Policy Statement by the Iranian Venture Capital Association to the Vice President for Science, Technology, and the Knowledge-Based Economy

Following the Supreme Leader’s designation of 1404 as the “Year of Investment for Production,” the Iranian Venture Capital Association submitted a policy letter to the Vice President for Science, Technology, and the Knowledge-Based Economy. The letter outlines actionable strategies to strengthen the role of private financial institutions—such as R&T Funds, CVCs, and VC firms—in financing innovation, and recommends the formation of a national committee to coordinate innovation investment policy. ... ادامه مطلب

IRVC Members Visit Mobarakeh Steel Company in Isfahan

Following its annual general assembly, members of the Iranian Venture Capital Association visited Mobarakeh Steel Company in Isfahan on October 2, 2024. The visit aimed to deepen engagement with Iran’s industrial sector, and included a keynote by Dr. Yahya Palizdar, who highlighted the company's innovation partnerships and the role of venture capital in sustaining the steel industry’s future. ... ادامه مطلب

IRVC Holds Investment Dialogue at Isfahan Chamber of Commerce

On October 2, 2024, the Iranian Venture Capital Association hosted a high-level roundtable at the Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, focused on the challenges and opportunities in Iran’s investment ecosystem. Speakers emphasized the region's untapped potential, the need to expand financing platforms, and the role of private sector collaboration in scaling innovation-driven enterprises. ... ادامه مطلب

IRVC Members Visit Snowa Ventures Innovation Factory in Isfahan

Members of the Iranian Venture Capital Association visited Snowa Ventures Innovation Factory in Isfahan, where they toured product design units and labs, and engaged in a dialogue on innovation-driven investment. The visit emphasized the need for strategic collaboration among CVCs and large industries to sustain innovation and foster national success stories. ... ادامه مطلب

IRVC Unveils Annual Report on Innovation Financing in Iran (2023–2024)

At the Isfahan International Exhibition Center, the Iranian Venture Capital Association (IRVC) unveiled its annual report on Innovation and Technology Financing in Iran. The report offers detailed data on venture capital, loans, guarantees, and crowdfunding across the innovation ecosystem. Senior IRVC leaders emphasized the report’s role in guiding future investment strategies and highlighted the importance of collaboration, transparency, and performance benchmarking. ... ادامه مطلب

Iran DemoDay Held in Partnership with the Iranian Venture Capital Association

The Iran DemoDay startup event, organized by Shanbeh Group in collaboration with the Iranian Venture Capital Association, took place from September 14–16, 2024, at the Innovation and Prosperity Fund. Featuring over 160 VIP investment-ready startups, the event combined pitch sessions, expert panels, mentoring camps, and networking opportunities, connecting founders with venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate VCs across various industries. ... ادامه مطلب

IRVC Approves New Structure for Its Specialized Commissions

The Iranian Venture Capital Association (IRVC) has ratified a new organizational structure for its commissions, introducing seven stakeholder-specific commissions and one function-based commission. This overhaul aims to enhance member engagement, address sector-specific concerns, and establish a legal infrastructure for dispute resolution within the innovation financing ecosystem. ... ادامه مطلب