About Us

We help to drive acquisitions, buyouts, and growth by connecting middle-market companies with investors

Shaping Futures, One Financial Decision at a Time

At Capital One, we believe finance is more than numbers — it’s about empowering individuals and businesses to achieve stability, growth, and long-term success

At Capital One, we are proud of the role we play as a trustworthy and reliable partner in the capital markets of Sri Lanka. For us, success is not only measured in terms of transactions but in terms of creating relationships that matter, getting to know the specific needs of each client, and assisting them at every step of their interaction with the financial market.

Our commitment is to work intimately with companies, investors, and institutions to allow them to face their most critical financial issues with assurance. The nature of the challenge may be capital raising, investment appraisal, or discovering new avenues for growth, our group merges market knowledge, analytical power, and creative thought to provide solutions that really make a difference. The power we have comes from the connections we make and the networks we create. By pooling various talents from different fields and financial areas, we are capable of presenting customized approaches that meet both short-term needs and long-term goals.

At Capital One, we expect our clients to have a focus on growth that is not only economically sound but also socially responsible. The solution we offer is built on transparency, professionalism and strong commitment to quality. Our aim remains unchanged: to foster enduring value, reveal fresh avenues, and develop a trustworthy partner in the finance market as we keep pace with the growth of Sri Lanka’s changing economy

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MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER

Capital One Group is based on four main principles – to create a nurturing culture for our employees, realize our clients dreams , making a difference in our communities and establishing accountability

towards all our stakeholders . The extensive industry experience of our dynamic team helps the group align with our clients’ business aspirations to better serve them. We have realized the importance of every individual in our organization, and are committed to ensuring a nurturing environment to develop our most important investment – Our Employees.

Our motto -“When it really matters”- is our pledge to be present when it matters, as a company better positioned to meet the ever-growing and changing needs of clients. With an aim to become top-of-the-mind recall, we are ready to develop products in line with requirements – even when thesolution does not exist in the current marketplace. We believe we can add the value you need when given the opportunity to showcase our expertise.

The capital markets industry is in a growth phase in Sri Lanka. We invite all its stakeholders to joinhands to develop the market and help the country step into the future. As a fast-growing group, we will continue to transform ourselves and take on new challenges with the aim of creating a solid operating platform that can deliver consistent growth in any market. Capital

One Group is interested in getting to know potential partners who share our ideas and business philosophy to explore mutually beneficial opportunities.

VERANGA VITHANAARACHICHI

Founder/Managing Director

Veranga is a veteran in the investment banking and insurance industries, with over 24 years of experience, including tenure at Capital Alliance (CAL) and Union Assurance. As a former Head of Fixed Income Sales and VP-Treasury Sales in the industry, he brings to the table specialized skills in negotiation, business strategy planning, general management, product development and customer service. He has also been recognized for sales and service excellence through multiple company awards.

A former head prefect of D § Senanayake College, Colombo, and a CIM UK-certifed Chartered Marketer, Veranga has honed leadership traits, built established networks, and garnered the ability to develop and empower people. Veranga launched Capital One to provide end-to-end, personalized solutions and effectively meet industry gaps in terms of accountability towards clients and employees, driven by his commitment to excellence and compassion.

WASANTHA FERANDO

Independent Non- Executive Director

Mr. Wasantha Fernando is a multidisciplinary professional with an exceptional record in education, law, and business transformation. A World Award-Winning Lecturer in CIMA (UK) with over 21 years of international experience, he has taught in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Maldives, Bangladesh, and the UK, mentoring more than 40,000 students, including several world prize winners.

He is a respected authority in Commercial and Debt Recovery Law and the author of the widely used legal reference “An Insight into Sri Lankan Debt Recovery Law. Mr. Fernando holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) from KDU, where he was batch top (2020/21). Known for his leadership and emotional intelligence, he has successfully transformed underperforming ventures into thriving businesses, bringing strategic insight and trusted expertise to Capital One Group

SURESH SUBASHINGHE

Independent Non- Executive Director

Suresh Subasinghe is an accomplished technology leader and independent director with extensive experience in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and innovation across fintech, healthcare, and aviation. He serves on the Board of Kapruka Holdings PLC and is the Managing Partner at Arc75, leading high-security digital solutions. Previously, he was CTO at ThruAi, Director of Digital Platform Architecture at Air Canada, and Principal Architect at United Airlines, driving Al, cloud, and enterprise modernization. He holds an MBA from Duke University and a BSc in Computer Engineering from the University of Utah

WHEN IT REALLY MATTERS

Capital One Holdings (Pvt) Ltd is the Strategic Investment Arm, by concentrating on the acquisition of new markets in the long run, Capital One Holdings is creating diversified business interests in the conclusive way, where the facilitation of communication and the existence of good governance are the turning points for the sustainable success in Sri Lanka’s changing financial environment.

WHEN IT REALLY MATTERS

Capital One Securities (Pvt) Ltd specializes in the provision of customized and innovative financial solutions which have the potential to increase the Company’s revenues. Our range of expertise includes corporate debt instruments, government securities, private equity support, fund structuring, IPOs, acquisitions, and mergers. Through a combination of comprehensive research and creative structuring, we empower companies, investors, and institutions to achieve their financial goals confidently and accurately.

WHEN IT REALLY MATTERS

Capital One Partners is a division that focuses on providing structured finance and corporate solutions. It offers exclusively Asset backed by securitizations, placements of corporate debt, and structuring of investments. By serving as a conduit for communication between companies and investors, this division actively works on the development of safe and efficient financial configurations that are conducive to the expansion of businesses and the exploiting of market opportunities.

WHEN IT REALLY MATTERS

Capital One’s Wealth Management guarantees its cooperation with both private and institutional clients in their financial transactions through personalized strategies. Their way of working is through a conjunction of market intelligence, institutional know-how, and risk assessment to produce results that are not only long-lasting but also sustainable. Whether it is about planning for the future, preserving capital, or structuring strategically, they offer personalized solutions that are intended to meet the specific goals of each client.

WHEN IT REALLY MATTERS

Capital One Global Markets is focused on providing unrestricted access to the global financial markets. Our offering, which includes the provision of market insights, innovative trading solutions, and an extensive range of capital markets, is aimed at increasing returns while simultaneously controlling the risk. Our strong commitment to openness, innovation, and customer service has made Capital One Global Markets the bridge through which both the opportunity and the execution are connected helping people and companies to participate in the market more efficiently.

Partner with us to shape your financial future!

From an early stage start-up’s growth strategies to helping existing businesses, we have done it all! The results speak for themselves. Our services work.