RED BRICKSCAPITAL PARTNERS
CAPITAL. RESOURCES. HANDS-ON SUPPORT.

Startup investment
in Sri Lanka.

We invest our own capital and work alongside early-stage founders and small businesses. Explore our investment criteria and prepare for a conversation with Red Bricks Capital Partners.

01 / FIND THE FIT

Small teams.
Long-term potential.

We back Sri Lankan founders and businesses with the potential to become sustainable over the long term, especially those who can serve the world from here.

Business stage
Typically pre-revenue up to LKR 2.5 million in monthly revenue at investment.
Founding team
Typically 1–5 people in the founding or core team, with at least one full-time founder.
Location
Local operations in Sri Lanka. International ambition is welcomed.
Previous investment
We prefer businesses without previous external institutional investment.

Sectors we consider

Technology and software; BPO and outsourcing; accounting and legal; professional services; specialised manufacturing; and service-led businesses.

Marketing and advertising are currently a lower priority given our existing portfolio exposure.

02 / BUILD THE PARTNERSHIP

Capital shaped around
the business.

There is no fixed investment amount. The investment is built around what your business needs, with capital, resources and operational support considered together.

We typically target around 40% equity, negotiated individually according to the investment and support provided.

  • Capital: cash, working capital, incorporation costs and setup support.
  • Resources: equipment, office space, back-office support and professional services.
  • Hands-on help: strategy, sales, operations, finance, marketing and business development.

Meet the people you would work with and explore our portfolio businesses.

03 / TELL YOUR STORY

What to prepare
before applying.

The application asks for a practical picture of your business and the support you need:

  • Your business and team: what you do, who your customers are, the problem you solve, your location, and which founders work full-time.
  • Your progress: when you started, your business stage, customers, repeat sales, partnerships or product development.
  • Your finances: average monthly revenue over the last three months, approximate monthly operating costs, previous investment and outstanding loans. Enter 0 for revenue if you are pre-revenue.
  • Your proposed investment: the amount sought, how you would use it, your openness to equity, and what you want to achieve over the next 12 months.
  • Your pitch: an optional PDF deck of up to 10 MB, or a deck link accessible to the review team.

A pitch deck is optional. You can explain the business in the application itself. Read the privacy notice for how we handle applications and pitch decks.

04 / START THE CONVERSATION

How to apply.

  1. Complete the application.

    Tell us about your business, team and the support you need. The form takes about 5–7 minutes.

  2. Share your thinking.

    Include your progress and proposed use of the investment. Upload a pitch deck or share a link if you have one.

  3. Request a conversation.

    After applying, message us on WhatsApp to request an introductory call. We’ll contact you if there’s a potential fit.

Submitting an application does not guarantee an investment or a meeting.