Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province
Summary
Rs 2.56 billion has been invested in startups in Koshi Province, with youth entrepreneurs primarily engaged in the digital and technology sectors according to Nepal Rastra Bank.
Key Points
- Rs 2.56 billion has been invested in startups in Koshi Province.
- 38.7 percent of the investment is through loans, while 61.3 percent is equity share.
- The majority of startups are run by people aged 36-50 years, accounting for 44.4 percent.
- Youth entrepreneurs are mainly engaged in the information technology sector (73.3 percent), with the lowest engagement in agriculture (21.2 percent).
