The meeting of CEOs from Iranian venture capital firms was held on Monday, September 8, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Kooshk-e Bagh-e Honar in the Abbasabad district. The event was attended by representatives of VC and CVC member firms of the Iranian Venture Capital Association and was hosted by the Abbasabad Cultural and Tourism Area in collaboration with BersamTech Venture Capital Holding.
Senior executives and key figures from the venture capital ecosystem participated in the meeting. The main topics of discussion included experience and process sharing among members, documentation and standardization of procedures, knowledge management, post-investment issues, establishment of joint investment committees, and the review of key ecosystem challenges.
Challenges raised during the meeting included exit issues, inactivity of some PE firms, gaps with regulators, lack of workflow among members, absence of infrastructure for introducing innovators, shortage of a specialist resume database, allocation of resources at the end of the value chain, challenges related to the Leap Law and taxation, and the need to formalize angel investors.
Among the outcomes of the meeting were proposals for joint VC and CVC sessions, submission of reports and materials requested by the Association’s Board of Directors in the next meeting, leveraging media tools to enhance the effectiveness of activities, selection of key topics such as R&D Tax Credit, Article 18, LPs and derivatives, branding of GPs, formation of a cross-committee for consultation, presentation of performance reports of different commissions, and establishment of a cross-committee structure to consolidate and follow up on discussions.
In the field of seed investment, initial actions included identifying shareholders and preparing the necessary groundwork for fund establishment, enabling the creation of a structured and transparent fund.
During the meeting, the Iranian Venture Capital Association played a central role in strengthening member connections and fostering cohesion within the ecosystem. The event provided a platform for experience exchange, specialized dialogue, and synergy among VC and CVC firms, allowing members to establish a robust network for collaborative initiatives.
Beyond facilitating discussion, the Association prioritized practical follow-up on the meeting’s resolutions to ensure that decisions were translated into actionable programs. The clear agenda, compilation of challenges, and provision of practical solutions underscored the Association’s commitment to moving beyond theoretical discussions and implementing tangible measures for the development of the venture capital ecosystem.
Thus, the meeting not only created a space for experience exchange and consultation but also reinforced collaborative pathways and professional capacity-building among members through practical follow-up and documentation of outcomes. This approach strengthened the Association’s role as a facilitator, collaborator, and operational enabler within the venture capital ecosystem.
Additionally, the Association engaged with upstream institutions and regulators by presenting key resolutions and proposals from the meeting to support reforms in laws and policies related to venture capital and innovation. Focusing on innovation and sustainable ecosystem development, the meetings played a vital role in standardizing processes, enhancing member skills and knowledge, and creating a foundation for improved performance and increased efficiency of the investor network.
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