What Value Do Venture Capital Investors Actually Create?

Avatar for mohamad reza mohmmadiMohamad Reza Mohmmadi
In recent years, the number of venture funds, accelerators, and investment institutions in Iran has increased. Yet the quantitative growth of these players does not necessarily mean that an efficient venture capital industry has taken shape. A more fundamental question remains: can the conventional venture capital model, developed in more mature ecosystems, operate in Iran without significant adaptation? ... ادامه مطلب

HAS THE TIME NOT COME TO RECONSIDER THE CONCEPT OF CREDIT?

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One of the fundamental challenges facing startups, small businesses, new ventures, and social entrepreneurs is access to financial resources. Many of these businesses, despite possessing capable teams, value-creating ideas, and high growth potential, fail to secure loans or attract investment due to insufficient credit history or conventional collateral. Every day, thousands of businesses with competent teams, value-driven products, and high growth potential approach financial institutions for financing. Yet, the response for many is consistently the same: insufficient credit history, inadequate collateral, or a lack of necessary data for risk assessment. ... ادامه مطلب

Weathering the Storm: Evaluating the Resilience of Iran’s Knowledge-Based Economy Amid Uncertainty

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Over the past several years, Iran’s technology and innovation ecosystem has faced a convergence of unprecedented and interconnected challenges. Each of these challenges alone could have significantly affected the trajectory of technology-driven businesses. Together, however, they have created a highly complex operating environment for startups, knowledge-based enterprises, and innovative firms. ... ادامه مطلب

Specialized Workshop on “Scenario-Based Planning” Held for Investment and Innovation Managers

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The Venture Capital Association, in collaboration with the Farda Development Foundation, recently hosted a specialized workshop on “Scenario-Based Planning,” attended by a group of managers in the fields of investment, innovation, and business development. The event was led by Maziar Attari, futurist and CEO of the Farda Development Foundation, and Yasser Khoshnevis, the Foundation’s Foresight Program Manager, focusing on the practical applications of scenario planning in strategic decision-making. ... ادامه مطلب