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Introducing Loop: The Future of Logistics in Bangladesh and Beyond
Talks about Bangladesh, Startups and Venture Capital
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Rahat Ahmed
Founding Partner at Anchorless Bangladesh
New York, New York
Overview
Rahat Ahmed is the Founding Partner & CEO of Anchorless Bangladesh, leading global capital efforts for Bangladesh. With a background in venture capital and investments, Rahat has played key roles in advising and investing in various startups and organizations, including Pathao and SAJIDA Foundation.
Highlights of Rahat's career include founding Anchorless Bangladesh and serving as a venture investor and board member for Pathao, showcasing his expertise in venture capital and strategic investments in emerging markets.
Work Experience
Founding Partner & CEO
2019 - Current
Anchorless Bangladesh is a New York-based investment fund focused on increasing global capital flow into outsized Bangladeshi opportunities.
An early stage venture investment fund focused on advancing the Bangladeshi startup ecosystem through access to global resources.
Venture Investor & Board Member
2024
Investor
2016 - 2024
Pathao is a technology startup solving for the biggest infrastructure challenges in Bangladesh.
Advisor, Impact Investments
2024
Advisory Committee Member, Impact Investments
2022 - 2024
The impact strategy for Sajida Foundation—managing an annual budget of over a US$600mn—focuses on measurable impact and effective execution, holding capital accountable while backing entrepreneurs who seek structural and scalable change. Sajida Foundation is the largest shareholder of Renata, one of the largest pharmaceuticals in Bangladesh.
Advisor
2024
Discovery One aims to further institutionalize Bangladesh's esports and gaming industry through professional events, strategic partnerships and policy.
Venture Investor & Board Member
2022
Agroshift's micrologistics networks enables businesses to source directly from farmers.
Strategic Partner, Investment Advisory and Promotion
2022
Anchorless Bangladesh is a strategic partner for the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the country's apex investment promotion agency under the Prime Minister's Office, to guide and attract foreign direct investment (FDI) across industries and asset classes while activating local capital—with the goal of increasing FDI to 3% of the country's GDP by 2025.
Venture Investor & Board Member
2022
HypeScout is a data-driven influencer marketing platform for brands and creators.
Venture Investor & Board Member
2021
Bangladeshi edtech building a hyper-localised digital learning ecosystem.
Venture Investor
2021
Alice Labs' MyAlice is a multi-channel e-commerce customer service platform.
Member, U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council
2021
Representing Anchorless Bangladesh on the U.S.-Bangladesh Business Council, focusing on advocacy and engagement to strengthen the bilateral commercial partnership between the two countries.