Our entrepreneurial journey started back in 2013 with a simple vision: to inspire businesses in Bangladesh to advance the economy. To date, we have consulted for 150+ development partners & private organizations on 300+ projects, collaborated with 1200+ SMEs & startups, mobilized US$150 million+ in investments, and supported 50+ accelerator/incubator programs across Bangladesh. LightCastle also hosts the largest market and industry datasets in Bangladesh across 30+ industries.
We believe the Bangladesh opportunity is exciting – led by your goals and accomplishments. And to that end, we are here to support and collaborate.
Keep things simple. That’s the best approach to everything.
Be open and transparent with teams. Remain ethical and accountable in the expression of thoughts and actions.
Let the data tell the story. Every decision should be based on evidence and information.
Bijon Islam, Ivdad Ahmed Khan Mojlish, Saifur Rahman and Zahedul Amin officially start the consulting firm
LightCastle begins publishing periodical informative publications across critical topics in the context of an emerging economy. The first publication – Digital Marketing Landscape in Bangladesh – was launched on this day.
LightCastle received its first international award – Manthan – for introducing Pujee, a fintech platform, facilitating startups to raise investment.
LightCastle was recognized by Facebook and Microsoft for developing LightCastle Data, an innovative proprietary online survey tool that enables real-time quantitative data reporting.
LightCastle launched the maiden LightCastle Business Confidence Index study, quantifying voices of C-suite members across private entperprises in Bangladesh, in an effort to gauge the business optimism prevalent in the economy. It has now become an annual endeavor.
LightCastle successfully celebrated the completion of 100 projects, spanning private, public and social sectors.
LightCastle launched DATABD.CO, a one-stop online platform for business data in Bangladesh. The platform is aimed at facilitating access to industry datasets in meaningful formats.
LightCastle launched DATABD.CO, a one-stop online platform for business data in Bangladesh. The platform is aimed at facilitating access to industry datasets in meaningful formats.
We believe in the power of collaboration. In partnership with leading organizations on various fronts – be it in the realm of data democratization, skills development, entrepreneurial ecosystem among others – we add greater value to our clientele.
LightCastle Partners is the exclusive member of the Larive Group in Bangladesh. Established in 1975, Larive International is a network of independent business development advisory firms in 25 high-growth markets throughout Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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