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Jabbar Internet Group

Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Description

Jabbar Internet Group is a pioneering investment and holding company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, renowned for its significant contributions to the growth of the internet and e-commerce landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Founded by Samih Toukan and Hussam Khoury, the group emerged from the monumental success of Maktoob.com, the region's first major online portal. Jabbar's strategy involves identifying, investing in, and nurturing promising digital businesses, often taking a hands-on approach to their development and expansion across the MENA market.

Investor Profile

Jabbar Internet Group has backed more than 23 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 9% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Arab Emirates, Jordan, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Mobile Apps, E-Commerce, Financial Services.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (30%)
  • Seed (26%)
  • Pre Seed (13%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Private Equity (4%)
  • Convertible Note (4%)

Country Focus

  • United Arab Emirates (43%)
  • Jordan (17%)
  • United States (13%)
  • Pakistan (13%)
  • India (9%)
  • Germany (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Mobile Apps
  • E-commerce
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Insurtech
  • Payments
  • Retail
  • Information Technology
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Shopping
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Jabbar Internet Group frequently co-invest with?

otf Jasoor Ventures
Asia, Masqat, Oman, Muscat
Co-Investments: 2
Graph Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Class 5 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Endeavor Catalyst
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
VentureFriends
Europe, Attiki, Greece, Athens
Co-Investments: 3
Avenir
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Wamda Capital
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 7
MVI (MENA Venture Investments)
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Co-Investments: 2
Goodwater Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Jabbar Internet Group often collaborate with?

KR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
Joel Yarbrough
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
CC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
BT
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
DW
Europe, Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom, Richmond
Shared Deals: 1
HL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
EY
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Shared Deals: 1
CH
North America, California, United States, Stanford
Shared Deals: 1
Krishnan Menon
Asia, Indonesia
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Jabbar Internet Group?

Ziina

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ziina is a financial service company that provides peer-to-peer payment for mobile apps.

Financial ServicesFinTechInsurTechMobile AppsPayments
Series ASep 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
qeen.ai

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

qeen.ai is a GenAI native platform that enables autonomous AI to e-commerce firms of all sizes.

Generative AI
Pre SeedJun 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,200,000
Repzo

Amman, Amman, Jordan

Repzo is a mobile employee management and CRM platform that turns device into a standalone field force management tool.

AppsCloud ComputingCRMField SupportInformation TechnologyMobileMobile AppsSaaSSales AutomationSoftware
Convertible NoteApr 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,400,000
Jiye Technologies

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Agri Supply Chain & Agri Fintech

AgricultureAgTechB2BFinTechMarketplace
Pre SeedDec 21, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Bookme.pk

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Bookme.pk is Pakistan’s number 1 travel & ticketing platform.

E-CommerceInformation TechnologyInternetTicketingTravel
Series ADec 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Kitchenful

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Kitchenful is an app for personalized recommendations of recipes, which gets users the ingredients delivered from their local supermarket.

DeliveryFood and BeverageGroceryRetail
SeedOct 21, 2021
Amount Raised: $1,900,000
Ziina

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ziina is a financial service company that provides peer-to-peer payment mobile apps.

Financial ServicesFinTechInsurTechMobile AppsPayments
SeedJun 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
GrocerApp

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

GrocerApp is a low-price online grocery store for users to order products across categories and get it delivered to their doorstep.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceGroceryOnline PortalsShopping
Series AJun 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $5,200,000
Ziina

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ziina is a financial service company that provides peer-to-peer payment mobile apps.

Financial ServicesFinTechInsurTechMobile AppsPayments
SeedJan 19, 2021
Arzooo.com

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

India's largest retail tech platform in consumer durables segment transforming 300,000+ SMEs with its flagship "Go Store" product

Consumer ElectronicsE-CommerceElectronicsRetailRetail TechnologyShopping
Series ASep 27, 2020
Amount Raised: $7,500,000