Shikho, the leading Bangladeshi edtech startup and a category-definer in the digital learning space, is excited to announce that it has raised $8,000,000 in its latest funding round. This impressive milestone underscores the confidence that investors from global venture capital firms, strategic angels, and family offices have in Shikho’s innovative approach to revolutionizing education for over 85 million Bengali-speaking students under 25. Focused on building a hyper-localized digital learning ecosystem, Shikho is modernizing the delivery of supplementary education across school, college, and university levels, as well as for professionals striving to enhance their skills. By integrating expertise in content creation, instruction, media, and technology, Shikho’s comprehensive platform offers interactive live classes, animated video lessons, an extensive library of questions and solutions, personalized performance tracking, and a recommendation engine tailored to individual learning needs.
The newly raised funds will enable Shikho to accelerate the development and expansion of its technology platform while deepening its commitment to accessibility, convenience, and effectiveness in online learning. With operations currently spanning four offices in Dhaka and Jessore and a robust team of 450 dedicated employees, the company is well-positioned to broaden its reach even further and enhance its product offerings. This investment signals not only support for Shikho’s mission to modernize supplementary education in Bangladesh but also a shared vision for nurturing a future where learning is both engaging and impactful. Recognized by Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch list in 2022 and celebrated through accolades such as Founder Shahir Chowdhury’s inclusion in Bloomberg Catalyst 2023, Shikho’s latest funding round marks another pivotal chapter in its journey of transforming education in Bangladesh.
