Jabbar Internet Group

The exit of Souq to Amazon is the largest tech transaction of the region, and Souq continues to pave the way in e-commerce in the region. Souq was built from the ground up by the same team at Jabbar, who built the Maktoob portal before that. Maktoob was born out of a simple idea but with a vision that the Arabic Internet will grow and become an integral part of everybody's life, and grew to become the largest Arabic Internet property before Yahoo acquired it. Both the Souq and Maktoob stories have become inspiring success stories in the region, where budding entrepreneurs and VC's alike, look to our team for inspiration and new ideas. Today Jabbar continues to grow and pave the way for tech in the region. It is in this spirit that we embrace any entrepreneur who is willing to innovate and take risks in order to create something great. Jabbar nurtures such individuals and supports nascent ideas that are in line with its mission. So join our journey :-)

Hussam Khoury

Co-Founder and President

Samih Toukan

Chairman and CEO

Past deals in Arab Countries

Repzo

Convertible Note in 2022
Repzo is a mobile sales customer relationship management (CRM) application that transforms smartphones and tablets into effective field force management tools. The platform is designed to enhance field management by monitoring staff efficiency, assigning tasks, and providing real-time updates. This functionality allows managers to move away from traditional, paperwork-heavy methods of managing daily operations. By streamlining processes, Repzo significantly reduces the time required for order processing and distribution, thereby improving overall operational efficiency.

Ziina

Seed Round in 2021
Ziina is a financial services company that specializes in peer-to-peer payment solutions through a mobile application. The platform ensures bank-grade security, utilizing end-to-end encryption to facilitate safe transactions. Users can send and receive funds simply using a phone number, allowing for efficient management of personal finances and greater control over their money.

Ziina

Seed Round in 2021
Ziina is a financial services company that specializes in peer-to-peer payment solutions through a mobile application. The platform ensures bank-grade security, utilizing end-to-end encryption to facilitate safe transactions. Users can send and receive funds simply using a phone number, allowing for efficient management of personal finances and greater control over their money.

Starzly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Starzly is an online media and entertainment platform that connects fans directly with celebrities and social media influencers. The platform allows users to book personalized video messages from their favorite stars, creating a unique and engaging experience. By facilitating interactions between fans and influencers, Starzly enhances user engagement and provides celebrities with opportunities to increase their revenue and following. Through its application, Starzly aims to offer a personalized experience that strengthens the connection between fans and their favorite personalities.

Lyve Global

Series B in 2020
Lyve is a technology products and logistics company headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Through cloud-based platforms and logistics services, Lyve helps facilitate millions of orders every month across multiple industries and is now expanding its solutions to cover order generation, payments, and order management. We power the digital economy with our logistics and technology solutions. From big data to multi-vertical service agents, from instant activation to scalable capacity, what we do continues to go beyond what’s typically considered delivery.

Ziina

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Ziina is a financial services company that specializes in peer-to-peer payment solutions through a mobile application. The platform ensures bank-grade security, utilizing end-to-end encryption to facilitate safe transactions. Users can send and receive funds simply using a phone number, allowing for efficient management of personal finances and greater control over their money.

Repzo

Seed Round in 2019
Repzo is a mobile sales customer relationship management (CRM) application that transforms smartphones and tablets into effective field force management tools. The platform is designed to enhance field management by monitoring staff efficiency, assigning tasks, and providing real-time updates. This functionality allows managers to move away from traditional, paperwork-heavy methods of managing daily operations. By streamlining processes, Repzo significantly reduces the time required for order processing and distribution, thereby improving overall operational efficiency.

Floranow

Series A in 2019
Floranow operates an online marketplace designed to connect flower and plant growers with buyers, primarily targeting the Middle East. The platform facilitates transactions between flower farms and flower shops or importers, streamlining the process for both suppliers and customers. By utilizing innovative technology, Floranow optimizes the supply chain for fresh flowers, ensuring that growers can sell their products easily while buyers receive high-quality flowers. The company focuses on maintaining a cool chain for the management and supply of flowers, enhancing freshness and quality throughout the distribution process.

Bkam

Series B in 2019
Bkam is the leading price comparison website and mobile application in the MENA region.

Repzo

Seed Round in 2018
Repzo is a mobile sales customer relationship management (CRM) application that transforms smartphones and tablets into effective field force management tools. The platform is designed to enhance field management by monitoring staff efficiency, assigning tasks, and providing real-time updates. This functionality allows managers to move away from traditional, paperwork-heavy methods of managing daily operations. By streamlining processes, Repzo significantly reduces the time required for order processing and distribution, thereby improving overall operational efficiency.

Buseet

Seed Round in 2018
Buseet Corporation is a shared mobility startup based in Cairo, Egypt, founded in 2016. The company operates an online bus platform that simplifies the process of booking bus rides for daily commuters. Users can select their pickup and drop-off points, utilize saved locations for convenience, and pay via credit card. Buseet's platform offers the option to find nearby stations and provides personalized recommendations to help users optimize their travel plans. The service features air-conditioned buses with fixed routes and times, ensuring a comfortable commuting experience. Additionally, Buseet offers customer support to assist users in planning their daily commutes efficiently.

