Innovative Startups and SME’s Fund (ISSF)
Fund of fundsAmman · Pre-Seed–Series A · 20 people tracked
Investment thesis
ISSF operates primarily as a fund of funds, backing leading local, regional, and international venture capital funds committed to Jordan's founders and startup ecosystem. Its mandate centers on expanding access to finance, strengthening investment pipelines, and encouraging broader participation from institutional and private investors. Through its portfolio funds, ISSF supports high-potential companies operating and building out of Jordan, aiming to drive economic growth, job creation, and innovation across key sectors of the country's innovation economy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 20 people
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Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA USD 45 million Saudi-based venture capital fund focused on early-stage technology startups in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the broader MENA region; ISSF committed USD 5 million to it.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Innovative Startups and SME’s Fund (ISSF) invest at?
- Innovative Startups and SME’s Fund (ISSF) invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Innovative Startups and SME’s Fund (ISSF)'s typical check size?
- Innovative Startups and SME’s Fund (ISSF) typically writes checks of $150K – $2.4M.
- What sectors does Innovative Startups and SME’s Fund (ISSF) focus on?
- Innovative Startups and SME’s Fund (ISSF) focuses on AI & Machine Learning, E-commerce, FoodTech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Innovative Startups and SME’s Fund (ISSF) located?
- Innovative Startups and SME’s Fund (ISSF) is headquartered in Amman, JO.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelISSF Increases Investment In Oasis500 to $5 million
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الأردن: دعم الشركات الناشئة المبتكرة ومنشآت الأعمال الصغيرة لتزدهر
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Jordan: Supporting Innovative Startups and Small Businesses to Thrive
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كيف نُقدّم للصندوق الأردني للريادة؟ إجابات وافية
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طاقات مبدعة" مع حمدي الطباع
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نبذة عن شركة الصندوق الأردني للريادة
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