Karaya; Connecting investors
with experience and selected entrepreneurs

The place of nik andish Karaya's investors in the ecosystem

The place of investors of Nikandish Karaya in the ecosystem

Figures in Karaya

Nik Andish Karaya Investors Group provides suitable work and investment opportunities by using the knowledge, experience and assets of its members.

In addition to that, by using the experiences of members in various fields and industries and providing management, financial and technical advice to entrepreneurs, it accompanies them in various stages of investing.

2,100+

Checked startup

207+

Screening sessions

68+

Investment meeting

14+

Invested startup

  • Attractive target market

    The applicant startup must present a clear vision to acquire an acceptable share of this market.

  • The team of founders

    The team should be receptive to the guidance provided by Karaya's investors.

  • Financial invoices

    Karaya pays attention to the appropriateness of assets, cash flow and the amount of profit with the provided assumptions and financial forecasts.

  • Competitive Advantage

    including registered patent, exclusive license, access to marketing communications and distribution network, offering the product as a leader in the market and other exclusive features

  • Growth potential

    The management team of the startup should have a plan to generate significant profit while simultaneously looking at multiple ways of generating income.

  • Amount of requested capital

    Regarding transactions with higher requested capital, the issue is investigated and if it is highly attractive, it will be investigated.

  • How to use capital

    The amount of capital attracted should be used in order to achieve the company's key performance goals and ultimately lead to an increase in the company's value.

  • coordination

    We believe in active partnership with startups and by sharing practical and executive knowledge and experience of Karaya members, we support the company in achieving the set goals.

  • exit strategy

    Karaya expects a step-by-step exit strategy from the company that includes operational and strategic steps and fully explains how to exit Karaya.

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Karaya Members

  • Reza Rouhi

    Member of the founding board and trustees in Karaya


  • Hasan Shekarriz

    Member of the founding board and trustees in Karaya
    Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sim Lucky Fars Company and Managing Director of Nik Ventures

  • Jalal Ahmadzadeh

    Member of trustees in Karaya
    Managing Director of Contex Ahvaz Company

  • Ali Fotovat Ahmadi

    Member of Nikandish Karaya
    Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Sharif

  • Vahid Kermanchi

    Member of Nikandish Karaya
    CEO of Saman Company. Production and design of canopies and prefabricated rooms and containers

  • Shahram Shakuri

    Member of the founding board and trustees in Karaya
    Founder and CEO of Tarfanagar Holding

  • Ali Safarnuraleh

    Member of Nikandish Karaya‌
    Managing Director of Sideco Investment Company
    the owner of Sefatek Accelerator Center

  • Hossein Mafakharian

    Member of the founding board and trustees in Karaya
    CEO of Kaman Image Processing Company
    Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nezm Aran Consulting Engineers.

  • shahin sharghi

    Member of the trustees of Karaya
    Member of the Board of Directors of Tiho Kish Investment Company

  • Mohammad Fotovat

    CEO of Ramtan Physio Club
    Member of nik andish

  • Amirreza Sofinejad

    Member of nik andish
    Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sadrab Company (construction industry)

  • Ahmadreza Sadeghi

    Member of Nikandish Karaya
    CEO Nick Ventures

  • Esfandiar Ghafouri

    Member of Nikandish Karaya
    Former managing director of Lak Sim Manufacturing and Industrial Company and managing director of Laki Wire Manufacturing Company of Khorasan.

  • Arezoo Afshari

    Member of Nikandish Karaya
    Investment expert of Hodhod Darous Investment Company

  • Ali Solouk

    Member of Nikandish Karaya
    Investment and growth consultant in several holdings and private investment funds in Iran and America

  • Milad Marivani

    member of nik andish Karaya
    Industry and construction industry activist

  • Mohammad Sadraei

    member of nik andish Karaya
    Economics graduate and capital market activist

  • Mehran Yoosefi

    member of nik andish Karaya
    Active in the IT field

  • Amir Mohammad Salehi

    member of nik andish Karaya
    bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
    Master of Business Administration
    Chairman of the Board of Remapak

Companions Of Karaya

  • Kashan Benevolent Supporters Company

    Member of nik andish

  • Association of Employers of Funds and Venture Investment Institutions of the country

  • Gamma is active in the field of investment banking

  • Alpha is active in the field of alternative investment.

  • Smartup

  • Healthio

  • Diginext

  • Ham Ava

  • 100 Startup

  • leading innovation network with the Planet brand

    first innovation center in the insurance industry - Nikandish member

  • Tarafenagar Holding

Comments of Karaya investors

  • Angel investos, I believe, should be entrepreneurs and have created wealth so that they can transfer their experiences to the next generation.

    Reza Rouhi

  • If I have a traditional business, I don't have two options. Either I should keep my traditional business locally and be a consumer of technology or if I want to expand it.
    I have to make changes in it, I have to go according to the technological trends.

    Shahram Shakuri

  • It was always felt among accelerators and venture capitalists in the country that Karaya, by being present as a well-meaning investor group,
    (angel investos) is trying to fill this vacancy.

    Hasan Shekarriz

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Karaya Investment Group also invest in ideas?

    Our focus at Karaya is investing in startups and knowledge-based companies.
    We do not invest in projects or ideas, and to apply for capital, it is necessary to present an MVP (Minimum Viable Product).

    Is Karaya Investment Group a private company?

    No, Karaya Investment Group is a non-profit organization.

    Does Karaya Investment Group invest in sales and profits?

    No, Karaya Investment Group works only in exchange for receiving shares and providing financial capital to startups.

    At what stage should our startup be able to ask Karaya for funding?

    To apply for capital, it is necessary to present MVP (minimum acceptable product). And the startup must have an initial financial transaction.

    How many months is the capital raising process in Karaya Investment Group?

    The period of time from the time of submitting the plan to the entry of a thorough evaluation stage is about 2 months. Other stages depend on the coordination and preparation of files by the team.

    Is Kariya Investment Group willing to coinvest in startups?

    Yes, this is possible by Karaya Investment Group.

    What is the maximum investment amount of Karaya Investment Group?

    The maximum amount of capital that a startup can apply to Karaya is 5 billion tomans. In case of request for more capital, the startup can introduce foreign investment for coinvest.

    Do the files that the startup must send to attract funds from Karaya Capital Group have the desired format?

    Yes. Upon request, a pitch deck file preparation guide and an entrepreneur evaluation form will be sent to the startup by email to Karaya Investment Group.

    Should the startup be physically present at Karaya's investment meetings?

    Startups that are in other provinces other than Tehran can attend the screening meeting virtually, but in other investment meetings, at least two of the founders must be fully present (Preference is given to physical presence).

    In which areas does Karaya Investment Group invest more?

    Due to the expansion of the community of investor members of Karaya Investment Group in various fields, there is no limit in terms of the field of startup activity.

    Creating a proper and efficient relationship between entrepreneurs and investors for economic development and promotion of entrepreneurship in the country, for this purpose we consider ourselves committed to supporting the activities of elite entrepreneurs and attracting investors for economic development and wealth creation.

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