Organization · Other
Port City Colombo
Port City Colombo (PCC) is Sri Lanka's first multi-service Special Economic Zone (SEZ), designed to attract international business and investment across various sectors. It is located near Colombo's Central Business District and aims to enhance the country's economic development.
Overview
What Port City Colombo does
What Port City Colombo is
Port City Colombo (PCC) is Sri Lanka's first multi-service Special Economic Zone (SEZ), designed to attract international business and investment across various sectors. It is located near Colombo's Central Business District and aims to enhance the country's economic development.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Other
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Community · Event host
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
Official channels
Find Port City Colombo elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
Port City Colombo as a funder
Investment thesis
Port City Colombo aims to enhance Sri Lanka's economic development by attracting high-value investments in a modern urban environment.
Focus narrative
PCC focuses on attracting high-value investments across various sectors, including financial services, information technology, shipping logistics, tourism, and professional services. The SEZ is strategically positioned to leverage Sri Lanka's geographic advantage at the crossroads of major trade routes in South Asia, offering a favorable regulatory framework with tax incentives and the ability to conduct transactions in foreign currencies.
Value beyond capital
PCC provides a modern urban environment with advanced infrastructure, a favorable regulatory framework, and attractive fiscal benefits to support high-value investments.
Focus and fit
- Sectors
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Regions
- Asia
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 100
Portfolio context
PCC has secured investments from over 100 local and international companies, with a total committed value of approximately $1.3 billion. Notable projects include Asiri Port City Hospital, a healthcare facility with an investment of $100 million, and TIQRI Software PTE Ltd, an IT business with an initial investment of $100,000.
Capability profile
Port City Colombo as a community
Community overview
Port City Colombo (PCC) is a multi-service Special Economic Zone (SEZ) located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was established as part of a public-private partnership and aims to serve as a regional financial center and business hub. The project is designed to enhance Sri Lanka's economic development by providing a modern urban environment with advanced infrastructure and facilities.
Community focus
PCC focuses on attracting high-value investments across various sectors, including financial services, information technology, shipping logistics, tourism, and professional services. The SEZ is strategically positioned to leverage Sri Lanka's geographic advantage at the crossroads of major trade routes in South Asia. It offers a favorable regulatory framework, including tax incentives and the ability to conduct transactions in foreign currencies.
Member value
Members and investors benefit from a favorable regulatory framework, tax incentives, and opportunities for high-value investments in a strategically located economic zone.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Benefits
- network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Asia
Community activity
Events and activity
PCC participates in and hosts various events to promote investment and development, including the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit and the New Year Fireworks Display.
Notable members
PCC has secured investments from over 100 local and international companies, including notable projects like Asiri Port City Hospital and TIQRI Software PTE Ltd.
Capability profile
Port City Colombo as an event host
Event focus
Port City Colombo (PCC) focuses on attracting high-value investments across various sectors, including financial services, information technology, shipping logistics, tourism, and professional services. The SEZ is strategically positioned to leverage Sri Lanka's geographic advantage at the crossroads of major trade routes in South Asia. It offers a favorable regulatory framework, including tax incentives and the ability to conduct transactions in foreign currencies.
Participant value
PCC aims to enhance Sri Lanka's economic development by providing a modern urban environment with advanced infrastructure and facilities, attracting local and international investments.
Format and cadence
- Startups can present
- No
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and fit
- Regions
- AsiaSouth Asia
Speakers and past editions
Speakers
Thulci Aluwihare - Deputy Managing Director.
Past editions
PCC has participated in various events, including the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit, showcasing its commitment to sustainable development and global economic cooperation.
Common questions
What to know about Port City Colombo
Upseed classifies Port City Colombo under the Other organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, community, and event host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026
Known limits
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