# State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ)

> State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) is a VC fund in Baku backing EdTech and Education. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Jun 2024
- Lead investor: 33%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sofaz/about/
- X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/sofazofficial
- Website: http://www.oilfund.az/en_US/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sofaz.ardnf

State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) is a VC fund in Baku focused on EdTech and Education. The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) is a sovereign wealth fund based in Baku, Azerbaijan

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EdTech | 1 | 33% |
| Education | 1 | 33% |
| E-Learning | 1 | 33% |
| Transportation | 1 | 33% |
| Higher Education | 1 | 33% |

6 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Funding Round | 2 | 67% |
| Pre-Seed | 1 | 33% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 67% |
| United States | 1 | 33% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GEMS Education | GEMS Education is an education company that advances all through their schools, consulting practices, and charitable foundations. Through its Varkey Foundation it campaigns for, and support initiatives that change lives through education. GEMS Education is located in the U.A.E. and it was founded in 1959. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Jun 18, 2024 |  |
| TechPro Consult, Inc | Calculating oil and gas production in real-time typically involves a combination of instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and software. The platform providing: sensors and instrumentation to monitor parameters such as flow rate, pressure, temperature, and composition. These sensors may be installed at wellheads, along pipelines, or atprocessing facilities.Data Acquisition Systems: Data from the sensors are collected by data acquisition systems. These systems may be located onsite or remotely connected via telemetry systems. The data acquisition systems gather real-time measurements and transmit them to centralized control centers or data analysis facilities.Real-time Data Processing: The collected data is processed in real-time using software applications specifically designed for oil and gas production monitoring. These applications may utilize algorithms to calculate flow rates, estimate reserves, detect anomalies, and optimize production processes.Flow Rate Calculation: Flow rate is a critical parameter in oil and gas production. It can be calculated using various methods depending on the type of well and production facilities. Common methods include:Multiphase Flow Meters: These meters are capable of measuring the flow rates of oil, gas, and water simultaneously in multiphase flow conditions. Orifice Meters: Orifice plates are commonly used to measure flow rates in pipelines by creating a pressure drop across a constriction. Venturi Meters: Similar to orifice meters, venturi meters use a converging-diverging section to measure flow rates based on pressure differentials. Coriolis Flow Meters: These meters measure mass flow directly by exploiting the Coriolis effect. Production Monitoring and Control: Real-time data analysis allows operators to monitor production performance, identify potential issues, and optimize production processes. Advanced control systems may also be employed to automatically adjust operating parameters based on real-time data to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.Integration with SCADA Systems: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are often used to monitor and control oil and gas production processes. Real-time data calculated from sensors and instrumentation are integrated into SCADA systems, providing operators with a comprehensive view of production operations. |  | Pre-Seed | Mar 20, 2024 |  |
| Gatwick Airport | Gatwick Airport Limited owns and operates an airport in the United Kingdom. It provides short and long-haul point-to-point services to various destinations for business or leisure passengers in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company also offers hotel booking and car hiring solutions. | $66.5M |  |  |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Brookfield Asset Management](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/brookfield-asset-management) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Gulf Islamic Investments LLC (GII)](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/gulf-islamic-investments-llc-gii) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- Marathon Asset Management — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Oil and Natural Gas Corporation](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ongc) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- Overland Oil & Gas — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Paz Oil Company](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/paz-oil-company-ltd) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) invest in?

State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) invests primarily in EdTech, Education and E-Learning startups, most often at Funding Round and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) closed in Jun 2024. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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