Chirayu National Hospital and Medical Institute (Chirayu) was established in December 2007 with a commitment to provide high-quality and affordable healthcare services. Since its inception, the hospital has evolved into a 55-bed hospital in 2013 and currently holds a license to operate a 100-bed facility.
Chirayu specializes in various fields including Gastroenterology, Urology, Nephrology, Orthopaedics and Diabetic center. The hospital aims to further enhance its services by integrating modern technology, implementing a ticket system for on-site appointment booking, online consultation scheduling, and virtual consultation services to streamline patient flow and improve overall patient experience.
Established in 1999, Dugar Spices & Food Products Pvt Ltd (DSF) is a FMCG manufacturing company in Nepal. With over 453 products across 10 categories, DSF exports to 18 countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, the Middle East, Japan, Finland, and Korea. Key products include blended spices, snacks, breakfast cereals, pickles, tea, and other edible FMCG items. DSF’s commitment to quality is validated by certifications like ISO, NS, Halal, FDA, and Quality Austria.
DSF operates with around 450 factory workers and 160 operational staff from its Biratnagar head office and Kathmandu corporate office. Its extensive distribution network, comprising about 250 distributors, ensures product availability at over 100,000 retailers in Nepal. The company is expanding its export market and infrastructure to meet growing demand, supported by investment from Dolma Fund Management.
Established in 2010, Foodmandu revolutionized Nepal’s culinary landscape as the first on-call food delivery service. Today Foodmandu is an online platform for ordering food, beverages, and groceries from a variety of 900+ restaurants and vendors through the mobile application and the website. It operates in 5 cities in Nepal and has a fleet of full time 200+ riders delivering convenience at the door step of its customers. In 2016, Foodmandu secured its first investment from True North Associates, followed by Round B funding from Team Ventures in 2020 and its latest fund was raised with Dolma in 2023.
Established in 2012, National Path Labs and Research Center (NPL) is a pathology diagnostic chain lab in Nepal that provides affordable, high-quality pathology testing services across Nepal. NPL provides a 1000+ test menu with its two NABL-accredited “Category A” / Reference labs, seven “Category B” labs and six collection centres. With Dolma’s investment, NPL aims to launch genetic test labs and expand into further regions of Nepal.
Setikhola Hydropower Ltd. (SHL) was established with the mission to develop a 22MW run-of-river (ROR) hydropower project nestled in Nepal’s Kaski District, harnessing the waters of the Seti Khola river. Located just 15 kilometers from Pokhara in the Kaski District, SHL’s hydropower project is part of a hydro cluster comprising around 20 additional projects, collectively boasting an impressive installed capacity nearly 1,000 MW. The project anticipates a robust annual output of 133.432 GWh, with 90.55 GWh generated during the wet season and 42.87 GWh during the dry season.
Facilitating power evacuation, SHL will seamlessly integrate with the national grid through a loop-in-loop-out mechanism, ensuring efficient distribution and utilization of generated power. Beyond energy provision, SHL demonstrates holistic commitment by investing in educational and healthcare initiatives, thereby improving overall quality of life for community members.
Upaya started as an on-demand intra-city logistics solutions provider both for businesses as well as indivisuals. The company currently offers Upaya on Demand for spot and rental trips, Mero Upaya for customized logistics solutions, Full Truck Load Bidding for intercity trucks, and Upaya Fulfillment for efficient first and last-mile deliveries. Upaya Transport manages intercity logistics across central and western Nepal through six centers.
Upaya collaborates with over 3,200 driver and rider partners, including economically vulnerable groups, through its Digital Transport Nagar. Recognizing the need for modern warehousing, Upaya provides its fulfilment services through an 18,000 sq. ft fulfilment center and plans to construct five state-of-the-art warehouses across Nepal. Dolma’s investment in December 2021 facilitated Upaya’s expansion and partnership with major corporations like Fonepay, Asian Paints, Worldlink, and Unilever.
Established in 1995, WorldLink Communications Ltd. began as an email service provider in Kathmandu and has since transformed into Nepal’s largest fixed broadband (FBB) and Fibre to the Home (FTTH) provider. In 2017, WorldLink made a pivotal shift into FTTH services, revolutionizing internet connectivity nationwide. Today, WorldLink leads the industry, supported by an extensive network spanning 70 out of 76 districts and 256 local bodies across Nepal. This network includes over 50,000 kilometers of fiber infrastructure.
WorldLink serves over 800,000+ retail households, SMEs, and enterprises, with a significant portion of its clientele outside the Kathmandu valley. In 2023, WorldLink secured a USD 15.3 million investment round, the largest private equity round recorded in Nepal to date. This investment, supported by British International Investment (BII) and Dolma, underscores WorldLink’s trajectory for continued growth, expansion, and innovation in Nepal’s telecommunications sector.
