Lanka Impact Investing Network

What Lanka Impact Investing Network does

Lanka Impact Investing Network (LIIN) is a Sri Lanka–based private impact investing firm founded in 2015 (incorporated as Lanka Impact Investing Network (Private) Ltd) that operates as the country's first dedicated impact investment vehicle for social enterprises. The company sits between social entrepreneurs and impact investors, structuring and deploying patient capital across three funds: the USD 5M Social Enterprise Fund (SEF, ticket size USD 5K–50K, co-managed with UNDP and Tempest PE Partners/Capital Alliance Holdings), the USD 20M Social Impact Capital Fund (SICF, USD 100K–250K tickets), and the USD 5M Impact Enterprise Fund (IEF, LKR 15M–100M tickets, in partnership with UNDP). LIIN supplements capital with investment readiness, business development, and capacity-building services, and runs a layered ecosystem of programs: the Ath Pavura reality TV show (Sri Lanka's #1 business program, recognized as Asia's first social entrepreneurship TV show), the 32-episode On Eagle's Wings reality program targeting 400+ impact enterprises and $3.5M in capital deployment, the Awakasha.net / PIE digital hub for underserved entrepreneurs, and the GRIT 'Empower Pengal' women-focused program in the Northern Province.

LIIN generates economics from investment returns (equity, convertible notes, debt instruments in social enterprises), advisory and technical assistance fees, and donor-funded program delivery (UNDP, USAID, Global Affairs Canada via WUSC). Its go-to-market is hybrid: community-led through its investor-entrepreneur network and event-driven through televised platforms, regional entrepreneurship forums across Sri Lanka's provinces, and the annual Lanka Impact Investment Summit. Individual impact investors can participate with tickets from Rs. 250,000 to Rs. 2,500,000, while institutional capital flows through the three funds and partner banks (HNB, DFCC). The firm is headquartered in Colombo with a regional office in Jaffna, reports a headcount in the 1–10 range, and is led by founder and chairman Chandula Abeywickrema, a former senior commercial banker.

Name

Lanka Impact Investing Network

Legal name

Lanka Impact Investing Network (Private) Ltd

Website

https://liin.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lanka Impact Investing Network (LIIN) is Sri Lanka's first dedicated impact investing firm, deploying $30M across three funds (SEF, SICF, IEF) into social enterprises while running reality TV programs, digital platforms, and capacity-building programs that connect entrepreneurs with impact investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Impact Investing Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

SDG / Thematic Sustainable Investment Funds (FSANAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Impact Investing (Intentional, Measurable Social/Environmental Outcomes) (FSAAALAC), Impact Investment & Development Investment Funds (BPADACAO), Sustainable Private Markets (Impact PE/VC, Private Credit, Infrastructure) (FSAAALAG), Impact Investing & Social Finance (Funds, CDFIs, Microfinance) (BPAGALAA)

Keywords

• Impact investing
• Social enterprise funding
• Venture philanthropy
• SME equity investment
• Impact investment funds

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Impact Investment Returns: LIIN generates returns through deploying capital into acceleration-stage and growth-stage SMEs that demonstrate both financial returns and measurable social/environmental impact. Returns come from equity investments, convertible notes, and debt instruments in social enterprises.
2. Advisory and Technical Assistance Services: LIIN provides investment readiness support, business development services, and capacity building to portfolio companies. These services enhance investment readiness and reduce perceived risk for investees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lanka Impact Investing Network (LIIN) is Sri Lanka's first dedicated impact investment firm that mobilizes and deploys capital into social enterprises and SMEs through three impact funds (Impact Enterprise Fund, Social Enterprise Fund, and Social Impact Capital Fund). Alongside capital deployment via equity, convertible notes, and debt instruments, LIIN provides investment advisory, technical assistance, business development, and capacity-building services to portfolio companies. The firm also operates digital platforms (PIE / Awakasha.net), reality TV programs (Ath Pavura, On Eagle's Wings), and ecosystem programs (GRIT) to source, develop, and showcase social entrepreneurs.

