Startup Nation: Founder Institute Startup Funding AMA

 Agenda:

• 6:30pm: Agenda and Introduction to FI
• 6:35pm: How to make an effective 1-minute elevator pitch specifically for investors
• 7:05pm: Startup Funding Ask Me Anything
• 8:00pm: Practice networking and get feedback with investors
• 8:30pm: Event Ends

FI Elevator Pitch specifically for Investors/VCs:

• Mohammed Mafaz, Co-Founder & Chief Story Teller, Show & Tell

 Startup Funding AMA (Ask Me Anything):

• Chalinda Abeykoon, Managing Partner, nVentures
• Love Yadav, General Partner, Lion Ventures
• Shahid Sangani, Angel Investor, CEO of Co-Energi, Managing Director of Dynawash, Director of Lanka Equities
• Ayami Wanasinghe, Regional Director – South Asia, Founder Institute (Moderator)

Hatch's Startup Nation is dedicated to identifying and accelerating the country's most promising ventures. The Sri Lankan startup landscape is ripe with opportunity. We work to empower founders with the resources, mentorship, and connections they need to build scalable, impactful businesses. For discerning investors, this translates into a curated pipeline of high-growth potential. Explore how you can be part of Sri Lanka's economic evolution and secure significant returns.

The Founder Institute (FI) is one of the world’s most proven networks to turn ideas into fundable startups. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,000 entrepreneurs raise over USD 1.9 billion in funding with a portfolio valuation of USD 20 billion. In South Asia, startups (idea stage to series-A stage) that have raised less than USD 500,000 can join our founder network. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100+ countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.