Ibtikar Fund is a Ramallah-based venture capital firm that invests in seed- and early-stage technology companies in Palestine and the broader region. It supports Palestinian startups through initial funding and post-acceleration stages, with occasional Series A investments, aiming to bridge the funding gap between accelerators and later-stage investors. The firm leverages an experienced management team and a select network of advisors and partners to help portfolio companies scale. It prioritizes high-potential Palestinian founders and sectors including information technology, software, media, and related technology-driven services.

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development finances projects and provides advisory services to the public and private sectors. It supports new ventures and expansion in existing companies through project financing, loans, and equity or quasi-equity investments, including equity funds and guarantees, and it partners with private entities to invest across sectors such as banking, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, information technology, and services. The bank also helps publicly owned entities privatize and restructure municipal services and engages in policy reform dialogue and advisory services, along with trade finance and loan syndication. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in London, it operates across regions including Southeastern and Central Europe, the Baltic States, Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, Central Asia, and parts of the Middle East and Africa, aiming to foster market-oriented change and private sector development by mobilizing capital for sustainable investments. It has invested more than €130 billion in over 5,200 projects.

Sadara Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 and based in Ramallah, Palestine. It concentrates on early-stage investments in the Palestinian information technology sector, supporting startups through initial funding and strategic guidance to scale local tech ventures. By focusing on Palestinian tech entrepreneurs, the firm seeks to nurture innovation and contribute to the growth of the region’s digital economy.

Bank al Etihad is a commercial bank headquartered in Amman, Jordan, established in 1978 as a public shareholding company. With a paid-up capital of JDs 110 million and a capital base exceeding JOD 235 million, the bank maintains a robust capital adequacy ratio of 16.91%. It operates a network of 37 branches, with plans to expand to 38, and has 52 ATMs, including a branch in Ramallah, Palestine. Bank al Etihad offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services, which include personal and business banking, digital banking, savings accounts, credit and debit cards, loans, and wealth management. Additionally, the bank fully owns Etihad Brokerage, a firm established in 2006, further enhancing its service offerings in the financial sector.

Founded in Dubai in 2010, Middle East Venture Partners is a venture capital firm focusing on early and growth-stage investments in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey. The firm invests in technology-driven sectors such as software, internet, e-commerce, mobility, new media, enterprise, SaaS, IoT, education, and e-health. It typically allocates between $0.2 million to $5 million per investment, aiming for minority stakes of 15% to 30%.

Amelia Investments is a private equity firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that provides capital, professional support, and mentoring to entrepreneurs and joint ventures across the Middle East to foster growth and regional collaboration. The firm focuses on investments in infrastructure, agriculture, communications, financial services, and health services, and operates across markets including Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and the Arabian Gulf.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956, is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to fostering private sector development in emerging markets. It provides financial services, including loans and equity investments, ranging from $1 million to $100 million, with a focus on projects that drive economic growth and social impact. IFC invests across various sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, education, technology, and financial services.

OurCrowd, established in 2013, is a global venture investing platform headquartered in Israel. It specializes in connecting accredited investors with curated, high-quality early-stage companies across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, energy, and transportation. OurCrowd invests in and supports its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle, providing mentorship, industry connections, and follow-on funding opportunities. It is the most active venture investor in Israel and has a strong presence in the United States and other global markets.

MoreVC is a venture capital firm based in Ra'anana, Israel, founded in 2006. It manages over $230 million across three funds and has completed more than 25 investments in seed and early-stage technology startups in Israel. The firm draws capital from leading institutional investors, multinational corporations and family offices across Europe, Asia, the US and Israel. MoreVC concentrates on early-stage technology companies in Israel and maintains a portfolio that includes energy, cleantech and related infrastructure sectors.

Oasis500 is a prominent seed investment company and business accelerator located in Amman, Jordan, specializing in the technology and creative industries. Established in 2010, it supports entrepreneurs by transforming their ideas into scalable businesses through investment and mentorship. The company identifies promising entrepreneurs, invites them to participate in intensive workshops that enhance their business skills, and provides direct investment opportunities for more mature pitches. Successful startups receive acceleration services for 180 days, focusing on growth and development. During this period, they benefit from the expertise of Oasis500's staff and a network of mentors, as well as access to a vibrant entrepreneurial community. Additionally, Oasis500 connects startups with a network of investors to facilitate follow-on funding, significantly contributing to the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in Jordan and the wider MENA region.

Founded in Dubai in 2014, Wamda Capital is a leading venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology startups across the MENA region. It provides multi-stage funding, from seed to growth stages, aiming to support portfolio companies until exit.

The World Bank Group is an international organization that provides financial and technical assistance to low- and middle-income countries. Established in 1944, it consists of five institutions and has over 10,000 employees across more than 120 offices worldwide. The group offers low-interest loans, grants, and interest-free credits to support development projects in areas such as education, health, infrastructure, and environmental management. It also provides analytical and advisory services, guarantees and risk management products, and invests in businesses and governments. The World Bank Group's mission is to reduce poverty and support development by promoting sustainable growth and shared prosperity in developing countries.

Loyal VC is a Toronto-based venture capital firm founded in 2018 that targets technology companies across sectors including communications and networking, computer hardware, semiconductors, software, and information technology. The firm maintains a global footprint with more than 350 investments spread across over 60 countries and relies on a curated network of partners and advisors to source and assess opportunities. It collaborates with established institutions such as INSEAD and the Founder Institute, leveraging these connections to identify qualified founders and opportunities. The sourcing model emphasizes referrals from select partners and allows investor input to influence allocation decisions.

