About Vastra Holding

Pasargad Smart Health Industries Technology, operating under the commercial brand Vastra, was established in the fall of 2023 with the goal of investment and institution-building in agriculture, health, and food security, backed by private sector investments. As an investment holding company, Vastra strives to generate economic value through technology and innovation, developing a strategic and future-oriented portfolio for the country. The company aims to be recognized as a value-creating entity for all stakeholders.

In this pursuit, Vastra serves as the financial and investment arm of its shareholders in the health and food security sectors. By leveraging banking resources and integrating innovative financial services into the ecosystem of health and food security, Vastra seeks to scale up this ecosystem. Furthermore, by synergizing the key links in the health and food security value chains and managing these chains through cutting-edge technologies, Vastra creates sustainable value.

To achieve its mission, Vastra relies on an active board of directors with over a decade of experience in technology, innovation, and food security. Within a short period, the company has successfully developed its first investment portfolio and is now working on expanding financial instruments in these sectors, paving the way for a new era in the development of the technology and innovation ecosystem.

What Does “Vestra” Mean?

The word “Vestra” in ancient Persian originally signifies a farmer or cultivator, and in another context, it has been used to mean a guardian of agricultural land. This term was selected as the company’s brand name because it alludes to safeguarding the agricultural (food) chain and aligns with the company’s core business.

Vision – Horizon 2031

To become the leading specialized investment company in health and agriculture in the country, serving as an inspiration for business leaders in innovation, a driving force for the adoption of advanced technologies in these industries, and a pioneer in international joint investments.

Mission

To enhance national health and food security through strategic investments in innovative, knowledge-based companies and cutting-edge technological projects that address industry bottlenecks, drive exponential productivity growth, and expand high-value-added sectors. Vastra aims to effectively lead the comprehensive value chains in agriculture and food security, following a model-driven approach to wealth creation and knowledge-based economic development.

Vastra’s Value Creation

Vastra strives to create value through:

Scaling up knowledge-based and innovative companies

Providing advanced financial and investment services within the value chain

Developing digital platforms and leading the integration of value chains

Co-investing with top industry partners in the agriculture sector

By enhancing high-value production and leveraging technology and innovation, Vastra plays a pivotal role in advancing the agricultural value chain and strengthening food security.

Vastra Board of Directors

Alireza Vadidar

Board Member

Hamed Farnam

Board Member

Hamid Zolfaghari

Board Member & CEO

Shahab Javanmardi

Vice Chairman of the Board

Sorena Sattari

Chairman of the Board