One of the foremost startup competitions in Sri Lanka, venture engine was founded in 2011 by BOV Capital to kick start the startup ecosystem in Sri Lanka. Since inception, Venture engine has continued to draw over 1000+ startups and has helped several early-stage startups find their footing and funding through the venture engine program. The annual program continues to attract investors from Sri Lanka and overseas who are keen to invest in some of the new technologies emerging from Sri Lanka.
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1st win
Attendance of 25+ global investors; Won Asian Business Angels (ABAF) pitch in New Zealand, modeled around VE -
1st Impact Award
First Impact award by Aavishkar Frontier Fund; Won the Asia Responsibility Award in Hong Kong -
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Partnerships
Partnerships were strengthened (Microsoft, Yarl Geek Challenge and other ecosystem partners) -
Ford Foundation Grant
Won Ford Foundation grant for ecosystem development based on VE concept -
Achievements
1000+ startups, Rs. 2 Bn+ funding into 35 startups; 100+ global investors -
THE CONCEPT EXPLAINED
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