HotJobs, Sri Lanka’s first AI driven recruitment platform, was officially launched on 17 March 2026 at Cinnamon Life, Cumulus Ballroom, introducing a new technology enabled approach to hiring for employers and job seekers in Sri Lanka. Developed to transform how employers and candidates connect, HotJobs is designed to make hiring smarter, faster, and more effective. […]
Category: Startups & Entrepreneurship
Sampath Bank Champions SME Women Entrepreneurs Through the ‘Unstoppable Woman’ Programme
In recognition of International Women’s Day 2026, Sampath Bank hosted its Entrepreneur Development Programme under the theme ‘Unstoppable Woman’, bringing together SME women entrepreneurs for an evening centred on knowledge sharing, inspiration and practical business insights. Held at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, the event welcomed over 100 participants alongside members of the Bank’s Board and […]
DFCC Aloka Partners with Chrysalis to Strengthen Women-Led Enterprises Across Sri Lanka
DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank), through its women-focused proposition DFCC Aloka, has partnered with Chrysalis to expand financial access, business capacity, and market opportunities for women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises across Sri Lanka. The collaboration brings together DFCC Bank’s financial expertise and enterprise support with Chrysalis’ extensive grassroots engagement with women entrepreneurs and community-based enterprise […]
CoSpaces Launches Under the Kanrich Group to Empower Sri Lanka’s Startup Ecosystem
CoSpaces (Private) Limited was officially launched recently as the newest addition to the Kanrich Group, marking a strategic step toward strengthening Sri Lanka’s vibrant startup ecosystem and modern co-working culture. Backed by the trusted Kanrich legacy, CoSpaces introduces a contemporary concept of flexible co-working and co-space solutions designed to empower entrepreneurs, SMEs, and professionals through […]
Fracspace Announces Strategic Entry into Sri Lanka with Altaira, Backed by a LKR 5 Billion Investment in Destination-Led Living and Tourism
Fracspace, the global real estate and lifestyle development platform known for its disciplined, experience-driven approach to property creation, has formally announced its strategic entry into Sri Lanka through Altaira—its flagship international development and a considered step in the company’s global expansion journey. Recognised by Forbes India DGEMS 2024 as one of the top 100 fastest-growing […]
DFCC Aloka Champions Women Entrepreneurs as the Official Banking Partner and Diamond Sponsor of the WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Awards 2025
DFCC Bank, through its women-focused proposition DFCC Aloka, continued its long-standing support for women-led entrepreneurship by partnering with the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) as Diamond Sponsor and Official Banking Partner of the Prathibhabhisheka – Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025, held at the Hilton Colombo. This marks the fourth consecutive year that DFCC Aloka […]
Sampath Bank Launches Women Entrepreneurs Pitch for Growth Under Sampath Saviya Programme
Sampath Bank PLC continues to further its role as a catalyst for inclusive economic growth with the “200 Women Startups Development Programme”, which was launched under its flagship Sampath Saviya Entrepreneurship Development Programme. The initiative is a national-level effort aimed at identifying, nurturing, and scaling-up women-led enterprises across Sri Lanka. The programme achieved a key […]
NEXT Ventures Lanka (PVT) LTD. Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™
NEXT Ventures Lanka (PVT) LTD., along with its global branches NEXT Bangladesh and NEXT Malaysia, has been certified with the prestigious 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™, a globally recognised benchmark that honours companies with exceptional workplace culture and people practices. This distinction highlights NEXT’s consistent commitment to building a high-trust, high-performance culture across its […]