North Tehran and the Alborz mountains
The Group

A group built on trust and time.

Nena Holding brings together complementary businesses under a single vision: to create enduring value for our partners, our people and the communities in which we operate.

Our purpose

To connect Iran's resources, producers and talent with the world — responsibly, reliably and for the long term.

From essential commodities such as food and steel to some of the world's most precious products — Persian saffron and French edible gold — our businesses share a commitment to quality that can be measured and trusted.

Through Nena Ventures, we also invest in the founders and technologies that will modernise the very industries we know best, ensuring the group remains forward-looking for generations.

Group structure

One holding. Five businesses.

Each business operates with its own specialist leadership, while benefiting from the group's capital, governance and shared services.

  1. 01

    Nena Food Trading

    Sourcing, importing and exporting food commodities and premium Persian produce across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the CIS.

  2. 02

    Nena Steel & Mining

    From iron ore mining and concentrate to iron ingots, billets and finished steel — an integrated presence along the value chain.

  3. 03

    Nena Saffron

    Exporting the world's finest Persian saffron — hand-harvested in Khorasan, laboratory-graded and packed to the highest international standards.

  4. 04

    Nena Edible Gold

    Exclusive importer of Charrier edible gold from France, supplying Iran's finest pastry chefs, chocolatiers, hotels and luxury food brands.

  5. 05

    Nena Ventures

    Backing ambitious founders building the next generation of technology companies — with capital, industry access and operational expertise.

Our values

The principles we live by.

01

Integrity

We honour our commitments and conduct business transparently and ethically, without exception.

02

Excellence

We hold every product, process and relationship to the highest standard.

03

Responsibility

We care for our people, our communities and the environment in which we operate.

04

Vision

We think in decades and invest in the ideas that will shape the future.

Governance

Strong governance, clear accountability.

Our governance framework ensures disciplined decision-making, effective oversight and the trust of our partners.

Board oversight

The Board sets group strategy, approves major investments and oversees the performance of every business.

Compliance & ethics

A group-wide code of conduct, anti-corruption policies and rigorous compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Risk management

Structured oversight of commercial, financial, operational and market risks across the portfolio.

Quality standards

Shared quality frameworks, independent inspection and full traceability in all trading activities.

Sustainability

Responsible sourcing, safe operations and support for the farming and mining communities we work with.

Capital allocation

A disciplined investment process balancing stable, cash-generative businesses with long-term growth.

Get in touch

Let's build something enduring together.

Whether you are a buyer, supplier, investor or founder, our teams would be glad to hear from you.