Divan is a crowdsourced database that highlights the achievements and contributions of Iranian entrepreneurs and expats to the global startup ecosystem.

Divan is a community—a community for all Iranian startup founders, entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, ex-pats, and startup enthusiasts globally. It is a place where we can learn from each other.

Divan is a crowdsourced database of:

1. Notable Iranian entrepreneurs and ex-pats from all over the world
2. Notable startups founded by Iranian entrepreneurs globally
3. Curated news, interviews, podcasts, and bite-sized startup lessons every founder should master.

Anyone can update Divan as a contributor. You can add or update information about startups, people, or add content to Divan’s News & Discover section. Check the Add New section in the menu here.

You can also join Divan’s moderators with your contributions and help keep Divan's database always correct and up to date. Right now, Divan’s database is built on public information provided by Crunchbase and CBinsights. This information is limited and might be inaccurate. Our database needs to be updated with the help of contributors like you.