📊Applications Now Open for EBRD's Star Venture Program
A new opportunity awaits tech startups looking to scale and grow!
EBRD has just opened applications for its Star Venture program. Star Venture is an 18-month tailored program designed to help startups with personalized support and resources.
What’s in it for you?
• Consulting from top industry experts
• Access to investor networks
• Opportunities for international exhibitions
• Free e-learning and cloud services
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Under 5 years, with less than €1m revenue
• With a strong competitive edge, recurring revenue, and global scaling potential
• Business operations in EBRD countries of operations
• 51% of local ownership
• 18-month program commitment
📅 Application Deadline: October 15, 2024
🔗 Apply Here 📋 Application Guideline for Armenia
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A new opportunity awaits tech startups looking to scale and grow!
EBRD has just opened applications for its Star Venture program. Star Venture is an 18-month tailored program designed to help startups with personalized support and resources.
What’s in it for you?
• Consulting from top industry experts
• Access to investor networks
• Opportunities for international exhibitions
• Free e-learning and cloud services
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Under 5 years, with less than €1m revenue
• With a strong competitive edge, recurring revenue, and global scaling potential
• Business operations in EBRD countries of operations
• 51% of local ownership
• 18-month program commitment
📅 Application Deadline: October 15, 2024
🔗 Apply Here 📋 Application Guideline for Armenia
We're here to keep you in the loop, bringing the hottest startup opportunities.
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Funding Opportunity for Early-Stage Tech Startups 🚀
STAN is accepting applications for its pitching session on October 1, 2024!
Deadline: September 26, 2024
Apply here 👉 https://shorturl.at/cxEax
Categories:
1️⃣ Women Entrepreneurship
2️⃣ Moonshot Track (deep tech)
3️⃣ Traditional Angel Investment
STAN's typical ticket size is $50K.
🏆 Apply now! 👉 https://shorturl.at/cxEax
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STAN is accepting applications for its pitching session on October 1, 2024!
Deadline: September 26, 2024
Apply here 👉 https://shorturl.at/cxEax
Categories:
1️⃣ Women Entrepreneurship
2️⃣ Moonshot Track (deep tech)
3️⃣ Traditional Angel Investment
STAN's typical ticket size is $50K.
🏆 Apply now! 👉 https://shorturl.at/cxEax
#stan #pitchingsession #fundingopportunity #angelinvestment
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📎Startup Pitch Event by “Ask a VC” in Yerevan
The “Ask a VC” community is hosting a startup pitch competition on September 20th, providing a platform for founders to present their ideas to a panel of experienced investors and connect with like-minded professionals.
Event Schedule
• 6:30 PM: Registration
• 7:00 PM: Startup pitches (in Russian) — 5 minutes per pitch + 5 minutes Q&A
• 8:00 PM: Networking session
Jury Panel
• Evgeny Golban — Co-founder & CEO of Deallly
• Pavel Sikachev — Jume CPO, ex-Depix.ai AI Product Lead
• Kirill Shtabtsovsky — Portfolio Manager at Aloniq
🔖Registrate here
📅 Date: September 20th, 6:30 PM
📍 Location: "Letters and Numbers” coworking space, Tumanyan St 35G, Yerevan
Become part of the event and put your startup on the radar of key investors and innovators.
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The “Ask a VC” community is hosting a startup pitch competition on September 20th, providing a platform for founders to present their ideas to a panel of experienced investors and connect with like-minded professionals.
Event Schedule
• 6:30 PM: Registration
• 7:00 PM: Startup pitches (in Russian) — 5 minutes per pitch + 5 minutes Q&A
• 8:00 PM: Networking session
Jury Panel
• Evgeny Golban — Co-founder & CEO of Deallly
• Pavel Sikachev — Jume CPO, ex-Depix.ai AI Product Lead
• Kirill Shtabtsovsky — Portfolio Manager at Aloniq
🔖Registrate here
📅 Date: September 20th, 6:30 PM
📍 Location: "Letters and Numbers” coworking space, Tumanyan St 35G, Yerevan
Become part of the event and put your startup on the radar of key investors and innovators.
#startuppitching #pitchingsession
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Happy Friday 13 👻
First-time Founder Vibes Here
😎 That moment when all the sleepless nights lead to 5 minutes in the spotlight.
