Light Technologies

What Light Technologies does

Light Technologies is a Dhaka-based, founder-owned software firm founded in 2013 by Md Syful Islam that builds and sells a portfolio of 22 vertical software products to Bangladeshi businesses across education, manufacturing/garments, healthcare, retail, hospitality, publishing, and events. Its core offerings include the Edu Plus suite (EMS, LMS, CMS, AMS) for schools, madrasas, and coaching centers; a modular ERP platform (Production, Financial Management, HR & Payroll, Procurement, Sales & Distribution, Sales Center) aimed at factories and trading firms; HRM with biometric and GPS-based attendance; POS with offline capability; and vertical-specific systems for hospitals, pharmacies, hotels, and restaurants. The technology stack is conventional web/mobile (Laravel/PHP on the backend, Vue.js and React on the frontend, React Native and Flutter for mobile, MySQL/PostgreSQL/Redis, hosted on AWS/DigitalOcean behind Cloudflare), with a heavy investment in Bangladesh-specific integrations — native bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, and SureCash for mobile financial services; SSLCommerz, AamarPay, ShurjoPay, Stripe, and PayPal for payments; and Pathao, Steadfast, and RedX for last-mile delivery.

The company operates a sales-led, direct enterprise field-sales model targeting schools, hospitals, factories, financial institutions, and NGOs across Bangladesh, supported by inside sales for mid-market accounts and a free-demo / "Get a Quote" funnel. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time product licenses (cloud-hosted or on-premise), custom software development projects (milestone-based billing: 30/40/30), recurring managed-support subscriptions (Basic/Standard/Premium tiers), ongoing digital marketing retainers, and a one-time Welcome Pack onboarding service. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is bootstrapped with no external funding rounds, patents, or disclosed awards, and serves primarily Bangladesh with limited international delivery to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Customer roster includes Dhaka International School, GreenTex Apparels, MediCare Pharmacy (12 branches), Bangladesh Development Foundation (800+ field workers across 30 districts), and BD Finance Limited.

Name

Light Technologies

Legal name

Light Technologies

Website

https://lighttechnologiesbd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Light Technologies is a Dhaka-based software firm selling 22 vertical SaaS products — including the Edu Plus education suite, modular ERP, HRM, POS, and sector-specific systems for healthcare, retail, and hospitality — primarily to Bangladeshi businesses via direct enterprise field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vertical Business Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Architecture & Technology Roadmapping (BPAEAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Graphic Design & Visual Content Production (BPAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Enterprise software development
• Vertical business software
• Education management software
• Healthcare management software
• Retail management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Products (SaaS/On-premise): Sale of pre-built software products including Edu Plus EMS, LMS, CMS, AMS, HRM, ERP modules, POS, Restaurant Management, Hospital Management, Hotel Management, Pharmacy Management, and more. Products offered as both cloud-hosted and on-premise installations.
2. Custom Software Development: Custom web application, mobile app, and enterprise software development services. Pricing based on project scope with milestone-based payment plans (30% upfront, 40% mid-project, 30% upon delivery).
3. Managed IT Support: Ongoing IT support and maintenance services with tiered plans (Basic, Standard, Premium). Includes 24/7 monitoring, helpdesk, bug fixes, patches, and feature enhancements.
4. Digital Marketing Services: SEO, social media marketing, PPC advertising, content marketing, and email marketing services for client businesses.
5. Welcome Pack (Onboarding): Software onboarding service including system configuration, data migration, user account setup, staff training, training materials, go-live support, and 30-day post-launch check-in.
6. IT Infrastructure Services: Network design, server setup, virtualization, hybrid cloud, firewall/security, CCTV systems, and infrastructure audits.
7. Payment & MFS Integration Services: Integration services for payment gateways (SSLCommerz, AamarPay, ShurjoPay, Stripe, PayPal) and mobile financial services (bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay, SureCash).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Light Technologies develops and sells a portfolio of approximately 22 enterprise software products designed for organizations in vertical sectors such as education, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and hospitality. Each product is a standalone business application intended to automate and manage operational workflows specific to its target industry. The company is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and was founded in 2013.

