The Y Combinator
of Nepal
We connect Australian investors and partners with Nepal's most ambitious founders — capital, mentorship, office space and an execution engine, all inside one transparent ecosystem.
Backed by partners across Nepal & Australia
Mission
Turn Nepali ideas into global companies
We give founders the capital, structure and hands-on execution they need to build durable businesses — and we hold ourselves accountable to investors with transparent, milestone-based reporting.
Vision
Nepal's largest startup & investment ecosystem
A single hub where investors, founders, mentors, universities and government meet — making Nepal a destination for world-class innovation and cross-border capital.
From first meeting to a funded, growing company
A clear, accountable path that protects investors and gives founders everything they need to execute.
Discover & match
Investors browse vetted startups; founders apply and get matched to the right capital and mentors.
Diligence & agree
Structured due diligence, legal review and e-signed agreements — every document versioned and auditable.
Fund by milestone
Capital is released against milestones, not lump sums, protecting investors and focusing founders.
Build & report
Founders use the Execution Hub and office space while investors get live progress and transparent reporting.
Built for investors, founders and mentors alike
For investors
Deploy capital with confidence
- Vetted, due-diligence-ready startup deal flow
- Milestone-based fund release & cap table clarity
- Live portfolio dashboards and transparent reporting
- E-signed agreements and full document trail
For startups
Everything you need to build
- Funding matched to your stage and roadmap
- Office space, desks and meeting rooms in Kathmandu
- Execution Hub: dev, design, finance, legal & more
- Mentorship, grants and investor introductions
For mentors
Shape the next generation
- Get matched to startups in your domain
- Structured sessions, action items and notes
- Track founder progress and your impact
- Join a community building Nepal's future
The Execution Hub
Most startups fail not from lack of funding, but lack of execution capacity. NIH founders tap on-demand expert services — turning capital into shipped product and real traction.
Software development
via Spenvest Lab
UI/UX design
Product & brand
Accounting & bookkeeping
Finance ops
Legal support
Contracts & compliance
Marketing & branding
Growth
HR & recruitment
Team building
Cloud & DevOps
Infra at scale
AI consulting
Applied AI
Patent & IP
Protect your moat
A transparent path from interest to investment
Every step is tracked, documented and visible to both sides — no black boxes.
Browse & request
Investor discovers a startup and requests a meeting.
Meeting & accept
Founder accepts; intro call happens on-platform.
Due diligence
Investor reviews data room; NIH validates.
Legal & agreement
Legal review and e-signed investment agreement.
Funds approved
Commitment locked; milestones created together.
Milestone release
Capital released as each milestone is verified.
Progress reporting
Live updates, expenses and revenue tracked.
Final reporting
Outcomes, returns and next round prepared.
Every player in one connected hub
NIH isn't an incubator — it's the operating system for Nepal's innovation economy, linking each stakeholder through shared data and workflows.
Investors
Capital & networks
Startups
Founders & teams
Mentors
Domain expertise
Universities
Research & talent
Government
Policy & data
Office & ops
Space & services
A home base in the heart of Kathmandu
Founders get a fully managed workspace — allocated, booked and accessed through the platform, with visitor management and asset tracking built in.
Real founders. Real capital. Real traction.
“NIH didn't just write a cheque — the Execution Hub shipped our MVP in eight weeks and the milestone funding kept us disciplined.”
“As an investor I finally get real transparency — live dashboards, cap table and milestone reporting in one place.”
“Mentoring through NIH is structured and measurable. I can see exactly where my founders need me.”
Where the ecosystem connects
Questions, answered
Any Nepal-based startup with an ambitious founding team — from idea stage to early revenue. Australian investors and partners can join to access vetted deal flow.
Ready to build the future of Nepal's innovation economy?
Whether you're a founder with a bold idea or an investor seeking high-growth opportunities — let's talk.