IRVC Updates Membership Criteria and Classification Structure
The Board of Directors of the Iranian Venture Capital Association (IRVC) has formally approved an updated membership policy and classification framework. According to the new resolution, any company that provides financial, investment, or commercialization services to actors within Iran’s innovation and technology ecosystem is eligible to apply for IRVC membership—provided it holds valid licenses from relevant authorities and meets the Association’s performance benchmarks.
Leveraging a Diverse Member Network for Innovation Financing
Dr. Seyed Mohammad Hossein Sajadi Niri, Chairman of the IRVC Board, emphasized the strategic value of the Association’s diverse member base:
“Over the past 11 years, this diversity has become one of our greatest strengths. By redefining membership categories, we’re taking a foundational step toward organizing collaborative efforts. These new classifications will allow us to better articulate the roles of key players and respond more effectively to the ecosystem’s shared challenges.”
He added that many of the ecosystem’s core challenges require collective action and continued dialogue with policymakers and stakeholders, a responsibility the Association embraces.
A Platform for Inclusion and Strategic Alignment
Dr. Sajadi Niri noted that innovation financing is becoming more complex and multidimensional, and emphasized the need for a stronger, more unified foundation:
“As a recognized professional organization, IRVC plays a vital role in coordinating expertise, resources, and ideas. We aim to turn this Association into a hub for constructive collaboration across the innovation landscape.”
He highlighted crowdfunding platforms, credit enhancers (E’tebar Afza), and accelerators as high-potential actors, stating:
“IRVC welcomes new memberships, networks, and engagement platforms. With 17 Corporate VC funds (CVCs) newly licensed by the National Technology Leadership Council, we believe these emerging players—alongside our existing members like Research & Technology Funds—can add tremendous value.”
How to Apply for Membership
According to IRVC’s Public Relations Office, the new classification framework consists of seven member categories:
Corporate Venture Capital Funds (CVCs)
Exchange-Traded Venture Capital Funds
Research & Technology Funds
Venture Capital Investment Firms
Crowdfunding Platforms
Credit Enhancers (E’tebar Afza)
Accelerators and Innovation Enablers
Interested entities may submit their membership applications via the official IRVC website.
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