The Last Word.

What The Last Word. does

The Last Word is a privately held digital agency founded in 2017 and registered under two entities: EmeraldCategory Unipessoal Lda in Portugal and The Last Word Pvt. Ltd. in Sri Lanka. It provides professional services spanning identity and brand strategy, UI/UX and web/app design, content creation and video production, digital marketing campaigns (social, SEM, remarketing), and GDPR consultancy. The firm is organized around four service pillars — Strategy, Design, Production, and Campaigns — and serves a mix of enterprise clients, mid-market businesses, startups, and NGOs across Sri Lanka, Portugal, and a growing international footprint (India, UK, Germany, Singapore, USA via partner).

The agency's core technology stack consists of WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder, LiteSpeed hosting, Google Analytics, and Google reCAPTCHA, with social platforms (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram) and MailChimp integrated into marketing operations. Beyond client services, The Last Word operates two proprietary digital content platforms: BLERD (an online Sri Lankan culture magazine launched in 2023 featuring shows such as #Economix4All and #AchchiTalksCricket) and Kaema TV (a culinary content platform launched in 2023 offering recipes in Sinhala and English, distributed in partnership with TNL Radio Network). Its tech stack is intentionally conventional — no proprietary AI/ML components, APIs, or developer-facing SDKs are disclosed.

Revenue is generated on a project-based, quote-driven model. Prospective clients submit inquiries through a website contact form that captures budget tiers (under $5K, $5K-$10K, over $10K USD), with specific pricing determined per engagement. Customer segments are horizontally distributed: enterprise (Fonterra Sri Lanka, Mobil, PickMe, Sunshine Holdings, Rocell, EBL Hybrid Hub, Bluestone Capital, WIS), mid-market (STING Consultants, Pinnacle Ventures, Millerholz), startups (Ceylon Leaf, FIEND, Talisman, BWell365, Ceylon Wealth, The Web Sushi, Stripes & Checks, Meerzeit, Denta Link), and NGO/government (Red Cross Sri Lanka, Market Development Facility, SLTDA). The go-to-market motion is consultative and sales-led, anchored on portfolio case studies, proprietary content platforms, and regional industry awards (APAC Insider 2020, Prestige Awards Asia 2022/23).

Name

The Last Word.

Legal name

EmeraldCategory Unipessoal Lda

Website

https://wearethelastword.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Last Word is a privately held digital agency registered in Portugal and Sri Lanka that provides branding, UI/UX design, web and app development, content creation, digital marketing, and GDPR consultancy to enterprise, mid-market, startup, and NGO clients across South Asia, Europe, and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Agency Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Full-Service Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Creative Concepting & Campaign Development (BPAFAEAD), Terminology, Style Guide & Brand Voice Management (MPAAANAJ)

Keywords

• Digital branding agency
• Creative design services
• Web development services
• Digital marketing campaigns
• Brand strategy consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Nawala

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Creative & Strategy: Project-based professional services including identity and brand strategy, UI/UX design, digital marketing campaigns, content creation, video production, and web/app development. Clients select from budget tiers on inquiry.
2. Digital Marketing Campaigns: Ongoing campaign management services including social media advertising (Facebook, Instagram, Google, YouTube), SEM, and re-marketing services.
3. Brand Development Services: Comprehensive brand identity development including naming, logo design, tagline creation, brand strategy, and art direction services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Last Word is a digital agency providing branding, UI/UX design, web and app development, content and video production, and digital marketing campaign services. Offerings are organized around four pillars: Strategy (Identity & Brand Strategy & Art Direction), Design (UI/UX & Website/App Design), Production (Content, Video Production & Development), and Campaigns (Digital Strategy & Marketing Campaigns), with specialized GDPR consultancy. The agency also operates two proprietary digital content platforms — Kaema TV (Sri Lankan culinary hub) and BLERD (online culture magazine) — as part of its content portfolio.

Product overview

The Last Word is a digital agency offering a comprehensive suite of creative and digital services organized around four core pillars: Strategy (Identity, Brand Strategy & Art Direction), Design (UI/UX & Website/App Design), Production (Content, Video Production & Development), and Campaigns (Digital Strategy & Marketing Campaigns). The agency also provides specialized GDPR Consultancy services. Their portfolio includes proprietary digital content platforms such as Kaema TV (a Sri Lankan culinary hub with recipes in Sinhala and English) and BLERD (an online culture magazine featuring web series like #Economix4All and #AchchiTalksCricket). The agency operates across multiple global locations including Lisbon, Colombo, and Dubai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BLERD: An online culture magazine dedicated to nourishing Sri Lankan cultural landscape with seeds for thought, inspiration and action. Features shows such as #Economix4All and #AchchiTalksCricket.
• Kaema TV (කෑම Kaema TV)

