Building a startup community in Nepal

A strong startup ecosystem is more than money. It is people helping people.

What a community does

• Shares knowledge and lessons learned.
• Introduces founders to investors and customers.
• Celebrates wins and learns from failures.
• Holds each other accountable.

Roles in the ecosystem

Founders build and share. Investors fund and mentor. Operators run programs and spaces. Enthusiasts amplify and connect. Everyone has a part.

How to contribute

• Attend events and meetups.
• Mentor a younger founder.
• Share your journey openly, including the hard parts.
• Invest time or money if you can.
• List your startup on directories like NepalStartups so others can find you.

Challenges we face

Geography, access to capital, and talent retention are real. But the momentum is strong. More startups are launching, more capital is flowing, and more founders are choosing to build in Nepal.

What NepalStartups does

We provide a free, public directory and a place for discussion. We do not facilitate investments or take equity. We focus on visibility and connection.

Join us

Browse the directory, upvote startups you believe in, and submit yours. Together we can make Nepal's startup ecosystem visible to the world.