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Futurist Dr. Clarence Tan and IAN President Padmaja Ruparel speak at LAN Investors Night

Published in Development
Wednesday, 05 July 2023 02:41
Businesscafe - The Lankan Angel Network (LAN), the country's largest network of angel investors, recently held an Investors Night, where members and other potential investors were updated on what’s happening locally, and globally, in the startup ecosystem. ...
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BOI, EDB and LAN join hands for WeScale Sri Lanka’s ‘Industry Night’

Published in Development
Wednesday, 21 June 2023 13:48
Businesscafe - Representatives from the country’s Board Of Investment (BOI) and Export Development Board (EDB) joined Lankan Angel Network (LAN) board members, and other dignitaries, at the recently concluded WeScale Sri Lanka “Industry Night”. ...
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Prajeeth Balasubramaniam takes the helm at LAN

Published in Interviews and Appoints
Sunday, 11 June 2023 13:46
Businesscafe - The Lankan Angel Network (LAN), the country’s largest network of angel investors, has elected serial investor and entrepreneur Mr. Prajeeth Balasubramaniam as the Chairperson of its board for 2023/2024. ...
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LAN and Ladies’ College partner for the school’s ‘Building Future Leaders’ program

Published in Education
Sunday, 28 May 2023 08:37
Businesscafe - The Lankan Angel Network (LAN) recently partnered with Ladies’ College, Colombo for the school’s innovative “Building Future Leaders” program. ...
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LAN hosts WeScale Sri Lanka Mentor Night

Published in Development
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 08:18
Businesscafe - The Lankan Angel Network (LAN) recently hosted a Mentor Networking Night at Colombo’s newest hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, for the Sri Lankan leg of WeScale, a USAID-led program for Women Entrepreneurs (WEs) in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. ...
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Angel Fund focused on helping its portfolio weather economic storm

Published in Development
Monday, 05 September 2022 10:24
  Businesscafe - Sri Lanka’s first Angel Fund completed funding rounds for Chakra Suthra and Mintpay as of its most recent operational quarter. ...
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LAN channels Rs. 150M into tech startups

Published in Development
Monday, 28 March 2022 12:48
Businesscafe - Sri Lanka’s first Angel Fund has, to date, channelled investments up to Rs. 150 Million cumulatively into four home-grown startups - Niftron, Magicbit, Mintpay & Chakra Suthra - while also helping these companies scale and access new markets both at home and abroad. ...
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LAN Celebrates Record Year of Supporting Entrepreneurs Through Investments, Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing

Published in Development
Monday, 13 December 2021 09:29
Businesscafe - Lankan Angel Network (LAN) celebrated a record 2021 in which they helped local entrepreneurs grow to reach larger markets at home and internationally, through a combination of investments and mentorship. ...
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StartupX Foundry and Lankan Angel Network Launch Knowledge Sharing Platform to Spur Entrepreneurship

Published in Development
Friday, 19 November 2021 06:44
Businesscafe - Sri Lankan tech startup incubator and accelerator StartupX Foundry recently launched its entrepreneurship initiative, “Vyawasayakayanta Athwelak,” a knowledge sharing platform that aims to bridge the gap in entrepreneurial knowledge pertaining to startups, particularly in underserved communities to both guide and encourage rural en...
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Lankan Angel Network & Angel Fund Appoint First Female Chairperson

Published in Interviews and Appoints
Tuesday, 21 September 2021 14:12
Businesscafe - The Lankan Angel Network (LAN), the country’s largest network of angel investors, has appointed Chandi Dharmaratne as its Chairperson for 2021/2022, at its most recent Board Meeting held in September. ...
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