Awareness & Due Diligence Notice
Mr Shirona Gunawardhana was the principal of Market Kinetics LLC, a now-revoked Nevada entity, and is currently associated with successor entities operating under the CONTACTANT brand, including CONTACTANT Capital LLC and CONTACTANT Capital Partners LLC. Related websites: https://contactant.capital/ and https://contactant.com/.
This publication documents a sustained and verified pattern of commercial conduct involving false representations of professional capability, complete non-performance of contracted capital procurement and fundraising services, collection of substantial upfront fees (US$65,500) for services that were never delivered, acknowledged contractual refund obligations that were subsequently reversed, multiple written deadlines that were agreed and then broken, and the abandonment of the original corporate entity while successor entities continued operations under shared ownership and infrastructure.
The documented record further details repeated extensions of agreed timelines without any measurable deliverables, the transfer of operational responsibility between individuals without formal contractual amendments, the use of restructuring narratives to dismiss prior written commitments, deliberate attempts to separate individual claimants from collective obligations, the routing of communications and invoices through non-standard channels, conduct designed to discourage recovery of acknowledged debts, and the complete cessation of all communication following formal legal demands issued by counsel in two independent jurisdictions.
This information is published as a public interest record for any individual, business, investor, or organisation considering engaging Mr Gunawardhana or any associated entity for business, fundraising, capital procurement, or advisory services. We strongly encourage rigorous independent due diligence before entering into any commercial arrangement with Mr Gunawardhana or any associated parties.
While our clients, being the affected parties, regret the necessity of making this information public, we strongly believe it is vital that Mr Gunawardhana and the affiliated entity identified herein be held publicly accountable for their fraudulent and unethical nature of their conduct and treatment of our clients, stakeholders, and even a mutual acquaintance affected by the matters documented. The evidence demonstrates a pattern of behaviour characterised by repeated assurances, unfulfilled commitments, failure to honour contractual obligations, and conduct that falls well below accepted standards of professional and ethical business practice.
Our clients made extensive efforts over a prolonged period to resolve these matters privately and amicably, including repeated appeals to Mr Gunawardhana’s sense of fairness, professionalism, and integrity. His conduct demonstrates a complete lack of these qualities, proving that their initial confidence in him was entirely misplaced. An objective review of the documentary record and material below will clearly substantiate this conclusion.
While we anticipate that Mr. Gunawardhana may seek to present an alternative version of events, the factual record, contemporaneous correspondence, contractual documentation, and supporting evidence do not support any such assertions and instead provide a clear and consistent account of the matters described herein.
As of the date of this publication, the sum of US$61,000 in service fees remains outstanding and is currently being unlawfully retained. Despite clear and acknowledged obligations to return these funds, confirmed within the signed agreement and by writing on multiple occasions, this amount has not been repaid. No part of the service fees has been refunded. The entities involved have failed to honour their documented commitments, and all attempts at resolution—spanning direct negotiation, private outreach, and formal legal demands—have been met with avoidance, reversal, or silence.
All claims within this record are based on preserved, verified documentary evidence including executed agreements, international wire transfer records, email correspondence with full metadata, recorded video communications, official state corporate filings, and formal legal demand letters. Right of reply has been extended to all named parties; no substantive response has been received.
1. Executive Summary
In June 2023, Market Kinetics LLC, a Nevada-registered entity operated by Mr Shirona Gunawardhana, was engaged to provide professional fundraising and capital procurement services. A formal contract was executed, and a total of US$65,500 was remitted via international wire transfer, comprising US$61,000 in service fees and a US$4,500 non-refundable filing fee. The contract contained explicit, mandatory refund provisions ensuring that all fees (except the filing fee) would be refunded in full if the specified services were not delivered within the agreed timeframe of 12–14 weeks.
Over a period of approximately 26 weeks—significantly exceeding the originally agreed timeframe—no measurable deliverables were produced by Market Kinetics LLC. Despite the multiple extensions provided by our client, no funding was secured, no substantive contractual milestones were achieved, and no verifiable evidence of the capabilities Mr Gunawardhana claimed was ever demonstrated. Mr Gunawardhana withdrew from direct involvement midway through the engagement, transferring operational responsibility to Mr Courtney Olujobi as project lead without formal restructuring or written amendment as required by the contract.
