and the journey continues...
From being a small startup to the enterprise, our's is a story of perseverance, innovation and growth. This is how we became the Intervest of today.
Inception: Sun Sand and Code
In 2005, Staysure Travel Insurance was still young, and its founder, entrepreneur Ryan Howsam, traveled to Sri Lanka to meet a promising group of young software developers. In the coastal town of Hikkaduwa; famous for its beaches and vibrant tourism; foundations were laid for a dedicated software development operation focused exclusively on building and maintaining Staysure’s travel insurance technology stack.
Team Collaboration
Building Together
It was the beginning of a partnership that would stand the test of time. One that would eventually evolve into the Intervest you see today. Over the next two decades, Staysure experienced remarkable growth, becoming an award-winning brand in the UK, and the Sri Lankan development team became a driving force behind its technological and operational success. As the team expanded steadily, the office relocated several times, from the coastal roots of Hikkaduwa to the bustling suburbs and city center of Colombo, evolving alongside the company’s growing ambitions and capabilities.
Looking Ahead
From 2023 onward, several landmark milestones marked a new chapter in our journey including the move to a modern new office space at Mireka Tower, Havelock City. Today, Intervest is on an ambitious trajectory to scale as a full-fledged shared services centre, with plans to welcome over 200 new professionals in the years ahead.

Together, we’ve weathered challenges, celebrated milestones, and built more than just software—we’ve built trust, resilience, and a shared commitment to excellence.
From Vision to Ventures
Intervest plays a crucial part in the Howsam Capital Ecosystem—a dynamic portfolio of high-growth companies spanning Travel Tech, Insure Tech, Retail and Logistics, led by successful entrepreneur Ryan Howsam. Businesses within the ecosystem benefit from shared technology infrastructure, integrated data, and a collaborative knowledge network. At Intervest we are the exclusive provider of technology and shared services across the group.
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