HelaGo is an emerging ride-hailing service in Sri Lanka designed to resolve long-standing frustrations for both drivers and riders by allowing fares to be set transparently through direct driver–passenger agreement rather than opaque algorithms. Born out of the Helakuru digital ecosystem, it positions itself as a locally built alternative focused on equality and transparency. The company’s model seeks to ensure fair earnings for drivers while giving passengers clearer pricing choices. Backed by the operational reach of the David Pieris Group, HelaGo plans to scale rapidly across the island, onboard large numbers of drivers, and bolster its technology infrastructure. The recent seed capital is earmarked for expanding operations, enhancing the platform, and accelerating passenger adoption. Although this is Helakuru’s first external funding in its 14-year history, no revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the article. HelaGo aims to redefine Sri Lanka’s mobility sector by building a nationally scaled, home-grown digital solution.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Jan 2026