When it became entirely evident that no funding would be secured and no agreed deliverables would be achieved, our client was left with no choice but to terminate the agreement.
Upon the formal termination of the contract in January 2024, Mr Courtney Olujobi on behalf of Market Kinetics acknowledged their non-performance and explicitly committed in writing to issue a full refund of the US$61,000 service fee contractually obligated by 15 March 2024, in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
“To the extent that we did not meet the agreed-upon timeline, we will honor our refund clause as requested. We will refund USD$61K below by March 15th 2024.”— Mr Courtney Olujobi, Market Kinetics, 7 January 2024
What followed was not business failure but a deliberate pattern of written commitments consciously reversed, multiple deadlines set and broken, and blatant avoidance of the acknowledged obligation.
In March 2024, Market Kinetics announced “new management and ownership,” claiming Mr Olujobi had left and Mr Gunawardhana held only a “limited advisory role.” The 15 March deadline was dismissed as Mr Olujobi’s “mistake” and a new date of 15 June was set. Over the following months, multiple separate refund deadlines were agreed and broken.
On 27 May 2024, Market Kinetics explicitly reaffirmed its obligation in writing, stating: “We have not refused to refund what you have paid us… Mr Gunawardhana wanted us to expedite the refund and we will abide by the agreement.”
Just 19 days later, they executed an abrupt reversal, claiming communications “lacked good faith,” instructing our client to “pursue arbitration or wait,” and demanding an immediate cessation of email contact—without disputing the amount owed or the obligation to pay.
Formal demand letters were issued through legal counsel in both the United States and Australia. Neither received a substantive response. US counsel noted that Market Kinetics principals “do not appear to have the requisite broker/dealer registrations and licenses” to provide the services offered, and identified successor entities with “identical ownership and websites.” All communication ceased entirely.
Nevada business records now show Market Kinetics LLC with entity status “Revoked.” Mr Gunawardhana currently operates through successor entities under the CONTACTANT brand: CONTACTANT Capital LLC and CONTACTANT Capital Partners LLC, both formed in Delaware in March 2024 while Market Kinetics’ acknowledged debts remained entirely unpaid. Related websites: contactant.capital and contactant.com.
An independent professional contact with direct experience of Mr Gunawardhana has separately confirmed to our client a pattern of abandoned commitments and conduct lacking in reliability, providing further independent corroboration that the matters described are not isolated incidents. In addition, a co-founder of Fund Launch—the platform Mr Gunawardhana referenced as a key credential—has confirmed that membership does not constitute any endorsement, qualification, or certification.
Upfront Fees Paid: US$65,500
Contractual Service Period: 22 June 2023 – 31 December 2023 (Initial 12-14 week timeline extended to 26+ weeks total)
Funding Procured / Deployed: US$0 (no milestones achieved and no legitimate funding leads generated)
Contractual Refund Obligation: US$61,000
Total Amount Refunded: US$0
Total Amount Outstanding: US$61,000 (Overdue / unliquidated)
The Documented Pattern of Conduct
Misrepresentation of Capability and CredentialsAlleged funding expertise and network access were represented but not substantiated in practice, and claimed credentials were confirmed as non-certifying by the relevant platform.
Misrepresentation of PartnershipsReferenced third-party relationships were presented as funding channels but produced no verifiable outcomes or funding leads.
Non-Performance of Core ObligationsOver a 26-week period, no funding leads, investor engagements, or deliverables were produced despite full client cooperation; responsibility was also transferred without formal contractual amendment.
Acknowledged Refund Obligations and Non-PaymentA US$61,000 refund obligation was repeatedly acknowledged in writing but remained unpaid following multiple missed deadlines and subsequent reversal of prior commitments.
Corporate Transition and Successor EntitiesWhile obligations remained outstanding, successor entities were established and the original entity was later recorded as revoked.
