Funding is needed for a whole range of commercial reasons such as start up costs, purchase of assets, working capital, to fund a particular project or to fund the growth of the business
There’s a wide range of venture capital options available to new business start-ups and newly formed businesses in Sri Lanka.
| COMPARE VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS | ||||||||||
| Venture Capitalist | Investment Stages | Fund Size | Investment Focus | Proceed to get more | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Stage | Growth | Expansion | Later Stage | Consumer Product | IT and Telecom | Energy | Health Care | |||
DFCC  |  | | |  | 300Mn SLR | | | | |  |
| Be clear what you want. Yes the funds are obviously important but a venture capitalist can provide a wealth of experience as well as access to technology partners, introductions to new clients, mentoring and guidance to young companies, or the experience and contacts to expand overseas. It is often the non financial aspects that determine the route to take. | MORE DETAILSSoon MORE DETAILSSoon | |||||||||
Lanka Ventures | | | | | 500Mn SLR | | | | | |
| Appoint a professional advisor. You need to optimize your chances of success. Most entrepreneurs who approach Venture Capitalists for funding are turned down. There’s a structured process to go through, competition for funds is fierce and VC’s can play hardball to get the deal they want. | MORE DETAILSSoon MORE DETAILSSoon | |||||||||
Blue Ocean  | | | | | 350Mn SLR | | | | | |
| You need a compelling business plan to initiate meetings and discussions with a number of VC’s. The plan should be ambitious but realistic, credible and concise. Importantly, it should be delivered by introduction rather than sent or emailed cold. This will be arranged by your funding advisor. | MORE DETAILSSoon MORE DETAILSSoon | |||||||||
