Investors in Piliyandala

Interests: Financials of the business, location and futures plans. I am looking for providing capital for the business growth with expect a return on investment.

Background: I am the finance lead in the manufacturing boat cables and sails industry. I have a passion for researching and understanding the markets to make informed investment decisions. My preferred locations are Central Province, Western Province and Southern Province of Sri Lanka because I have good connections.

Interests: - Searching for technology, agriculture, food manufacturing, and retail businesses. - I would like to join the business and help in expanding it with my experience. I`m a lot confident that my entrepreneurship and modern business skills would help bring the company to another level. Also want to give 100% dedication to the company as my current business runs smoothly with my little or no involvement. Just weekly meeting is the only one that I engage in. - I have a client base across Sri Lanka because of my business.

Background: I am one of the shareholders and the managing director of a leading clothing lines in Sri Lanka. Specialized in marketing, accounting and skill which would help analyse the future of the business & plan accordingly. My company & I are looking for opportunities in investing in a new business and also to be 100% engaged and give the best to climb up the ladder.

Interests: I am planning to invest in a business within 6 months and this investments is both for myself and for my family.

Background: Over 11 years of professional experience in local & multinational organisations. Want to start a business in my own capacity.

Interests: Interested in Schools and Education sector.

Background: Individual investor, looking for good business opportunities.

Interests: Expand our business area in packaging, PET bottles, injection molding, printing, Interested in investment/partnership/acquisition.

Background: We are involved in multiple sectors like agriculture, food, chemicals, hospitality. We have our presence across Sri Lanka. One of our subsidiaries is a packaging group under a large conglomerate.

Interests: Interested in industries like agriculture, spices, export of organic products farming, and real estate. I want to start a business as a new mode of income and would require the owner's support in the initial months.

Background: I'm a civil engineer by profession with 3 years of work experience.

Interests: Operational excellence in the team. Strong relationships with customers and suppliers. Innovation and new product development culture.

Background: We are an agile, dynamic group of companies that started out as an umbrella manufacturer over 40 years ago. Our group consists of over 10 standalone businesses from manufacturing to retail. We have a diverse range of businesses that cover the areas of design, manufacturing, sales and distribution, retail, services, installations and licensing. Our group businesses operate across diverse industries with the aim of improving Sri Lankan lifestyles.

Interests: Mainly looking at property value, margin and market situation.

Background: Running a business that is involved in agriculture and livestock. Will be investing in my individual capacity.

Interests: Looking for small businesses in Sri Lanka with new product or market segment for development opportunities. Should have innovative technology and scalable commercial potential.

Background: - Highly skilled professional specialized in the agribusiness field. I have worked on projects around the country and have relevant work experience of over 10 years. Core expertise: - Lead research and analysis to provide thorough financial, economic and technical advice. - Introduce new viable market prospects, growth opportunities and development strategies. - Conduct corporate finance and transaction advisory services for established mergers and acquisitions. - Formation of conceptual notes and proposals for projects. - Perform financial and business viability evaluations and perform investment assessment. - Plan and conduct seminars to develop organizational strategies and action plans. - Allow and track the implementation and performance evaluation of sustainability plans. - Structure alignment with plan and enable for transformation and change management. - Assist in the creation of competencies and the encouragement of staff to allow growth strategies. - Lead on-going re-engineering process and allow process improvement initiatives. - Control the equity of the brand, corporate communication and institutional linkages.

Interests: - Interested in acquiring a business in the education consultancy or training sector anywhere in Sri Lanka. - The business should be operational and profitable. - I will invest in my own capacity the source of funds will be business funds.

Background: I have more than 15 years of experience working in different domains. I run my own business in various sectors. I am looking for opportunities to diversify my business.

Interests: We are looking to invest in Manufacturing units in Indonesia for business expansion. We are open to all business opportunities in other industries as well.

Background: We are a large conglomerate, engaged in manufacturing of tiles and paints, import and distribution of hardware. We have a diverse range of business, ranging from solar power, cosmetics, fmcg, real estate as well as hospitality.

Interests: Want to invest in a booming business area that has the potential to grow.

Background: Took an early retirement after working for 30 years for the world's largest container shipping line.

Interests: Looking to invest in a reputed business. Would require the financial statement/cash flows and clientele from the business.

Background: I am the group director of a company that has been running for 45 years now and provides services in the automotive sector. Interested in business opportunities in Sri Lanka to expand operations.

Interests: Looking at businesses in the education and HR field abroad as I am planning to relocate.

Background: Being in the education field for over 15 years. Been a 4th generation from the family running 2 schools successfully. Investing in education and HR to put Sri Lanka on the world map and investing in neighbouring countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Maldives. Even in the UK, UAE, USA, and Australia.

Interests: Interested to start a franchise in Sri Lanka and also open to invest to expand business.

Background: CEO of a private company based out of Colombo.