Connecting ambitious Iranian founders, entrepreneurs and investors across the UK and worldwide.
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Community branches: London, United Kingdom; Dubai, UAE; Berlin, Germany; Istanbul, Turkey.
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A growing network for Iranian founders, builders and investors with global ambitions, connecting ideas, talent and opportunities across the UK and beyond.
Our community
A small team from diverse backgrounds, working together to build a stronger network for Iranian founders, builders and entrepreneurs worldwide.
Upcoming events
Iranian Startup Community connects founders, investors, entrepreneurs and builders through curated gatherings, workshops and networking events, creating a space to exchange ideas, build meaningful relationships, explore collaborations and unlock new opportunities across the UK and beyond.
An exclusive gathering for UK-based Iranian founders, entrepreneurs and startup professionals to exchange insights, build meaningful connections and explore opportunities for collaboration.
A practical session for founders focused on building, validating, and growing startups.
A relaxed evening for founders to connect, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
Founder stories
Conversations with Iranian founders building companies, taking risks and creating impact around the world.
I passionately believe that anyone can succeed at whatever they want to, if they put their heart and soul into it.
Born in Iran and shaped by Tehran’s textile bazaar, David Alliance arrived in Manchester at 18 and built one of Britain’s most influential textile businesses. His journey eventually earned him a place in the House of Lords and a lasting legacy in Manchester.
Lord David Alliance
Co-founder and former Chairman, Coats Viyella, Coats Viyella
CleanTech / EnergyTechCombining academic research, technology and a determination to challenge an outdated system, Somayeh Taheri built UrbanChain—one of Britain’s fastest-growing clean-technology companies. Her mission is ambitious: to create a fairer and more transparent energy market that connects renewable generators directly with consumers.
Dr Somayeh Taheri
Co-founder and CEO, UrbanChain
HealthTech / Artificial IntelligenceAfter fleeing Iran as a teenager, Ali Parsa rebuilt his life in Britain and created Babylon Health, one of the UK’s most ambitious digital-health companies. Its spectacular rise and eventual collapse became a powerful lesson in ambition, execution and starting again.
Ali Parsa
founder and CEO, Q, powered by Quadrivia
MediaTechAt 17, Shahrzad Rafati moved alone from Tehran to Vancouver with one suitcase, limited English and no computer experience. She went on to found BBTV, turning a major online-video copyright challenge into a global media-technology business.
Shahrzad Rafati
Founder & CEO, RHEI — formerly BroadbandTV/BBTV
These stories are a glimpse of what happens when Iranian talent and ambition meet a world of opportunity.
Global Iranian Startup Community
People. Ideas. A stronger tomorrow.
Latest Articles
Explore articles, interviews and perspectives from Iranian founders, investors and builders across the UK and beyond.
FeaturedEcosystem
A look at the opportunities, talent and ecosystem driving Iranian founders to build in the UK.
Community
Highlights and key takeaways from an unforgettable evening.
Startup Tips
Practical advice from founders who have been there.
Investing
Key insights from investors in our network.
Community
How showing up and sharing your journey can open doors.
Growth
Battle-tested tactics to acquire users and grow sustainably.
Founder Stories
A candid conversation with founders on challenges and resilience.
Resources
A curated list of tools to help you build, launch and scale.
