Boutique Advisory, Sri Lanka

Institutional-Grade Finance.
Accessible Pricing.

Ceylon Nexus Labs delivers expert corporate finance, debt restructuring, and investment facilitation. The depth of the Big 4, at a fraction of the cost. Founder-led by a CFA Charterholder, hands-on, and built for results.

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13+

Years Experience

USD 150M+

Capital Facilitated in Sri Lanka

3

Core Service Lines

What We Do

Three Core Service Lines

Specialist mandates where precision and experience determine outcomes. Every engagement is led personally by the founder.

Service 01

Market Entry and Investment Facilitation

For foreign investors and corporates entering Sri Lanka. Full-cycle advisory from feasibility through to operational setup.

  • Feasibility studies and sector analysis
  • BOI facilitation and regulatory navigation
  • Financial structuring and partner introductions
  • Consortium development and strategic partner matching
  • ADB and USAID grant-funded project consulting
  • Manufacturing, tech and services coverage

Starting from

LKR 200k per month

Service 02

NPL Mediation and Debt Restructuring

Acting as specialist mediator between businesses and their lenders for companies with non-performing loans above LKR 150 million.

  • Debt restructuring negotiation
  • Bank mediation and relationship management
  • Financial modelling and scenario forecasting
  • Cash flow planning and turnaround strategy

Pricing structure

Retainer plus success fee

Service 03

Distressed Company Turnaround

For loss-making or cash-flow negative businesses that need more than a loan. Hands-on restructuring from governance to capital raise.

  • Financial governance and MIS setup
  • Investor-ready valuations and financial models
  • Pitch deck and capital raise preparation
  • Startup and tech company advisory
  • Incubator and accelerator program support

Pricing structure

Retainer plus milestone fees

BOI-Registered Investors Tech Startups Hatch and Incubation Partners International CF Delivery: Australia, New Zealand and UAE ADB and USAID Funded Companies

Process

How It Works

A clear, structured process tailored to your mandate. No ambiguity, no unnecessary delays.

01

Discovery Call

We map your objectives, sector interest, capital structure, and timeline to build a clear mandate scope.

02

Feasibility and Market Study

Sector-level analysis, regulatory landscape, competitive mapping, and financial viability modelling for your entry.

03

Structure and Navigate

Financial structuring, BOI applications, legal entity setup, partner introductions, and regulatory clearances.

04

Setup and Handover

Operational establishment, governance framework, and managed transition to your local or regional team.

Track Record

Selected Case Studies

Outcomes delivered across restructuring, turnaround, and market entry mandates. All case studies are anonymised.

Company Turnaround SLIM Award 2022

Consumer Brand Restored to Cash Positivity

A leading consumer brand operating at a significant loss was returned to positive cash flow within 24 months through systematic cost rationalisation, financial governance rebuild, and operational restructuring across multiple business units.

24 months

To cash positivity

SLIM Brand of the Year

Turnaround category, 2022

Debt Restructuring

Energy Company Returned to Profitability

An energy sector company with a complex multi-lender debt structure was returned to profitability within approximately two years through portfolio restructuring, capital optimisation, and a revised commercial strategy aligned with lender requirements.

~2 years

To profitability

Multi-lender

Complex debt structure resolved

NPL Restructuring

Manufacturing SME Exits NPL Status

A manufacturing SME with non-performing loans had its position fully resolved through a structured restructuring proposal and direct bank negotiation. The business exited NPL classification and resumed normal banking operations.

LKR 200M+

Debt rescheduled

NPL resolved

Full banking status restored

Market Entry

USD 50M ESG-Linked Facility Secured via IFC

A USD 50 million ESG-linked funding facility was secured through an IFC partnership, encompassing end-to-end financial modelling, investor documentation, and structured deal facilitation for a large regional corporate entering a new market.

USD 50M

ESG-linked facility secured

IFC Partnership

International Finance Corporation

The Founder

About Nuwan De Silva

Nuwan De Silva, CFA

CFA Charterholder

13+ Years Experience

CFA Charterholder CGMA (CIMA) La Trobe University Brown Belt, Lean Management Director, CFA Society Sri Lanka

Nuwan is a CFA Charterholder with over 13 years of experience across investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, and distressed asset management. He has led transactions and restructurings across Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the Middle East.

Prior to founding Ceylon Nexus Labs, he served as Head of Corporate Finance at Brandix and MAS Capital, two of Sri Lanka's largest corporate groups, where he oversaw M&A, treasury, and capital markets functions. He is also a Director at CFA Society Sri Lanka.

Career Experience

Impact One

Investment and Financial Modelling Lead, Berlin and Saudi Arabia. USD 4bn+ platform.

EKVA Investments

Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager, Private Equity, Sri Lanka.

Brandix

Head of Corporate Finance, Strategy and Treasury.

MAS Capital

Manager, Corporate Finance, Strategy and Treasury.

Hela Clothing

Group Treasurer and Head of Corporate Finance.

Knowledge

Insights

Practical guidance on corporate finance, restructuring, and market entry in Sri Lanka and across the region.

Market Entry

How to Set Up a Business in Sri Lanka as a Foreign Investor

A step-by-step overview of entity types, BOI registration, regulatory requirements, and the common mistakes foreign investors make when entering the Sri Lankan market.

8 min read Read Article
NPL and Restructuring

What To Do When Your Loan Goes NPL in Sri Lanka

Understanding the NPL classification process, your rights as a borrower, and the restructuring options available before a bank escalates enforcement action.

6 min read Read Article
Turnaround

5 Signs Your SME Needs a Turnaround Strategy, Not Just a Loan

When additional debt makes a struggling business worse, not better. Five diagnostic indicators that point to a structural problem requiring expert intervention.

5 min read Read Article
Corporate Finance

Why Manufacturing Remains Sri Lanka's Strongest Investment Sector

An honest analysis of Sri Lanka's export-oriented manufacturing base, its competitive advantages, and where genuine investor opportunity still exists post-2022.

7 min read Read Article
Startups

How Sri Lankan Startups Can Access ADB and USAID Funding

The practical path to grant-funded project support, from eligibility criteria through to proposal development and post-award financial reporting.

9 min read Read Article
Debt Restructuring

Understanding Success Fees in Debt Restructuring: What's Fair

How success fees in debt restructuring mandates are typically structured, what market-rate looks like, and how to evaluate the alignment of interests with your advisor.

6 min read Read Article

Get in Touch

Start a Conversation

Whether you are exploring an entry into Sri Lanka, managing a difficult debt position, or trying to stabilise a business, the first conversation is free.

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+94 77 382 9157

Email

NuwanDS1987@gmail.com

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

Available for mandates across Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, UAE and beyond.