Cessation of CommunicationAll communications ceased, including non-response to formal legal demands issued through counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
2. Key Facts Overview
| Principal Subject | Mr Shirona Gunawardhana (President, Market Kinetics, Fort Wayne, Indiana) |
| Secondary Subject | Mr Courtney Olujobi (Project Lead, Market Kinetics, Los Angeles, California) |
| Other Members | Mr Samuel Muzaliwa (Los Angeles, California — Second Managing Member of Market Kinetics as per Nevada filings) |
| Corporate Entities | Primary Entity: Market Kinetics LLC (Nevada — Status: REVOKED). Successor Entities: CONTACTANT Capital LLC & CONTACTANT Capital Partners LLC (Delaware — Active). Same principals, shared contact infrastructure, formed while actively delaying prior debt. Related websites: contactant.capital and contactant.com |
| The Core Dispute | US$65,500 collected for capital procurement services. Zero services delivered over 26 weeks. US$0 refunded though contractually obligated. |
| Documented Bad Faith | Written and acknowledged contractual refund commitments abruptly and consciously reversed days later without substantive cause. |
| Blatant Avoidance | Multiple broken payment deadlines; deliberate evasion of legal demands; invoice routing manipulation; blocking of contacts; “new management” construct to dismiss prior commitments. |
| Misrepresentations | Alleged funding expertise and network access represented but none substantiated in practice or demonstrated. |
| Pattern Confirmed | Independent professional third party confirmed experiencing identical untrustworthy conduct and abandoned promises from Mr Gunawardhana in a separate business pursuit. |
| Total Amount Owed | US$61,000 |
| Total Amount Refunded | US$0 (Zero Dollars Returned) |
| Refund Deadlines | MULTIPLE DEADLINES BROKEN including but not limited to: 15 March, 15 June, 5 July, 19 July 2024, 2025/26. |
| Evidence Base | Claims supported by verified evidence including executed contracts, international bank wire transfers, email correspondence with full metadata, recorded video communications, official state corporate filings, and formal legal demand letters issued by counsel in two jurisdictions. |
3. Chronological Timeline of Events
Every event detailed below is fully substantiated by preserved, independently verifiable documentary evidence.
DESPITE COLLECTING US$65,500 IN FEES AND PROVIDING REPEATED ASSURANCES THAT THE REFUND WOULD BE PAID, NO FUNDS HAVE BEEN RETURNED AND THE ENTIRE AMOUNT REMAINS OUTSTANDING, OVERDUE, AND UNPAID.
4. Pattern of Repeated Reversal, Bad Faith and Avoidance of Obligations
The documentary record reflects a recurring sequence of events: written commitments were made, deadlines were established, explanations were subsequently provided for non-performance, positions were later reversed, and communications ultimately ceased, with no genuine steps toward resolution taken at any stage.
Core Contractual Provisions (Agreement dated 22 June 2023)
| Fee Structure | US$61,000 in service fees + US$4,500 non-refundable filing fee (Total: US$65,500) |
| Timeline | 12–14 weeks from project start |
| Clause 2ix(b) | Full refund if Market Kinetics fails to raise the specified amount |
| Clause 5(c) | “If Market Kinetics is unable to raise funds… MK agrees to refunding all fees… with the exception of filing fees” |
| Section 14 | All amendments must be in writing |
| Section 6 | Market Kinetics bears full legal and financial responsibility |
| Section 20 | “It is with trust and good faith that we enter into this legal business agreement” |
| Other Unfulfilled Covenants | “The parties agree to be mutually and truthfully bound by the terms set forth in this Agreement” “maintain truthful and timely communication” “conduct the fundraising” “Maintain transparency throughout the project” |
The chronology below summarises the key communications and events between January and July 2024, exposing the conduct underlying multiple instances of bad faith.
