About Smartup Ventures
Smartup Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of Tehran, Iran. It primarily invests in Iran based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer and HealthTech. Smartup Ventures has team of 5 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
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Smartup Ventures' List of Top Investments
Smartup Ventures has a portfolio of 24 companies. Their most notable investments include Dr Saina and zabanshenas.com.Their portfolio spans across Iran, Australia, Bulgaria and 4 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, HealthTech and 14 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Smartup Ventures:
1. Dr Saina
Comprehensive health platform offering online medical consultations, psychology support, and at-home lab tests. This innovative solution provides convenient access to healthcare services, including online medical consultations with specialized doctors, mental health support through psychology consultations, and the convenience of at-home lab tests with result interpretation. The platform features a health information database, a health magazine, and a doctor directory. It aims to support user health through quick and easy communication with medical professionals anytime, anywhere. Services include symptom-based specialist recommendations, immediate phone consultations, and text/phone consultations with top consultants. Insurance coverage options are available, along with a money-back guarantee. The platform also offers a comprehensive health information bank with details on medical centers, medicines, and conditions. It provides a seamless experience through its mobile application, offering easy access to doctors and various health services. The platform connects doctors and users, promoting a collaborative healthcare environment.
Key facts about Dr Saina
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Iraan (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 88 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Smartup Ventures
Zabanshenas is a technology company that provides a mobile app for English language learning. It enables users to learn English by listening to English text, books, stories, etc. Its app is available on the Android platform.
Key facts about zabanshenas.com
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Miami (Australia)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 22 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Smartup Ventures and Bahman Capital
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
App-based listing platform for used cars. Buyers can search for the car they want to buy & can contact the seller through the platform. Sellers can list their cars on the platform. Through the platform, users can also compare cars & their prices. Their app is available for iOS & Android devices.
Key facts about Hamrah Mechanic
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Tehran (Iran)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 161 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Pishgam Ventures and Smartup Ventures
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Dec 01, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

4. Karafs
Celery is an app-based platform providing nutritional guidance. It privies meal plans to control the calorie intake. It offers features like calorie count, exercise tracking, BMI calculation. It also provides a personalized calorie plan to maintain or reach the ideal weight.
Key facts about Karafs
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Tehran (Iran)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 30 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Smartup Ventures
5. komodaa
Komodaa is an online marketplace offering pre-owned multi-category fashion products for women. The product catalog includes apparel, bags, jewelry, etc. Users can register and sell their pre-owned products through their platform. Their app can be downloaded for android.
Key facts about komodaa
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Shiraz (Iran)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 17 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Smartup Ventures
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Team profile of Smartup Ventures
Smartup Ventures has a team of 5 members including 2 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 1 Principal located in Iran. Smartup Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Smartup Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Iran | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Tehran | - | - | |
Principal | - | - | - |