Colombo, Sri Lanka, August 2024 – NDB Wealth Management Ltd – the largest private sector Asset Management company in Sri Lanka with more than Rs. 340 Billion assets under management, following their strategic collaboration with nVentures PTE Ltd in April 2024, successfully hosted an exclusive educational workshop, “Startup Investing 101.” This event aimed to demystify the fundamentals of startup investing for high-net-worth (HNW) clients, fostering a deeper understanding of the venture capital landscape.
The event began with opening remarks from Co-founder and Managing Partner, nVentures – Chalinda Abeykoon, and CEO, NDB Wealth Management Ltd – Ruwan Perera sharing their insights. This set the tone for an engaging and informative evening, emphasising the critical role of education in nurturing the next generation of angel investors.
The highlight of the evening was a comprehensive presentation by Co-founder and General Partner, Accelerating Asia Ventures – Craig Dixon. Dixon’s presentation covered essential topics such as determining startup valuations, managing investment portfolios, negotiating terms, and establishing a reputation as a leading angel investor. The workshop’s educational depth provided attendees with practical knowledge and actionable strategies.
This was followed by a dynamic Q&A session with an esteemed panel of international experts alongside Craig Dixon, and included Co-founder and CEO, e27 – Mohan Belani, Vice President, Tenity for APAC, and Managing Partner for Asia – Jonas Thürig.
These experts shared their insights and experiences, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and deepen their understanding of startup investing.
Commenting on the success of the event, CEO, of NDB Wealth Management Ltd – Ruwan Perera, “Our collaboration with nVentures has been instrumental in bringing world-class expertise to our clients. This workshop not only provided valuable insights into the world of startup investing but also strengthened our commitment to supporting our clients’ investment journeys.”
The evening concluded with a networking cocktail, providing a platform for participants to connect, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations. The event attracted a diverse group of HNW clients who have expressed an interest in startup investing, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for venture capital in the region.
This workshop served as a follow-up to NDB Wealth’s debut event in collaboration with nVentures, which aimed to connect startup founders with NDB Wealth’s HNW clientele. The success of “Startup Investing 101” underscores NDB Wealth’s commitment to providing its clients with valuable educational opportunities and fostering a vibrant investment community.
NDB Wealth is a fully owned subsidiary of National Development Bank PLC – one of the fastest growing financial services conglomerates in Sri Lanka, with the strategic mission to be the leader in the financial services and banking sector. From its inception, the group – which includes NDB Bank, NDB Capital Holdings Limited, NDB Investment Banking, NDB Wealth, NDB Securities, and NDB Capital Bangladesh has been a catalyst in the development of the nation, strengthening and empowering entrepreneurs, corporates and individuals from all strata of the economy. The customers across all NDB Group companies have benefited from the extensive product and service offerings of the NDB Bank and its affiliates.
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Image 1: Ruwan Perera, CEO – NDB Wealth Management Ltd
Image 2: Craig Dixon – Co-founder and General Partner of Accelerating Asia Ventures, Mohan Belani – Co-founder and CEO of e27, Chalinda Abeykoon – Co-founder and Managing Partner of nVentures, Jonas Thürig – Vice President, APAC, and Managing Partner for Asia, Tenity
