EVENT: Reception for Georgian Start-up Entrepreneurs in the UK’s House of Commons | DATE: June 14, 2018 | LOCATION: London, the House of Commons

On June 14th, Crystal Fund and Crystal are arranging a reception at the House of Commons in London. The main theme of the event is UK-Georgia technology, trade and investment cooperation.

The reception is hosted by Mr. Fabian Hamilton MP, a Shadow Minister for Peace and Disarmament and supported by Georgia Embassy in the United Kingdom.

With Georgian young entrepreneurs, the event will bring together the members of both Houses of Parliament, international investors, representatives of civil society and media.

The group of young innovators takes part in the “Startup Grind Europe” forum. The visit is supported by the Ministry of Economic and Sustainable Development, “Produce in Georgia”, Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency, UK Embassy in Tbilisi and “Startup Grind” Chapter in Georgia.

Georgian startup VREX will present its state-of-the-art virtual reality application for Georgian tourism.

Apart of business cooperation, Crystal supports diverse relationship between the United Kingdom and Georgia, including deepening the cultural ties. As part of the House of Commons event, a Georgian Choir from Bristol will perform polyphonic Georgian national songs.

Additional Information:

Crystal Fund’s mission is to increase the financial literacy in Georgia, bolster standards in the provision of financial services and to implement social and community investment projects. Crystal Fund is actively promoting the rule of law and protection of property rights. It also advocates for the enabling business environment, youth entrepreneurship development, road safety and peace building in Georgia. For additional information, please, visit www.crystalfund.ge

JSC MFO Crystal is one of the leading non-banking financial institutions in Georgia, which serves more than 77,000 small entrepreneurs and smallholder farmers through 60 regional branches, employing more than 950 members of staff. Currently, Crystal manages loan portfolio of more than $100 million. For additional information, please, visit https://ir.crystal.ge/