MATI

What MATI does

MATI (Mati Bangladesh) is a Bangladesh-based non-governmental organization founded in 1997 by Lenen Rahaman, operating as a Peoples' Cooperative to deliver sustainable development programs for disadvantaged and marginalized communities. The organization's core offerings span six interconnected programs: MATI Eco-Village (an 8-acre organic and biodynamic farming sanctuary), Mati Safe Food (farm-to-consumer value chain platform), Mati Day Care (serving 167 children from disadvantaged families), Mati Eco-School (free primary education for 150 students in 2024), Mati Vision Centre (free eye care and eyeglasses), and Mati Cooperative (community economic development). Additional ventures include Greenscape Resort (eco-tourism) and the MATI Agrovoltaic Program (agriculture combined with solar PV technology).

The underlying operating model combines traditional organic and biodynamic farming practices (composting, chemical-free production) with community-led development approaches. Technology footprint is modest and centered on agronomic methods rather than digital platforms, with a basic e-commerce presence via matisafefood.com and a website-driven donation funnel.

MATI's revenue model is primarily donation- and grant-based, supplemented by small earned-income streams from social enterprises (eco-resort, safe food sales, agricultural products). The organization is funded by individuals, international partners, and foundations — most notably German-based supporters MATI-Net Germany and Stiftung Bruecke. Programs are largely free or subsidized for beneficiaries. Headcount stands at 113 employees, and operations are entirely domestic within Bangladesh, with the Mymensingh headquarters serving as the geographic anchor.

Name

MATI

Legal name

MATI (Mati Bangladesh)

Website

https://matibangladesh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MATI is a Bangladesh-based NGO founded in 1997 operating a Peoples' Cooperative model that delivers free or subsidized programs in organic agriculture, childcare, primary education, vision care, and economic development for disadvantaged communities, funded primarily through donations and international grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangladesh

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue source through donations from individuals, organizations, and international partners supporting MATI's sustainable development programs
2. Social Enterprise Operations: Revenue from eco-resort operations (Greenscape Resort), safe food sales (Mati Safe Food), and agricultural products from eco-village
3. Service Programs: Services including daycare (167 children served), eco-school (150 students in 2024), and vision centre providing eye care and eyeglasses

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MATI operates an integrated portfolio of community development programs in Bangladesh for disadvantaged and marginalized people. Its core offerings include the MATI Eco-Village (an 8-acre organic and biodynamic farming sanctuary), Mati Safe Food (farm-to-consumer safe food platform), Mati Day Care (childcare for 167 children), Mati Eco-School (free primary education for 150 students in 2024), Mati Vision Centre (free eye checkups and treatment), and Mati Cooperative (economic advancement programs).

Product overview

MATI (Masjid Tiger/People's Cooperative) is a Bangladesh-based NGO offering a portfolio of interconnected community development programs and social enterprises. The core offerings include MATI Eco Village (organic farming sanctuary), Mati Safe Food (farm-to-consumer food platform), Mati Day Care (childcare for disadvantaged families), Mati Eco-School (free primary education), Mati Vision Centre (eye healthcare), and MATI Cooperative (economic development). These programs operate across agriculture, education, health, and economic development sectors, with the Eco Village serving as a physical hub for multiple initiatives. The organization also runs the Greenscape Resort for eco-tourism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mati Cooperative: Community development emphasis on cooperative development for economic advancement of target communities.
• Mati Safe Food
• Mati Day Care
• Mati Eco-School
• MATI Eco-village
• Mati Vision Centre

Products and services

• MATI Eco Village An 8-acre neem-covered eco sanctuary practicing organic and biodynamic farming with gardens and fruit forests, producing chemical-free healthy food. Part of MATI's sustainable agriculture and eco-tourism initiatives.
• Mati Safe Food Ensures profitable prices for farmers and provides safe, nutritious food for consumers. Operates as both a product brand and marketplace for farmers' products.
• Mati Day Care (DCCs) Day Care Centers providing essential services to children from disadvantaged families, serving 167 children total.
• Mati Eco-School
• Mati Vision Centre
• MATI Cooperative
• Greenscape Resort

Quantifiable outcome

• 167 children served through daycare services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mati CooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore allied organization focused on community cooperative development, part of MATI's integrated approach to serving marginalized communities
• Eco Home SolutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for eco-village operations, supporting sustainable living and organic farming practices at MATI Eco-Village
• Greenscape ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-resort partner providing sustainable tourism and hospitality services aligned with MATI's environmental mission
• Mati Safe FoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise partner ensuring profitable prices for farmers and safe, nutritious food for consumers through value chain development

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BRAC: BRAC is the world's largest NGO and is also Bangladesh-based with a similarly integrated portfolio spanning microfinance, education, healthcare, agriculture, and livelihoods — directly comparable in mission scope, geography, and multi-program delivery model.
• WaterAid: WaterAid operates in Bangladesh on WASH, health, and community empowerment, with a comparable integrated rural-development delivery model targeting marginalized communities.
• Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps operates in Bangladesh and similar geographies with integrated programming across agriculture, economic recovery, and youth — comparable in multi-sectoral community development approach and climate resilience focus.
• iDE (International Development Enterprises): iDE works on market-based rural development and smallholder farmer value chains in low-income countries — closely comparable to MATI's Safe Food and Cooperative programs focused on profitable market access for smallholder farmers.
• ASA Bangladesh: ASA is a Bangladesh-based microfinance and community development organization that serves disadvantaged populations through cooperative-like structures, comparable to MATI's focus on community-led economic advancement and rural poverty alleviation.
• Grameen (Grameen Foundation / Grameen Bank): Grameen operates a Bangladesh-rooted ecosystem of microfinance, social enterprise, and community development programs targeting marginalized populations — highly comparable in mission, geography, and cooperative-style service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Oxfam: Oxfam is a major international NGO active in Bangladesh on inequality, livelihoods, and resilience — comparable in target population and integrated development approach, with overlapping programs in economic empowerment and disaster response.
• Save the Children: Save the Children operates globally on child-focused programming including education, child care, and health — directly comparable to MATI's Eco-School, Day Care, and Vision Centre programs, though at significantly larger scale.
• CARE International: CARE is a large international NGO with a long-standing Bangladesh presence addressing poverty through women's empowerment, agriculture, and education — overlapping with MATI's portfolio though operating at a much larger global scale.

Regional players

• Concern Worldwide: Concern Worldwide is an Ireland-based international humanitarian NGO working on livelihoods, health, and education in Bangladesh and similar low-income contexts, comparable in integrated community development approach though operating across multiple countries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/matibangladesh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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