Shenasa
Venture capitalTehran Β· Late Stage
Investment thesis
Shenasa is an Iranian venture capital investor that backs high-growth-potential start-ups across their lifecycle, drawing on more than a decade of experience in verticals such as health tech, lifestyle, information and communication technology, and fintech. Leveraging synergies within Pasargad Financial Group and academic and industrial institutions, the firm helps portfolio companies create value and scale, offering services including innovation scouting, business valuation, and financial, legal and market advisory support. Shenasa emphasizes understanding Iran's innovation ecosystem and aims to improve living standards through sustained value creation, having accumulated over 180 investment experiences.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 15 of 27 portfolio companiesBiotech Γ3Healthtech Γ3Medical Devices Γ3E-commerce Γ2EdTech Γ2Marketplaces Γ2SaaS Γ2Advanced Manufacturing Γ1
HQs:IranΓ13
Investments Β· 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path3DFAST provides 3D printing services and design, converting product ideas into manufactured parts using desktop and industrial 3D printers.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareTehran, IR
Khatam University is an Iranian higher education institution providing academic programs and student services.
EdTechTehran, IR
Medrick is a game development studio that creates action, match-three, casual, and strategy games for mobile and console platforms.
Gaming
Persian Tarava develops and manufactures electroporation technology systems and devices for gene transfer research, tumor therapy, and other biomedical applications in humans and animals.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Company operating across a medicinal plant value chain, from contract farming and harvesting through to production of essences, extracts, nano-emulsions, and finished consumer products for pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries.
AgTechBiotechHealthtechUnknown, IR
Taninpardaz Pasargad develops cochlear implant systems and hearing-related medical devices and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients in Iran.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Zabanshenas is a language learning application and platform that provides English language instruction through audio stories and content for Persian speakers.
EdTechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Shenasa invest at?
- Shenasa invests at the Late Stage stage.
- What sectors does Shenasa focus on?
- Shenasa focuses on Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Shenasa located?
- Shenasa is headquartered in Tehran, IR.
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