Product overview

Lanka Impact Investing Network (LIIN) operates as Sri Lanka's first and only dedicated impact investment company, offering a multi-layered portfolio of products and services that combine investment capital with capacity-building programs. The core offering consists of three investment funds: the USD 5 million Impact Enterprise Fund (IEF), the USD 5 million Social Enterprise Fund (SEF), and the USD 20 million Social Impact Capital Fund (SICF) — all deployed in partnership with UNDP and various co-investors. LIIN also runs signature programs including the Ath Pavura TV reality show and the On Eagle's Wings 32-episode reality TV program for SMEs, which channel equity investments to social entrepreneurs via a televised platform. The PIE (Platform for Inclusive Entrepreneurship) and Awakasha.net digital hubs connect underserved entrepreneurs with mentorship, market access, and financial linkages. A Social Credit Score feature quantifies individuals' impact investing activity. LIIN also provides business development, capacity building, and investment readiness services alongside an annual Impact Investment Summit, collectively forming an ecosystem approach to mobilizing and deploying capital for social enterprises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ath Pavura: Sri Lanka's pioneering reality TV show dedicated to social entrepreneurship and impact investing, connecting social entrepreneurs with impact investors on national television
• On Eagle's Wings
• Awakasha
• PIE (Platform for Inclusive Entrepreneurship)
• Impact Enterprise Fund (IEF)

Products and services

• Impact Enterprise Fund (IEF) A USD 5 million impact investment fund in partnership with UNDP that invests debt or convertible notes in acceleration and growth-stage SMEs with investment ticket sizes of LKR 15M-100M, targeting businesses in agriculture, fisheries, tourism, climate & renewable energy, IT & education, healthcare, apparel & textile, and sustainable construction sectors.
• Social Enterprise Fund (SEF) A USD 5 million fund targeting micro, small, and medium social entrepreneurs with investment ticket sizes of USD 5,000 to USD 50,000. The fund provides capital alongside mentorship, business support, and training, and is a joint initiative of LIIN, Tempest PE Partners, and UNDP.
• Social Impact Capital Fund (SICF) A USD 20 million fund targeting inclusive and responsible businesses that integrate social impact as a core part of their business models. Investment ticket sizes range from USD 100,000 to USD 250,000. Joint initiative of LIIN, Tempest PE Partners, and UNDP.
• Impact Investment Advisory & Support Investment advisory services providing deep local insight and strategic expertise to structure, execute, and manage impact investments in Sri Lanka. Delivered to investors and portfolio companies to ensure capital deployment achieves meaningful and measurable social and environmental outcomes.
• Business Development & Capacity Building Services Services providing entrepreneurs with the essential tools for long-term business success, including mentorship, strategic guidance, network access, and advisory support to help enterprises scale their social and environmental impact. Includes investment readiness training on valuation, legal, finance, and investor pitching.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rs. 50 million invested across 44 social entrepreneurs through Ath Pavura
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lankan Angel Network (LAN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026MoU signed to strengthen Sri Lanka's startup and innovation ecosystem. Collaboration to support entrepreneurs and impact-driven ventures by connecting angel investment opportunities with sustainable innovation, creating new opportunities for founders and investors.
• GSG Impact Sri LankacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Co-hosting Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026 as Sri Lanka's first national platform on impact investing. GSG has established its National Advisory Board (NAB) for Impact Investing in Sri Lanka operational from May 2023.
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Collaborator in Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, contributing to alignment of private capital with national priorities including SME growth and climate resilience.
• GIZ Sri LankaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Collaborator in Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, supporting efforts to position Sri Lanka as an emerging regional hub for impact investment.
• Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Collaborator in Lanka Impact Investment Summit 2026, contributing to the ecosystem of development entrepreneurs and impact investing practitioners.
• Northern Chamber of Industries (NCI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Strategic partnership under GRIT program's Empower Pengal initiative to strengthen gender-responsive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northern Province by providing women-led enterprises with knowledge, business skills, market linkages, and investment opportunities.
• Good MarketcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Strategic partnership formalized through MoU to accelerate growth of impact-driven MSMEs. Introduces Social Enterprise Fund (SEF) and Investment Readiness Program for identifying, supporting, and scaling enterprises with strong social and environmental impact.
• University of Vavuniya (UOV)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership to strengthen women's entrepreneurship in Northern Province through tailored training, mentoring, investment readiness support, and access to markets and capital. Advances GRIT 'Empower Pengal' program.
• Climate Collective Foundation (CCF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Partnership for 'Data4Climate' Hackathon promoting climate-smart solutions for agriculture and fisheries sectors. First-ever climate data hackathon in Sri Lanka bringing together 20 selected teams to develop data-driven solutions.
• ICBT CampusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Partnership to launch REVAMP Sri Lanka Youth Startup Challenge 1.0, empowering youth entrepreneurship across the country by connecting young innovators with industry leaders, mentors, and investors.
• British CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022Partnership for Social Enterprise Development Competition, culminating in 'Samaja Viwasaya Diriya' pitching competition where top entrepreneurs received cash awards and Rs. 3 million in pledged impact investments.
• Daraz Sri LankaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2022Partnership to conduct island-wide workshops upskilling SMEs and integrating them into e-commerce ecosystem. Focus on women entrepreneurs, providing training on seller registration, verification, product marketing, and digital selling through Daraz platform.
• PwC's Startup AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019MoU to guide, mentor, and fund startups with focus on social innovation and sustainability. PwC provides business modeling, valuations, investor pitching expertise, and capital raising guidance while engaging in networking sessions arranged by LIIN.
• CEM (Nanyang Center for Emerging Markets), Nanyang Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Partnership to collaborate on annual survey project on 'Business model for sustainable growth in Asia.' Contributed to first regional report on 'Pioneering Creating Shared Value (CSV) in ASEAN and South Asia' covering 8 ASEAN and 4 South Asian countries.
• Hatch ColombominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Host venue for Emerging Women's Summit focused on female leadership in social entrepreneurship and impact investing. Also main sponsor of the event.
• LSVminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partner in Emerging Women's Summit 2019, contributing to networking and mentoring opportunities for women entrepreneurs and investors.
• SelankaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partner in Emerging Women's Summit 2019, supporting creation of female mentor network and networking platform for female impact investors.
• WUSC (World University Service of Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Long-standing partnership with WUSC since 2015 for multiple initiatives including PIE (Platform for Inclusive Entrepreneurship), GRIT project, U IMPACT vocational training, Awakasha digital platform, and various entrepreneurship development programs. Funded by Global Affairs Canada.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• British International Investment: UK development finance institution providing patient capital to businesses in Africa and South Asia. Comparable as a development-backed impact investor partnering with fund managers like LIIN (via NABIISL) and co-investing in social enterprises.
• Asian Finance Corporation: Asian impact investment institution deploying equity into SMEs across South and Southeast Asia. Directly named as a partner of LIIN via NABIISL for SEF equity investments, sharing comparable investee selection criteria and ESG-aligned frameworks.
• responsAbility Investments: Large Swiss impact asset manager offering investments across emerging market financial inclusion, climate, and food sectors. Comparable to LIIN's mission and emerging-market focus, but operates at much greater AUM scale and across multiple regions rather than a single country.
• Triodos Investment Management: European impact investment manager with funds across renewable energy, sustainable food, and inclusive emerging markets. Comparable mission to LIIN but at a broader, multi-region AUM scale with longer fund histories.

