Occean Venture

22/04/2026

Occean Venture in Malaysia 🇲🇾

We are proud to mark our first official visit to Malaysia, engaging with visionary founders, strategic partners, and forward-thinking investors across the region.

This visit reflects Occean Venture’s commitment to expanding global collaboration and unlocking cross-border investment opportunities between Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. Through a series of productive meetings, we explored high-potential ventures, partnership synergies, and pathways to support scalable innovation.

Malaysia’s dynamic startup ecosystem continues to impress us with its energy, diversity, and growth potential. We are excited about the meaningful connections built and the opportunities ahead.

At Occean Venture, we believe in building bridges that empower founders, accelerate innovation, and create lasting impact across markets.

18/04/2026

🇸🇬 Occean Venture at GITEX Asia Singapore 🚀

We are proud to represent Bangladesh on a global stage, connecting with founders, investors, and innovators from around the world.

At Occean Venture, our focus is on unlocking cross-border investment opportunities, building meaningful partnerships, and supporting high-potential startups in emerging markets.

GITEX Asia is more than an event — it’s a gateway to collaboration, innovation, and global growth 🌍

Let’s build the future together.

14/12/2025

✨ Occean Venture at the Economy of Francesco Global Event 2025 | Rome, Italy 🇮🇹

We are proud to share that Occean Venture participated in the Economy of Francesco Global Event 2025 – “Restarting the Economy”, held in Rome, Italy. This global gathering brought together entrepreneurs, investors, economists, policymakers, and impact leaders from across the world to reimagine the future of the global economy.

Through this engagement, Occean Venture strengthened its international connections, particularly within the European startup and impact-investment ecosystem. The conversations and collaborations focused on:
🔹 Ethical and impact-driven entrepreneurship
🔹 Early-stage and idea-stage startup investment
🔹 Youth-led innovation and incubation models
🔹 Cross-border collaboration between emerging and developed markets

This experience reinforced our mission at Occean Venture — to support purpose-driven startups, enable responsible investment, and build bridges between Bangladesh and global innovation hubs.

We are now actively exploring:
✅ Strategic partnerships with European incubators and funds
✅ Global speaking and knowledge-sharing opportunities
✅ Market access pathways for startups from Bangladesh
✅ Long-term collaboration for impact investment and venture building

Grateful to the Economy of Francesco Foundation and the global EoF community for creating a platform rooted in values, collaboration, and hope.

We look forward to translating this global exposure into meaningful opportunities for founders, investors, and ecosystems we serve.

📩 Open to collaboration, partnership, and conversation.

15/07/2025

🚀 Cross-Border Startup Synergy: Occean Venture x Draper Startup House Nepal 🇧🇩🤝🇳🇵
We recently had the incredible opportunity to join forces with Draper Startup House Nepal in a powerful event focused on startup pitching, regional collaboration, and early-stage investment.

🎤 Our Managing Partner, Arafatul Islam Akib, joined as a guest investor and shared insights on:
✅ Opportunities for Nepal-Bangladesh startup collaboration
✅ What investors look for in early-stage founders
✅ Building scalable businesses across South Asia

💡 The energy in the room was inspiring — 24 startups pitched their innovative ideas, and we connected with brilliant founders, mentors, and ecosystem leaders who are shaping Nepal’s next startup wave.

🌍 At Occean Venture, we are committed to backing visionary founders across borders. Collaborations like this reinforce our belief that great ideas know no boundaries.

Thank you Draper Startup House Nepal for the warm hospitality and for building such an inclusive platform for entrepreneurs!

28/05/2025

Invest in Chattogram 2025 Kicks Off with a Grand Opening Ceremony!
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Invest in Chattogram 2025 — a landmark event bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and changemakers to unlock the true potential of Chattogram’s business ecosystem!
The grand opening ceremony was marked by inspiring speeches, dynamic networking, and a shared vision to drive inclusive economic growth in the region. This is just the beginning of a powerful journey to position Chattogram as the next big investment destination in South Asia.
Stay tuned for more updates, sessions, and opportunities throughout the event!
https://startupchattogram.org/invest-in-chattogram-2025/

18/05/2025

Countdown begins: Only 6 weeks left!

Are you a startup ready to scale like never before? The OCVC Revenue Scaler Program is your launchpad to rapid growth, real revenue, and global exposure.

💥 Get access to mentors, capital, partnerships — and a chance to prove you're the next big thing.

🚀 Don’t miss your shot. Apply now → http://www.occeanventure.com/startup-registration.html

12/05/2025

The first edition of Invest in Chattogram 2025, a flagship initiative under Occean Venture, was inaugurated at the Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View recently, aiming to spotlight the port city as Bangladesh's next frontier for innovation and investment.
https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/youth-and-entrepreneurship/invest-in-chattogram-2025-debuts-to-attract-regional-and-global-capital

The first edition of Invest in Chattogram 2025, a flagship initiative under Occean Venture, was inaugurated at the Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View recently, aiming to spotlight the port city as Bangladesh's next frontier for innovation and investment. Organised by Startup Chattogram in partnershi

07/05/2025

🌟 In just a few hours, we proudly celebrate the Inauguration Ceremony of Invest in Chattogram 2025 at the prestigious Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View!

🔗 Building Future Together — this is more than a tagline, it's our mission. Join us as we spark conversations, unlock opportunities, and drive impactful investments in the heart of Chattogram. 💼🚀

19/04/2025

Grow Faster with Funding Support from Occean Venture!

Are you a Bangladeshi startup ready to scale?

Occean Venture Capital (OCVC) is inviting startups to join our Revenue Scaler Program — where we don’t just fund, we help founders scale.

What you get:
• Funding Support for your startup journey
• World-class Mentorship & Demo Day
• One-Stop Support System
• KPI Tracking & Go-To-Market Strategy
• Startup Toolkits & Legal Documentation

Deadline to Apply: June 30
Apply Now: http://www.occeanventure.com/startup-registration.html

Let’s build, scale, and thrive — together with Occean Venture!

15/04/2025

Exciting News!

We’re proud to officially launch the website and logo of Occean Venture — your partner in building scalable, impactful startups in Bangladesh and beyond.

Explore our journey and discover how we’re backing the next generation of founders:
www.occeanventure.com

Let’s build ventures that matter.