About Startup Sri Lanka
Covering the people, companies and ideas building Sri Lanka’s next economy.
Startup Sri Lanka is an independent news and insight platform published by Startup Media (Pvt) Ltd (Reg. No. PV 00359082), registered in Sri Lanka. We cover Sri Lanka’s startups, business, technology and economy: the founders raising capital, the companies scaling out of Colombo and beyond, the policy decisions that shape how business gets done here, and the economic shifts sitting behind the headlines.
Too much of this story gets told in fragments: a funding announcement on LinkedIn, a press release, a number with no context. Our work is to connect those pieces, to explain what happened, why it matters, and what it means for the people building here.
What we cover
- Startups and founders – launches, funding rounds, growth, exits, and the lessons in between
- Business and industry – the companies and sectors moving the local economy
- Technology – the products, platforms and infrastructure changing how Sri Lankan businesses operate
- Economy and policy – regulation, markets and macro developments, explained in plain language
Who we write for
Founders and operators. Investors and analysts. Professionals weighing their next move. Students deciding what to build. Diaspora and international readers trying to understand the market from a distance. If you have a stake in Sri Lanka’s innovation economy, we’re writing for you.
How we work
We aim for reporting that is accurate, clearly sourced and free of jargon. When we get something wrong, we correct it, openly and quickly.
We publish two distinct kinds of content, and we keep the line between them visible. Editorial coverage is decided by us, on merit, and cannot be bought. Promotional and sponsored content is arranged commercially and is always clearly labelled as such, using terms like “Sponsored”, “Paid Partnership” or “In partnership with”, so you always know what you’re reading.
Work with us
Have a story? Funding news, a launch, a milestone, or something you think deserves attention. We want to hear about it, and pitching us costs nothing.
Want to reach our readers? We offer both free and paid promotional opportunities for startups, brands, ecosystem organisations and event partners. All commercial arrangements, including advertising, sponsored articles, branded content and event promotion, are handled by Startup Media (Pvt) Ltd, the company behind Startup Sri Lanka. Get in touch and we’ll walk you through the options.
Email: info@startuplk.com | Telephone: +94 75 884 0890
The company behind us
Startup Sri Lanka is a brand of Startup Media (Pvt) Ltd (Reg. No. PV 00359082), a company incorporated in Sri Lanka under the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007, with its registered office at 30/1, Kandumulla, Ambagaspitiya, Gampaha, Sri Lanka.
Startup Media (Pvt) Ltd operates the Website, publishes all editorial content, and contracts all advertising, sponsorship and promotional arrangements. Your use of the site is governed by our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
Short version (for footers, social bios, press kits)
Startup Sri Lanka is an independent platform published by Startup Media (Pvt) Ltd, covering Sri Lanka’s startups, business, technology and economy. We report on the founders, companies and policy decisions shaping the country’s innovation landscape, publishing news, analysis and founder stories for the people building here.