Products and services

• Identity & Branding Strategy Services Comprehensive brand identity creation including naming, logo design, tagline development, colour theory, typography, and brand strategy services such as brand personality, positioning, and voice & tone development.
• UI/UX & Website/App Design Services User interface and experience design services covering app design, website design, mobile design, dashboard design, responsive design, wireframing, and user experience analysis.
• Web & App Development Services Full-stack development services including website development, mobile app development for Android/iOS, web apps, content management systems (CMS), SEO, analytics, online payment gateways, and digital transformation.
• Content & Video Production Services Content creation services including 2D & 3D animation, branded content, video production, scripting, storyboards, video editing, audio production, TV/Radio commercials, and documentaries.
• Digital Strategy & Marketing Campaigns Services Digital marketing services including brand strategy, social media management, content marketing, campaign strategy, Facebook & Instagram advertising, Google & YouTube advertising, search engine marketing, and remarketing.
• GDPR Consultancy Services Privacy and data compliance consultancy services including data analytics, GDPR compliance advisory, and privacy policy & Terms of Service creation.
• BLERD Online culture magazine dedicated to current affairs, trending topics, history, and culture content in Sri Lanka. Features signature shows including #Economix4All and #AchchiTalksCricket.
• Kaema TV (කෑම Kaema TV) Sri Lanka's culinary hub online platform providing recipe videos, cooking shows, and culinary content in Sinhala and English with a digital go-to-market approach. Features brandable content for marketers and branded cooking videos.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kaema TV achieved exponential user-base growth with above-industry engagement standards through digital-centric go-to-market approach
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and project-based.

• ChainLink StudioscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based strategic partner enabling The Last Word to serve North American clients. ChainLink Studios provides local presence, project coordination, and client service for US-based engagements. Located at 20 Wyncroft Drive, Media, Pennsylvania 19063.
• TNL Radio NetworksupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSri Lanka's leading radio network collaborated on Kaema TV go-to-market campaign, extending reach of the culinary platform through radio broadcast. This partnership leveraged radio as a complementary distribution channel alongside digital platforms.
• Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA)project-basedStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment tourism authority partnered with The Last Word through the Market Development Facility (MDF) project for World Tourism Day video production. SLTDA worked with The Last Word to create video content promoting Sri Lankan tourism recovery following the 2019 Easter Attacks and COVID-19 impact.
• Market Development Facility (MDF)project-basedStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian NGO partnered with The Last Word for Sri Lanka Tourism video production project. MDF funded and commissioned The Last Word to produce video interviews with prominent individuals and animated social media content for World Tourism Day campaigns to support Sri Lankan tourism sector recovery.
• ChemiCloudsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting provider for wearethelastword.com. ChemiCloud provides the online platform infrastructure enabling The Last Word to serve clients. Company data is stored on ChemiCloud's secure servers behind firewalls.
• Google Cloud ServicessupportingTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure services used for data storage. Google Cloud provides secure server storage for company and client data behind firewalls as part of the technology stack.
• MailChimpsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing platform used for client communications and newsletter campaigns. Integrated into The Last Word's marketing technology stack for email distribution and campaign management.
• Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, InstagramsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSocial media platforms integrated into The Last Word's marketing strategy and used for client project delivery. Platforms enable content promotion, social sharing, and advertising services for clients.
• Glymph Consulting (USA)project-basedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based consulting firm engaged The Last Word for BWell365 brand development project. Glymph Consulting represents a client partnership enabling cross-border creative services delivery.
• Owitech (Switzerland)project-basedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss technology company partnered with The Last Word for Denta Link mobile application project. Owitech engaged The Last Word for brand identity and design services for the dental clinic booking solution.
• Sunshine Holdings PLCproject-basedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSri Lanka's diversified holdings company engaged The Last Word for Zesta Ice Tea brand development. Ongoing client relationship for corporate branding and marketing initiatives.
• Royal Ceramics Lanka Limitedproject-basedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading Sri Lankan ceramics manufacturer engaged The Last Word for Rocell Bathware video production. Corporate client relationship for brand content creation.
• Red Cross Sri Lankaproject-basedChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHumanitarian organization partnered with The Last Word for Elixir medical supplies initiative branding and website development during Sri Lanka's economic crisis.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dentsu Creative: Global advertising network offering integrated creative, media, and digital services — incumbent competitor in the same advertising agency category, with regional presence across APAC where The Last Word operates.
• MediaMonks (S4 Capital): Global digital production and creative powerhouse operating across content, media, and technology — broader incumbent version of The Last Word's integrated creative + development + campaign model.
• Huge: Global experience agency delivering brand, design, and digital transformation services — incumbent comparable in the integrated brand + digital + UX space, at significantly larger scale.
• Wieden+Kennedy: Iconic independent global creative agency known for brand campaigns and integrated communications — a broader incumbent in the same full-service creative agency category.

Direct peers

• Pentagram: Independent, partner-led design and branding firm known for identity, UI/UX, and brand strategy work — closely aligned with The Last Word's identity, branding, and art-direction services.
• WPromote: Mid-sized digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, SEM, content, and performance campaigns — comparable to The Last Word's digital strategy, SEM, and social advertising offerings.
• Codeword: Specialized creative and content agency serving tech and consumer brands with branding, content production, and digital marketing — directly comparable in service mix and boutique scale.
• Coalition Technologies: Mid-sized digital agency providing web design/development, SEO, and digital marketing services — comparable in scope of full-stack digital services offered to mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Dept Agency: Global digital creative agency offering integrated services across brand, design, technology, and marketing — directly comparable to The Last Word's full-service creative + development positioning, though at materially larger scale.
• WebFX: Full-service digital marketing agency offering web development, SEO, content, and design services — comparable to The Last Word's web/app development and integrated digital marketing capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/wearethelastword
• Facebookfacebook.com/wearethelastword
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-last-word-digital-agency
• Instagraminstagram.com/wearethelastword

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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