Event on “Financing Online Platforms” Held to Explore and Improve Investment Flows in Iran’s Digital Economy

The Secretary of the Tehran Electronic Commerce Association announced that, in collaboration with the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and with the support of Milligold, Yektanet, Lian Capital Management Group, and DigiNext, the Association is organizing a specialized event titled “Financing Online Platforms.” The event will bring together key players from the investment and banking ecosystem, government officials, and digital economy businesses.

Maryam Najafi, Secretary of the Tehran Electronic Commerce Association, announced the upcoming specialized event “Financing Online Platforms” in cooperation with the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy. She explained that the event aims to create a direct and constructive platform for dialogue between digital platforms, financial institutions, corporate investors, and government stakeholders regarding methods of financing online platforms.

She added that amid serious challenges facing the country’s digital ecosystem in achieving sustainable growth and attracting investment, hosting such an event can foster practical solutions, promote synergy among key stakeholders, and open new financing channels.

Najafi emphasized that the event will include participation from corporate venture capitals (CVCs), investment managers from banks, financial development funds, the stock exchange, and policy-making bodies, facilitating the presentation of financing solutions tailored to the structure of Iran’s platform economy.

The Secretary of the Tehran Electronic Commerce Association further noted that the “Financing Online Platforms” event will address the economic, social, and technological aspects of platforms while examining existing and potential mechanisms such as crowdfunding bond issuance, collaboration with the National Development Fund, partnerships with industrial and financial holdings, and stabilizing tax laws to support investment in startups and knowledge-based companies.

She stressed that the government’s role as a facilitator—providing transparency, regulatory stability, and clear frameworks for CVC activities under the Knowledge-Based Production Leap law—will be a key topic of discussion. Other focal points include successful models of bank investment partnerships in the digital economy, pathways for capital inflow into digital platforms, and linking innovation with classic financing mechanisms.

Najafi highlighted that this event is held with support from Milligold, Yektanet, Lian Capital Management Group, and DigiNext, all members of the Association. She invited CEOs, CFOs, and investment professionals to register and actively contribute to shaping the future of investment in Iran’s digital economy.

The “Financing Online Platforms” event will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Ghalam Hall of the National Library. Interested participants can register via the provided link.