💡 What’s the funniest or most over-the-top preparation you’ve done for a pitch?
#pitching #startupmeme
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First-time Founder Vibes Here
😎 That moment when all the sleepless nights lead to 5 minutes in the spotlight.
💡 What’s the funniest or most over-the-top preparation you’ve done for a pitch?
#pitching #startupmeme
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🌍 Armenia Hosts the First AWS Community Day in the Caucasus
Today, Armenia hosted the first-ever AWS Community Day in the Caucasus, uniting cloud enthusiasts, developers, and industry from various Caucasus countries and beyond, demonstrating its broad regional impact.
Keynote Speakers:
• Denis Astahov, AWS Hero, Founder of ADV-IT, delivered a vital talk on AWS Security
• Viktor Vedmich, Sr. Developer Advocate at AWS, led a session on Kubernetes Security
• Nikita Fedkin, Solutions Architect at AWS, shared insights on MLOps practices
💡Attendees also engaged in a series of hands-on workshops covering a range of topics, from cost optimization solutions to startup security techniques and more.
AWS UG Armenia’s efforts contribute hugely to shaping Armenia into a tech hub by boosting cloud innovation and highlighting the value of local communities in strengthening the tech ecosystem.
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Today, Armenia hosted the first-ever AWS Community Day in the Caucasus, uniting cloud enthusiasts, developers, and industry from various Caucasus countries and beyond, demonstrating its broad regional impact.
Keynote Speakers:
• Denis Astahov, AWS Hero, Founder of ADV-IT, delivered a vital talk on AWS Security
• Viktor Vedmich, Sr. Developer Advocate at AWS, led a session on Kubernetes Security
• Nikita Fedkin, Solutions Architect at AWS, shared insights on MLOps practices
💡Attendees also engaged in a series of hands-on workshops covering a range of topics, from cost optimization solutions to startup security techniques and more.
AWS UG Armenia’s efforts contribute hugely to shaping Armenia into a tech hub by boosting cloud innovation and highlighting the value of local communities in strengthening the tech ecosystem.
#AWSCommunityDay #CloudInnovation
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🚀EasyDMARC Raises $20M to Boost Global Expansion
Armenian cybersecurity startup EasyDMARC has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by New York-based Radian Capital.
The company provides advanced email authentication solutions, helping businesses safeguard against phishing and email spoofing.
EasyDMARC plans to use the funds to accelerate its global expansion, invest in team growth, and further develop its technology.
Amazing year for the Armenian startup ecosystem, with the 3rd startup reaching the Series A stage following the success stories of ActiveLoop and Podcastle!
#investment #EasyDMARC #SeriesA #SuccessStory
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Armenian cybersecurity startup EasyDMARC has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by New York-based Radian Capital.
The company provides advanced email authentication solutions, helping businesses safeguard against phishing and email spoofing.
EasyDMARC plans to use the funds to accelerate its global expansion, invest in team growth, and further develop its technology.
Amazing year for the Armenian startup ecosystem, with the 3rd startup reaching the Series A stage following the success stories of ActiveLoop and Podcastle!
#investment #EasyDMARC #SeriesA #SuccessStory
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Info Session for the Armenian Startup Community! 🚀
An exciting opportunity is coming up for Armenia’s startup ecosystem! On Wednesday, September 25, FAST Creative Campus will host an info session on the EBRD Star Venture Program.
What to Expect:
• Business diagnostics tailored to your startup's needs.
• Growth-driven mentorship program and how it can accelerate your growth.
• Match-making events can connect you with investors.
🗓 Date: September 25, 2024
📍Location: FAST Creative Campus, Hakob Hakobyan 3
👥Audience: Startup founders, investors, and ecosystem players
Star Venture Program Overview, speakers, Q&A, and networking opportunities are all part of the agenda.
🔗Secure your spot here!
#infosession #fastcampus #mentorship #networking #event #ebrd #starventures
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An exciting opportunity is coming up for Armenia’s startup ecosystem! On Wednesday, September 25, FAST Creative Campus will host an info session on the EBRD Star Venture Program.
What to Expect:
• Business diagnostics tailored to your startup's needs.
• Growth-driven mentorship program and how it can accelerate your growth.
• Match-making events can connect you with investors.
