Ibtikar Fund

What is Ibtikar Fund?

Ibtikar Fund is a venture capital firm based in Palestine dedicated to investing in innovative Palestinian startups with a focus on technology and tech-enabled companies. They support transformative ideas that have the potential to scale throughout the MENA region and beyond, leveraging the disruptive power of technology to address market needs. Ibtikar looks for entrepreneurs who are willing to take risks and step out of their comfort zones, targeting early-stage investments in startups that are scalable and that serve regional or global needs.

With a clear investment strategy, Ibtikar invests in sectors where Palestinian entrepreneurs excel and that can contribute significantly to the local and regional economy. Their portfolio includes companies like Alma Health, which aims to transform the healthcare experience; Coretava, offering gamification and business intelligence solutions for online retail; and Mashvisor, supporting real estate investment decisions with data.

Ibtikar not only provides capital but also supports its portfolio companies with business advice, network access, mentorship, and talent acquisition. By offering this extensive support, Ibtikar acts as a true partner to startups, aiding both in growth phases and challenging times. Their commitment to fostering high-skill job creation and supporting female founders is also evident through their investment activities.

Additionally, Ibtikar has launched a second venture capital fund, further driving its mission to empower Palestinian startups and entrepreneurship within the region. For Palestinian entrepreneurs with innovative and tech-enabled ideas that meet market needs, Ibtikar offers a platform to connect with the necessary resources and expertise to thrive regionally and globally.

What they say:

We are a fund that fosters innovation, with 'Ibtikar' meaning 'Innovation' in Arabic.

What we look for: We invest in early-stage technology companies that are innovative and disruptive, with a focus on Palestinian enterprises.