Top 5 Startup Investors in Nepal (October 2026)

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• Shikshak — Shikshak magazine is a monthly magazine that targets public school teachers and students. It evolved from a targeted newsletter into a journalism platform emphasizing practical content for rural educators, including teacher union updates, government policies, success stories, challenges, and cover stories with national/internationalperspectives on education trends.
• Radio Karnali Aawaj — Dive into the melodic wonders of Radio Karnali Aawaj, an online radio streaming service based in Nepal, and receive the latest local news from Karnali.
• Madhya Nepal Sandesh — Madhya Nepal Sandesh is a Nepali-language weekly magazine, it spotlights women's rights, marginalized communities, and regional challenges in the Terai lowlands.

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• DK & Sons —
• Krisa Dana Udhyog — Krisa Dana Udhyog is a commercial fish food factory.
• Laxmi Food and Confectionary — Laxmi Food and Confectionary sells food and confectionery items in Nepal.

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• Mettle.net — Mettle was established in 1995 as a specialist financial services company and has, since its inception become recognised for innovation in the creation of specialised financial solutions.With clients ranging from international corporates to small and medium enterprises and individuals, clients experience a different kind of insight from Mettle.This level of vision and considered intuition can also be found in Mettle’s investments.
• SunCulture — At SunCulture, we strive to solve the biggest daily challenges of smallholder farmers. We use off-grid solar technology to provide our customers with reliable access to water, irrigation, lighting, and mobile charging, and we can do all of that with a single system.
• Coris Holding — Coris Holding is a financial institution that was established with the motive to provide support to SMEs and SMIs.

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• MiNP Records — MiNP Records, established in 2016, is a forward-thinking record label dedicated to revolutionizing the music industry. With a focus on innovation and artist development, the label has introduced initiatives such as The Musician's Vault—a platform designed to nurture emerging talent and encourage creative exploration. Additionally, MiNP Recordsleverages its expertise by providing music consultancy at SoundHouse Music Studio, where industry-leading insights shape dynamic soundscapes and creative projects.The label is actively seeking strategic investments to accelerate growth, enhance technology integration, and expand its global reach. MiNP Records remains committed to driving excellence and setting new benchmarks in the music landscape, forging pathways for both established and emerging artists.

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• Appetito — Domain name Appetito.com is a tantalizing blend of appetite and Italian flair, evoking images of delicious cuisine and a zest for life. With only 8 letters, it is short, memorable, and easy to spell, making it ideal for a wide range of star
• Zazu — Manza is an all-in-one financial platform for African SMEs, helping businesses manage payments, automate cash flow, and access real-time financial insights from one simple dashboard.
• Treepz — Treepz is using technology to help people move efficiently in Africa. Be it for daily, inter-city or corporate commutes, users can book predictable, reliable and comfortable trips through a world-class, demand-responsive app all at the tap of a button.Treepz was founded in 2019 and operates in 4 African countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Ugandaand Kenya. It is headquartered in Ontario, Canada.