BANA Angels

🎓 Sona Veziryan, Director at BANA Angels, served as a jury member at AybPRO project presentations, witnessing the incredible talent of Armenia's next generation of innovators! 🚀 From robotics to creative arts and advanced chemistry projects, these bright young minds at Ayb School are already showing the innovative spirit we love to see in startups. Special thanks to Ayb School for fostering such remarkable talent! ✨ #BANAAngels #Innovation #Education #AybSchool #NextGeneration #ArmenianTech

 🚀 We’re happy to welcome Raf Baghian as the newest angel investor in the BANA Angels family! Rafayel is a Partner and the VP of Strategic Partnerships & Innovation at Globaldev Group, a leading R&D company trusted by industry giants like Payoneer, Teva and Siemens, as well as fast-growing startups. He recently led his first M&A when his company, Preezma, was acquired by Globaldev Group. Now, as a partner at Globaldev, he continues to shape strategic innovations within the organization. Rafayel co-founded Preezma (acquired by Globaldev Group), a prominent B2B software development company in Armenia, recognized by Inc5000 and trusted by organizations such as the United Nations and the UAE Government. Additionally, he co-founded Closr., a digital creative agency, and serves as a Business Consultant for DrillAI, an AI-driven startup transforming the Oil & Gas industry. His deep expertise spans multiple technologies and industries, making him a valuable addition to our network. 🤝👤 Let’s give Rafayel a warm welcome as he joins us in driving innovation and supporting Armenia’s tech ecosystem! #banaangels #angelinvesting #startups #tech #innovation

📢 We are excited to be ecosystem partners with EPIC - Entrepreneurship and Product Innovation Center for Startup Huddle Yerevan! Join us for Startup Huddle Yerevan on October 25th, at the Ibis Hotel Yerevan, 5/1 Northern Ave, at 11:30 AM for a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Don’t miss this chance to engage with innovative insights and network within Yerevan’s growing startup community! 🌟🚀

🚀 For the first time in Armenia, the Investor Tour was held as part of the World Congress on Innovation and Technology! 🌍 35 investors from 12 countries came together to explore Armenian startups, companies, and investment opportunities. 💼💡 Organized in collaboration with BANA Angels, this large-scale event provided Armenian startups with unparalleled access to new financial opportunities and markets. 🌱💸 The international investors also had the opportunity to attend WCIT 2024 / DigiTec, explore the event grounds, and dive into Armenia's thriving startup ecosystem. 🔍✨ 📖 Read the full article by clicking the link below! https://shorturl.at/DHYhx #InvestorTour #WCIT2024 #BANA_Angels #Startups #Innovation #Tech

🎉 Excited to share that our portfolio startup EasyDMARC is making waves as a Category Leader and Fastest Growing in Q3 2024 by Channel Program, along with earning the Fastest Growing badge! A huge congratulations to the team, keep up the amazing work! 👏 

🌍 Grigor Hovhannisyan, President at BANA Angels and General Partner at Formula VC, participated as a jury member at the Innovation Showcase during the European Angel Investment Summit in Brussels. 👥💼 The summit provided a unique platform to explore the future of angel investing and foster connections with global investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators. 💡🤝 A big thank you to the EBAN - European Business Angel Network team! 🙌 #AngelInvesting #Innovation #EBAN #FormulaVC #BANA_Angels #EAIS2024

🌍 BANA Angels delegation proudly represented Armenia at the European Angel Investment Summit in Brussels, organized by EBAN - European Business Angel Network. Grigor Hovhannisyan, Karen Vardanyan, Ashot Hayrapetyan, Gagik Sardaryan, Arsham Manukyan, and Ashot Bakhshiyan, all had an incredible experience delving into the latest innovations in angel investment and connecting with fellow investors and innovators from around the world. 💡✨ It was a fantastic opportunity to exchange knowledge, engage in insightful discussions, and discover promising startups that are shaping the next wave of innovation. 🚀 Thank you to EBAN for hosting such a well-organized and impactful event. Looking forward to future collaborations! 🙌 #AngelInvesting #Innovation #EBAN #BANA_Angels #EAIS2024

🌍 BANA Angels delegation proudly represented Armenia at the European Angel Investment Summit in Brussels, organized by EBAN - European Business Angel Network. Grigor Hovhannisyan, Karen Vardanyan, Ashot Hayrapetyan, Gagik Sardaryan, Arsham Manukyan, and Ashot Bakhshiyan, all had an incredible experience delving into the latest innovations in angel investment and connecting with fellow investors and innovators from around the world. 💡✨ It was a fantastic opportunity to exchange knowledge, engage in insightful discussions, and discover promising startups that are shaping the next wave of innovation. 🚀 Thank you to EBAN for hosting such a well-organized and impactful event. Looking forward to future collaborations! 🙌 #AngelInvesting #Innovation #EBAN #BANA_Angels #EAIS2024

🚀 Join us in welcoming Aster Papazyan as the newest angel investor in the BANA Angels family! Aster is a seasoned business executive, a co-owner of PROUD Group Sp. z o.o. mentor to promising leaders on zycielidera.pl. As a lifelong sportsman with proven success, he combines athletic discipline with a strong business acumen. With extensive experience at companies like PayU and Dell, Aster brings a wealth of knowledge to our network. An Executive MBA graduate from IMD Business School in Switzerland, he is dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting aspiring leaders. 🤝 Let’s extend a warm welcome to Aster as he joins us in advancing Armenia’s tech ecosystem! #banaangels #angelinvesting #startups #tech #innovation

🚀✨ What an incredible journey! The Investor Tour in scope of WCIT 2024 / DigiTec brought together international investors, startups, and industry leaders for a series of unforgettable events. 🌍 From visits to unicorn companies to in-depth discussions on Armenia’s tech ecosystem, and the LP/GP event organized by leading Armenian VCs, the energy was electric. ⚡ We explored innovation, formed lasting connections, and even had time to immerse ourselves in Armenian culture through curated activities. 🍷🏛️ A huge thank you to our startups, investors, and everyone who made this event a success! 🙌 Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE) Picsart ServiceTitan AI9 Startup Campus Formula VC Unicorn Community Café Granatus Ventures BigStory VC Tumo Center for Creative Technologies #InvestorTour #BANA_Angels #FormulaVC #WCIT2024 #VentureCapital #Startups #Innovation