Yervand Sarkisyan

Deep Tech & AI Investor, Entrepreneur & Dad | Backing science-driven founders in US, UK & Europe

📍 London, England Metropolitan Area, United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2023
VC🌍 United Kingdom
5
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12y
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Board Member
Aug 2023
Welcome to eqwefy, an investment platform where you can invest with small tickets into some of Armenias outstanding startups. At eqwefy, were passionate about promoting investments, unleashing the potential of Armenian startups and bringing groundbreaking ideas to reality. eqwefy aims to give us access to a wide range of resources to enhance our investment sophistication, as well as carefully selected startup opportunities with significant growth potential. Our platform isnt just about investing and financial gains. Its about being a catalyst for change and leveling up the investment culture. Our community supports fellow talented entrepreneurs and has a say in our collective future. eqwefy is our gateway to redefining what is possible. With our networks and knowledge of the Armenian innovation landscape and the backing of industry and financial experts who make up our investors, board and advisory committees, were committed to sharing with you the investment opportunities accessed by larger investors. Join us on this transformative journey! Embrace the power of Armenian innovation and have a say in the future ahead of us. Follow this page and explore the opportunities and tools weve built for everyone. Lets redefine whats possible and build long-term wealth together. eqwefy is licensed and overseen by the Central Bank of Armenia. The establishment of eqwefy is carried out with support of private investors, Angel Investor Club of Armenia, and the ICMPD/European Union. contact@eqwefy.com +37496533000 FAQs: https://eqwefy.com/hy/faq Privacy Policy: https://eqwefy.com/hy/ Consumer information: https://www.fininfo.am/
Board Member, Organiser
Jan 2018
Seaside Startup Summit is the first non-formal startup event in the region and the first startup tent camp in the world. If you don’t build your dream, someone will hire you to build theirs. Dreaming is nice but bringing your ideas to life and building the next big thing are possible only by choosing the hard way. We believe that a highly motivated team, passion, an innovative idea and disruptive technology make dreams happen! We are gathering together to, connect, learn win and have fun. For more info visit our web-page: www.seasidestartupsummit.com Feel free to contact for more information and details: info@sss.am + (374) 98 802028; + (374) 43 802028
Board Member
2015
Benivo: Relocation Services + Mobility Tech Relocation Services - Stop being the last to know when something goes wrong! - Benivo Supply Partners: HHG, temp housing, DSP, partner/spouse support, language training, and home sale - Relocation Consultant (Big4) - Dedicated VIP Solution - Payment Services: Vendor payments, expense reimbursement, relocation allowance, per diem, employee advance - Compensation Accumulation - Supporting any Policy Mobility Tech - Stop being an IT expert, be a mobility expert! - A system of records and case management - Document generation, signature, and management Workflows, dashboards, and reports - Cost estimates, payroll reporting - Client-vendor management (including tax and immigration) - API integrations - Project mobility Benivo’s client base includes Google, Siemens Gamesa, Microsoft, GE, CGI, Mondelez, Bayer, Bloomberg, Phillips 66, ExxonMobil, Unity and many more top employers. Benivo’s technology provides an end-to-end solution to manage all mobility needs on a single platform, leveraging AI and Machine Learning to unlock significant cost savings, and data analytics, and dramatically improve the employee experience. Say goodbye to disjointed, frustrating, multi-layer, and siloed processes, and hello to a single platform solution with one point of contact!
Board Member
2014
viciniti helps industrial organizations to run reliable and secure applications on-premise.
Board Member
2014
Our SMART Edge Computing Solution is a content distribution platform with patented technology designed to deploy and host applications, and to provide compute capabilities everywhere at the network edge. We make it easy to deploy instant, secure, private and low latency networks anywhere. As such, we lower the barrier to successful IoT deployments in a simple and cost-efficient way while bringing value-added services to the network edge. We bring the Power of the Cloud at the Edge enabling a wide range of innovative IoT & business services. WICASTR was selected by CISCO as Top 5 UK Startup to watch for in IoT. Want to find out more? Get in touch with us hello@wicastr.com
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2026
Founding Partner
Jan 2026
We are a platform for deep tech innovators. Our members are founders, scientists, investors, executives and corporates who create and scale breakthrough technologies that aim to change people’s lives.
