Learn about all things Jackfruit

We see a Sri Lanka told by the people who live it. Full of history, buzzing with change, alive in the everyday. Not dressed up for the cameras, but shared as it is: a fruit farm trying new crops, a hillside workshop reviving an almost-lost craft, a café mixing old recipes with bold twists. Livelihoods and culture grow side by side here, and visitors are invited into something genuine, evolving, and entirely our own.

We connect Sri Lanka's micro, small, and medium businesses to bigger markets. We especially look out for women-led, rural, and often-overlooked businesses. Our platform puts experiences at the heart of it all, pairing simple digital tools with real, human support so vendors can build strong, lasting livelihoods. By telling their own stories, they connect directly with the world — building a market that's fair, sustainable, and proudly Sri Lankan.

Jackfruit started as an idea I carried for years, shaped by my work in human rights, policy, and storytelling — and a deep love for Sri Lanka. It also comes from my family, who've spent generations serving their community and dealing with the real ups and downs of running a small business. The name's a cheeky nod to being a "jackfruit of all trades" — a platform that gives local businesses the tools and voice to grow. With global experience and local roots, I built Jackfruit to open new markets, protect culture, and put our stories back in our own hands.