🗓 Date: September 25, 2024
📍Location: FAST Creative Campus, Hakob Hakobyan 3
👥Audience: Startup founders, investors, and ecosystem players
Star Venture Program Overview, speakers, Q&A, and networking opportunities are all part of the agenda.
🔗Secure your spot here!
#infosession #fastcampus #mentorship #networking #event #ebrd #starventures
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🎉3N Startups on LinkedIn!
We are excited to expand our mission beyond Telegram, bringing a new platform for our growing tech community.
Our goal is simple: to ensure everyone has access to the resources, insights, and success stories shaping our ecosystem. We aim to help you use the news and startup opportunities we provide to create your own path to success.
Make sure you never miss what's happening in the world of startups by following us on Telegram and LinkedIn.
We are excited to expand our mission beyond Telegram, bringing a new platform for our growing tech community.
Our goal is simple: to ensure everyone has access to the resources, insights, and success stories shaping our ecosystem. We aim to help you use the news and startup opportunities we provide to create your own path to success.
Make sure you never miss what's happening in the world of startups by following us on Telegram and LinkedIn.
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Founder Mode by Paul Graham made waves. The concept looks exciting. But is it the right fit for you?
Take a look at our thoughts in our first-ever LinkedIn article! 👇
#FounderMode #Startups #PaulGraham
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Take a look at our thoughts in our first-ever LinkedIn article! 👇
#FounderMode #Startups #PaulGraham
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🗣️ Calling all Pre-seed and Seed Startups! Here’s your chance to pitch to leading international investors at the exclusive Investor Tour during WCIT2024/DigiTec!
Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Pre-Seed Startups: Must have an MVP ready for presentation.
✅ Seed Startups: Must have raised a pre-seed round.
💡 Both pre-seed and seed startups will gain access to exclusive networking sessions, providing opportunities for deeper connections and potential collaborations.
Apply via the registration links below👇
🔗 Pre-Seed Startups Registration https://forms.gle/anxGtQXBRHaYkkKh9
🔗 Seed Startups Registration https://forms.gle/qjYr62cEctumiups8
⏳ Deadline for applying: September 29.
Good luck in taking your first step toward securing international investment!
#preseedstartups #seedstartup #investment #investortour
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Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Pre-Seed Startups: Must have an MVP ready for presentation.
✅ Seed Startups: Must have raised a pre-seed round.
💡 Both pre-seed and seed startups will gain access to exclusive networking sessions, providing opportunities for deeper connections and potential collaborations.
Apply via the registration links below👇
🔗 Pre-Seed Startups Registration https://forms.gle/anxGtQXBRHaYkkKh9
🔗 Seed Startups Registration https://forms.gle/qjYr62cEctumiups8
⏳ Deadline for applying: September 29.
Good luck in taking your first step toward securing international investment!
#preseedstartups #seedstartup #investment #investortour
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🚀 The Top 10 Armenian Startups by Funding
We’ve gathered the list of top 10 standout Armenian startups by funding sizes. This list focuses on startups founded in Armenia and does not include startups founded by Diaspora Armenians.
🌟 Key Insights:
✅ Over the past decade, Armenia-born tech startups have collectively raised around $490 million.
✅ Picsart 🦄 (Armenia's first official unicorn) and CodeSignal have reached Series C stage.
✅ SoloLearn and HerculesAI (formerly Zero) are in Series B stage. HerculesAI reached that stage in 2024.
✅ In 2024, EasyDMARC, Podcastle, and ActiveLoop (not on the list, but raised $19.6 million to date) reached Series A stage.
This report was created in collaboration with Modex. Big thank you to Tsovinar Sofi Babayan for her contribution. We also want to thank her for introducing the term "Armenia-born," which we use in our reports.
#armenianstartups #startupfunding #Modex #ArmenianTechEcosystem #stats
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We’ve gathered the list of top 10 standout Armenian startups by funding sizes. This list focuses on startups founded in Armenia and does not include startups founded by Diaspora Armenians.
🌟 Key Insights:
✅ Over the past decade, Armenia-born tech startups have collectively raised around $490 million.
✅ Picsart 🦄 (Armenia's first official unicorn) and CodeSignal have reached Series C stage.
✅ SoloLearn and HerculesAI (formerly Zero) are in Series B stage. HerculesAI reached that stage in 2024.
✅ In 2024, EasyDMARC, Podcastle, and ActiveLoop (not on the list, but raised $19.6 million to date) reached Series A stage.
