PickMe, a technology-driven mobility solutions provider, announced a partnership with Fintrex Finance Limited. This alliance aims to complement their businesses.
PickMe has steadily grown having attracted US $ 3 million from venture capitalists, the highest among all start-ups in the country. The company made Rs 1 billion in revenue and achieved profitability in a short period of time.
“We have provided employment opportunities directly and indirectly to hundreds of Sri Lankans. Having Fintrex Finance on board is another feather in our cap,” said Chief Operating Officer of PickMe, Isira Perera.
PickMe is a 100% local company with international standards. A homegrown technology driven mobility provider to the nation, the company was founded in June 2015.
PickMe has expanded its corporate portfolio by tying up with ‘Fintrex Finance Limited’- owned by Bluestone 1 (Pvt) Limited, backed by a consortium of world class investors including global insurance giant Fairfax Holdings, MAS and the Hirdaramani Group.
The PickMe Corporate Solution offers paperless transactions, 100% visibility and traceability at economical rates.
It also provides a 24 hours Special corporate support line of PickMe, which allows consumers the ability to access PickMe services.
PickMe has also launched its newest venture PickMe food, which facilitates customers to order and acquire their meals.
Fintrex CEO Tamara Dharmakirti Herath said, “The future road map for Fintrex is to embrace technology in order to improve efficiencies and cater to the emerging business transaction trends.”
The PickMe Board of Directors comprises Ajit Gunewardene as Chairman, Conrad Dias (representing LOLC PLC.), Dinesh Rodrigo (representing Interblocks Ltd.), Ruchi Gunewardene (Managing Director, Brand Finance Lanka) and Jiffry Zulfer, the CEO, managing its day-to-day operations.