About Us
Sri Lanka@100 is a private sector-led business development platform that was launched in 2020 to support Sri Lanka’s growth journey. The platform works with mid-market firms to accelerate growth, optimize internal operations, and enhance investor readiness. Sri Lanka@100 is currently funded by the U.S Government's development arm, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and implemented by Stax—a global management consulting firm.
Our Purpose
The overarching purpose of the Sri Lanka@100 platform is to play an impactful role in helping Sri Lanka to become a high-income nation within 100 years of independence (2048).
While our overarching purpose is a long-term vision, our near-term goal is to increase the competitiveness of mid-market companies that are onboarded to the platform and uplift the capacity of mid-market firms that attend our capacity building and outreach events.
Sri Lanka@100 promotes inclusive growth by working with mid-market companies that are based outside the Colombo district and are women-owned or -led.
In the selection process, special emphasis is given to companies that possess these characteristics to ensure more equitable access to the services offered by the platform. Further, through the capacity-building events conducted in secondary cities and rural regions, Sri Lanka@100 provides technical assistance to mid-market firms and SMEs that currently are unable to access or afford these services.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
38%
of our portfolio companies are women-led or -owned or include a majority female workforce
62%
of our portfolio companies have a majority of their operations based outside of the Colombo district
Our Partners
Sri Lanka@100 is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)—the development arm of the United States Government responsible for foreign aid. USAID has provided development and humanitarian assistance worldwide for 60 years. The U.S. Government has invested over LKR 350 billion ($2 billion) to benefit the people of Sri Lanka since 1956.
Funding Partner
Stax is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Boston and with offices in Chicago, New York, and Colombo. With more than 25 years of experience, Stax advises the world’s largest public and private corporations, as well as private equity firms and their portfolio companies, across a broad range of industries covering 40+ international markets.
Implementing Partner
In 2021, NDB Bank entered into a partnership with the platform to provide value-added services and financing solutions to Sri Lanka@100's portfolio companies. In addition, NDB and Sri Lanka@100 collaborates on hosting capacity building programs and webinars to educate SMEs on the financial services space and funding solutions available to them.
Banking Partner
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