This document discusses Iran's growing internet ecosystem and startup movement. It notes that Iran has a young, educated population with 32 million people aged 20-35. The use of internet and mobile devices in Iran has grown dramatically from 2012 to 2014. It also describes the developing Iranian startup ecosystem, with increasing numbers of startup events, accelerators, media and NGOs focused on entrepreneurship. In the past 24 months there have been 25 Startup Weekend events across 9 cities in Iran, engaging over 2,500 entrepreneurs. The document argues that now is the perfect time for outside parties to get involved in Iran's startup scene by investing or mentoring local entrepreneurs.

1. Iran Internet Ecosystem
Mohsen Malayeri

2. THE NEW FRONTIER MARKET
Demographic and Statistics

3. Startup Istanbul
@malayeri
Young Educated People
0
2
4
6
8
10
0-4
10-14
20-24
30-34
40-44
50-54
60-64
70-74
80≤
Millions
64%
under 35
Source: Iran Amar Centre

4. Startup Istanbul
@malayeri
Young Educated People
32 Million
20-35 years old
Source: Iran Amar Centre
0
2
4
6
8
10
0-4
10-14
20-24
30-34
40-44
50-54
60-64
70-74
80≤
Millions

5. Startup Istanbul
@malayeri
2012 vs. 2014
75 million
42% (32 million)
99% (74 million)
126% (100 million)
50% (39 million)
79 million
Population
Internet
Mobile

6. THE BOOSTING ECOSYSTEM
Built and Empowered by Entrepreneurs

7. Startup Istanbul
@malayeri
Turkish Startup Ecosystem
Events
Accelerators
Venture Capitals
Media / NGO

8. Startup Istanbul
@malayeri
Iranian Startup Ecosystem
Events
Accelerators
Venture Capitals
Media / NGO
2012

9. Startup Istanbul
@malayeri
Startup Movement
Only in past 24 month:
•25 StartupWeekendEvents
•9Cities
•2,500 Entrepreneurs
•250 Teams
Iran had the highest number of StartupWeekendevents in the region in 2013

10. Startup Istanbul
@malayeri
Startup Word in Farsi (Google Trend)
PAST 2 YEARS

11. Startup Istanbul
@malayeri
Iranian Startup Ecosystem
Events
Accelerators
Venture Capitals
Media / NGO
2014

12. THE LOCAL SUCCESS STORIES
Success Breeds Success

13. Startup Istanbul
@malayeri
Local Success Stories
150M USD
Estimated Valuation
30M USD
20M USD
Source: Startup World Report 2014

14. THE PERFECT TIME TO ENGAGE
Be Part of The Story

15. Startup Istanbul
@malayeri
Get Engaged
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