IR Founder Meetup - London
An exclusive evening of networking, insights and new connections.
Venture Café, London, UK
Iranian founders.
Building globally.
Connecting ambitious Iranian founders, entrepreneurs and investors across the UK and worldwide.
backed by partners from
As our community expands into more countries, more dots will appear across the sphere
Community branches: London, United Kingdom; Dubai, UAE; Milan, Italy.
154+
members
Founders & builders
20+
Industries
Across sectors
A growing network for Iranian founders, builders and investors with global ambitions, connecting ideas, talent and opportunities across the UK and beyond.
Mazyar Hemati
Community Director
Aryo Rasaei
Community Coordinator
Mahan Rezapour
Community Coordinator
Meet the people behind IR Startup Community.
A small team from diverse backgrounds, working together to build a stronger network for Iranian founders, builders and entrepreneurs worldwide.
Upcoming events
IR startup community kickstart event
Meet founders, investors and builders through curated gatherings, workshops and networking events.
- Members onlyUpcomingView Startup Workshop (opens in a new tab)
Startup Workshop
A practical session focused on building and growing startups.
Venture Café, London, UK - Invite onlyUpcomingView Founder Dinner (opens in a new tab)
Founder Dinner
An intimate evening for founders to connect and exchange ideas.
Venture Café, London, UK
Latest Articles
Insights. Stories. Ideas
from our community.
Explore articles, interviews and perspectives from Iranian founders, investors and builders across the UK and beyond.
FeaturedEcosystem
Why London is becoming a second home for Iranian startups
A look at the opportunities, talent and ecosystem driving Iranian founders to build in the UK.
Mazyar Hemati5 min read
Community
Inside our recent Founder Dinner in London
Highlights and key takeaways from an unforgettable evening.
Mazyar Hemati4 min readStartup Tips
From idea to MVP: Lessons from builders
Practical advice from founders who have been there.
Mahan Rezapour6 min readInvesting
What investors look for in early-stage startups
Key insights from investors in our network.
Mazyar Hemati7 min read
Community
Building in public: Why community matters
How showing up and sharing your journey can open doors.
Aryo Rasaei4 min readGrowth
Growth strategies for early-stage startups
Battle-tested tactics to acquire users and grow sustainably.
Mahan Rezapour6 min readFounder Stories
Lessons from navigating the startup rollercoaster
A candid conversation with founders on challenges and resilience.
Mazyar Hemati7 min readResources
Top tools & resources for founders in 2025
A curated list of tools to help you build, launch and scale.
Aryo Rasaei3 min read