Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN)

πŸ“ Yerevan, ArmeniaπŸ—“ Founded 2018πŸ‘₯ 33 employeesπŸ’° Last funded Apr 2026
Supporting Early-Stage Startups from Armenia and Beyond to Scale Globally STAN is a global network of angel investors with a mission to support early-stage technology startups from Armenia and beyond. While we actively scout startups in Armenia and Los Angeles, STAN welcomes innovative startups from anywhere in the world. STAN angels provide financial capital, network support and entrepreneurial support to help startups scale. While we focus on ecosystems in Armenia and Los Angeles, our reach spans across global startup communities. Currently, over 70% of STAN Angels are based in California, with 20% in Armenia and 10% in Europe. STAN’s Chapter in Los Angeles Our Los Angeles chapter is established in partnership with Triple S Ventures, a pre-seed to seed-stage VC firm. We welcome non-Armenian founders and angels to collaborate with the chapter. As part of our international growth, we plan to continue expanding by launching new chapters across key global startup hubs. Stay tuned for more updates! STAN Expert Council The STAN Expert Council is a community of domain experts who provide valuable insights, expertise, and global connections to STAN Angels and portfolio startups. This advisory body helps startups validate their technology and business models, while supporting STAN Angels with informed decision-making and domain-specific knowledge.
20
Total investors
5
Early stage
10
Mid stage
5
Late stage
2018
Founded

Investors

20 investors
All
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Angel investorsΒ· 13
Ani Ikilikyan
Ani Ikilikyan
Fundraising & Partnerships at FAST | Angel Recruitment at STAN | Strategic Marketing & Development
Angel Investor Recruitment Specialist | Business Development
late stage
Sep 2025
Ace Tarakchian
Ace Tarakchian
Startup Business Consultant | Investor | Advisor & Mentor | Strategist | Collaborator | Community Builder πŸš€πŸ™Œ
Angel Investor
late stage
5 investments
Jun 2024
Seline Karakaya
Seline Karakaya
Founder & Managing Director @ Excelerate Global | Foundational Advisor @ Women Defining AI
Angel Investor
late stage
2024
Paul Garibian
Paul Garibian
Founder & CEO | YPO Fintech Chair | Advisor & Board Member | Angel Investor | Wharton
Angel Investor
late stage
2024
Gayane Aghajanyan
Gayane Aghajanyan
Attorney at Law
Angel Investor
mid stage
Nov 2023
Shahe Bagerdjian
Shahe Bagerdjian
President & CEO at International Isotopes & RadQual
Angel Investor
mid stage
Oct 2023
Zarik Boghossian
Zarik Boghossian
Serial Innovator, Entrepreneur, Investor, Educator, Public Speaker
Angel Investor
mid stage
Aug 2023
Maggie Victoria
Maggie Victoria
Bio-Rad Laboratories-Vice President of Technology Development
Angel Investor
mid stage
Aug 2023
Hratch Sofian
Hratch Sofian
Build. Deliver Results.
Angel Investor & Mentor
mid stage
May 2023
Artur Alaverdyan
Artur Alaverdyan
An engineer-physicist, entrepreneur, impact and high tech investor.
Angel Investor
mid stage
Jan 2023
Narine Kotikyan
Narine Kotikyan
Managing Director | Spacetab
Angel Investor
mid stage
2023
Gugo Martikyan
Gugo Martikyan
Co-Founder & CTO | BrandLens - B2B SaaS Platform for Short-form Video Collection and Co-creation at Scale
Angel Investor
early stage
Nov 2019
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Astghik Khachatryan
Managing Director Leveraged Finance at Bank of America
Angel Investor
early stage
Jun 2019
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Investor geography5 countries
United States
14
Armenia
3
France
1
Canada
1
Lebanon
1
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN)?
Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) has 20 investors on record on gritt.io, including 5 early-stage backers, 10 mid-stage and 5 late-stage investors.
When did Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) last raise funding?
The most recent investment in Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) recorded on gritt.io was in April 2026.
When was Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) founded?
Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) was founded in 2018.
What industry is Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) in?
Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) operates in Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals. Find similar Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals investors on gritt.io.
Where is Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) based?
Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) is headquartered in Yerevan, Armenia.