Direct peers

• Aavishkaar Capital: India-based impact investor managing multiple funds targeting early-growth SMEs at the base of the pyramid. Directly comparable to LIIN in fund structure (multi-fund platform), ticket sizing, and mission to combine financial returns with social impact in South Asia.
• Acumen: Global impact investing pioneer that invests patient capital in early-stage social enterprises serving the poor. Highly comparable to LIIN as both deploy concessionary and commercial capital into SMEs in developing markets paired with capacity-building services.
• Oikocredit: Global cooperative providing debt and equity financing to social enterprises and financial inclusion institutions in developing countries. Comparable to LIIN's blended debt/equity model targeting SMEs with social impact mandate across Asia.
• Lok Capital: India-focused impact investment fund manager backing enterprises serving low-income populations. Comparable to LIIN as a South Asian impact fund manager with multi-stage offerings (venture, growth, debt) and dedicated capacity-building support for investees.

Emerging players

• Lankan Angel Network: Sri Lanka's premier angel investor network supporting early-stage startups. Strategic MoU partner of LIIN for connecting angel investors with impact-driven ventures, sharing Sri Lankan deal flow and ecosystem-building objectives.
• Good Market: Curated global marketplace and community for social enterprises, with active presence in Sri Lanka. Strategic MoU partner of LIIN for SEF deal origination, sharing a focus on identifying and supporting impact-driven MSMEs in Sri Lanka.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ATHPAVURA
• Xx.com/liin_sl
• Facebookfacebook.com/liin.sl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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