2025
Associate Professor
Jan 2025
The American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private, independent university located in Yerevan, Armenia, affiliated with the University of California, and accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission in the United States. As an institution of higher learning, AUA provides local and international students with Western-style education through top-quality undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, promotes research and innovation, encourages civic engagement and community service, and fosters democratic values. The University was established in 1991 by the Armenian General Benevolent Union, the University of California, and the Republic of Armenia. AUA provides undergraduate degrees in Business, English and Communications, Computer Science, Engineering Sciences, and Data Science. These programs are offered as part of a liberal arts education to assure that all AUA graduates are knowledgeable and well-rounded individuals who can think critically and creatively, learn independently, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively with people from different cultures and disciplines. AUA offers graduate degrees in nine fields of study: Business Administration, Industrial Engineering and Systems Management, Computer and Information Science, Political Science and International Affairs, Economics, Public Health, Law, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and Strategic Management. These programs are designed to develop critical thinking and lifelong learning skills through advanced coursework, independent study, and research opportunities. AUA’s graduate certificate programs include Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Translation, Finance, Data Analytics, and Public Health.
2023
Board Member
Aug 2023
Welcome to eqwefy, an investment platform where you can invest with small tickets into some of Armenias outstanding startups. At eqwefy, were passionate about promoting investments, unleashing the potential of Armenian startups and bringing groundbreaking ideas to reality. eqwefy aims to give us access to a wide range of resources to enhance our investment sophistication, as well as carefully selected startup opportunities with significant growth potential. Our platform isnt just about investing and financial gains. Its about being a catalyst for change and leveling up the investment culture. Our community supports fellow talented entrepreneurs and has a say in our collective future. eqwefy is our gateway to redefining what is possible. With our networks and knowledge of the Armenian innovation landscape and the backing of industry and financial experts who make up our investors, board and advisory committees, were committed to sharing with you the investment opportunities accessed by larger investors. Join us on this transformative journey! Embrace the power of Armenian innovation and have a say in the future ahead of us. Follow this page and explore the opportunities and tools weve built for everyone. Lets redefine whats possible and build long-term wealth together. eqwefy is licensed and overseen by the Central Bank of Armenia. The establishment of eqwefy is carried out with support of private investors, Angel Investor Club of Armenia, and the ICMPD/European Union. contact@eqwefy.com +37496533000 FAQs: https://eqwefy.com/hy/faq Privacy Policy: https://eqwefy.com/hy/ Consumer information: https://www.fininfo.am/
2022
Venture Partner
Dec 2022
Covenant Venture Capital is a premier wealth management firm, trusted by leading institutional investors including pension funds, endowments, and notably the State of New Jersey. We are celebrated for our top-tier advisory services, expertly guiding clients through the intricate world of core assets, venture capital, and advanced technologies. Our commitment to excellence ensures that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of our esteemed partners. Join us at Covenant Venture Capital, where we turn visionary investments into tangible successes. Equity Fund Covenant Venture Capital specializes in identifying and investing in high-potential, growth-stage companies. With a strategic emphasis on sectors demonstrating significant upside potential and managed risk, Covenant is committed to maximizing investor returns. The firm places its Limited Partners’ objectives at the forefront, crafting funds that not only promise outstanding performance but also incorporating innovative risk mitigation strategies. Credit Fund While artificial intelligence remains a key focus, Covenant’s investment approach is broad, encompassing credit investments in addition to equity investments to ensure a well-rounded portfolio. Covenants Credit Fund provides access to a hyper-diversified portfolio of short-term loans in growth-stage businesses with strong credit profiles. Discover how Covenant Venture Capital can be your partner in accessing unique investment opportunities and driving consistent financial success.
2018
Board Member, Organiser
Jan 2018
Seaside Startup Summit is the first non-formal startup event in the region and the first startup tent camp in the world. If you don’t build your dream, someone will hire you to build theirs. Dreaming is nice but bringing your ideas to life and building the next big thing are possible only by choosing the hard way. We believe that a highly motivated team, passion, an innovative idea and disruptive technology make dreams happen! We are gathering together to, connect, learn win and have fun. For more info visit our web-page: www.seasidestartupsummit.com Feel free to contact for more information and details: info@sss.am + (374) 98 802028; + (374) 43 802028
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