Blueground

Venture Round in 2018
Blueground is a corporate hospitality company that specializes in leasing and managing fully furnished residential properties. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kifisia, Greece, Blueground operates in Greece, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates, catering to corporate travelers, expatriates, and leisure visitors. The company aims to transform the rental experience by providing thoughtfully equipped apartments that combine modern design with essential amenities. Blueground's platform leverages local knowledge and technology to facilitate seamless access to high-quality accommodations, allowing guests to enjoy a comfortable living experience tailored to their needs.

eZhire

Seed Round in 2018
eZhire is transforming the car rental experience by providing an on-demand service that connects users directly with rental companies through a mobile app. This platform allows individuals to rent cars effortlessly, eliminating long lines and extensive paperwork. Users can have a vehicle delivered to their location with just three taps on their smartphone, making the process as simple as calling for a cab. eZhire also offers the flexibility to extend rentals and schedule vehicle collection via the app. By prioritizing convenience and efficiency, eZhire enhances accessibility for various occasions, such as family vacations and business trips, ensuring that renting a car is a seamless and enjoyable experience.

BitOasis

Venture Round in 2018
BitOasis is a cryptocurrency trading platform established in 2015 by co-founders Ola Doudin and Daniel Robenek. It provides a digital asset wallet and an exchange for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies, with a particular focus on cash-based emerging markets. The platform emphasizes security through its multi-signature wallet and aims to create a secure and regulated environment for both retail and institutional clients. By developing a comprehensive infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading, BitOasis enables investors to manage their assets safely and effectively.

OfficeRock

Venture Round in 2017
Online e-commerce store specifically built to service small and medium businesses in the United Arab Emirates. The company aims to offer end to end business supply solutions from office supplies, paper, toners, technology, pantry, cleaning and uniforms.

Floranow

Seed Round in 2017
Floranow operates an online marketplace designed to connect flower and plant growers with buyers, primarily targeting the Middle East. The platform facilitates transactions between flower farms and flower shops or importers, streamlining the process for both suppliers and customers. By utilizing innovative technology, Floranow optimizes the supply chain for fresh flowers, ensuring that growers can sell their products easily while buyers receive high-quality flowers. The company focuses on maintaining a cool chain for the management and supply of flowers, enhancing freshness and quality throughout the distribution process.

Democrance

Seed Round in 2017
Democrance is an insurance technology company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing software that facilitates the distribution, servicing, and administration of insurance policies across the Middle East and Northern Africa. The company focuses on providing insurance solutions to underinsured and uninsured populations in emerging markets, offering a range of products from micro-insurance to traditional policies. Democrance's platform enables low-income families to access life and health insurance programs conveniently through mobile devices, while also providing essential industry expertise, project management, customer management, and claim management services.

POSRocket

Seed Round in 2017
POSRocket, founded in 2016 and based in Amman, Jordan, offers a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system designed to replace traditional cash registers. The platform is user-friendly and caters to a diverse range of businesses, including restaurants, boutique shops, coffee shops, bakeries, salons, spas, and dry cleaners. POSRocket's solution helps clients manage and grow their operations by optimizing manpower resources, regulating inventory, and generating various sales reports. This technology allows business owners to monitor their operations in real-time from any device, enabling smarter decision-making and enhanced operational efficiency.

OfficeRock

Seed Round in 2017
Online e-commerce store specifically built to service small and medium businesses in the United Arab Emirates. The company aims to offer end to end business supply solutions from office supplies, paper, toners, technology, pantry, cleaning and uniforms.

Blueground

Series A in 2017
Blueground is a corporate hospitality company that specializes in leasing and managing fully furnished residential properties. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kifisia, Greece, Blueground operates in Greece, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates, catering to corporate travelers, expatriates, and leisure visitors. The company aims to transform the rental experience by providing thoughtfully equipped apartments that combine modern design with essential amenities. Blueground's platform leverages local knowledge and technology to facilitate seamless access to high-quality accommodations, allowing guests to enjoy a comfortable living experience tailored to their needs.

OfficeRock

Seed Round in 2016
Online e-commerce store specifically built to service small and medium businesses in the United Arab Emirates. The company aims to offer end to end business supply solutions from office supplies, paper, toners, technology, pantry, cleaning and uniforms.

OfficeRock

Seed Round in 2016
Online e-commerce store specifically built to service small and medium businesses in the United Arab Emirates. The company aims to offer end to end business supply solutions from office supplies, paper, toners, technology, pantry, cleaning and uniforms.

ArabiaWeather

Series A in 2015
Arabia Weather features hourly-updated weather forecasts and alerts in United Arab Emirates.

ArabiaWeather

Seed Round in 2014
Arabia Weather features hourly-updated weather forecasts and alerts in United Arab Emirates.

Bkam

Series A in 2013
Bkam is the leading price comparison website and mobile application in the MENA region.

Souq

Private Equity Round in 2012
Souq is an e-commerce platform operating in the Middle East and North Africa, offering a wide range of products including baby and toddler items, electronics, clothing, jewelry, and toys. Founded in 2005 by Ronaldo Mouchawar, Souq has its headquarters in Dubai, with additional offices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, along with technical centers in Jordan and India. The platform also serves as a marketplace for third-party sellers, allowing them to reach customers across the region. In 2017, Souq became a subsidiary of Amazon, enhancing its capabilities in the online retail space.
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