Startups are a young company founded by one or more than one entrepreneur who develops a new product or services into the market with the initial funding from the Founders or their friends and families. Starting up a business in Nepal is not an easy task.

However, the dependency of Nepal into other countries for almost everything has changed the mindset of the young generation. As a result, the number of startups is increasing in Nepal. So, here are some of the promising startup of Nepal which I have listed out for you

Pathao

Similar to Tootle, Pathao is a Ride sharing app that was introduced in Nepal on 25 September 2018 but was founded in Bangladesh in 2015. It is one of the fastest-growing tech startups in Asia. Pathao has even started the food delivery services.

However, here in the context of Nepal, it’s services are Bike and Car ride-sharing which is similar to Tootle a Nepali ride-sharing App. After the introduction of Pathao, the Nepali market has been divided into two which was solely owned by tootle before due to lack of competition.

Nepal Communitere

Nepal Communitere is a non-profit organization that provides space for creativity and innovation to sustainably rebuild, renew, and develop Nepal which was established in 2015 after the devastating Earthquake In Nepal.

It is a Nepali branch of Communitere International which creates dynamic, collaborative hubs in places that have been severely affected so that they can rebuild their community. similar to Nepal they have been working on Haiti since the 2010 earthquake and Philipines after 2013 typhoon.

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The local project Nepal

The local Project Nepal is a platform for local Nepali products with the motive of promoting the Nepali products among the Nepalese population as well as to promote local entrepreneurs with a sustainable livelihood.

Currently, it has two outlets Located inside Evoke Cafe Premises, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, and Located inside Le Sherpa Restaurant (Opposite of Presidents House)Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. It has a wide range of products like Soaps, bag Packs, Accessories, Stationary, famine Care which are all made in Nepal they even provide the Delivery service.

Honey Guide to the Mountains

The Honey Guide is similar to the travel agency which books flight lodges guides and finds the Trek however they are different as you can book the service directly from the service provider not only that it also lets you customize your trek the way you see fit.

It was founded by Mr. Ashish Shrestha (CEO), Abhishek Pande (CFO), and Diwakar Ghimire( CTO) with the vision of Empowering and raising the livelihood of the Porters, Guides, Trek Leaders and lodge owner but also to increase the level of service in the long run.

Portal Bikes

Portal bikes is a social business whose mission is to develop the world’s most innovative and adaptable bicycle that will be able to transform the lives and Empower the business. It offers products like long-tail bikes, Portal PTO, and PTO tools.

It was founded by Caleb with the vision to see the world free by the Bicycle. It has its outlet in Jawalkhe, Lalitpur Nepal as well as in the USA. Portal Gives, Portal Prefab, and Portal Shelters are the sister organization of Portal Bikes.

Mad Honey

From the name, you guys must have guessed that their main product is honey. Yes, you are right but their product is Mad honey which is an Amped- up version of the regular honey which is known for its hallucinogenic and psychoactive properties.

They offer 100% raw and organic Mad honey without additives nor diluted with water from high up in the Himalayas which is extracted manually by Nepalese Gurung tribesman from the hives of Apislaboriorsa (The largest Honeybee in the world). They are the first company that offers international shipping of Himalayan Honey with extensive experience.

Bikalapa Art Centre

It is the real alternative platform for Artists, Entrepreneurs, Social enterprises, Startups and the International Artistic community located at Pulchowk. It was founded by Mr. Saroj Mahato and Mahima Singh Mahato in the year 2013.

It offers various Departments such as Coworking Space, Designer Studio, Online store and shop, and cafe and bar. The main objective of the organization is to promote Nepali Contemporary art and culture through various practices and research programs.

Doko recyclers

Doko Recyclers is a social enterprise that manages and recycles Dry waste. It was founded by Kushal Harjani (CEO), Raghavendra Mahato, and Runit Suria in the year 2017 with the vision of supporting a growing green economy that values social and environmental welfare by preserving natural resources and enabling local ingenuity.

It provides various services like Shredding, Composting, Management of E-waste, Workshops on waste management as well as a sustainability store named as tatwa.

Fit Box

Fit Box is a food delivery service that brings food at your doorsteps which seems similar to the other food delivery services. However, it has differentiated itself by allowing the consumer to plan their diet and choose the meal plan that suits best for you. It delivers freshly cooked meals in a microwavable box at your doorstep at your preferred time.