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. ... Read more

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. ... Read more

IRVC Updates Membership Criteria and Classification Structure

The Iranian Venture Capital Association (IRVC) has approved a revised membership policy, now open to all institutions licensed to provide financial, investment, or commercialization services to Iran’s innovation ecosystem. The new structure classifies members into seven categories and aims to promote inclusion, clarify roles, and expand collaborative engagement across the ecosystem. ... Read more

Kimia College Launches Venture Capital Analyst Training Program with Government Support

Kimia College, in collaboration with the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and the Knowledge-Based Economy, has opened registration for its Venture Capital Analyst Training Program, designed to cultivate specialized talent for Iran’s innovation finance ecosystem. Accepted candidates will receive 70% tuition support, and training topics span business modeling, VC portfolio management, valuation, financial analysis, and startup due diligence. ... Read more

Head of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund Stresses the Need to Develop Tools for Iran’s VC Industry

In a strategic meeting with the board of the Iranian Venture Capital Association, Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Khayyatian, President of the Innovation and Prosperity Fund, emphasized the urgency of designing dedicated tools, frameworks, and evaluation systems to enable the sustainable growth of Iran’s VC ecosystem. He called for deeper collaboration between the Fund and IRVC to promote industry-wide progress. ... Read more

IRVC Facilitates R&T Funds’ Role as Fund Managers in Private and VC Funds

Following a year of advocacy by the Iranian Venture Capital Association (IRVC) and with support from innovation stakeholders, the Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) has officially amended its fund manager requirements. The revision reduces the mandatory investment commitment for R&T Funds from 30% to 10%, enabling them to serve more feasibly as managing entities in private and venture capital funds. ... Read more

IRVC Publishes 2021 Annual Performance Report on Members’ VC and Innovation Financing Activities

At its 10th Annual General Assembly, the Iranian Venture Capital Association (IRVC) unveiled the 2021 Performance Report, highlighting key achievements of over 120 member institutions. The report details IRR 3,610 billion in guarantees, IRR 1,340 billion in loans, and IRR 2,214 billion in venture investments, positioning VC as a rising asset class within Iran’s financial landscape. ... Read more