| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2022 |
| Country | Bhutan |
| Sector | Fintech |
| Collapse type | Market Exit |
DrukPay
"Bhutan's first fintech startup discovered that GNH-focused economic policy severely limits the commercial fintech TAM"
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DrukPay built a digital payment platform in Bhutan, offering QR payments and mobile wallets for Thimphu's small but growing urban population.
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