Product overview

Light Technologies offers a portfolio of 22 distinct software products organized across nine vertical sectors: Education (Edu Plus EMS, LMS, CMS, AMS), Human Resources (HRM), Business Operations (ERP suite including Production, Financial Management, HR & Payroll, Procurement, Sales & Distribution, Sales Center; plus POS, Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Task Management, E-commerce), Healthcare (Pharma Plus, Hospital Management), Hospitality (Hotel & Resorts Management), Publishing (Publishing Management System), Communication (SMS Plus), and Events (Event Management System). The Edu Plus suite functions as an integrated ecosystem with shared student data across EMS, LMS, CMS, and AMS. The ERP suite operates as modular components with shared financial and HR data across modules. Products share common integrations with bKash/Nagad payment systems and are built with Laravel, Vue.js, React, and React Native on the backend and frontend respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-vertical business software portfolio

Quantifiable outcome

• Schools report 80% reduction in administrative workload after implementing Edu Plus EMS
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability2 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SSLCommerzcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for payment gateway services. Light Technologies integrates SSLCommerz into client platforms for accepting cards, internet banking, and mobile financial services payments in Bangladesh.
• AamarPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partner for local Bangladeshi payment gateway. Supports all major Bangladeshi banks and MFS platforms.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational payment gateway for global card payments (Visa, Mastercard, Amex). Used for clients with international customers.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational payments platform for freelancers and businesses receiving payments from abroad.
• bKashcoreTechnology or IntegrationBangladesh's largest MFS with 60M+ users. Light Technologies integrates bKash payment, disbursement, and refund APIs into client platforms for payment collection and disbursement.
• NagadcoreTechnology or IntegrationGovernment-backed mobile financial service with fast growth. Light Technologies integrates Nagad payment and collection APIs.
• PathaocoreTechnology or IntegrationLocal courier service integrated for e-commerce delivery management. Automated shipping label generation and tracking integration.
• SteadfastcoreTechnology or IntegrationLocal courier service integrated for e-commerce and delivery management with automated shipping and tracking.
• RedXcoreTechnology or IntegrationLocal courier service for e-commerce delivery integration with automated shipping label generation and delivery tracking.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nascenia: Bangladesh software development and SaaS company delivering web, mobile, and enterprise products. Comparable as a Dhaka-based custom-plus-product software firm serving local and international clients with a similar delivery model.
• Leads Corporation: Bangladesh IT services and software product company offering ERP, school management, and custom enterprise solutions. Direct competitor in the same domestic market with overlapping product lines and SMB/mid-market focus.
• SELISE Bangladesh: Bangladesh-headquartered digital services and software firm building custom enterprise software, e-commerce platforms, and SaaS products. Comparable in combining custom development with packaged products for Bangladesh and regional enterprise clients.
• bdtask: Bangladesh-based software company offering school management, ERP, hospital management, POS, HRM, and accounting software for the local market. Direct overlap with Light Technologies' Edu Plus, HRM, POS, and ERP portfolios in the same Bangladesh SMB and mid-market segment.
• Kaz Software: Bangladesh software firm offering enterprise solutions, custom development, and digital services. Comparable in size, product breadth, and customer base to Light Technologies' Bangladesh enterprise/SMB focus.
• Therap (BD) Limited: Bangladesh-founded healthcare and human services software vendor serving global markets. Comparable as a Bangladesh-originated vertical SaaS company that scaled from local roots to international customers in a regulated domain.
• Genex Infosys: Listed Bangladeshi IT company providing software development, IT services, and enterprise solutions. Comparable as a Bangladesh-based competitor in the same enterprise software and services market.
• TigerIT Bangladesh: Bangladesh-based software company with products in identity management, ERP, and government/enterprise solutions. Comparable in serving Bangladesh institutional and enterprise customers with custom-built software and productized platforms.

Broad incumbents

• Aamra Technologies: Established Bangladeshi IT services and solutions company with broader enterprise IT, network, and software offerings. Overlaps with Light Technologies on enterprise software delivery and infrastructure services for Bangladesh enterprises.
• Zoho: Global SaaS suite with growing localization in South Asia. While broader and more resourced, Zoho's SMB-focused ERP, HR, and finance suite competes for the same Bangladeshi mid-market accounts that Light Technologies targets with its custom and modular products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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