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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 6, 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 by the remarkable surge in artificial intelligence applications, the Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF)
ISSF Invests USD 7 Million in Endeavor Catalyst - Fund V
Jun 7, 2026
ISSF Invests USD 7 Million in Endeavor Catalyst - Fund V
In a strategic move to strengthen the flow of venture capital into the Kingdom, and in the presence of the Minster of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Eng. Sami Smeirat and host of founders,
ISSF earns 'highly satisfactory' rating from WB, for catalysing entrepreneurship ecosystem
May 5, 2026
ISSF earns 'highly satisfactory' rating from WB, for catalysing entrepreneurship ecosystem
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) has announced on Tuesday the findings of the World Bank’s Implementation Completion and Results Report (ICR), which awarded the Fund a "highly satisfactory" rating
Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, ISSF Concludes artificial intelligence incubator with Orange and PSUT
Sep 7, 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 proud to announce the graduation of cohorts 2 and 3 from the Orange Jordan AI Incubator Project, co-funded by ISSF and co-designed by Princess Sumaya University for Technology.  
Under the patronage of H.E. Sami Smeirat, ISSF partners with BECO Capital Fund IV
Sep 1, 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 its kind in Jordan, proudly announces a USD 5 million investment in BECO Capital’s Fund IV, the firm’s early-stage
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 3, 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 enhancing access to early-stage financing for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
ISSF and JoPACC Celebrate the Completion of the JOIN FinTech Launchpad Program
Apr 27, 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 SMEs Fund (ISSF) organized a Demo Day and Networking event to mark the completion of the JOIN FinTech Launchpad.
ISSF Invests USD 3 Million in Antler MENAP Fund
Apr 24, 2025
ISSF Invests USD 3 Million in Antler MENAP Fund
April 2025 – The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) – the largest investment fund of its kind in Jordan has announced a USD 3 million investment in the Antler MENAP Fund LP.
ISSF in Partnership with JoPACC have launched an Incubation Program to Support Fintech Startups in Jordan
Jan 12, 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 support Fintech startups at pre and post MVP stages. The incubated startups will receive incubation support services to help formalize and scale their fintech startups. 
ISSF Invests $5 M in Saqr Fund II, a Venture Capital Fund Managed by Vision Ventures
Nov 27, 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 a $5 Million investment in Vision Ventures’ Saqr Fund II
ISSF Invests USD 5 Million in Rua Growth I LP to be Invested in Jordanian Startups
Oct 28, 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 its kind in Jordan, proudly announces a USD 5 million investment in Rua Growth I LP, a USD 45 million venture
ISSF Invests additional $2M in Oasis500 OVII
Aug 1, 2024
ISSF Invests additional $2M in Oasis500 OVII
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), Jordan’s largest investment fund of its kind, has announced an increase in its commitment to Oasis Ventures II fund “OVII” managed by Oasis500 from $3 million to $5 million.
ISSF Invests USD 5 Million in Global Ventures Fund III
Jul 9, 2024
ISSF Invests USD 5 Million in Global Ventures Fund III
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), Jordan’s largest investment fund of its kind, announced a USD 5 million investment in Global Ventures’ Fund III. A leading venture capital
ISSF Invests USD 2 Million in VentureSouq Fund II
Jun 12, 2024
ISSF Invests USD 2 Million in VentureSouq Fund II
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) – the largest investment fund of its kind in Jordan – announces an investment of USD 2 million in VentureSouq Fund II.
CORE@HTU and ISSF Celebrate Final Startup Cohort Graduation
May 21, 2024
CORE@HTU and ISSF Celebrate Final Startup Cohort Graduation
The CORE@HTU, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurial Excellence at Al Hussein Technical University, celebrated the graduation of its final cohort of startups under the Innovative
ISSF Invests in Sadu Capital to Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Jordan
May 16, 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 Capital’s early-stage fund, a venture capital fund focused on empowering technology startups and SMEs
ISSF Invests in MSA Novo’s MENA Fund
May 16, 2024
ISSF Invests in MSA Novo’s MENA Fund
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF), announces an investment in MSA Novo MENA-focused fund. MSA Novo is the emerging markets focused venture fund under MSA Capital,
ISSF increases investment in Propeller Ventures II to $5Million
May 16, 2024
ISSF increases investment in Propeller Ventures II to $5Million
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) has announced an increase in its commitment in Propeller’s second fund, Propeller Ventures II (PVII) a Jordanian venture capital fund specializing in SaaS,
ISSF Invests USD 2 Million in Hambro Perks’ Oryx Fund
Jul 3, 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 USD in Hambro Perks’ Oryx Fund to empower the Jordanian startup ecosystem and drive technological innovation in the country
ISSF Invests USD 5 Million in Middle East Venture Fund IV
Feb 28, 2023
ISSF Invests USD 5 Million in Middle East Venture Fund IV
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF)  – the largest investment fund of its kind in Jordan – announces an investment of USD 5 million in MEVF IV, a $150M Fund launched by Middle East Venture Partners