About SIH
Built by founders, for founders
SIH is a community-led hub connecting entrepreneurs in southern Sri Lanka with the programs, people and places they need to build lasting businesses, whether they grew up here, came home, or chose to build here.
Across Galle, Matara and Hambantota, founders are building in tourism, food, ocean industries, crafts and technology. We bring mentors, partners and capital closer to where they already work, and connect them to networks around, Sri Lanka and the world.
What we believe
Community first
The network is shaped with its members, not for them.
Every stage counts
Startups, scaleups and steady SMEs all belong here.
Local roots, global links
Local leadership, with international partners and expertise.
Building with care
Founder health and sustainable growth matter as much as speed.
How we work
- 01
Programs
Structured programs we design and deliver with partners, from venture capital training to executive education.
See programs - 02
Community
Meetups, events and a community network that connect founders with each other and with the wider ecosystem.
See events - 03
Spaces
Founder’s House in Galle and SIH spaces in partner venues across the region.
Support the Hub
The Core Team
Founding Member
Founder of Quan (YC, acquired), Chief Impact Officer at Colbe, TRACE Sri Lanka Governing Council
Talk to me about: funding & partnerships
Founding Member
CEO of BrandFactory and founder of Ceylon Technology Corporation, based in Galle
Talk to me about: Idea experiments, startups, scale-ups, and tech
Founding Member
Impact funding and partnerships, Malteser International; Kellogg-WHU Executive MBA
Talk to me about: funding and partnerships
Founding Member
Founder of EasyRunner.xyz, building self-hosting tools and AI agent sandboxes
Talk to me about: Idea experiments, startups, scale-ups, and tech