To improve Jordan’s venture capital ecosystem, ISSF supports Endeavor Catalyst V
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) has committed $7 million to Endeavor Catalyst V, the latest global co-investment fund managed by Endeavor Catalyst, in a move aimed at strengthening Jordan’s startup ecosystem and connecting high-growth Jordanian companies with international sources of capital.
The investment marks the launch of ISSF’s second investment phase (Fund II), following the completion of its first investment cycle in 2025. Through the partnership, ISSF seeks to deepen the integration of Jordanian startups into global investment networks and improve their access to growth-stage financing and international expansion opportunities.
Endeavor Catalyst is Endeavor’s co-investment fund and one of the world’s most active investors in high-growth companies, managing more than $300 million in assets and investing alongside leading venture capital firms across more than 60 countries. The fund has previously backed several Jordanian startups, including Tamatem Games, Altibbi, EON Dental, Tarjama, and ZenHR.
By committing capital to Endeavor Catalyst V, ISSF expects to create additional pathways for Jordanian founders to access global investors, strategic networks, and follow-on capital required to scale their businesses internationally.
The investment reflects ISSF’s continued commitment to developing Jordan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting initiatives that attract international capital, foster innovation, and enable local startups to compete on a global stage.
