Sharif Accelerator
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Investor type
Angel
Founded
2014
AUM
-
Location
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
Sharif Accelerator is a non-profit organization whose mission is to accelerate Sharif University’s startups by providing them with seed money, mentorship, education, work space and access to organized community of entrepreneurs; no charge or equity is taken for those services. The acceleration process for each team lasts from 2 to 6 months. The primary way to join our program is through SETAK community. Setak endeavors to help commercialize ideas through creating an innovative and creative thinking atmosphere and by nurturing creative entrepreneurial ideas in the university and also by lowering the risk of starting out.
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FAQs about Sharif Accelerator
Is Sharif Accelerator a venture capital or private equity firm?
Sharif Accelerator operates as an angel investor. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Sharif Accelerator located?
Sharif Accelerator is located in Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran.
When was Sharif Accelerator founded?
Sharif Accelerator was founded in 2014.
What sectors and industries does Sharif Accelerator invest in?
Sharif Accelerator invests in companies and startups in Education, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Robotics.
What is Sharif Accelerator geographical focus of investments?
Sharif Accelerator invests in companies and startups in Middle East.
At what stages of companies and startups does Sharif Accelerator typically invest in?
Sharif Accelerator invests in companies and startups at Seed.
What is the usual amount of Sharif Accelerator investment?
Sharif Accelerator usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What are the contacts of Sharif Accelerator?
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