Endeavor Global

Endeavor is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting high-impact entrepreneurs worldwide to foster long-term economic growth. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York City, Endeavor operates in over 25 countries, including regions in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The organization offers specialized mentorship, networking opportunities, and capital-raising support to innovative entrepreneurs, helping them scale their businesses and create jobs. Endeavor Catalyst, its venture capital arm established in 2012, focuses on investing in startups and growth equity across various sectors, such as agriculture, fintech, and healthcare. It primarily targets companies with revenues between $0.5 million and $15 million, seeking to take minority stakes and co-invest in significant financing rounds. Through these initiatives, Endeavor aims to catalyze economic transformation by empowering entrepreneurs in developing regions.

Jackie Carmel

Managing Director

Aya Darwazeh

Associate

Maria Angelica Enriquez

Investor

Raffaele Mauro

Managing Director - Italy

Margaret Pollack

Investor

Allen Taylor

VP of Global Network

Past deals in Dubai

Huspy

Series A in 2022
Huspy is a technology company based in Dubai, UAE, that specializes in simplifying the mortgage process for home buyers. Founded in 2020, Huspy offers an online platform designed to streamline the home buying and selling experience, making it more accessible and cost-effective. By removing the need for paperwork, the platform allows families to secure home loans easily through its web and mobile applications. Huspy aims to reimagine the home buying journey, prioritizing the needs of buyers and celebrating the achievement of obtaining a mortgage.

Foodics

Series C in 2022
Foodics is a cloud-based restaurant management system provider headquartered in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2014. The company specializes in offering an all-in-one iPad POS solution that encompasses various functionalities, including sales management, inventory control, employee scheduling, loyalty programs, and e-commerce. Its services are tailored for the restaurant industry and are available in both English and Arabic. Foodics supports thousands of clients, including restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and fast-food chains, primarily across the Middle East. The system is designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer relationships, enabling businesses to increase revenues while simplifying management processes. With a commitment to user-friendly technology, Foodics aims to make restaurant management intuitive and accessible.

Insider

Series D in 2022
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in enhancing their marketing strategies across various stages, including acquisition, activation, retention, and revenue generation. Utilizing real-time predictive segmentation powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Insider enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across digital channels, such as the web, mobile apps, and advertising platforms. The platform is designed for ease of implementation and use, eliminating the need for complex integrations and minimizing reliance on IT teams. By combining personalization with data-driven decision-making, Insider helps clients optimize their marketing spend and improve customer engagement while reducing waste. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, Insider operates additional offices in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, being listed among the 100 Hottest Startups by WIRED Magazine and earning accolades such as Red Herring Top 100 Europe.

Akinon

Venture Round in 2021
Akinon is a company specializing in cloud-based omnichannel applications tailored for the retail industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, with additional offices in London, Dubai, and Athens, Akinon offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to enhance retail operations. Its offerings include Akinon OMS, an order management system that streamlines eCommerce processes; the Akinon Instore App, which integrates inventory management from both physical stores and warehouses; and Omnitron, a sophisticated product management system. Akinon also provides Akinon Commerce, an eCommerce platform that emphasizes high conversion rates through customized storefronts, and the Akinon Native AppBuilder, which enables users to create and synchronize new sales channels across devices. The platform aims to improve customer experiences, increase revenues, and optimize operational efficiency for retail brands.

Foodics

Series B in 2021
Foodics is a cloud-based restaurant management system provider headquartered in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2014. The company specializes in offering an all-in-one iPad POS solution that encompasses various functionalities, including sales management, inventory control, employee scheduling, loyalty programs, and e-commerce. Its services are tailored for the restaurant industry and are available in both English and Arabic. Foodics supports thousands of clients, including restaurants, food trucks, cafes, and fast-food chains, primarily across the Middle East. The system is designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer relationships, enabling businesses to increase revenues while simplifying management processes. With a commitment to user-friendly technology, Foodics aims to make restaurant management intuitive and accessible.

Eyewa

Series B in 2020
Eyewa is the first dedicated online eyewear store for the Middle East. We have thousands of different eyeglasses, sunglasses, color contact lenses and prescription contact lenses for you to choose from. On Eyewa, you’ll find quintessentially cool brands like Ray-Ban and Emporio Armani, heritage brands like Burberry and Persol, high-fashion brands like Fendi, Dolce & Gabbanaand Prada sporty brands like Nike and Lacoste and everything in between. Discover their brands portfolio with thousands of styles here.

