Jabbar Internet Group
Venture capitalDubai · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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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 · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 20 of 27 portfolio companiesSaaS ×9AI & Machine Learning ×7Fintech ×6Enterprise Software ×5Marketplaces ×5PropTech ×4Climate Tech ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3
HQs:United Arab Emirates×9Germany×1Jordan×1Pakistan×1Saudi Arabia×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 13 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×63 founders×14+ founders×1
What their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×5Engineering ×3Design & Architecture ×2Economics ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathArabiaWeather (طقس العرب) provides weather forecasts through a website and mobile app, offering an ad-free premium subscription with extended forecasts beyond the free service.
Climate TechConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsDASH VenturesSilicon BadiaWamda Capital
Ard Group (formerly Meto Weather) develops climate risk management and early warning solutions for marine operations, governments, and enterprises in the Middle East and North Africa region to enhance sustainability and disaster preparedness.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechGovTech
محمد الشاكر(Founder and CEO)إيهاب الشرفا(Co-founder and CEO of Strategy)نضال(Partner and CEO of Products and AI)
BitOasis is a Dubai-based crypto asset exchange and virtual asset broker-dealer serving the Middle East and North Africa.
Ola Doudin(Founder)in
Co-investorsBuilders + BackersDigital Currency GroupFinbergMerak CapitalPantera CapitalWamda Capital
Blueground operates a marketplace of fully furnished apartments available for short-term and flexible leases in major cities worldwide.
MarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsAlleyCorpEndeavor CatalystMangrove Capital PartnersPrime VenturesAlley Robotics VenturesWestCap
Bookme is an e-ticketing platform in Saudi Arabia that allows users to book flights, hotels, and event tickets through a website and mobile app.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityRiyadh, PK
Faizan Aslam(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmaana CapitalBY Venture PartnersElement Ventures
CARMA provides PR monitoring and media intelligence services to global organizations, using proprietary technology and human analysis to capture and analyze millions of pieces of content daily across print, broadcast, social media, and online platforms in over 100 languages.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsWamda Capital
Democrance is a SaaS platform that lets insurers and insurance brokers digitize the insurance value chain and configure, launch, and service insurance products ranging from high-ticket to micro-insurance.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechSaaSDubai, AE
Michele Grosso(Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member)inAlberto Pérez Domínguez(Founder)inAlberto Perez(Chief Operating Officer and Board Member)inDr Damian Dimmich(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsGlobal VenturesWa'ed Ventures1818 Venture CapitalCapria Ventures
Dasseti provides AI-powered software platforms for institutional investors and asset managers to automate due diligence, ESG reporting, and RFP workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNot stated
Wissem Souissi(Founder)in
Co-investorsNasdaq Ventures
Element Human builds technology to recognize and respond to human emotions and behaviors in digital interactions, enabling machines to read body language and map it to personal and business outcomes.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Matt C.(Founder)in
eZhire is an on-demand car rental platform that delivers vehicles to customers' doorstep across the UAE with minimal paperwork and deposits.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityUAE, AE
Hassan Jan SaduzaiFarhan Aliin
Co-investorsNama Ventures
Floranow is a UAE-based B2B online marketplace connecting global flower growers directly to retailers in the Middle East.
Co-investorsDASH VenturesWamda CapitalGlobal VenturesNama Ventures
Foodics provides a cloud-based point-of-sale and restaurant management system that lets food and beverage businesses handle orders, payments, inventory, customer loyalty programs, and integrations through an app marketplace.
FoodTechFuture of WorkMedia & EntertainmentRetail TechSaaS
Ahmad Al-ZainiMusab AlothmaniClare RaveninMahmoud Yousef
Co-investors500 GlobalCedar Mundi VenturesPeak XV PartnersRAED VenturesSavour VenturesTech Invest Com+5 more
Stake is a digital real estate investment platform that sources properties and allows investors to build diversified real estate portfolios with lower entry barriers.
FintechMarketplacesPropTechDubai, AE
Co-investorsBY Venture Partners
Pakistani online grocery retailer delivering fresh produce and packaged goods from its own fulfilment centres via web and mobile apps.
Ahmad Saeed(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmaana CapitalWamda CapitalNama Ventures
Keyper is a property management and rental platform that uses technology and data analytics to digitize real estate operations in the UAE and beyond, serving property owners and renters.
Data & InfrastructureFintechPropTechSaaSDubai, AE
Co-investorsAnnex Investments
Konn is building design, construction, and technology infrastructure aimed at transforming homeownership.
Construction TechPropTechSaaS
Basel Uraiqat(CEO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsVision VenturesWamda Capital
Lyve Global Technology is a digital solutions company building cutting-edge technology platforms and software products.
B2B MarketplacesCloud ComputingDigital HealthE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSAbu Dhabi, AE
HassanDr. Walid
Co-investorsMiddle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
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
Co-investorsY Combinator
Trace is a platform that automates data collection, verification, and reporting from energy and environmental assets for carbon markets, regulatory compliance, and climate finance.
CleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainDubai, AE
qeen is an AI-powered marketing agency that helps small businesses and teams run digital marketing without complex tools or costly agencies.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechDubai, AE
Ahmad Khwileh(CTO & Co-founder)inDina Alsamhan(CBO & Co-Founder)inMorteza Ibhrahimi(CEO & Co-founder)
Co-investorsPhaze VenturesWamda Capital10x Founders
Repzo is a cloud-based sales and field force management platform that lets companies track field reps via GPS, optimize routes, handle invoicing and payments, and build BI dashboards with real-time reporting.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsCedar Mundi VenturesShorooq PartnersArzan VC
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
Co-investorsMarket One Capital
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)inTalal Toukan(Founder)in
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAvenir Growth CapitalFlucas VenturesGraph VenturesKube VCLong Journey Ventures+7 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Designer-24HelloworldkidsJiyekisanRightindem
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBookme · arabnews.com · Jul 10, 2025
Ziina · uaestartupstory.com · May 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Jabbar Internet Group made?
- Jabbar Internet Group has 27 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- 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 – $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.
- Who does Jabbar Internet Group co-invest with?
- Jabbar Internet Group most often shares deals with Wamda Capital, Vision Ventures, 1818 Venture Capital, among 34 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team#EntMETalks: Entrepreneur Middle East talks to Samih Toukan, Chairman, Jabbar Internet Group
Entrepreneur ME · Samih Toukan
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