Resources

Guides, templates, and tools for Sri Lankan founders

Getting Started

Startup Basics for Sri Lankan Founders

Guide

A comprehensive guide to starting a company in Sri Lanka, including registration, legal structure, and initial steps.

Business Registration in Sri Lanka

Guide

Step-by-step guide to registering your business with the Registrar of Companies.

Building Your First MVP

Guide

How to go from idea to a minimum viable product quickly and cheaply.

Fundraising

Pitch Deck Template

Template

A proven pitch deck template used by InstaLanka alumni who raised funding.

Sri Lankan Investor Database

Database

A curated list of angel investors, VCs, and funding programs active in Sri Lanka.

How to Raise Your Pre-Seed Round

Guide

Practical advice on raising your first round from local and international investors.

Legal & Compliance

Co-Founder Agreement Template

Template

A template for formalizing your co-founder relationship and equity split.

Tax Guide for Startups in Sri Lanka

Guide

Understanding tax obligations, incentives, and deductions available to startups.

Technical

Tech Stack Recommendations

Guide

Recommended tech stacks for different types of startups, optimized for Sri Lankan conditions.

Setting Up CI/CD for Your Startup

Guide

How to set up continuous integration and deployment on a budget.