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Arvand CVC is a private non-governmental venture capital fund based in Iran, established to invest in social businesses that enhance the quality of life for underprivileged communities. The fund targets individuals in the first to third income deciles and is inspired by Professor Muhammad Yunus's social business model. Arvand CVC focuses on sustainable solutions that do not rely on continuous grants.
Arvand CVC invests in social businesses addressing education, clean energy, agriculture, health, and social innovation. The fund emphasizes financial sustainability, ensuring that businesses can operate independently of ongoing charitable donations. Their investment approach includes a thorough evaluation process and a commitment to reinvesting profits back into the business to enhance social impact.
Notable portfolio companies include Microinsurance, which offers affordable insurance products for underserved individuals; Karto, focused on empowering home-based businesses in the baking sector; Madario, providing electronic health record solutions for medical practices; Bana, assisting innovators in personal and professional growth; and Set Plat, which delivers satellite services for precision agriculture.
Submit your pitch through their website contact form or email them directly with your deck for consideration.
Arvand CVC typically participates in funding rounds but may lead depending on the specific opportunity and alignment with their mission.
The fund is open to follow-on investments, particularly for businesses that demonstrate significant social impact and financial sustainability.
The specific size of Arvand CVC's current fund is not publicly disclosed, but it focuses on impactful investments within its defined sectors.
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