Ventureskey Makes History as the First Sri Lankan Company Honoured at Xero Awards Asia 2025

September 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
(Pictured L to R) Daniel Hustler – Education Manager – Xero Asia, Mohamed Rikas – Director & Co-founder – Ventureskey, Muzarik Mohideen – Director & Co-founder – Ventureskey, Koren Wines – Managing Director – Xero Asia, Patrick Pham – Sales Lead – Xero Asia.

Ventureskey, a leading business solutions and financial services provider with operations in Sri Lanka and the UK, has made history by being officially recognised in the Digital Innovators category at the Xero Awards Asia 2025. The prestigious awards ceremony was held in Singapore in August 2025.

This recognition marks a significant milestone as Ventureskey becomes the first and only company from Sri Lanka and the entire South Asian region to be honoured in the history of the Xero Awards, a global platform celebrating excellence in cloud accounting, digital innovation, and fintech transformation.

The Digital Innovators category highlights organisations that are transforming business performance through cloud accounting, automation, fintech, and AI-driven practices. Ventureskey earned this honour for its ability to combine advisory expertise with cutting-edge technology, helping businesses streamline operations, strengthen compliance, and drive sustainable growth.

As a long-standing Xero Champion Partner in Sri Lanka, Ventureskey has consistently driven cloud accounting adoption and digital finance solutions across the region. This recognition stands as a testament to the commitment and impact the company has delivered since the beginning of its partnership with Xero. Backed by a team of Xero Specialists, Certified Advisors, and Migration Experts, Ventureskey continues to offer a comprehensive suite of Xero services in Sri Lanka, including implementation and onboarding, system migration and integration, training and certification courses, ongoing support and advisory, and subscription management.

Koren Wines, Managing Director- Xero Asia, commented: “We’re thrilled to see Ventureskey recognised as a finalist in the Digital Innovators category at the Xero Awards Asia 2025. As the first Sri Lankan company to reach this milestone, they are a trailblazing example of how cloud technology, automation, and innovation can transform the way businesses work and perform. Their dedication to empowering SMEs and nurturing the next generation of finance professionals is inspiring – values we deeply share at Xero. We’re proud to celebrate this achievement alongside them.”

Muzarik Mohideen, Director & Co-founder at Ventureskey, said: “This achievement is not just recognition for Ventureskey, it is a proud moment for Sri Lanka and South Asia. We are committed to setting the pace in digital transformation, automation, and global best practices in accounting and finance.”

Mohamed Rikas, Director & Co-founder at Ventureskey, added: “Being recognised by Xero affirms our mission to merge technology with professional expertise, creating smarter, more connected, and future-ready businesses.”

With this milestone, Ventureskey not only strengthens its position as the leading Xero Partner in Sri Lanka, but also establishes itself as a regional leader in digital transformation and cloud accounting solutions, paving the way for continued global expansion.

Beyond its Xero-focused expertise, Ventureskey provides end-to-end business solutions, including company incorporation, accounting, taxation, payroll, HR, and corporate secretarial services. The firm also offers outsourced financial management and virtual CFO services, along with internal audits and business process re-engineering, helping businesses improve compliance, strengthen financial control, and achieve sustainable growth.