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About

Founded in 2022, the fund plays a crucial role in providing capital and support to promising startups and businesses that have the potential to drive sustainable development. We are backing up the impact-driven solutions in Assistive Technologies, HealthTech and Pharmaceuticals, AgriTech, GreenTech, EdTech, Space and Security, and Financial Inclusion both from Armenia and other countries.

We are the team of international experts and investors in the fields of venture, equity, financial management and impact investing. We do more than just financial investing, coming first to practically nurture what you build.

Our overarching vision is to position Armenia as a global hub for impact investments, open to be leveraged through the technology and network intelligence to get global impact outcomes.

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