We’re excited to invite you to the event “Early stage investments: How to Get them right” with syndicate leader and experienced angel investor Aksel Piran (50+ startups in his portfolio). Aksel is a profound serial entrepreneur based in Paris, France. He is the founder of CP3 Ventures and an angel investor at BANA. He will…
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We’re excited to invite you to the Demo Day of 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀. 4 startups will pitch their ideas to you, and you’ll get an excellent opportunity to meet IT people and do some networking. They passed a 32-week educational program consisting of a training program, workshops, and one-on-one meetings with invited…
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We are thrilled to invite you to the BANA 5th Anniversary: Investment Conference, with the guest speaker Albert Colomer, EBAN Board Member and prominent Armenian/International investors. It’s been over 5 years BANA is developing and nurturing the Armenian early stage investment environment and fostering angel investments through multidimensional activities. Our guest speaker Albert Colomer has…
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We are excited to invite you to the informative “How to Begin your Marketing Journey” event TalkAround, hosted by our experienced mentor and marketing professional, Vahagn Sarksyan. He was Krisp's first marketing director joining in 2019 and currently is the acquisition marketing senior director. With an impressive +12 years of hands-on experience, Vahagn has a…
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We are excited to announce our long-awaited Angel Conference 2022. Previously known as ESIC, our brand new Angel Conference 2022 will be held with the sole objective of representing Armenia’s startup/investor ecosystem, and that is by offering a chance to the public to meet angel investment professionals. We will have a special guest as well…
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Let's bring the culture of "meetups" to Armenia. Let's start with JavaScript. We invite both beginners and experienced programmers to join us for a meetup, help each other and just connect with people who share the same interests. THE PURPOSE The meetups' main goal is to help self-learner programmers. If you have any questions, we…
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We're excited to announce SAP Startup Factory's Demo Day of the 2nd Batch of startups. You are welcome to join SAP Startup Factory's Demo Day to meet the startups, network, and learn a lot from them. The 6 startups listed below will present their promising ideas to you: Bliink RedRays Elly FasTest Prelaunch Yung Please keep…
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We are thrilled to announce that BANA Angels is hosting another #talkaround event on “How to Set Up, Hire & Scale a Growth Strategy Team”. Our guest speakers, Harutyun Baghdasaryan (VP of Software Engineering at QLess), Sona Davtyan (Director of People at Krisp), Margarita Hovhannisyan (People & Culture Manager at EasyDMARC), and Mariam Hambardzumyan (Co-founder & CPO…
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We are delighted to announce "BANA TalkAround - Design Systems" the first #TalkAround of 2023! On February 23 BANA Angels will hold the #TalkAround on Design Systems. Robert Bzdigian, Chief Design Officer at Hoory, will give his exceptional input as a keynote speaker on the topic “How to Develop design systems for enhancing the efficiency of product…
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Armenian VCs, Their Conception Stories, Journeys and Current Challenges For everyone interested in VCs, investing and Armenian ecosystem’s challenges! In the framework of VC Journalism Bootcamp Formula VC will host a panel discussion “Armenian VCs, Their Conception Stories, Journeys and Current Challenges”. The panel will tap into the establishment of VCs, the challenges this…
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Building A Web3 Startup in Armenia: Challenges And Solutions Curious about all the things Web3? Mark your calendars for the upcoming TalkAround by BANA! On April 13 we will hold the event on “Building A Web3 Startup in Armenia: Challenges And Solutions” in partnership with WEB3 Armenia Foundation. The event aims to address the…
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Quantum Leap: Decoding the Future of Computing We are back with another insightful TalkAround! This time we will tap into the fascinating world of quantum computing! Date: June 29 Time: 7:30 PM Location: The Factory innovation hub Organizer: BANA In the first part of the event Hrant Gharibyan, PhD, Co-Founder & CEO at BlueQubit, will…
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Breakfast with Angel | Guest: Aksel Piran Ready to supercharge your morning? Join us for a special networking event “Breakfast with Angel” co-hosted with Unicorn Community Café. Aksel Piran, Founder at CP3 Ventures and Co-Founder and Syndicate Leader at The Syndicate by BANA, is a seasoned angel investor with over 60 startups in his portfolio.…
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Hey Founders! Join us for a unique and thrilling event within the framework of Digitec Expo, the region's largest tech exhibition. BANA Angels proudly presents DigiTec Startup Elevator— an innovative networking platform. Here angel investors and passionate startup founders interact in a dynamic setting, complete with an actual working elevator! Date: October 13-15 Time: 3:00…
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Coffee with Angel | Rem Darbinyan If you're a startup founder or a young entrepreneur with a business idea in mind, this is your chance to shine. We are delighted to announce that The Factory has joined Global Entrepreneurship Week Armenia 2023 as a partnering organization! Global Entrepreneurship Week is a global initiative, which we…
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QLOONG Vol 2, coming your way on November 28th. What to Expect: Roasting the Rising Stars: Watch as experienced entrepreneurs and investors bring their A-game to roast startups with love. Expect candid, humorous, and brutally honest assessments. Engaging Fireside Chats: Dive deep into the minds of the business elite during engaging fireside chats. Gain unique…
