Home News and publicationsNewsSoftlogic Life sets up growth roadmap with long-term capital from OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I and Norfund News|22 January 2026Softlogic Life sets up growth roadmap with long-term capital from OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I and Norfund Softlogic Life Insurance PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading life insurer, has secured a landmark 15 million US dollar loan facility from OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I and Norfund. This long-term capital will strengthen Softlogic Life’s balance sheet and accelerate its strategy to expand distribution, enhance digital platforms, and scale AI-driven innovations.Tuomas Virtala, CEO of OP Pohjola Asset Management, said:“Softlogic Life has demonstrated exceptional financial discipline and a clear vision for inclusive insurance growth. By combining strong fundamentals with digital innovation, the company is well-positioned to deliver long-term value for Sri Lankan families. We are looking forward to enabling insurance products accessibility to low- and mid-income population.”Ulla-Maija Rantapuska, Senior Investment Manager at Finnfund, added:“OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I targets significant positive impacts alongside financial performance, and Softlogic Life exemplifies this balance. Their leadership in digital innovation and health protection positions them as a key contributor to Sri Lanka’s insurance ecosystem.”Iftikar Ahamed, Managing Director of Softlogic Life, commented:“This facility strengthens our Tier 2 capital at a pivotal time in our growth journey. It reflects deep confidence in our fundamentals and enables us to scale responsibly while delivering protection solutions that create lasting value.”Softlogic Life continues to lead the market in innovation, recently winning ‘AI Initiative of the Year’ at the Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2025. The company remains committed to building one of the region’s most technologically advanced and customer-centric insurance businesses.Media contact:Valpuri Mäkinen, Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, Valpuri.makinen@finnfund.fi, tel. +358 50 384 2105More information:Ulla-Maija Rantapuska, Senior Investment Manager, Finnfundtel +358 41 536 5631, ulla-maija.rantapuska@finnfund.fi About Sri Lanka Type of Government: Republic Capital: Colombo Population: 23 348 315 GDP per capita (2024): USD 4 515 GDP Growth (2024): 5.0% Human Development Index: Ranked 89/193 countries Sri Lanka ranks as the fourth largest economy in South Asia. The country experienced a severe macroeconomic crisis and sovereign default in 2022, but is currently navigating its recovery remarkably well. The recovery has mainly resulted from the rollout of IMF reforms but also a resurgence in tourism and robust remittances from Sri Lankans abroad, which has been vital in replenishing the country’s foreign exchange reserves and stabilising its currency. Other key sectors for Sri Lanka include textiles and agriculture which have remained somewhat resilient despite facing significant headwinds in 2025 from US tariffs and the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. Looing ahead, the government is pursuing an ambitious strategy to double foreign direct investment in 2026 by positioning the island as a regional hub for ICT and renewable energy. About OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund IOP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I is the first global emerging markets impact fund in Finland. The fund targets significant positive impacts in addition to financial return. The first two rounds of funding have raised a total of EUR 135 million. OP Asset Management Ltd, part of OP Pohjola, Finland’s largest provider of financial services, acts as a portfolio manager for the fund and OP Fund Management Company Ltd acts as an alternative investment fund manager of the fund. Finnfund, a Finnish development financier and impact investor acts as an anchor investor and advisor to the fund. 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