecosystem.
Nepal’s fintech sector faces fragmentation, leading to a consolidation trend, with only a few dominant super-apps expected in 24 months.
Mobile Payment in Nepal: The #1 Untapped Investment Opportunity.
Nepal’s mobile payment potential is vast, requiring trust, infrastructure, and innovative super-apps to transform its cash-dominated economy.
Beyond Trekking: 5 Underrated Niches in Nepal Tourism That Are Ready to Take Off in 2025-2026
When an investor or traveler hears “Nepal,” two images immediately flash into their minds: the majestic Everest and lines of trekkers trudging toward its base camp.
Urban Problems – Business Opportunities: Innovations in Waste Management, Coworking in Nepal’s Cities
Kathmandu is a city of contrasts. Ancient temples sit alongside sprawling urban sprawl, spiritual serenity sits alongside the deafening noise of traffic, and incredible growth energy sits alongside enormous pressure on outdated infrastructure.