Fanavaran Jahan Gostar

What Fanavaran Jahan Gostar does

Fanavaran Jahan Gostar (فن آوران جهان گستر) is a privately-held Iranian technology company founded in 1996 in Tehran, operating two distinct business divisions under a single brand. The original automation division builds and sells the proprietary Setareh (ستاره) web-based software platform — covering feeding/catering, access control, personnel attendance, dormitory, parking, and student transportation management — paired with the Mehr (مهر) hardware series of food reservation, food delivery, cafeteria terminals, and FG-series face-recognition access control devices (FG10000, FG5000). The newer solar energy division (solar.jahan-gostar.com) distributes tier-1 photovoltaic equipment including Trina Solar and AE Solar panels, Growatt hybrid inverters, batteries, and mounting structures, targeting residential, agricultural, and industrial customers across Iran.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time software licenses bundled with proprietary hardware sales, complemented by 24/7 after-sales support services and an e-commerce channel for solar products with unit pricing in Iranian Rials. Go-to-market is dual-motion: a consultative enterprise field-sales motion targeting universities and government institutions (with a "Request Demo and Consultation" CTA and dedicated support portal), and a direct-to-consumer/SMB e-commerce motion for solar products supported by free-consultation lead capture and major Iranian trade show participation such as the 23rd International ELECOM Exhibition.

Fanavaran Jahan Gostar's customer base spans Iranian higher education (University of Tehran, Tarbiat Modares, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Allameh Tabatabaei, Hakim Sabzevari, Mohaghegh Ardabili), government and broadcasting entities (Iranian Parliament, Sazman Banader, Seda o Sima), and manufacturing and research organizations (Pars Khodro, Sepahan Battery, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences). The company self-reports 27 years of continuous operation, "100+ successful projects," "millions of end users," and a headquarters-only, single-country (Iran) operating footprint under founder leadership, with Mehdi Dolatshah as Managing Director.

Name

Fanavaran Jahan Gostar

Legal name

Fanavaran Jahan Gostar (فناوران جهان گستر)

Website

https://jahan-gostar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fanavaran Jahan Gostar is a privately-held Iranian technology company founded in 1996 that sells proprietary automation software (Setareh) and hardware (Mehr series, FG face-recognition devices) to universities, government agencies, and enterprises, and distributes tier-1 solar photovoltaic equipment to residential, agricultural, and industrial customers across Iran.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Automation Systems

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Captive/Global In-House Center (GIC) Setup & Managed Services (BPAEAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parking Access & Revenue Control (PARCS) & Payment Systems (BPABAKAD)

Keywords

• Enterprise automation systems
• Food reservation terminals
• Access control devices
• Solar energy solutions
• Dormitory management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automation Systems (Software + Hardware): The company generates revenue through the sale and deployment of integrated automation systems combining proprietary software (Setareh platform) with dedicated hardware devices (Mehr series). This includes food automation, access control, attendance, dormitory, and parking systems sold as comprehensive solutions to organizations. The software is offered as web-based and Android applications.
2. Hardware Sales (Access Control Devices, Smart Cards, Printers): Sale of specialized hardware including face recognition access control devices (FG10000, FG5000, Mehr series), smart cards (Mifare-based), and ID card printers. Hardware is sold as part of integrated systems and potentially as standalone products.
3. Solar Energy Systems and Equipment Sales: Sale and installation of solar energy systems including solar panels, inverters (سانورتر), batteries, and mounting structures. Products are offered with unit pricing on the solar division website, targeting residential, agricultural, and industrial customers.
4. After-Sales Support and Maintenance Services: The company provides 24/7 technical support services (7 days a week / 24 hours) and operates a dedicated customer support portal. Support services are provided for all manufactured products, generating ongoing service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fanavaran Jahan Gostar is an Iranian IT services and software/hardware automation company that designs and delivers integrated automation systems combining its proprietary Setareh web-based software platform with Mehr series hardware (food reservation kiosks, face recognition terminals, access controllers, card readers). It also operates a solar energy division under the Panah Solar brand, providing photovoltaic panels, inverters, solar water heaters, and water purifiers to industrial, agricultural, and residential customers.

Product overview

Fanavaran Jahan Gostar operates as a comprehensive automation solutions provider with two main business divisions. The first division offers an integrated Star (ستاره) platform comprising feeding automation, access control, attendance tracking, and dormitory management software systems, complemented by Mehr series hardware devices (food delivery/reservation terminals, access control terminals) and FG-series face recognition devices (FG10000, FG5000). The second division focuses on solar energy solutions, providing photovoltaic systems including solar panels (Trina Solar, AE SOLAR), hybrid inverters/solar inverters (Growatt), and battery storage solutions for residential, agricultural, and industrial applications. The company serves universities, government organizations, and industrial clients across Iran.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Setareh Software (نرم افزارهای تحت وب ستاره): Web-based automation software under the Setareh brand including feeding automation, access control, attendance, and dormitory systems
• Mehr Series Hardware (سری مهر)
• Jahan Gostar Solar (انرژی خورشیدی جهان گستر)

