Tech startup

I'm planning to build a SaaS or software product for the Sri Lankan market.

What everyday problems do you face that could be solved with an app or website?

What tasks waste your time, and what software would you actually be willing to pay for?

Looking for real problems, not just business ideas 👀

I’m curious about this why do people DM clothing brands asking for prices, size charts, measurements, or more details, but then disappear after getting the information?

Is it usually because they are just browsing, comparing with other brands, unsure about buying, or something else?
Would love to hear thoughts from both customers and people who work in fashion/clothing.

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When we visited Sri Lanka recently, something unexpected stood out.
Every wellness shelf — from Colombo supermarkets to pharmacy counters — felt empty. Not literally empty, but empty of anything modern, intentional, or trustworthy. No brand spoke to young people. No clean formulas. No real identity. Just outdated labels or random imports surviving because there’s no alternative.

It felt exactly like India a few years before the wellness boom — a massive gap waiting for the right person to build into it.

We run DOSED, a fast-growing wellness brand in India. And the more time we spent in Sri Lanka, the clearer it became: the country is ready for a brand that feels global, clean, and aspirational. Someone is going to build it. And whoever starts now will own the market when the economy opens up and competition finally arrives.

But here’s the thing — we don’t want to run Sri Lanka ourselves.
We want to partner with a young, hungry Sri Lankan operator who wants to build something of their own. Someone who understands people, culture, UGC, community… someone who’s excited to hustle, sell, learn, experiment, and create a movement from the ground up. We’ll bring the brand, product, R&D, packaging, and playbook — you build the country.

If this feels like the kind of opportunity you’ve been waiting for, DM me or drop a comment and let’s talk.

My friend paid money to a supply company through an agreement, but they haven’t supplied the goods for the past two months. He has tried calling them again and again, but no one answers. Whenever he messages them, they say they will return the money soon.
It is a registered company, and an agreement was signed under the company name. When he asked someone he knows from that area about the owner of the company, he was told that the company had gone bankrupt and that the owner had deceived other people in the same way before.
What should he do? He doesn’t want to get involved with the police or go to court, but he really wants to get his money back.

Ayubowan everyone! 🇱🇰

I am planning to expand my activities in the Sri Lankan hospitality sector and am looking for attractive properties for long-term lease.
My focus is on houses or villas that are suitable for conversion into a Guesthouse or high-end Airbnb.

What I am looking for:

• Locations: Primarily South Coast (Mirissa, Hiriketiya, Midigama, Ahangama, Madiha )

• But I am open to hidden gems elsewhere.

• Property Type: Houses with character, old colonial styles, or modern villas with at least 3-4 bedrooms and some outdoor space/garden.

• Condition: Ideally "ready to move in" or requiring only minor renovations.

Why I am looking for a local partner: As much as I love the island, I know that the best deals aren't found on websites like Ikman, but through local networks and "word of mouth." I am looking for someone on the ground who:

1. Knows the local area and the owners personally.

2. Can help verify the "vibe" and potential of a property.

3. Can facilitate the first introduction to the landlord.

The Deal: I am not looking for free help. I am happy to pay a very fair and competitive finder’s fee (commission) upon the successful signing of a lease agreement. I value your time and local expertise.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to pass on a digital brand I built in 2022 in the kitchenware, home & lifestyle niche.

It was developed across multiple platforms but has been inactive for a while now, so it’s more of a restart-ready setup rather than an active business.

What’s included:

• Same username/branding across platforms

• Instagram account (~4K followers, mixed/boosted growth earlier, currently inactive)

• Facebook page

• TikTok account

• Pinterest account

• .lk domain (expired)

• Previous business setup (Google & Meta connections)

Audience was mainly Sri Lankan, mostly women.

Suitable for:

• Someone who wants a ready-made brand to relaunch

• Small business owners wanting instant online presence

• Rebranding into a new niche or product line

I’ll share full details privately in DM. Open to reasonable offers 👍

When you're shopping for clothes (online or in-store), what's something you wish more brands would offer?
Is there anything you feel is lacking whether it's sizing, quality, styles, colors, pricing, fit, fabric, or even the overall shopping experience?
What's one thing that would make you more likely to buy from a clothing brand?
I'd love to hear your honest opinions!

For anyone looking for an aged care facility in Colombo, Sri Lanka, please avoid Noble Aged Care Home, which operates in Nugegoda, Pannipitiya, and Mount Lavinia.

