How many companies are there in Iran?

As of Aug 2026, there are 5,269 companies in Iran.

How many companies in Iran have received funding?

As of Aug 2026, a total of 342 companies in Iran have secured funding.

How many acquisitions have taken place in Iran?

As of Aug 2026, Iran has seen a total of 11 acquisitions.

Startups in Iran - 2026 Latest Funding Rounds, Trends and News

Iran has over 5,269 startups across the country. Of these, 342 are funded companies that have collectively raised $681M in venture capital and private equity. A total of 65 investors have participated in 82 funding rounds, with 3 startups securing early-stage funding. In the last five years, 283 new companies have been founded. Startups in Iran have witnessed 11 acquisitions and 138 IPOs, while 929 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 87 companies have been founded by women.

Key Metrics

Total Companies

5.27K

Top Companies

MTN Irancell, BimeBazar & 3 more

Total Funding

$681M

Funded Companies

342

Series A+ Companies

Series C+ Companies

IPOs

138

Acquisitions

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MTN Irancell is the top company in Iran, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).

Here are 5 of the top companies in Iran:

Company	Description	Location	Founded	Current Stage	Private Funding Raised
MTN Irancell	Mobile telecommunication services provider	Tehran (Iran)	2005	Unfunded	-
BimeBazar	Insurance comparison platform	Tehran (Iran)	2016	Funding Raised	-
ZarinPal	Internet payment gateway from Iran	Tehran (Iran)	2009	Funding Raised	-
LanGeek	AI and app-based platform offering English language learning solutions	Tehran (Iran)	2020	Unfunded	-
Shab	Online marketplace for booking vacation rental accommodations	Tehran (Iran)	2016	Funding Raised	-

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In the year 2026, till February 2026, $2M has been raised in 1 equity funding round across Iran.

Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Iran:

Company	Round Raised	Amount Raised	Funding Date	Investors
Maazah	Seed	6728	Feb 23, 2026	-
Maazah	Seed	3037	Feb 01, 2022	-
Hamrah Mechanic	Seed	8927	Dec 01, 2021	-
Sheypoor	Series D	2880	Mar 12, 2018	-
Donro	Series A	5212	Feb 28, 2018	Aftabnet Communication Group

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5.3K+ Total Companies
$681M+ Total Funding
340+ Funded Companies
135+ IPOs
10+ Acquisitions

Hamava is the top investor in companies of Iran based on number of companies invested.

Here are some top investors in Iran:

Investor	Location	Top Portfolio Companies
Hamava	Tehran (Iran)	Navaar Audiobooks, Reyhoon and Sabketo
Rahnema Ventures	Tehran (Iran)	Shenoto, Maktabkhooneh and Bahamta
Avatech Accelerator	Tehran (Iran)	Navaar Audiobooks, Reyhoon and Sabketo
Europa	Belgium	Sharif University of Technology, MSU and Charmo University
Shenasa	Tehran (Iran)	Fidilio, Linum and Pedasys

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In the year 2026, till April 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Iran.

Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Iran:

Company	Acquisition Type	Acquisition Date	Acquirers
Theory+Practice	Business Acquisition	Apr 21, 2026	Mphasis
Idekavan	Business Acquisition	Dec 03, 2024	Priority Health
ATA International Express Post	Business Acquisition	Nov 13, 2023	ATP Capital
Pars Tire	Business Acquisition	Dec 04, 2018	Tirecord
ARAT Group	Business Acquisition	Oct 19, 2018	Storskogen