As part of the mission of the National Venture Capital Association to develop innovative financing tools and infrastructures, the third meeting of the Crowdfunding Commission was held on Sunday, May 5, 2025, hosted by the Sharif Export Development and Technology Fund. This expert meeting brought together representatives of active crowdfunding platforms and delegates from Bank Melli, Export Development Bank, Tejarat Bank, Sepah Bank, and Bank Saderat. The objective was to examine the challenges and opportunities in this field and to enhance inter-institutional engagement within the country’s financial ecosystem.
Key discussion points during the session included:
- Examining the process of issuing bank guarantees for crowdfunding platforms
- Presenting performance reports of active platforms in the financing sector
- Evaluating the default rates of crowdfunding projects
Aligned with the National Venture Capital Association’s strategic plans to strengthen innovative financing infrastructures, the third meeting of the Crowdfunding Commission focused on assessing the implications of a recent directive by the Iran Fara Bourse (IFB) and its impact on crowdfunding platform operations. Participants from the crowdfunding ecosystem highlighted the limitations and complexities resulting from the new regulatory requirements. They provided specialized analyses and called for a review of the regulations and reforms to the implementation mechanisms to foster broader public participation in financing innovative projects.
Acknowledging the sensitivity of the matter and its effect on the efficiency of one of the key capital-raising tools, the Association announced that it has seriously prioritized inter-agency dialogue. This includes initiating expert discussions with policy-making bodies such as the Iran Fara Bourse, the Central Bank, and other financial and regulatory institutions. The aim is to facilitate regulation enforcement, improve transparency in processes, and remove obstacles for crowdfunding platforms, which form a critical component of the innovation ecosystem’s capital supply chain.
Emphasizing a problem-oriented approach and collective intelligence, the Association believes that structured and continuous dialogue among banks, platforms, financial institutions, and policy-makers lays the foundation for an efficient and sustainable financing system for innovative businesses. Therefore, the continued convening of the Crowdfunding Commission is a strategic pillar for fostering expert synergy and collaborative decision-making. Such meetings are pursued to institutionalize modern financing methods, enhance transparency, build economic stakeholders’ trust, and facilitate public participation in the growth of innovative enterprises.
A report detailing the actions and achievements of this Commission will be made available to interested audiences via the Association’s website and social media channels in the near future.
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