GE Ventures, established in 2013, is the venture capital arm of General Electric. It invests in and supports early-stage companies across six sectors: healthcare and life sciences, energy and mobility, manufacturing and supply chain, enterprise productivity applications, digital infrastructure, and frontier technologies. The firm offers not only capital but also technical and commercial services to its portfolio companies.

Founded in 2013, Annox Capital is a venture capital firm based in Birmingham, Michigan. It invests in companies that employ disruptive technology or online strategies to significantly improve business processes or human experiences across various sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, banking, healthcare, and real estate.

Stripe develops APIs and tools for businesses to accept and manage online payments securely. It supports various international debit/credit cards, serving e-commerce platforms, SaaS companies, marketplaces, and non-profits globally.

Founded in 2017, Mentors Fund is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco. It invests in and mentors early-stage startups across various sectors, focusing on capital-efficient businesses.

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dubai, Venture Souq is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. It primarily targets technology-focused companies, with a current emphasis on FinTech and ClimateTech sectors.

Seedcamp is a London-based venture capital firm and seed platform that backs early-stage startups across Europe and globally, with a focus on fintech, healthcare and technology. It identifies world-class founders addressing large, global markets and provides immediate access to smart capital, mentorship, and a lifelong, global community built on more than a decade of experience backing exceptional talent. Through its broad network of partners and mentors, Seedcamp helps portfolio companies scale, access strategic resources, and navigate early growth, with a geographic reach that spans North America, Asia, Europe and Africa.

Singapore Exchange (SGX) operates as a leading securities exchange in Asia, providing a comprehensive range of services that include listing, trading, clearing, and settlement across equities, debt, and derivatives. It serves as a vital link between investors seeking growth opportunities in Asia and corporate issuers looking to access global capital. With more than 40% of its listed companies originating from outside Singapore, SGX stands out as the most international exchange in the region. It is recognized for offering the largest offshore market for Asian equity futures, focusing on major economies such as China, India, and Japan. Additionally, SGX is noted for its pioneering role in central clearing within Asia, ensuring robust and efficient processing of financial transactions. Headquartered in Singapore, SGX leverages the country's stability and global connectivity to enhance its services and meet the diverse needs of its clients.

Founded in 2015, Raed Ventures is a Saudi venture capital firm headquartered in Riyadh. It partners with exceptional founders building transformative startups in MENA, providing funding and support for seed and early-stage companies.

Founded in 2015, Precursor Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on pre-seed and seed rounds, investing between $0.1 million to $0.25 million primarily in software (B2B/B2C) and hardware companies across North America.

Founded in 2017, Valia Ventures is a global venture capital firm with offices in New York, San Francisco, and London. It invests in early to growth-stage companies across various sectors including AI/ML, aerospace, biotech, fintech, healthcare, and SaaS.

EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.

Founded in 1971, FedEx is a global transportation and business services company offering express shipping, ground delivery, freight forwarding, logistics, and e-commerce solutions. It serves businesses and consumers worldwide through its integrated portfolio of services, operating under the respected FedEx brand.

SocialFare is the Centre for Social Innovation in Italy and operates as a social enterprise based in Turin. Its mission is to catalyse, generate, and innovate solutions for the Common Good through activities such as research, product and service design, and the development of entrepreneurial models that promote change and generate economic value from social value. The organization develops ideas and plans addressing societal challenges by integrating residents' experience, community knowledge, technology, and social action to pilot smart solutions in the local territory. It identifies emerging needs and supports the development of community services, social entrepreneurship, sustainability, and networks.

Vision Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm founded by experienced entrepreneurs. The firm invests in innovative startups at the Seed and Series A stages across a wide range of verticals. It provides hands-on support to portfolio companies in marketing, sales, product and service development, financial planning and management, expansion and growth strategy, and related areas, helping founders turn ideas into successful ventures. The team combines extensive startup experience with a track record of guiding companies toward success and rapid growth, drawing on multinational and multicultural perspectives from work in multiple markets. Vision Ventures aims to collaborate with entrepreneurs to address early-stage challenges and accelerate value creation for portfolio companies and their stakeholders.

GuarantCo Ltd. is a risk mitigation firm that specializes in enhancing local currency debt issuance for infrastructure projects in lower-income countries, primarily in Africa and Asia. Founded in 2005 and based in Mauritius, it provides contingent credit solutions, mainly in the form of guarantees, to facilitate debt financing for private, municipal, and parastatal sectors. GuarantCo also offers technical assistance to develop and structure transactions and supports local capacity building and capital market development. The company operates a diverse portfolio across 18 countries and two multi-country projects, with its activities managed by GuarantCo Management Company, which is part of the Cardano Development Group. By mobilizing local currency investment, GuarantCo aims to improve the availability of finance for infrastructure development and contribute to the growth of local financial markets.

Founded in 1998, ICV Partners is a private investment firm focused on the lower middle-market. It specializes in management buyouts and growth capital investments in companies with revenues between $25 million and $300 million, EBITDA between $5 million and $40 million, and EBITDA margins of 10 percent or greater. The firm primarily invests in North America and targets sectors such as healthcare, food and beverage, consumer goods and services, commercial services, business services, and industrial manufacturing.

Benchmark is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 1995 that backs technology companies from seed through growth stages. The firm focuses on software and services, mobile and social platforms, marketplaces, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence, with investments in the United States (notably the West Coast and New York), Europe, and Israel. Benchmark takes a hands-on, founder-friendly approach, often taking board seats to help portfolio companies scale and secure follow-on financing. It has a track record of backing industry leaders and notable exits, reflecting its emphasis on transformational technology companies.