Insider

Series C in 2020
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in enhancing their marketing strategies across various stages, including acquisition, activation, retention, and revenue generation. Utilizing real-time predictive segmentation powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Insider enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across digital channels, such as the web, mobile apps, and advertising platforms. The platform is designed for ease of implementation and use, eliminating the need for complex integrations and minimizing reliance on IT teams. By combining personalization with data-driven decision-making, Insider helps clients optimize their marketing spend and improve customer engagement while reducing waste. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, Insider operates additional offices in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, being listed among the 100 Hottest Startups by WIRED Magazine and earning accolades such as Red Herring Top 100 Europe.

Bayzat

Series B in 2019
Bayzat is a technology company that provides insurance and HR solutions. They help individuals and companies compare, buy, and use their health insurance. With Bayzat Benefits, their technology platform, they are able to streamline the policy placement process for their clients and help them understand their policy. More importantly, Bayzat Benefits automates administrative work for HR professionals and ensures that all HR processes are centralized, accessible, and secure.

Awok

Series A in 2019
Today AWOK.com has close to 700 employees with its own courier service fleet, which enables the company to keep control on the quality of service delivered to customers as well as timely delivery. The company sells its products in at least 120 countries through its cross border services and has its own fulfillment center and logistics. Offering approximately 70,000 products across 30 plus categories, the vision has always been to be the preferred E-Commerce channel across all locations that the company operates in, where customers are assured of affordable, effortless and seamless shopping experience. At Awok.com, we believe that in order to create the best shopping experience and deliver highest quality of customer satisfaction technology needs to exploited to the fullest. With this in mind we have built a reliable and scalable technology network and are constantly looking to innovate with the help of our highly skilled and creative team.

Kitopi

Series A in 2018
Kitopi Catering Services LLC is a managed cloud kitchen platform that collaborates with restaurants to enhance their delivery capabilities. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company offers the necessary infrastructure and software for restaurants to establish delivery-only locations without significant capital investment or time constraints. Kitopi's in-house suite of applications streamlines kitchen operations in real-time, supporting ghost kitchens across various cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London, Kuwait, Riyadh, and New York. By providing management services, delivery management, and access to trained staff, Kitopi enables restaurateurs to efficiently operate and manage their delivery-only establishments. The platform aims to make food more affordable and accessible to consumers.

Property Finder

Private Equity Round in 2018
PropertyFinder owns and operates real estate portals across Dubai. Available in both English and Arabic, its websites provide visitors with search facilities covering residential and commercial properties for rent or for sale, real estate news, home advice, and buying and selling guides. PropertyFinder provides its users with the tools to help consumers find the properties that fit their needs. It works with brokers to list properties in one convenient site, and make it easier to see all of the information about those properties while browsing from its users’ desktop or on the move.

Yabi

Series B in 2017
Souqalmal.com LLC FZ operates a leading financial comparison website in the Middle East, providing consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with the tools to search and compare various financial products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Dubai, the platform offers detailed information on credit cards, personal loans, car loans, bank accounts, mortgages, and various insurance options, including car, home, travel, and SME insurance. Users can obtain real-time quotes for insurance in under 60 seconds and have their policies issued within an hour. Souqalmal.com has also expanded its services to include mobile phone and broadband plans, as well as educational options like schools and nurseries. The company has received multiple awards for its innovative approach and has grown its insurance business significantly. With backing from notable investors and a proven track record, Souqalmal.com continues to empower consumers to make informed financial decisions.

Altibbi

Series B in 2017
Altibbi Ltd. operates a digital health platform catering to users and healthcare professionals in the Middle East. Founded in 2008 and based in Dubai, the platform provides comprehensive health information on various medical topics, including chronic conditions, dental health, and skin diseases. It offers a range of resources, such as a medical dictionary, articles, videos, and an encyclopedia of medicines, along with a question-and-answer feature. Altibbi also allows users to access health advice 24/7 through its website and mobile applications. Additionally, the platform facilitates the booking of video consultations with a selected group of doctors and provides translations of medical terminology into Arabic, enhancing patients' healthcare knowledge and access to professional assistance.

Webedia Arabia

Series B in 2016
Webedia Arabia is a digital Arab network, through pillars of fashion & beauty, pop culture, food, parenting, and gaming/esports.

Fetchr

Series A in 2015
Fetchr is a logistics and shipment service provider that aids local merchants and global brands in establishing and expanding profitable eCommerce businesses. By leveraging proprietary technology, Fetchr addresses the challenge of delivering packages in regions lacking physical addresses, particularly in emerging markets. The company employs mobile applications and GPS technology to accurately locate users, facilitating faster and more efficient deliveries. Additionally, Fetchr utilizes predictive analytics and machine learning to optimize courier operations, streamlining both domestic and international shipments. This innovative approach enables clients to easily and quickly ship goods and products worldwide.
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