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  2. ISSF invests $5mn in Saqr Fund II to support Jordanian startups

ISSF invests $5mn in Saqr Fund II to support Jordanian startups

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Nov 26, 2024
Saqr Fund II aims to support early-stage startups through pre-seed, seed, series A, and pre-series B stages

Amman – Sharikat Mubasher: Innovative Startups & SMEs Fund (ISSF), announced a $5 Million investment in Vision Ventures' Saqr Fund II.

 Saqr Fund II aims to support early-stage startups through pre-seed, seed, series A, and pre-series B stages, according to a press release.

This investment goes in line with ISSF's goals to support Jordanian startups and the eco-system.

Mohammed Al-Muhtaseb, CEO of ISSF said: "We are proud to welcome Vision Ventures to our portfolio of funds. Vision Ventures has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Jordanian ecosystem by investing in Jordanian companies, and our investment in Vision Ventures aligns with our vision of catalyzing the growth of our ecosystem of innovative startups in Jordan and providing them with accelerated access to the Saudi and GCC markets.

Kais Al Essa, Founding Partner and CEO of Vision Ventures commented: “We are proud of our partnership with ISSF. We have always viewed the region as an interconnected network of ecosystems, where each country has its own set of opportunities. Jordan certainly adds a lot of value to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the MENA region through its talent and innovation. Vision Ventures has been the most active VC in the MENA region since 2019 with investments in the region including Jordan. We’ve been able to create bridges between different markets including between Jordan and GCC where several partnerships and M&As resulted which benefitted the whole eco-system. Through our partnership with ISSF, we intend to continue this role and explore additional synergies.”

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