The third meeting of the Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Development Commission was held on July 7, 2025, with the participation of commission members and officials from the National Venture Capital Association of Iran.
This meeting was organized as part of the ongoing structural planning and internal policymaking efforts of the commission. As a key platform within the National Venture Capital Association of Iran, the CVC Commission is tasked with fostering the role of corporate institutions in venture capital investment. The formation of this commission is a strategic response to the need for organizing, synergizing, and integrating funds operating at the intersection of industry, technology, and capital.
During the session, participants exchanged views on strengthening the role of CVCs in the innovation financing chain and enhancing engagement with regulatory bodies.
The strategic goals of the Association underscore the importance of this commission as a specialized body that aims to bridge industry and innovation. The Association, acting as a facilitator in the venture capital ecosystem, supports interaction between the private sector, innovation funds, regulatory bodies, and industries. Through specialized commissions like the CVC, it seeks to pave the way for coherent policy development, advancement of innovative financial tools, and facilitation of co-investment among key stakeholders.
The CVC Development Commission is positioned to serve as a catalyst in creating a common language among investing industries, knowledge-based companies, and regulatory institutions—a mission that cannot be achieved without collective synergy and specialized working groups.
Later in the session, with members prepared, a voting process was held to elect the Chair and Vice-Chair of the commission. As a result, Dr. Alireza Daliri (representative of the Ariogene Fund) was elected as Chair, and Dr. Mohammad Sepehr (representative of the Central Iron Ore Fund and affiliated industries) as Vice-Chair.
Following the election, members shared their insights, suggestions, and practical experiences regarding corporate venture capital activities. Discussions included structural challenges faced by corporate funds and the role of industry in supporting innovation.
The session was attended by representatives from member funds of the commission, including:
- Mr. Sajadi-Neyri (Chairman of the National Venture Capital Association of Iran)
- Mr. Sepehr (Representative of the Central Iron Ore CVC Fund and affiliated industries)
- Mr. Karshenas (Secretary of the National Venture Capital Association of Iran)
- Mr. Esfandiar (Representative of the Karafarinan Aval CVC Fund)
- Ms. Sadeghi-Nia (Representative of the Golrang CVC Fund)
- Mr. Moazenzadeh (Representative of the Barman Ofogh Nasr CVC Fund)
- Mr. Alireza Daliri (Representative of the Ariogene CVC Fund)
- Ms. Heydari-Nasab (Representative of the Naghdineh CVC Fund)
- Mr. Alhaji (Representative of the Entekhab Innovation Builders [SNOWA] CVC Fund)
- Ms. Meshkani (Representative of the Arvand CVC Fund)
- Mr. Karaminia (Representative of the Central Iron Ore CVC Fund and affiliated industries)
- Mr. Ghiassi-Nia (Representative of the Vira Mes Rafsanjan CVC Fund)
At the conclusion of the meeting, the discussions were summarized, and it was decided that future sessions would focus on priority topics and involve broader participation from across the ecosystem. The continued role of the commission as the Association’s specialized arm in the corporate venture capital domain was reaffirmed.
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