True North Associates

05/02/2026

IRD’s clarification on Section 57 removes long-standing uncertainty around preference shares. Here is our take on what it implies for PEVC industry.

13/01/2026

In the 5th Annual General Meeting of Nepal Private Equity Association, our Founder Chairman, Mr. Suman K Joshi, shared his experiences in a panel titled ‘𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀’.

Mr. Joshi, the founding chair of the Nepal Private Equity Association, highlighted his experiences working alongside DFI and non-DFI limited partners, and how their intent and interest in Nepal’s financial and investment landscape shape and bridge Nepal to global capital and international best practices.

He shared his experiences on areas where policies could be refined to better fit today’s context and practicality, while shedding encouragement and a positive light on Nepal’s economic possibilities through private equity and venture capital investments.

31/12/2025

Cheers to new beginnings

16/12/2025

As the year 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on the key trends that defined Nepal's PEVC sector and the developments they are poised to shape in the coming year. #2025

03/12/2025

TNA–I welcomes Shikhar Insurance Co. Ltd., SuryaJyoti Life Insurance and Citizen Life Insurance Nepal as new institutional investors.

10/11/2025

20/10/2025

Hope this Tihar brings growth and new opportunities for all.
Happy Tihar from all of us at True North Associates!

22/08/2025

Nepal's commitment to advancing the global sustainable development agenda offers unique transition opportunities for the private sector.

In this perspective article, we highlight emerging sustainability opportunities for businesses in Nepal.

07/08/2025

Our portfolio company Kathmandu Lanco has recently converted into a public limited company and is gearing towards an initial public offering (IPO). We look forward to supporting the company in this next chapter of their growth journey.

Kathmandu Lanco Yurop Shrestha

04/08/2025

Some startups struggle to survive despite successfully navigating the market and reaching a certain scale.

Here are some common reasons, cited by experts, that contribute to why startups have a hard time scaling in the long-term and what leaders can do about it.

18/07/2025

Suman Jo, TNA Founder and Chair, examines how private credit markets and institutional investors can help bridge Nepal’s financing gap, and why structural transformation is needed to unlock their full potential.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMaJ59Si

11/07/2025

ESG is strategy. Not charity.

Embracing ESG positions you better to:

* Attract alternative investments
* Drive top-line growth
* Cut costs
* Earn stakeholder trust

Read more: https://www.tna.com.np/reasons-esg-needs-to-be-a-strategic-priority-for-nepali-founders/

Reasons ESG needs to be a strategic priority for Nepali founders Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards are becoming a strategic lever for value creation. When embraced, ESG can help you reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and unlock new market and funding opportunities. Glob...