Jabbar Internet Group
Venture capitalDubai Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Jabbar Internet Group is built by the founding team behind Maktoob (acquired by Yahoo in 2009) and Souq.com (acquired by Amazon in 2017), two of the region's most notable technology exits. The firm positions itself as one of the leading investors in internet and technology companies in the MENA region, embracing entrepreneurs willing to innovate and take risks. It nurtures early-stage founders and supports nascent ideas aligned with its mission, drawing on the operational experience of its founders to mentor and back startups in the region and internationally.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team Β· 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 5 of 26 portfolio companiesMarketplaces Γ3Mobility & Transportation Γ2Travel & Hospitality Γ2AI & Machine Learning Γ1Developer Tools Γ1Enterprise Software Γ1Fintech Γ1PropTech Γ1
HQs:United Arab EmiratesΓ2GermanyΓ1
Investments Β· 26 tracked
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Blueground operates a marketplace of fully furnished apartments available for short-term and flexible leases in major cities worldwide.
MarketplacesPropTech
MobileBoost builds AI-powered software that automates end-to-end testing for mobile applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBerlin, DE
Christian Schiller(Founder)inChristian Hartung(Founder)in
Welcome Pickups provides personal driver and airport transfer services connecting travelers with local drivers who offer rides along with local recommendations and guidance.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
Ziina is a mobile payment platform operating in the UAE that enables businesses and individuals to send, receive, and accept contactless payments through iOS and Android devices.
FintechDubai, AE
Sarah Toukan(Founder)inAndrew Gold(Founder)inFaisal Toukan(Founder)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Jabbar Internet Group invest at?
- Jabbar Internet Group invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Jabbar Internet Group's typical check size?
- Jabbar Internet Group typically writes checks of $284K β $25M.
- What sectors does Jabbar Internet Group focus on?
- Jabbar Internet Group focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Jabbar Internet Group located?
- Jabbar Internet Group is headquartered in Dubai, AE.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team#EntMETalks: Entrepreneur Middle East talks to Samih Toukan, Chairman, Jabbar Internet Group
Entrepreneur ME Β· Samih Toukan
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