Truvalu
Bangladesh
About Truvalu Bangladesh
Truvalu Bangladesh supports small and growing businesses through a unique blend of investment and advisory services. By combining hands-on business development with strategic capital, Truvalu helps entrepreneurs scale their ventures for both financial success and social impact.
Through its co-entrepreneurship model, Truvalu works closely with early-stage enterprises to strengthen core business functions, improve operational efficiency, and prepare for investment.
Our team combines deep expertise in business analysis, financial modeling, and ecosystem development to support entrepreneurs across sectors. We offer tailored services in:
📊 Financial management and investment readiness
📈 Business planning and operational efficiency
🎯 Marketing, sales, and market expansion
🧩 Corporate governance and impact measurement
⚙️ Technology adoption and innovation strategy
Truvalu also connects businesses to local and international networks, unlocking new opportunities through strategic partnerships, distribution channels, and export pathways.We are committed to fostering inclusive entrepreneurship, with a strong focus on gender lens investing and ecosystem-building initiatives that promote equitable access to finance and resources.
Until now Truvalu has been co-enterprising with:
CHP
Classical Handmade Products (CHP) is a handicraft business producing value added goods made from indigenous raw components and leftover fabric. The product portfolio consists of floor covering (rugs), storage (baskets), tableware (mats) and others. The finished products are exported to more than 30 countries. Read the CHP story.
Business Finance for the Poor in Bangladesh
Truvalu Bangladesh (then Agribusiness Booster (AbB) Bangladesh) was supported by DFID’s Business Finance for the Poor – Challenge Fund, aimed to increase financial inclusion of local Micro and Small Enterprises by catalyzing and fostering innovations in lending products and delivery channels, and stimulating effective BDS. See more here.
B-Skillful
Under the B-SkillFUL Program Phase II, Truvalu is extending business development services (access to finance and access to market) to several MSMEs across Dhaka, Savar, Gazipur, Bogura, and Rangpur.
A program, supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh and implemented by Swisscontact Bangladesh.
Truvalu worked with 56 marginalised MSMEs all across Bangladesh. Read more.
Covid recovery program
A program, supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh and implemented by Truvalu Bangladesh (in close cooperation with OneToWatch).
Truvalu worked with 33 pandemic affected MSMEs across Bangladesh. Truvalu connects the MSMEs that require financing with partner financial institutions for interest subsidized financing. Read more.
B-Briddhi
B-Briddhi is a multi-year public-private development partnership (PPDP) between the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh, Roots of Impact, LightCastle Partners and other stakeholders, including investors, private sector organizations, incubators, and support organizations for impact enterprises. Truvalu provided impact management and investment readiness services to the impact enterprises involved. Read more.
Access to green finance for SMEs
The “A2GF” program is a multi-year initiative launched by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh, Truvalu, OneToWatch (OTW), and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). This initiative aims to provide capacity development, technical assistance, and access to green financing for SMEs in Bangladesh. The focus is on economic return, business expansion, and impact generation. Read more
"As agriculture is the largest employment sector in Bangladesh, providing employment to 40.15% of the working population, this industry has a significant impact on the macroeconomic goals. Yet, many SMEs lack the necessary capital to remain competitive in the market. In such an environment, Truvalu has created the opportunity to improve the economic condition of many agricultural entrepreneurs. “Sharawwat Islam, managing director Truvalu Bangladesh
Our team
Sharawwat is the Managing Director of Truvalu.enterprises Limited. With more than 15 years of experience in the financial sector of Bangladesh, Sharawwat joined Truvalu in 2018 fout of her passion to work with impact investments. Before joining Truvalu, she worked in several reputable investment banks and commercial banks in Bangladesh. Sharawwat is a CFA charterholder and holds an MBA and a BBA from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka.
Sabbir Ahmed is committed to advancing Gender Lens Investing (GLI) for SMEs at Truvalu Bangladesh. His role includes needs assessment, providing business development services, on-site visits to SMEs, and designing tailored support packages and modules specifically targeting women-led enterprises. Starting as an intern at Truvalu, Sabbir gained related experience as a community builder with GrameenPhone Ltd. and Startup Bangladesh, helping startups and ideators connect, train, and receive mentoring support. An entrepreneur during his university days, he ran a cloud kitchen for three years. Sabbir holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, majoring in Management, from the Islamic University, Kushtia. He is passionate about traveling and tasting new kinds of foods.
As an accounting professional with more than 9 years’ experience, Anwar has been handling the overall financial, administrative, and HR affairs of Truvalu Bangladesh as well as supporting the global office with financial administration and reporting. Before joining Truvalu, he worked in senior roles at leading apparel manufacturing and IT companies. He also worked for a leading audit and accountancy firm in Bangladesh where he served more than 30 clients. His area of expertise includes financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, auditing, internal control and compliance, taxation, and corporate laws and practices. He has completed Chartered Accountancy Course (CA- CC) from Hussain Farhad & Co., Chartered Accountants under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB). He has also completed the CA Certificate Level and partially completed the CA Professional Level.
Anuj is responsible for tracking project progress and results – how the projects are advancing to the set objectives and goals. He also contributes to project data management, capturing learning and imparting insights for better management decisions. For more than 6 years, he has been leading the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning section of different Development organizations. Anuj completed his Masters in Social Science from the University of Rajshahi. He majored in Social Work, combining an excellent academic background with practical working knowledge. He is an emerging MEAL professional in the development sector.
Nuzhat Tabassum Turee is an enthusiastic communications professional. Alongside her bachelor’s degree a relevant field, she earned a masters in Communication and Journalism from the University of Chittagong, where she further refined her skills and passion for utilizing communication to effect change.