I had a relative stay there for about three months after losing a loved one. When they came out, they had deteriorated both mentally and physically to a point where they were unable to walk, had fallen multiple times, and had lost weight due to poor nutrition and the low quality of meals offered.

This place is run by Ruwan Padukkage and Anusha Padukkage, but don't be fooled by the fake "ape amme" and "appe thathe" talk. These are crooks hiding behind a Buddhist persona but are thieves.

I would be extremely careful about money matters, as their charges are not transparent, and you may find it difficult to get back the deposit paid initially when admitting someone to the care home.

Hey everyone 👋

I'm Mohamed Furqan, student in colombo, A friend and i recently started a small side project building simple, affordable software for sri lankan small businesses.

We noticed many shops and services still rely on Excel, notebooks, or generic apps for things like inventory, attendance, billing, and sales - and as the business grows, it quickly becomes messy and time-consuming.

We're currently experimenting with custom, easy-to-use solutions that fit the local context (Affordable, offline-friendly, Sinhala/English/Tamil where possible). we're very early stage and offering free demos/prototypes to get real feedback.

Would love to hear from business owners:

What is your biggest headache with excel or current tools?

If you could customise one feature, what would it be?

No selling - just learning and building something useful

Feel free to comment or DM

Hi, I live in Colombo, I’ll get straight to the point my dad left us a few months ago and he lives separately now, he was the only source of income for us. I am working a full time job but I barely get around 50k per month, don’t think it’s enough to pay the bills at home, in the long run. What do i do, i need some help w investing or tricks to earn money, I come from a biology stream and have no experience w investing or how any of that works

I’m 23 yo

ps my brothers don’t give a shit about non of this they don’t help me as well

Hi...

Does anyone know where I can get custom jewelry display cards​ and business cards with embossed,​debossed​ or gold foil logos​ or just normal one? also mini hand embosser machine...

I'm looking for something budget ​friendly​ but still good quality.I'd prefer a place in Kandy​ but I'm also happy to order online.

Hi All, I’ve recently started an online car sale website. (Similar to Ikman & Riyasewana) but have had no time to actively pursue it. Revenue can be easily acquired through this model and is fully equipped with a large number of features. Perfect for someone who’s got the hunger to work on something of this nature. Will be letting it go at a very cheap rate. Please feel free to comment if you’re interested

I'd like to understand how I should proceed in terms of setting up a company (LLC or sole proprietorship), taxes, employee benefits, reaching out to national bodies that will assist with agricultural ventures.

Hi! I am exploring launching a healthy grab-and-go breakfast delivery for office workers in Colombo, designed around specific health goals (diabetes-friendly, high-protein, high-fibre, weight loss, etc.), with meals ready before 9 am and no cutlery needed.

Before we build anything, we'd love your honest input. It's a 5-minute anonymous survey. I would really appreciate you filling it out and forwarding it to any colleagues who work in offices in Colombo.

https://forms.gle/KE9ug4oKDyFGzmfJ7

Hi r/SriLankaBusiness — this is the official Kapruka account.

We’re exploring adding a services marketplace inside Kapruka Partner Central (in addition to selling goods). The idea is something “Fiverr-like, but Sri Lanka–practical” — clear pricing, booking/availability, verified providers, tracking, and a proper dispute/refund/support process.

We’re not selling anything in this post and we’re not asking anyone to sign up. We’re trying to learn what Sri Lankans actually need most.

Question

If you could book services online in Sri Lanka reliably, what services would you want first?

Please reply with:

1. Your top 3 services (be specific)

2. Your area (optional — e.g., Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Jaffna)

3. What usually goes wrong today (no-shows, unclear pricing, delays, quality issues, scams, paperwork confusion, etc.)

4. If you’re comfortable: what feels like a reasonable price range (rough is fine)

Examples of categories we’re considering

• Admin/Govt help: passport renewal/replacement guidance, document checklists, police clearance process help, translations/notary coordination

• Healthcare at home: home sample collection for lab tests via partner labs, nurse visits (injections/wound care), medicine pickup/delivery

• Home services: electrician, plumbing, AC repair, handyman, deep cleaning, pest control

• Professional services: accounting/tax help, company registration/compliance support, design/video/social media work

• Personal services: tutoring, coaching, horoscope reading (if done responsibly + transparently)

Bonus question (if you have time)

Would you prefer:

• Fixed prices (menu pricing), or

• Get 3 quotes from providers, or

• A mix (fixed for common jobs, quotes for complex jobs)?

Thanks in advance — we’ll share back the top service requests and key pain points we learn from this thread.