The “Fast 20” list for 2025 has been released, highlighting the most dynamic startups in Sri Lanka. This year’s list is dominated by Agritech and Fintech firms solving localized problems with scalable solutions. Notable mentions include “Govipola AI,” which uses drones for crop monitoring, and “PayEasy,” a rural micro-payments aggregator.
These firms have collectively raised over $50 million in seed funding. “The diversity of ideas this year is astounding. We are seeing founders move beyond e-commerce into deep tech,” observed a partner at a leading Colombo venture capital firm.
References:
- SLASSCOM: https://slasscom.lk/
- ICTA Sri Lanka: https://www.icta.lk/
