Nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in tech start-ups, SLT-MOBITEL unveiled its new groundbreaking initiative, the ‘Entrepreneurship Studio’ recently. The programme is designed to provide an attractive opportunity for early-stage tech entrepreneurs to gain access to funding, mentoring and to building connections in the tech ecosystem, as they look to take their innovations to the next level. […]
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ICTA together with PwC Introduces new Credit Evaluation Framework to support Tech Companies
June, 9, 2021
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), the apex body for Information and Communication Technology in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with PwC Sri Lanka, recently introduced a new Credit Evaluation Framework to be adopted by lenders when lending to tech companies with minimal collateral. The new framework was launched in an event held with the participation of Prof. Lalith Gamage - Chairman of ICTA, Mr.Mahinda B.Herath - Chief Executive Officer ICTA, Mr. Anura De Alwis - Chief Digital Economy Officer of ICTA, Mr. Kavinda Weerakoon, Director - Deals, PwC Sri Lanka, Mr. Ashok Goonesekere Chief Risk Officer DFCC Bank, Mr. Indika Ranaweera, Vice President – SME, Middle Market & Business Banking, NDB Bank and Mr. Kanishka Weeramunda, Founder/CEO of Paymedia (Pvt) Ltd. a technology company who has successfully gone through the evaluation process.
Want to Raise Money as a Sri Lankan Startup? Learn how at Founder Institute’s Upcoming Event
May, 5, 2021
Raising funding is a significant pain point for most entrepreneurs. Do you have a startup or company that needs funding? Do you want to learn how startup funding works, what you need to do before trying to raise funding, and where you can go to get it? Then join Founder Institute for an interactive, online fundraising event, which will provide practical, step by step advice.
“Startup Funding in Sri Lanka: How to Raise Money” will be held on May 4, 2021 from 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm, and will feature talks from entrepreneurs who have successfully raised money for their businesses. Learn expert tips, the pitfalls to avoid, what investors are looking for, how equity works, and more.