Jabbar Internet Group
Venture capitalDubai · Pre-Seed–Series A · 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 · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 20 of 27 portfolio companiesSaaS ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Marketplaces ×5Fintech ×4PropTech ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Marketing Tech ×3Media & Entertainment ×3
HQs:United Arab Emirates×6Germany×1Pakistan×1Saudi Arabia×1
Investments · 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathArabiaWeather provides weather forecasts and related information through its website and mobile app, with a premium subscription tier offering ad-free access and additional features.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsDASH VenturesSilicon BadiaWamda Capital
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 PartnersAlley Robotics VenturesWestCap
Bookme is an online ticket booking platform in Pakistan that lets users buy bus, flight, movie, hotel, and event tickets at discounted prices.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsAmaana CapitalBY Venture PartnersElement Ventures
CARMA provides media intelligence combining traditional and social media monitoring across 105+ languages with expert-led analysis, PR measurement, and communications research.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsWamda Capital
Democrance provides digital insurance infrastructure and AI tools that help insurers and their partners deploy, sell, and underwrite insurance products across P&C, life, and health lines.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS
Michele Grosso(Founder)inAlberto Pérez Domínguez(Founder)in
Co-investors1818 Venture CapitalCapria Ventures
Co-investorsEQ2 Ventures
Element Human offers a research platform, accessible via an AI assistant called Ellie, that measures how audiences respond to advertising and creator content using eye tracking, emotion analysis, implicit memory testing, and brand-lift surveys.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
eZhire is an app-based car rental service that lets residents and tourists book self-drive or chauffeured cars with no deposit and doorstep delivery.
MarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
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 CapitalNama 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-ZainiClare RavenMahmoud YousefMusab Alothmani
Co-investors500 GlobalCedar Mundi VenturesPeak XV PartnersRAED VenturesSavour VenturesTech Invest Com+3 more
Stake is a digital real estate investment platform that lets individuals buy fractional shares in curated residential and commercial properties and single-asset funds from as little as USD 150, earning rental income and capital appreciation.
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.
Co-investorsAmaana CapitalWamda CapitalNama Ventures
Co-investorsVision VenturesPropeller Inc.
Keyper is a property management platform in Dubai that lets tenants split annual rent into 12 monthly card installments and helps property owners manage their rentals.
FintechPropTechSaaSDubai, AE
Co-investorsAnnex Investments
Konn builds three integrated systems — a composable architectural design language, a modular construction process, and a software platform connecting the homeowner journey — to design and build custom homes.
Construction TechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsVision VenturesWamda Capital
Lyve is a technology company offering a cloud-based suite of tools for businesses to digitize operations, including selling across channels, managing fleets and workforce, processing payments, and handling logistics and last-mile delivery.
Logistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
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
NextGreenX (NGX) provides a platform for verified climate and emissions data, offering IoT-linked Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions tracking certified to the GLEC Framework v3 and ISO 14083 standards.
CleantechClimate TechLogistics & Supply Chain
qeen is a digital marketing service for e-commerce brands in the GCC region, combining AI-driven execution with human oversight to run paid media, creative production, and campaign tracking under one system.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechDubai, AE
Ahmad Khwileh(Founder)Dina Alsamhan(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
Co-investors1818 Venture Capital
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)Talal Toukan(Founder)
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAvenir Growth CapitalFlucas VenturesGraph VenturesKube VCLong Journey Ventures+5 more
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 26 tracked investments.
- 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 33 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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