When people think “startup,” they imagine software, apps, and coding. But Nepal’s biggest untapped opportunities may lie far outside the tech bubble. With its unique natural resources, cultural heritage, and economic structure, Nepal is primed for innovation in sectors that are traditionally offline.
1. Agriculture and Agri-Commerce
Agriculture employs over 60% of Nepal’s population, yet supply chains are inefficient and farmers lose value. Startups that create digital marketplaces, cold-chain logistics, and farm-to-market platforms can dramatically increase farmer income and reduce food waste. Global examples like Ninjacart in India prove the model works.
2. Sustainable and Cultural Tourism
Nepal welcomes millions of tourists each year, but much of the industry is still offline. Startups offering eco-tourism experiences, digital booking systems, and heritage travel platforms can tap into a global market hungry for authentic, sustainable travel.
3. Local Manufacturing and Export
Nepali tea, coffee, handicrafts, and textiles have international demand. What’s missing is scalable e-commerce and export logistics. Startups bridging artisans to global buyers can unlock Nepal’s cultural capital.
4. Logistics and Fintech
With online shopping and digital payments growing, there’s huge need for last-mile delivery solutions, payment gateways, and cross-border transaction platforms.
Silicon Peak Ventures’ Perspective
At Silicon Peak Ventures, we believe Nepal’s next wave of successful startups may not look like typical tech unicorns. They’ll be hybrid businesses combining tradition and innovation — turning agriculture, tourism, and local manufacturing into engines of growth.
Through Basecamp Fund, we provide capital and mentorship for founders tackling these high-impact sectors, helping them scale regionally and globally.
Whether you’re building a farm-to-market platform or reinventing eco-tourism, the time to innovate is now. Apply to Basecamp Fund and be part of Nepal’s next economic revolution.