Lanka Ventures
Lanka Ventures LVL Energy Fund
Lanka Ventures PLC

ABOUT US

Who We Are


Lanka Ventures PLC, founded in 1992, is one of Sri Lanka’s pioneering venture capital and investment companies. The Company was established and is managed with the support of leading institutional shareholders, including the Asian Development Bank, Hatton National Bank PLC, DFCC Bank PLC, John Keells Holdings PLC, and Forbes & Walker Limited. Over the years, the Company has played a catalytic role in fostering private sector investment and supporting economic development in Sri Lanka.

Listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange since 1995, Lanka Ventures PLC now operates under the HNB Group, reflecting a strong and stable institutional foundation.

Over the past three decades, the Company has invested across a diverse range of sectors within the Sri Lankan economy. In recent years, LVL has sharpened its strategic focus on the energy sector, prioritizing sustainable, scalable, and long-term value creation. In 2006, the Company established LVL Energy Fund PLC as a dedicated platform to drive and consolidate its energy sector investments.

Our Belief: Innovation is the spark. Capital is the catalyst. Entrepreneurs are the driving force.

We partner with visionary entrepreneurs and transformative businesses to unlock new opportunities, accelerate growth, and contribute to a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready Sri Lankan economy.

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Our People

Leadership

The experienced team steering our vision forward.

Kusal Jayawardana

Mr. Kusal Jayawardana

Chairman / Independent Non-Executive Director

Ray Abeywardena

Mr. Ray Abeywardena

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Malik Sanjaya Wijemanne

Mr. Malik Sanjaya Wijemanne

Non-Independent Non-Executive Director

Nissanka Bandara Weerasekera

Mr. Nissanka Bandara Weerasekera

Independent Non-Executive Director

Ivon Brohier

Ms. Ivon Brohier

Independent Non-Executive Director

Palitha Gamage

Mr. Palitha Gamage

Chief Executive Officer

Jayantha Pradeep

Mr. Jayantha Pradeep

Senior Finance Manager

Kanchana Madubhani

Ms. Kanchana Madubhani

Assistant Accountant

Lakmi Hansika

Ms. Lakmi Hansika

Investment Analyst

Salman Ilham

Mr. Salman Ilham

Investment Analyst

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

Entrepreneurial Spirit

We champion bold ideas, actively seeking out and nurturing high-potential businesses that have the power to innovate.

Partnership

We believe in growing together; our "smart capital" approach provides not just funding, but also the mentorship to ensure shared success.

Innovation

We embrace forward-thinking strategies to identify new market opportunities and drive the growth of tomorrow's economy.

Accountability

We uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, ensuring value creation and sustainable returns for our stakeholders.