About George Simongulashvili
Investment Board Member at Axel | Partner at GEC Consulting | Board Member at EBAN I Angel Investor I Startup Mentor

George Simongulashvili is a well-known figure in Georgia’s investment and education landscape. As a co-founder of Caucasus University and a long-time business consultant, he brings a rare blend of academic, educational background and hands-on investment experience. George is an active angel investor and a key member of Axel’s Investment Board, where he regularly makes decisions about the startups readiness for funding. He has the ability to discover and support promising ideas, understand their needs and help them scale faster. Together with his team at GEC Consulting, George created Georgia’s first-ever comprehensive guidebooks on angel investing - practical, detailed book about angel investments and every process related to that. At the workshop, George will share his insights, practical experience, knowledge and the reasons that made him deeply involved in the startup ecosystem.

  • 15+
    Angel Investor at 15+ deals
  • 2
    Author of the official angel investment guidebooks
  • 20+
    Years experience in the Finances
Review the Axel's portfolio startups where George invested in
More about his experience
  • Axel I Investment Board Member & Angel Investor
    Screens and evaluates early-stage startups for investment, advises portfolio companies, and plays a key role in shaping Axel’s investment decisions and strategy.
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  • Caucasus University I Founder and Ex-Deputy CEO
    Co-founded one of the leading universities in the region, contributing to its growth as a top institution for business and entrepreneurship education; was elected as a deputy CEO (from 2005 to 2009 years).
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  • Grenoble Ecole De Management I Visiting Professor
    Delivered lectures on business strategy, innovation, and investment, shared real-world insights with international students at a top-tier French business school.
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  • EBAN I Board Member
    Represents Georgia within Europe’s leading network of angel investors, contributing to the development of international investment practices and startup collaboration.
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  • GEC Consulting I Partner
    Leads strategic business consulting projects, for startups and established companies to implement effective management systems to scale. (co-authored angel investment guidebooks at GEC).
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  • Startups Mentor and Advisor
    Actively mentors founders and invests in early-stage startups, offering both capital and strategic support to help teams grow and succeed.
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Why join George's session?
  • Real investment insights from 20+ startup deals
    Learn how angel investments actually happen - from the person who manages every stage, from screening to syndicates.
  • Insider knowledge from Georgia’s top angel network
    As Axel’s Managing Director, Iro brings practical stories, lessons, and tools.
  • Practical guidance for future investors
    Helping you understand what makes a good investment and why.