We are proud to announce our USD 3 million investment in the Antler MENAP Fund LP, a USD 60 million early-stage VC fund focused on startups across the اMENA region.

ISSF CEO, MOHAMMED ALMUHTASEB, commented: “Our partnership with Antler reflects a shared commitment to Jordan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, it underscores the great potential for talent in Jordan and further emphasizes Jordan’s position as a regional innovation hub. Through Antler’s MENA fund and a dedicated program for Jordan, we aim to equip Jordanian founders with the capital, structure, and global networks needed to scale up their ideas into successful ventures. This partnership will support the development of a strong pipeline of high potential  startups. Antler’s global reach, regional presence, and proven success working with founders across the world from ‘Day Zero’ make them a strategic ally in our mission to accelerate the growth of high-potential Jordanian entrepreneurs.”

Antler Founder and CEO, Magnus Grimeland added: This partnership with Jordan is a powerful endorsement of the entrepreneurial potential we see in the country. Jordanian founders are distinguished by their creativity, resilience, and global mindset. With Antler’s global reach and local talent, we’re excited to back bold ideas and build lasting impact for the Jordanian startup ecosystem.

The signing was a special event where we were joined by members of the vibrant Jordanian entrepreneurial ecosystem.