Ibtikar Fund

Ibtikar Fund is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage Palestinian technology startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The firm focuses on investing in scalable, tech-enabled companies founded by Palestinian entrepreneurs, aiming to address regional and global market needs. Ibtikar Fund's mission is to bridge the funding gap for Palestinian startups by providing capital and strategic support to help them scale and succeed in competitive markets. The fund's investment strategy targets startups at various stages, including Seed, Early Stage, and Series A, with investment sizes ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. Ibtikar Fund has a diversified portfolio spanning multiple industries, such as Technology, Healthcare, E-commerce, FinTech, PropTech, EdTech, Media, Logistics, Agriculture, Tourism, Energy, Transportation, Retail, Real Estate, and Manufacturing. The firm's geographical focus includes Palestine, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Libya, Sudan, Mauritania, and Djibouti. Ibtikar Fund's portfolio includes notable companies like Alma Health, a digital healthcare provider transforming the experience for individuals with chronic conditions; Coretava, a B2B platform enhancing online retail businesses through gamification and business intelligence; and Mashvisor, a real estate investment analytics platform. The fund's team, led by Managing Partners Ambar Amleh and Habib Hazzan, leverages their extensive experience to provide hands-on support and mentorship to portfolio companies, fostering growth and innovation within the Palestinian entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Innovative and scalable business models, Tech-enabled solutions addressing regional or global needs, Strong and complementary management teams, Potential for high growth and profitability