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Join us for the Angel Conference 2023 in partnership with EBAN, presented by BANA Angels! Date: Dec 2, 2023 Time: 2 PM Location: Will be provided in the invitation ABOUT THE EVENT In partnership with EBAN, the Angel Conference is a premier event hosted by BANA Angels, the largest network of angel investors in Armenia.…
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Business Talks | Narek Aslikyan Don't miss our next Business Talks in collaboration with Product People Armenia! This time we will welcome Narek Aslikyan, Co-Founder and CEO of Armenian Code Academy and Co-Founder of Meettal. Narek will talk about the current trends and future directions of global EdTech. Register to join the event via the link https://mssg.me/productpeople. Find…
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Breakfast with Angel Aram Pakhchanyan Our signature breakfast gatherings are back, bringing you unparalleled investor insights! This time we will host Aram Pakhchanian, Chairman of the Board at Ayb Foundation, Angel Investor at BANA Angels. Having a solid background in the IT sector dating back to 1993, Aram Pahchanyan served as the Vice President of…
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Join us for "Navigating Venture Capital: Insights Into Today's Funding Trends," featuring our outstanding moderator, Rem Darbinyan (BANA Angels, Science and Technology Angels Network (STAN) , Angel Investor Club of Armenia (AICA), and our amazing panelists: Manuk Hergnyan (Granatus Ventures), Narine Davtian (Triple S Ventures), Karen Vardanyan (Formula VC) and myself. Save the date for…
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Speed Mentoring - Diana Movsesyan Calling all legal professionals, startup founders, and business leaders seeking guidance for global success! Join us for an exclusive Speed Mentoring event featuring Diana Movsesyan, CEO and Founder of MADIKA Legal Advisory, as she shares insights on "Legal Guidance for Startup's Global Success." Date: June 6 Time: 10 AM Location: Unicorn Community…
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Brace Yourselves for QLOONG Vol 4! Get ready to dive into the heart of startup honesty on June 6, 2024! Date: June 6, 2024 Time: 19:00 Location: Unicorn Community Cafe, 83 Koghbatsi Str Qloong is all about cutting through the noise and getting straight to the point. Prepare for brutally honest insights that will propel your startup…
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Get Ready for QLOONG Vol 5! We're back with an event that’s focused on delivering unfiltered insights and sparking innovative thinking in the startup community. Date: July 18, 2024 Time: 19:00 Location: Unicorn Community Cafe, 83 Koghbatsi St QLOONG Vol 5 promises raw and brutally honest feedback to propel your startup forward. Connect with entrepreneurs,…
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Breakfast with Angel Thomas Mazejian Our next engaging breakfast event is coming up, featuring Thomas Mazejian, a seasoned IT executive, entrepreneur, angel investor, and agile transformation coach. Thomas brings over 20 years of experience in technology and telecommunications, with insights from both startups and large enterprises. Join us for an insightful morning to discuss investments,…
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Attention pre-seed and seed startups - Join us for an exclusive mentoring session with Joshua Amrani, a renowned expert in helping international startups successfully expand into the US market. With a proven track record over the past five years, The Amrani Group has achieved two unicorns, facilitated $450M in venture capital raised, and successfully navigated…
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Coffee Talks: Decoding the New Law on SAFE Interested in learning more about the new SAFE contract regulations in Armenia? Sign up for "Coffee Talks: Decoding the New Law on SAFE," where top experts from the Investment Council of Armenia will provide detailed insights on these important changes. The newly introduced regulations under the SAFE…
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On September 18, the event "Investments from Startups to Stock Markets", organized by Freedom Broker and BANA Angels investment companies, will take place. During the event, we will explore together: The Armenian startup ecosystem and investment opportunities in startups A complete toolkit for investing in stock markets We will Identify types of investors and the advantages and…
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As tech-driven success stories continue to emerge, a new wave of investors is shaping the future of innovation. But how does venture capital work, and what role can experienced professionals and founders play in funding the next generation of startups? Join Formula VC and BANA Angels for an exclusive discussion on the dynamics of startup…
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BANA HR Hub June 2025 | My first 100 days as Startup HR BANA Angels x Magnus HR — Our first event is here! We’re excited to officially launch BANA HR HUB and invite you to join us for our very first event! The session will be led by Margarita Hovhannisyan, Director of Talent Growth…
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Wings Idea Competition 2025 Hey innovators! Exciting news coming your way. We’re bringing the Wings Idea Competition to Vanadzor, powered by BANA Angels in the framework of #TechWeek2025! This is your chance to pitch an idea that can help boost the Lori region’s development — whether it’s in tech, tourism, agribusiness, or any other field…
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Gateway to Europe: Armenia is almost here – and EBAN is proud to co-organise this unique two-day experience connecting European angel investors with one of the world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystems. https://gatewaytoeurope-armenia.eu/ We’re excited to present two of the many amazing panels featuring leading voices from across Europe and Armenia: Building Trust and Accessing the Right…
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Investor Tour 2025 – Get Ready to Explore Armenia’s Startup Scene! BANA Angels, in partnership with Formula VC, invites you to Investor Tour 2025 this fall! Join us for an exclusive deep dive into Armenia’s booming startup ecosystem, where international investors will connect with visionary entrepreneurs and discover exciting investment opportunities. What to expect? Visits…
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