Powering Innovation

The ISSF is an investment fund established to propel venture capital in Jordan and beyond.

The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) is primarily a fund of funds, backing leading local, regional, and international venture capital funds with strong conviction in Jordan's founders and startup ecosystem.

The Fund plays a central role in expanding access to finance, strengthening investment pipelines, and enabling broader participation from institutional and private investors.

Ultimately, ISSF contributes to economic growth and job creation, supports high-potential companies, and advances innovation across key sectors in Jordan.

ISSF in Numbers

Every investment we make is underpinned by our commitment to the long-term potential of Jordan's innovation economy.

Our portfolio demonstrates the breadth of investment activity, enabled through our portfolio funds, and the tangible economic impact.

$148m
Assets Under Management
25
Portfolio Funds
146
Total Jordanian Companies in Portfolio
2,800+
Direct Jobs Created in Jordan

Our Portfolio

Funds

Anara Impact Capital
STV Emerging Tech Fund I
Endeavor Catalyst V
Middle East Venture Fund IV
BECO Booster Fund IV
Antler MENAP Fund I
Rua Growth Fund I
Global Ventures Fund III
VentureSouq Fintech II
Novo Capital Fund I
Sadu Venture Capital Fund I
Salica Oryx Fund
Vision Ventures Saqr Fund II
Shorooq Bedaya Fund II
Global Ventures Fund II
Access Bridge Ventures Fund
Flat6labs Mashreq Seed Fund
ISSF DGGF SPV
Propeller Ventures II
Arzan VC Fund II
Silicon Badia Impact Squared
Oasis Ventures (OVII)
MSA China Venture Fund II
Shorooq Bedaya fund I
Endeavor Catalyst III
Anara Impact Capital
STV Emerging Tech Fund I
Endeavor Catalyst V
Middle East Venture Fund IV
BECO Booster Fund IV
Antler MENAP Fund I
Rua Growth Fund I
Global Ventures Fund III
VentureSouq Fintech II
Novo Capital Fund I
Sadu Venture Capital Fund I
Salica Oryx Fund
Vision Ventures Saqr Fund II
Shorooq Bedaya Fund II
Global Ventures Fund II
Access Bridge Ventures Fund
Flat6labs Mashreq Seed Fund
ISSF DGGF SPV
Propeller Ventures II
Arzan VC Fund II
Silicon Badia Impact Squared
Oasis Ventures (OVII)
MSA China Venture Fund II
Shorooq Bedaya fund I
Endeavor Catalyst III
Anara Impact Capital
STV Emerging Tech Fund I
Endeavor Catalyst V
Middle East Venture Fund IV
BECO Booster Fund IV
Antler MENAP Fund I
Rua Growth Fund I
Global Ventures Fund III
VentureSouq Fintech II
Novo Capital Fund I
Sadu Venture Capital Fund I
Salica Oryx Fund
Vision Ventures Saqr Fund II
Shorooq Bedaya Fund II
Global Ventures Fund II
Access Bridge Ventures Fund
Flat6labs Mashreq Seed Fund
ISSF DGGF SPV
Propeller Ventures II
Arzan VC Fund II
Silicon Badia Impact Squared
Oasis Ventures (OVII)
MSA China Venture Fund II
Shorooq Bedaya fund I
Endeavor Catalyst III
Anara Impact Capital
STV Emerging Tech Fund I
Endeavor Catalyst V
Middle East Venture Fund IV
BECO Booster Fund IV
Antler MENAP Fund I
Rua Growth Fund I
Global Ventures Fund III
VentureSouq Fintech II
Novo Capital Fund I
Sadu Venture Capital Fund I
Salica Oryx Fund
Vision Ventures Saqr Fund II
Shorooq Bedaya Fund II
Global Ventures Fund II
Access Bridge Ventures Fund
Flat6labs Mashreq Seed Fund
ISSF DGGF SPV
Propeller Ventures II
Arzan VC Fund II
Silicon Badia Impact Squared
Oasis Ventures (OVII)
MSA China Venture Fund II
Shorooq Bedaya fund I
Endeavor Catalyst III
Funds Portfolio

Startups

Yaseer
Whyise
Trteeb
Takalam
Solfeh
Silk Road Images Inc.
Scigeniq
Progressive Generation Studios
POSRocket
OlaHub
Next Renewable Energy LLC
Mrayti
Mecal
Martix
Little Thinking Minds
Decapolis
Dawatech
Coretava
Abwaab
Abjjad
360Moms
Konn Technologies
Kitchefy
Kader
Eat Global
Yaseer
Whyise
Trteeb
Takalam
Solfeh
Silk Road Images Inc.
Scigeniq
Progressive Generation Studios
POSRocket
OlaHub
Next Renewable Energy LLC
Mrayti
Mecal
Martix
Little Thinking Minds
Decapolis
Dawatech
Coretava
Abwaab
Abjjad
360Moms
Konn Technologies
Kitchefy
Kader
Eat Global
Yaseer
Whyise
Trteeb
Takalam
Solfeh
Silk Road Images Inc.
Scigeniq
Progressive Generation Studios
POSRocket
OlaHub
Next Renewable Energy LLC
Mrayti
Mecal
Martix
Little Thinking Minds
Decapolis
Dawatech
Coretava
Abwaab
Abjjad
360Moms
Konn Technologies
Kitchefy
Kader
Eat Global
Yaseer
Whyise
Trteeb
Takalam
Solfeh
Silk Road Images Inc.
Scigeniq
Progressive Generation Studios
POSRocket
OlaHub
Next Renewable Energy LLC
Mrayti
Mecal
Martix
Little Thinking Minds
Decapolis
Dawatech
Coretava
Abwaab
Abjjad
360Moms
Konn Technologies
Kitchefy
Kader
Eat Global
Startups Portfolio

Jordan Portfolio Dashboard

Explore the sectors where ISSF and its partner funds have backed startups that operate and build out of Jordan.

