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Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund

ISSF

vc$98MCo-investsLeads rounds

Fund Size

$98M

Check Size

$3.5M$5.0M

Location

Jordan

Portfolio

35 companies

Activity

Statusactively investing

Links

Investment Thesis

Bridge early and growth-stage funding gaps for high-potential tech and AI startups in Jordan and the broader Middle East region.

About ISSF

The ISSF is primarily a fund of funds that plays a central role in supporting high-potential companies and advancing innovation across key sectors in Jordan. Established to catalyze entrepreneurship, the fund aims to enhance the financial landscape for startups and SMEs, fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Sectors

AI InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechGenerative AIE-commerce

Stages

seedseries-aseries-b

Geography Focus

JordanSaudi ArabiaMiddle East

Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Mohammed Al MuhtasebCEOExecutive
Manaf AsfourManaging PartnerSenior
Tambi JalouqaManaging PartnerSenior
Zaid FarekhManaging PartnerSenior

Notable Investments

CareemProperty FinderKitopiAntler MENAP Fund LP

Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

FAQ

What does Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund invest in?

Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund invests in AI Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Generative AI and E-commerce at the seed, series-a and series-b stages.

Which geographies does Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund focus on?

Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund focuses on Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Middle East, and is headquartered in Jordan.

What is Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund's typical check size?

Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund typically writes checks of $3.5M to $5M.