In her role at Truvalu, Nuzhat is instrumental role in crafting narratives and disseminating information in alignment with its strategic objectives. Prior to this position, she contributed her expertise as a Programme Associate at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), where she gained insights into policy advocacy and development initiatives. Her previous roles as a leadership facilitator and communication intern at the Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center underscore her dedication to nurturing the leadership skills of young individuals.
Throughout her career, Nuzhat has actively engaged in community development initiatives, leveraging her expertise to address challenges faced by underprivileged communities. Notably, she co-founded a digital production agency, showcasing her innovative approach to advocacy through compelling documentaries and creative content highlighting development challenges. Nuzhat looks forward to continuing her career in the development sector, where she can make a significant impact and amplify the voices of those in need, while remaining committed to social change.
Prosonno contributes to tracking the performances and assessing the outcomes of Truvalu’s various projects. He is an experienced M&E professional and has worked in different national and international organizations monitoring and evaluating different development projects. He has obtained his Masters degree in Social Science from the University of Rajshahi. With his knowledge, skills, and practical experience, he is a promising professional in the development sector.
Rimoon coordinates the Gender Lens Investing (GLI) Program at Truvalu Bangladesh, where she leverages over 14 years of experience in finance, development and entrepreneurship. As a female entrepreneur of a small business herself, she has a personal understanding of the challenges and opportunities that women face in business. Rimoon is passionate about social impact and has transitioned her career in finance to advancing GLI and supporting SME development. With her strong expertise in stakeholder management, reporting, and financial strategy, she plays a key role in fostering impactful, gender-focused entrepreneurial growth. and is dedicated to boosting gender inclusivity and promoting gender equality within the business ecosystem. Rimoon holds a BBA in Finance from North South University in Bangladesh.
Mark Pranta Hagidok provides data driven recommendations to support strategic decisions and organizational improvement. He also plays a key role in donor-funded projects by offering targeted research and analytical insights. Previously, he worked at BRAC and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), focusing on market research and data analysis to assess business model feasibility, pilot scalable solutions, and engage SMEs and startups in innovative initiatives. Mark holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).
Md Ifthaker Hosen is responsible for managing all finance-related functions alongside administrative and HR tasks. Before joining Truvalu, he held a managerial position at an IT company, which provided him with a diverse skill set. He also has extensive experience in auditing, accounting, and advisory sectors, having delivered comprehensive services to over 20 companies. His areas of expertise include financial reporting, internal audit, taxation, and financial due diligence, compliance, and accounting services for provident and gratuity funds. Currently pursuing the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification, He has successfully completed 10 out of 13 papers. With a commitment to excellence and a proactive approach, he plays a vital role in supporting Truvalu’s financial integrity and operational efficiency.
Bishwamitra Chowdhury is an entrepreneurship development professional with over eight years of experience in the startup and SME ecosystem. As a Senior Business Consultant at Truvalu, he is focusing on inclusive and sustainable enterprise growth.
His career combines hands-on entrepreneurial experience with institutional leadership. As a co-founder of Funush Private Limited, he launched successful platforms like Quizards.co and Careerki.com, gaining firsthand expertise in business model design and market entry. He also served as Director of Impact Hub Dhaka, where he led training programs for entrepreneurs on digital transformation and sustainable business practices.
Bishwamitra’s background includes managing the Orange Corners Bangladesh incubation program at YY Ventures, where he provided key support to social business and impact driven startups. He also led product development and scaled operations at Amarlab Ltd. during a period of rapid growth. With an MBA from the University of Mysore, his multidisciplinary expertise in capacity-building, financial literacy, and digital innovation makes him a valuable asset in expanding green financing for SMEs.
Mahedi Hasan Omi is a seasoned investment professional with over six years of experience in venture capital, asset management, and startup ecosystem development. As Senior Investment Associate at Truvalu Bangladesh, he leads efforts to identify, evaluate, and support high-potential enterprises that drive inclusive and sustainable growth.
His expertise spans deal sourcing, due diligence, portfolio management, and fundraising across both local and international markets. Mahedi has played a key role in deploying early-stage capital in Bangladesh, particularly in sectors such as mobility, payments, and fintech. He has previously served on the investment teams of SBK Emerge Fund I, IDLC Venture Capital Fund I, and Adventure Capital LLC.
At Truvalu, Mahedi is responsible for market research, financial modeling, investment memo preparation, legal execution, and portfolio support—including helping investee companies become fundraising-ready and build virtual due diligence rooms.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and banking from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) and is passionate about investing in businesses that advance environmental and social impact.
Saima Hasnain is a development professional with expertise in market systems development, business growth strategy, and partnership management. As Business Analyst at Truvalu Bangladesh, she supports small and growing enterprises with tailored advisory services that strengthen investment readiness and operational resilience.
Prior to joining Truvalu, Saima served as a Knowledge Management and Advocacy Officer at Swisscontact, where she contributed to improving the business and investment climate in Bangladesh. Her work aligned with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and involved facilitating multi-stakeholder partnerships across government, financial institutions, SMEs, and academia.
Saima brings a strong foundation in business analytics, supported by her academic background in Management Information Systems (BBA and MBA from the University of Dhaka). She is also the founder of Brave & Safe, a platform promoting access to sexual and reproductive health services in alignment with SDG 3.
With her strategic mindset, advocacy experience, and commitment to inclusive development, Saima plays a key role in advancing Truvalu’s mission to empower impact-driven enterprises.
Office location
Truvalu Bangladesh is located at Bay’s Brookwood, 1st Floor, Flat 1AB, House 5, Road 136, Block SE(B), , Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
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