Eric Wikramanayake Chairman 9 th June 2015 Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka www.lankanangelnetwork.com.

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Eric Wikramanayake Chairman 9 th June 2015 Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

Started in Angel Investors based locally and overseas US$ 5million raised to date for 20 companies Gained accreditation to the Asian Business Angels Forum (ABAF) in 2014 (the leading network of Business Angels in Asia) Formed alliances and partnerships with angel investors throughout the region enabling startups to access markets and expertise overseas Office and Incubation Centre for Startups opened in 2015 in Colombo Facilitates and partners annual business competitions in Colombo (Venture Engine) and Jaffna (Yarl IT) Expanding to other regions in Sri Lanka (Galle, Kandy)

Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka ……. Who is the Next Generation ?? What is their context / reality / opportunities ?? How can they be empowered ??