February 7, 2022
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    Prepares for February 23 Finale, which successfully concludes its tenth edition Venture Engine, Sri Lanka’s pioneering startup acceleration program, has entered the final phase of its tenth edition with the selection of its top 10 grouping of finalists. The program’s next, and final, stage is the showcasing of these finalists to potential investors […]

January 5, 2022
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4min
  MediaInc., a cutting-edge initiative aimed at creating “positive disruption” in Sri Lanka’s media space, has finalized its first cohort: three innovative start-up media outlets that will receive comprehensive support in implementing their ideas and launching their platforms. These digital media start-ups have already made their presence felt – particularly through social media. This has […]

January 3, 2022
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  Kapruka, the pioneering e-commerce platform that has evolved into Sri Lanka’s largest locally owned global e-com platform, announced its plans to launch a ‘used goods marketplace’ as a fully owned new sub-brand – ‘Soldout.lk’. The marketplace will serve as an e-com platform for pre-owned goods, connecting buyers and sellers seamlessly, with added features such […]

December 29, 2021
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8min
  Entrepreneurship is required to be one of the top priorities in any nation, and it needs to be encouraged in order to strengthen the autonomous assets of a country. The world is currently confronting massive challenges with the pandemic’s existence and as a developing country, the Sri Lankan government is compelled to support entrepreneurs […]

December 14, 2021
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  www.kathbitha.com, an online portal dedicated to showcase authentic work of Sri Lankan artists globally was launched recently.  The e-commerce platform will market and promote the local art industry globally, securing better opportunities for artists of all ages in the global market. It will target all art enthusiasts and collectors living overseas and in Sri […]

December 13, 2021
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      Lankan Angel Network (LAN) celebrated a record 2021 in which they helped local entrepreneurs grow to reach larger markets at home and internationally, through a combination of investments and mentorship. In 2021 alone, LAN evaluated over 250 startups, with over half going on to receive detailed feedback and mentoring to help them […]


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