This report was created in collaboration with Modex. Big thank you to Tsovinar Sofi Babayan for her contribution. We also want to thank her for introducing the term "Armenia-born," which we use in our reports.
#armenianstartups #startupfunding #Modex #ArmenianTechEcosystem #stats
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🚀STRIVE Pre-Incubation Program for YOU!
The STRIVE Pre-Incubation Program is a new 10-week initiative designed for individuals in Armenia, regardless of their experience or startup idea, who want to develop entrepreneurial skills. The program offers hands-on learning through workshops, meetups, and coaching sessions to build entrepreneurial skills and problem-solving abilities.
Eligibility Criteria
• Open to everyone (AUA affiliation is NOT required)
• It is for individuals not teams
• Able to take part in weekly face-to-face sessions hosted at AUA (between 7 pm-9 pm).
• Ability to communicate in English (intermediate and above language proficiency).
• Desire to learn (startup idea is NOT required).
Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or simply looking to grow, STRIVE is designed for you!
Jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey!
Deadline: Septermber 30th Apply here: https://shorturl.at/3q3A6
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The STRIVE Pre-Incubation Program is a new 10-week initiative designed for individuals in Armenia, regardless of their experience or startup idea, who want to develop entrepreneurial skills. The program offers hands-on learning through workshops, meetups, and coaching sessions to build entrepreneurial skills and problem-solving abilities.
Eligibility Criteria
• Open to everyone (AUA affiliation is NOT required)
• It is for individuals not teams
• Able to take part in weekly face-to-face sessions hosted at AUA (between 7 pm-9 pm).
• Ability to communicate in English (intermediate and above language proficiency).
• Desire to learn (startup idea is NOT required).
Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or simply looking to grow, STRIVE is designed for you!
Jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey!
Deadline: Septermber 30th Apply here: https://shorturl.at/3q3A6
#preincubationprogram #entrepreneurship
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Startup Huddle Yerevan Returns!
Exciting news—Startup Huddle Yerevan is back after the summer break!
🗓 Date:Friday, September 27th
⏰ Time:11:30 AM
📍 Location:Ibis Hotel Yerevan
This monthly event is a key opportunity for founders to share experiences, get feedback, and connect with the startup community.
September's featured speakers:
- Meroujan Minassian, co-founder of Storaket Studio and creator of Archestr, a SaaS platform for architects, fabricators, and developers.
- Van Avetisyan, co-founder of Hoviv, a productivity app improving livestock management.
Register your spot here.
#startuphuddle
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Exciting news—Startup Huddle Yerevan is back after the summer break!
🗓 Date:Friday, September 27th
⏰ Time:11:30 AM
📍 Location:Ibis Hotel Yerevan
This monthly event is a key opportunity for founders to share experiences, get feedback, and connect with the startup community.
September's featured speakers:
- Meroujan Minassian, co-founder of Storaket Studio and creator of Archestr, a SaaS platform for architects, fabricators, and developers.
- Van Avetisyan, co-founder of Hoviv, a productivity app improving livestock management.
Register your spot here.
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🚀Triple S Invests in StarsHunt AI!🚀
Triple S Ventures announced their investment in StarsHunt AI! ⛵
StarsHunt AI is an AI-powered platform for tech recruitment automation that conducts interactive video interviews 24/7, asks personalized follow-up questions, and instantly evaluates candidate responses.
Triple S is a pre-seed and seed-stage-focused fund committed to investing in tech startups. Since its establishment in 2022, the fund invested over $2M in 12 startups.
Previously Formula VC announced an investment in StarsHunt.
Let’s look forward to more investment stories like this that strengthen the Armenian tech ecosystem!
#triples #investment #StarsHuntAI #successstory
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Triple S Ventures announced their investment in StarsHunt AI! ⛵
StarsHunt AI is an AI-powered platform for tech recruitment automation that conducts interactive video interviews 24/7, asks personalized follow-up questions, and instantly evaluates candidate responses.
Triple S is a pre-seed and seed-stage-focused fund committed to investing in tech startups. Since its establishment in 2022, the fund invested over $2M in 12 startups.
Previously Formula VC announced an investment in StarsHunt.
Let’s look forward to more investment stories like this that strengthen the Armenian tech ecosystem!
#triples #investment #StarsHuntAI #successstory
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