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Ashot Arzumanyan

Investor

Partner at SmartGateVC

Glendale, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Ashot Arzumanyan uses a technical econ/finance background to architect a diaspora‑connecting Armenian tech ecosystem via Armenia Startup Academy and Hero House, supporting deep‑tech Armenian and Eastern European startups' US entry.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechCybersecurityDeep TechHardwareHealthtech

Experience

  1. SmartGateVCPartnercurrent2017 — presentGlendale, California & Yerevan, Armenia
  2. Gulf Equity PartnersInvestment Advisor2016 — 2017Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Granatus VenturesAssociate & Compliance Officer2013 — 2016Yerevan, Armenia
  4. EV ConsultingManager / Management Consultant2010 — 2016Yerevan, Armenia
  5. Ashtarak Kat CJSCCFO2012 — 2013Yerevan, Armenia
  6. Economy and Values Research CenterResearch Associate2010 — 2012Yerevan, Armenia
  7. Psalm Tours LLCCo-founder, CEO2006 — 2012
  8. New Age Travel LLCDirector2006 — 2007

Skills & more

Technology Commercialization3AI Venture Capital2Deep Tech Strategy1Business Planning47Market Research45Financial Modeling21Business Strategy37Management Consulting15Financial Analysis10Strategic Planning17Business Process Re-engineering7Managerial Finance7
+11 moreOrganizational DesignBalanced ScorecardVBAStart-upsEntrepreneurshipValuationDue DiligenceChange ManagementStrategyManagementCrisis Management

Languages Armenian · English · Russian

From Ashot's professional profile.

Colleagues at SmartGateVC

Alex Pepe
Venture Partner at SmartGateVC
Alisa Minasyan
Analyst, Life Sciences at SmartGateVC
Anahit Mnatsakanyan
Analyst, Life Sciences & Project Manager at SmartGateVC
Anna Aleksanyan
Partnerships Coordinator at SmartGateVC
Anna Tantushyan
Associate at SmartGateVC
Anush Saqanyan
Administrative Manager at SmartGateVC
Areg Alimian
Partner at SmartGateVC
Armine Galstyan
Principal, Head of the US Operations at SmartGateVC

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ashot Arzumanyan?
Ashot Arzumanyan uses a technical econ/finance background to architect a diaspora‑connecting Armenian tech ecosystem via Armenia Startup Academy and Hero House, supporting deep‑tech Armenian and Eastern European startups' US entry.
Where does Ashot Arzumanyan work?
Ashot Arzumanyan is Partner at SmartGateVC.
What does Ashot Arzumanyan invest in?
Ashot Arzumanyan invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech.
What check size does Ashot Arzumanyan write?
Ashot Arzumanyan typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Ashot Arzumanyan go to school?
Ashot Arzumanyan studied at Yerevan State University (PhD, Economics); Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) (Finance); Yerevan State University (MS, Management).

Same school

Also attended Yerevan State University14

Manuk HergnyanCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Granatus VenturesYervand SarkisyanInvestor in deep tech and AILilit KhachikyanOperations at Granatus VenturesVazgen HakobjanyanCo-founder & Partner (Fund I) at SmartGateVCAnna AleksanyanPartnerships Coordinator at SmartGateVCGrigor HovhannisyanGeneral Partner at Formula VC

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Also attended Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)3

Andy LeckPortfolio CFO at FIGR VenturesMarcin LejaPartner/CEO at CVI Dom Maklerski sp. z o.oJohn WallingtonManaging Partner – Portfolio Management, Operations, Funding at UPC Capital Ventures

Shared employers

Also worked at Granatus Ventures4

Manuk HergnyanCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Granatus VenturesYervand SarkisyanInvestor in deep tech and AILaert DavtyanInvestment Manager at Granatus VenturesLilit KhachikyanOperations at Granatus Ventures

Also worked at EV Consulting14

Manuk HergnyanCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Granatus VenturesLilit KhachikyanOperations at Granatus VenturesVeronika MugraData Scientist (on parental leave) at NordicNinjaDarius RugysPartner at Maven 11Melaniia VolkodavAssociate at Panache VenturesKipras VaicekauskasAnalyst at Practica Capital

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