January–July 2024 Chronology
7 January 2024 — Refund Commitment
Following formal termination on 6 January 2024, Mr Olujobi—who had assumed operational responsibility after Mr Gunawardhana withdrew from direct involvement—replied the next day with an unequivocal written acknowledgment:
2 March 2024 — Claimed Management Transition and Revised Refund Timeline
Market Kinetics advised that the company was operating under new management, that Mr Olujobi had departed, and that Mr Gunawardhana held a “limited advisory role.” The previously stated refund deadline was described as an error and replaced with a revised target date of 15 June 2024.
During the critical March–June 2024 period, all Market Kinetics communications were issued from customer.service@mkine.com and signed by an individual identified as “Brittney.” However, technical metadata indicates that these emails originated from the same server infrastructure and digital environment as Mr Gunawardhana’s direct correspondence. The claimed management transition coincided with the recharacterisation of previously acknowledged commitments and deadlines as errors attributed to individuals who had allegedly departed, a position that is not supported by the available record.
Notably, the same correspondence stated that Mr Gunawardhana had requested that the refund be expedited, indicating his continued involvement in matters relating to the outstanding refund obligation.
27 May 2024 — Refund Obligation Reaffirmed
15 June 2024 — Abrupt Reversal (19 Days Later)
This reversal did not dispute the amount owed, the contractual refund obligation, or the underlying factual record. Nor did it provide any evidence or particulars to substantiate the allegation that the client had acted without “good faith.”
Rather, the correspondence attempted to shift responsibility to the client notwithstanding the extensive documentary evidence demonstrating that the client had fully complied with all contractual obligations and repeatedly accommodated requests for extensions, additional time, and alternative repayment arrangements.
It instructed: “You can wait until we refund you the amount of US$61,000.00 or have your attorney write to us to go into arbitration” and ordered: “Please don’t send us anymore email replies or negotiations.” This was a conscious decision to reverse a written commitment made just 19 days earlier assuring the refund would be honoured.
5 July 2024 — Mandatory Deadline Passes Without Payment
The contractually relevant refund deadline arrived and passed. No payment was made, no banking wire transfer confirmation was provided, and all follow-up inquiries were met with complete silence.
Related Communications, Avoidance and Subsequent Events
CONTACTANT Discussions
Rather than execute the contractually mandated refund, Market Kinetics attempted to re-engage our client by offering to introduce them to “Matt”—inferred to be an employee or associate of CONTACTANT—claiming interest in funding the project. This occurred five months after contract termination. This proposal was declined due to the unresolved debt and conflict of interest, as it sought to transition an outstanding liability into a new commercial engagement and avoid the immediate repayment obligation.
Evasion of Arbitration and Formal Legal Demand Processes
When challenged immediately after the 15 June default, Market Kinetics instructed the client to “have your attorney write to us to go into arbitration.” However, when formal legal demands were subsequently issued by retained counsel in both relevant jurisdictions, the firm failed to offer any substantive response. This continuous pattern of demanding formal legal process and then refusing to participate once it is initiated underscores the bad faith nature of their conduct.
Conduct Extending to Other Parties
The documented records establish that this deceptive conduct was not confined to an isolated commercial dispute. Instead, the evidence reveals a broader, systemic pattern of communication manipulation, non-performance, and evasion affecting other individuals connected to these broader circumstances.
Strategic Resistance Regarding Legal Recovery and Direct Evasion
When the introducing party pursued repayment via LinkedIn, Mr Gunawardhana referenced Market Kinetics new “leadership” as “former BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street or affiliated power players” who could “just litigate and delay the process spending more than what is owed. $100K is not much for them to spend on legal,” implying strategic resistance to recovery efforts.
Non-Standard Invoice Routing and Creditor Separation
Via the same platform, Mr Gunawardhana instructed the mutual party to bypass documented corporate communication channels and route billing exclusively to a specific physical address in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He specified: “Make the invoice from you not [the company you represent]. Please follow the instructions” and “Keep our communications via printed mail.”
Mr Gunawardhana’s proposed repayment structure was directed solely at the introducing party’s personal portion of the capital. The much larger sums contributed by other stakeholders through the client entity were completely ignored. This highly selective approach appears designed to isolate a single claimant from the collective group, offering a superficial resolution to one individual while leaving the broader debt unpaid.
