Nazanin Daneshvar

Nazanin Daneshvar is a pioneering Iranian tech entrepreneur known for founding Takhfifan, Iran's first and leading discount and cashback platform. She built Takhfifan into a major fintech and lendtech entity, successfully navigating the complex Iranian market and expanding its services to millions of users. wikipedia+4

She is a notable angel investor and a Partner at Angel Invest, one of Europe's most active angel funds. Her focus is on early-stage AI startups (pre-seed/seed) across the EU, UK, and US, demonstrating a clear transition from building and operating companies to funding the next generation of technological innovation. angelinvest+3

Daneshvar has demonstrated significant resilience and adaptability as an entrepreneur, overcoming challenges such as the failure of her first startup, Meydoonak, due to unmanageable demand and logistical issues. She also navigated societal biases as a young female founder in Iran, even needing her father to attend early business meetings to establish credibility. iranwire+3

As an advocate for women in tech, Nazanin is a UNCTAD eTrade for Women Advocate and actively mentors women in the Iranian startup ecosystem. Her work in empowering female leadership in e-commerce has been recognized globally, earning her the Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award in 2018. wikipedia+2

Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Daneshvar holds strong views on the Iranian startup ecosystem and societal challenges, expressing hope for change and improvement while also highlighting the difficulties faced by founders, including government interference and the need for better mentorship structures. Her recent social media activity reflects a desire for collective happiness and a reflective stance on personal growth through challenging experiences. nitter+4