🚀 Celeste and HVA Ceylon Partner to Launch Sri Lankan Brand in the U.S.

• Strategic Expansion: Sri Lankan quick-commerce platform Celeste has partnered with U.S.-based HVA Ceylon to establish, operate, and scale the Celeste brand in the United States market. • Founding Synergy: Initiated via the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE), the deal combines Celeste's digital retail capabilities with HVA Ceylon’s existing U.S. operational and distribution infrastructure. • Entity Milestones: - Celeste: Founded in 2020, the 24/7 e-commerce / digital retail platform has served over 200,000 customers and processed 3M+ orders, earning IFC recognition and 2025 Asia Marketing Excellence Awards. - HVA Ceylon: Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private U.S. companies for three consecutive years (2024–2026). • Economic Context: Marks a key cross-border milestone for homegrown Sri Lankan entrepreneurship and global retail market integration.