Despite demonstrating total compliance with Mr Gunawardhana’s highly irregular demands—including formatting invoices to specific formatting constraints, restricting correspondence to postal channels, and physically dispatching hardcopy documents at personal expense—the contact was met with systematic evasion.
In a final effort to seek resolution, the introducing party sent a clear appeal highlighting the severe personal impact of the withheld funds. Rather than addressing the acknowledged debt, Mr Gunawardhana responded by immediately blocking the individual across communication platforms, permanently severing contact and evading his financial obligations. No repayment was ever received.
Independent Professional Corroboration
An additional account from an entirely separate professional contact, with prior direct professional experience engaging with Mr Gunawardhana, provides critical context regarding his broader marketplace conduct. This independent party confirmed experiencing identical defaults in a completely different commercial setting, indicating this is not an isolated incident but potentially part of a broader pattern extending across other engagements and relationships.
The documents reproduced in this record show a sequence of acknowledged obligations, revised explanations, extended deadlines, written reaffirmations, subsequent changes in position, and an unresolved outcome. Readers are encouraged to review the underlying exhibits and draw their own conclusions based on the documentary evidence. The strength of this matter rests not on allegations but on a documented record that speaks for itself.
5. Formal Legal Demands and Correspondence
Formal demand letters were issued through legal counsel in two independent jurisdictions. Neither letter received a substantive response, and both were entirely ignored by Market Kinetics LLC and Mr Gunawardhana.
Australian Legal Demand (October 2024)
United States Legal Demand (March 2025)
No substantive response was received to either demand.
6. Corporate Entities, Individual Profiles, and Association Risks
Market Kinetics LLC — STATUS: REVOKED
| Entity Type | Domestic LLC (Nevada) |
| Entity Number | E16567882021-3 |
| Formation | 08/03/2021 |
| Status | REVOKED |
| Managing Members | Mr Shirona Gunawardhana (Fort Wayne, IN); Mr Samuel Muzaliwa (Los Angeles, CA) |
| Registered Agent | Northwest Registered Agent LLC, 732 S 6th ST, STE N, Las Vegas, NV 89101 |
| Website | www.mkine.com (defunct) |
| Amount Received | US$65,500 |
| Services Delivered | None |
| Refund Paid | $0 |
CONTACTANT
Operating under the unified “CONTACTANT” brand, two active corporate entities were established in close succession using identical ownership, management networks, and technical infrastructure.
| Registry Jurisdiction | Delaware Division of Corporations |
| Registered Agent | A Registered Agent, Inc., 8 The Green, STE A, Dover, DE 19901 |
| Physical Premises | 5534 Saint Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835 |
| Digital Infrastructure | contactant.capital / contactant.com |
| Entity Name | File Number | Formation Date | Status & Corporate Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTACTANT Capital LLC | #3207296 | 4 March 2024 | Active operational successor entity. Registered under Fund Managers Mr Shirona Gunawardhana and Mr Courtney Olujobi. Incorporated while legacy entity Market Kinetics was actively delaying its refund obligations. |
| CONTACTANT Capital Partners LLC | #3230178 | 7 March 2024 | Active entity incorporated three days after CONTACTANT Capital LLC. Maintained under shared ownership, operational assets, and corporate infrastructure. |
Shirona Gunawardhana
| Role | President of Market Kinetics LLC and Managing Member and Strategist of CONTACTANT Capital LLC |
| Location | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirona/ | |
| Documented Conduct | Collected US$65,500 for services never delivered; acknowledged refund; broke multiple deadlines; reversed written commitments; created successor entities; discouraged recovery; blocked introducing party |
Courtney Olujobi
| Role | Project Lead of Market Kinetics LLC and Managing Partner of CONTACTANT Capital LLC |
| Location | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-olujobi/ | |
| Documented Conduct | Acknowledged refund; broke multiple deadlines; reversed written commitments; created successor entities |
Mr Samuel Muzaliwa
Listed as second Managing Member of Market Kinetics LLC per Nevada filings (203 Rosemont Ave, Los Angeles, CA). Our client never dealt with Mr Muzaliwa directly.
