July 6: “Investors will show interest in start-ups that are scalable besides innovative,” said Prakash Tiwari, Chief Investment Manager of Hathway Investment Nepal, during a workshop organised by Clock b Business Innovations on Thursday, July 5.

Speaking at the programme, Tiwari said that a company should be commercially viable while innovation is also an important aspect for any start-up to stand out from the crowd.

“Of course, return of the investment matters but if the business has potential to expand, they are willing to invest in your business,” he added.

Indian Embassy’s second secretary Kapil Dhoj Pratap Singh said that Nepal and India have cultural similarities and the type of projects that have been successful in India can be successful in Nepal.

“Investors look for ideas that can solve any issue and can also earn money in return. But it is not only about investment but connection and networks that might be useful in the future,” said Binay Devkota, chief executive officer of Clock b Business Innovations, a Kathmandu-based business management consultant.

Students aspiring to be entrepreneurs showed participation in the workshop.