Jordanian Deals
234
Jordanian Startups
146
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News & Publications

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A Strategic Partnership Between the “Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund” and “STV” Opens New Investment Horizons in Jordan’s Artificial Intelligence Sector
Jul 2026
A Strategic Partnership Between the “Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund” and “STV” Opens New Investment Horizons in Jordan’s Artificial Intelligence Sector
In step with the rapid transformations sweeping the global technology sector, driven...
ISSF Invests USD 7 Million in Endeavor Catalyst - Fund V
Jun 2026
ISSF Invests USD 7 Million in Endeavor Catalyst - Fund V
In a strategic move to strengthen the flow of venture capital into...
ISSF earns 'highly satisfactory' rating from WB, for catalysing entrepreneurship ecosystem
May 2026
ISSF earns 'highly satisfactory' rating from WB, for catalysing entrepreneurship ecosystem
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) has announced on Tuesday the...
Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, ISSF Concludes artificial intelligence incubator with Orange and PSUT
Sep 2025
Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, ISSF Concludes artificial intelligence incubator with Orange and PSUT
Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, we are...
Under the patronage of H.E. Sami Smeirat, ISSF partners with BECO Capital Fund IV
Sep 2025
Under the patronage of H.E. Sami Smeirat, ISSF partners with BECO Capital Fund IV
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), the largest investment fund of...
ISSF and IFC Middle East have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on promoting entrepreneurship and sustainable private sector development in Jordan.
Jun 2025
ISSF and IFC Middle East have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on promoting entrepreneurship and sustainable private sector development in Jordan.
This partnership underscores a shared commitment to strengthening Jordan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by...
ISSF and JoPACC Celebrate the Completion of the JOIN FinTech Launchpad Program
Apr 2025
ISSF and JoPACC Celebrate the Completion of the JOIN FinTech Launchpad Program
The Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC) and the Innovative Startups and...
ISSF Invests USD 3 Million in Antler MENAP Fund
Apr 2025
ISSF Invests USD 3 Million in Antler MENAP Fund
April 2025 – The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) – the...
ISSF in Partnership with JoPACC have launched an Incubation Program to Support Fintech Startups in Jordan
Jan 2025
ISSF in Partnership with JoPACC have launched an Incubation Program to Support Fintech Startups in Jordan
JoPACC in partnership with the ISSF have launched an incubation program to...
ISSF Invests $5 M in Saqr Fund II, a Venture Capital Fund Managed by Vision Ventures
Nov 2024
ISSF Invests $5 M in Saqr Fund II, a Venture Capital Fund Managed by Vision Ventures
[Amman, November 2024] – Innovative Startups & SMES Fund (ISSF), has announced...
ISSF Invests USD 5 Million in Rua Growth I LP to be Invested in Jordanian Startups
Oct 2024
ISSF Invests USD 5 Million in Rua Growth I LP to be Invested in Jordanian Startups
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), the largest investment fund of...
ISSF Invests additional $2M in Oasis500 OVII
Aug 2024
ISSF Invests additional $2M in Oasis500 OVII
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), Jordan’s largest investment fund of...
ISSF Invests USD 5 Million in Global Ventures Fund III
Jul 2024
ISSF Invests USD 5 Million in Global Ventures Fund III
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), Jordan’s largest investment fund of...
ISSF Invests USD 2 Million in VentureSouq Fund II
Jun 2024
ISSF Invests USD 2 Million in VentureSouq Fund II
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) – the largest investment fund...
CORE@HTU and ISSF Celebrate Final Startup Cohort Graduation
May 2024
CORE@HTU and ISSF Celebrate Final Startup Cohort Graduation
The CORE@HTU, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurial Excellence at Al Hussein Technical...
ISSF Invests in Sadu Capital to Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Jordan
May 2024
ISSF Invests in Sadu Capital to Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Jordan
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) announced an investment in Sadu...
ISSF Invests in MSA Novo’s MENA Fund
May 2024
ISSF Invests in MSA Novo’s MENA Fund
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), announces an investment in MSA...
ISSF increases investment in Propeller Ventures II to $5Million
May 2024
ISSF increases investment in Propeller Ventures II to $5Million
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) has announced an increase in...
ISSF Invests USD 2 Million in Hambro Perks’ Oryx Fund
Jul 2023
ISSF Invests USD 2 Million in Hambro Perks’ Oryx Fund
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), announces an investment of $2,000,000...
ISSF Invests USD 5 Million in Middle East Venture Fund IV
Feb 2023
ISSF Invests USD 5 Million in Middle East Venture Fund IV
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF)  – the largest investment fund...
ISSF CEO Graduating the eleven startups from The CORE HTU Beta incubator/accelerator program.
Jan 2023
ISSF CEO Graduating the eleven startups from The CORE HTU Beta incubator/accelerator program.
The graduation of the eleven startups from The CORE HTU Beta incubator/accelerator...