Products and services

• Setareh Automation Software Platform
• Mehr Series Food Reservation Terminals Mehr series food reservation terminals are self-service kiosks and counters used by universities, government organizations, and large food service operators to automate meal selection, payment, and serving.
• Mehr Series Access Control and Attendance Devices Mehr series access control and attendance devices include card readers, RFID readers, fingerprint scanners, and face recognition terminals used to manage entry and workforce attendance in enterprise and government facilities.
• Mehr Series Dormitory Management Devices Mehr series dormitory management devices are terminals and controllers used by university dormitories to manage student check-in/out, room allocation, and access control.
• Mehr Series Parking Management Systems Mehr series parking management systems are barrier gates, ticket dispensers, and controllers used by universities, government agencies, and large organizations to automate vehicle entry, exit, and fee collection.
• University Automation Solutions University automation solutions bundle Setareh software with Mehr hardware to deliver integrated food service, dormitory, parking, attendance, and access management for higher education institutions.
• Governmental Automation Solutions Governmental automation solutions deploy Setareh software and Mehr hardware in public sector facilities to manage food service, attendance, access, and parking operations.
• Industrial Automation Solutions Industrial automation solutions deliver access control, attendance, and process-related automation for factories, large enterprises, and heavy industry using the Setareh/Mehr platform.
• Panah Solar PV Panels and Inverters Panah Solar sells photovoltaic solar panels, inverters, and balance-of-system equipment for industrial facilities, commercial sites, residential villas, farms, and greenhouses.
• Panah Solar Water Heaters and Purifiers Panah Solar offers solar water heaters and water purification units targeted at residential, agricultural, and small commercial customers.
• After-Sales Support and Maintenance Services After-sales support and maintenance services cover installation, repairs, parts, and ongoing technical service for Setareh software, Mehr hardware, and Panah Solar installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Electricity cost reduction of up to 90% for solar installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Growatt (گرووات)coreTechnology or IntegrationGrowatt is a brand of solar inverters sold through JahanGostar's solar energy division. Products include the SPF 6000 ES Plus (6000W, 100A MPPT charger) and SPF ES 5000 (5000W, 100A MPPT charger) models, priced at 1,030,000,000 Rials for the 6000W unit. Growatt inverters are described as among the most advanced solar conversion devices for residential and industrial applications.
• Trina Solar (ترینا سولار)coreTechnology or IntegrationTrina Solar is a manufacturer of solar panels distributed through JahanGostar's solar product catalog. The company offers Trina Solar 610W monocrystalline bifacial panels in its product lineup, representing a tier-1 global solar panel brand.
• AE Solar - Meteor SeriescoreTechnology or IntegrationAE Solar (brand Meteor series) is a manufacturer of monocrystalline bifacial solar panels distributed through JahanGostar's solar products. The company offers AE Solar 580W Meteor series panels in its catalog.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Sodexo: Global food services and facilities-management provider including institutional dining operations at universities and large organizations. Adjacent to JahanGostar's feeding-automation business; Sodexo is a buyer/operator of cafeteria solutions rather than a software competitor, but their digital cafeteria initiatives compete at the buyer-interface level.

Broad incumbents

• ADP: Global HCM and workforce management platform with time-and-attendance and HR modules for enterprises. Functional overlap with JahanGostar's personnel-attendance software and university-wide staff/student management systems.
• Oracle Food and Beverage (MICROS): Enterprise POS, kitchen display, and back-office software for food service operators worldwide. Direct functional overlap with JahanGostar's Setareh restaurant/buffet automation and Mehr cafeteria devices (T80, TG80, RG80) in food-service operations.
• IDEMIA: Global identity and biometric solutions provider offering face recognition access terminals and secure credential products. Comparable to JahanGostar's FG-series face-recognition devices and broader access-control automation suite.
• Schneider Electric EcoStruxure: Global smart-building automation platform covering access, energy, and facility management. Broader competitor to JahanGostar's integrated Setareh platform, though Schneider is more building-systems-focused and much larger in scale.
• HID Global: Worldwide leader in physical access control credentials, readers, and identity solutions including smart cards (iCLASS) and biometric readers. Comparable to JahanGostar's face-recognition access devices (FG10000, FG5000) and Mifare smart card portfolio sold into institutional security workflows.
• UKG (Kronos): Global workforce management and time-and-attendance vendor serving large enterprises and institutions. Overlaps with JahanGostar's personnel-attendance and dormitory automation software, though UKG operates at a vastly larger scale and broader product scope.

Direct peers

• Certec: German IT company specializing in canteen and cafeteria management software with cashless payment solutions for universities, hospitals, and corporate canteens. Direct comparable to JahanGostar's Setareh feeding-automation platform and Mehr food-delivery/reservation hardware, especially across institutional dining and access workflows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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