Fund Launch & The Black Card Program
Fund Launch is a fundraising educational platform based in Utah, USA. The “Black Card” programme is a premium paid membership tier. Mr Gunawardhana extensively referenced his participation as a central key credential. The executed Service Agreement integrated Fund Launch as a core part of Market Kinetics’ delivery methodology. Following private outreach, Fund Launch co-founder issued an explicit corporate disclaimer confirming that membership confers absolutely no credential, endorsement, or certification—establishing that Mr Gunawardhana’s representation of membership as a qualified capability was a material misrepresentation.
Nanban Group Association
During the recorded exploratory communications that preceded the execution of the commercial contract, Mr Gunawardhana heavily promoted the Nanban Group. He explicitly asserted to our client that he was “close with them” and stated that the group would assist in the fundraising and capital procurement efforts designated for the project.
Subsequent to these specific professional representations, the Nanban Group became the target of severe federal enforcement action initiated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding allegations of extensive affinity fraud. The public regulatory records detailing these actions include SEC Litigation Release No. 25922 alongside comprehensive investigative briefs published by Hindenburg Research.
Disclaimer: This record makes no direct allegation that Mr Shirona Gunawardhana was personally involved in, or aware of, the fraudulent conduct sanctioned by the SEC within the Nanban Group.
However, his explicit documented promotion of an organization that was subsequently dismantled by federal regulators for affinity fraud raises valid concerns regarding his commercial judgment, professional alignments, and overall due diligence risk profile. This information is provided strictly to assist individuals and organisations in conducting their own independent evaluations of past professional alignments and commercial history.
7. Reporting, Regulatory Escalation, and Next Steps
| Other Affected Parties | If you have experienced similar conduct involving Mr Shirona Gunawardhana, Market Kinetics LLC, CONTACTANT Capital LLC, or any associated entity, contact us confidentially at Shironagreport@gmail.com. Your privacy will be protected and will not be shared without your explicit written consent. |
| Regulatory Bodies (US) | FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (ic3.gov) • SEC Tips, Complaints and Referrals (sec.gov/tcr) • FTC (ReportFraud.ftc.gov) • Nevada Secretary of State • Delaware Division of Corporations |
| Media | Media inquiries are managed professionally by the appointed representatives maintaining this record. Complete press packets, historical timelines, and verified evidence access can be securely coordinated via Shironagreport@gmail.com. |
| Business Associates | If you are in a commercial relationship, or considering engaging or partnering with, Mr Shirona Gunawardhana or any associated entity, we strongly urge exhaustive independent due diligence before commitment. |
8. About & Legal
This record is compiled and maintained by third-party representatives of an affected party for awareness and due diligence purposes, prepared only after extensive efforts to resolve the matters privately over a period exceeding two years proved unsuccessful.
In the interest of prioritising evidence over individual identification, the affected parties have not been publicly disclosed in this document. This does not constitute an anonymous claim; the individuals and entities referenced herein have direct knowledge of the affected parties and the circumstances at hand. Identities may be disclosed to accredited authorities—including regulators, law enforcement, courts, and legal representatives—as well as accredited media, provided the request aligns with legitimate regulatory, legal, or public-interest inquiries.
1. Freedom of Expression & Public Interest
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2. Basis of Claims
All factual assertions, data points, timelines, and claims outlined within this document are strictly based upon preserved, verified documentary evidence, including executed commercial agreements, international banking wire receipts, email headers with complete metadata, recorded video communications, and official state corporate registry filings.
3. Expression of Opinions
Assessments regarding commercial bad faith and unreliability constitute the opinions of the authors based directly upon the factual pattern of broken written promises. Opinions are distinct from the underlying objective facts.
4. Right of Reply
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6. Third-Party References
References to third-party organisations, software educational platforms (e.g., Fund Launch), global investment institutions, or external personnel are included strictly for necessary contextual purposes. These references do not constitute any allegation of wrongdoing, complicity, or awareness against those third parties.
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Exhibit Index
The following index catalogues all exhibits referenced in this record.