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Amman, June 30, 2025 – Under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Sami Samirat, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC) hosted a special entrepreneurship evening yesterday, during which it unveiled the final edition of the Startup Ecosystem in Jordan Report, covering a 7-year period from 2018 to 2024. The report was developed in collaboration with ZINC’s partners, Wamda – the region’s leading entrepreneurship platform – and the investment fund Beyond Capital. This is the first report of its kind in Jordan in terms of the depth and scope of data and insights provided.

The event brought together a distinguished group of decision-makers, investors, entrepreneurs, and representatives of organizations supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem from both public and private sectors, along with members of the press and other stakeholders in the startup space. During the evening, the key findings and outcomes of the report were presented, positioning it as a comprehensive reference for analyzing the startup landscape in Jordan over the past seven years.

The event featured a detailed presentation of the report by Nesma Abdelazim, Editor-in-Chief at Wamda, who offered a thorough overview of the evolution of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Jordan from 2018 to 2024. The report includes in-depth data and visual analyses on:

• The number of Jordanian startups that received investment during this period

• Backgrounds of startup founders, including their academic disciplines, universities attended, education levels, years of experience, and sources of initial funding

• The most active investors and investment stages in Jordan’s startup scene

• Key local, regional, and global investors involved with Jordanian startups

• A breakdown of the existing investment funds in Jordan and the most active ones by investment stage, as well as the total funding provided over the past 7 years

Additionally, the report offers a comprehensive view of the key ecosystem players in Jordan’s entrepreneurship scene, including:

• Investment funds, accelerators, and incubators

• Fund-of-funds investors

• Governmental entities supporting the startup ecosystem

• Nonprofit organizations and private sector companies that provide financial and logistical support to startups

The report also includes a comparative analysis between Jordan and other similar markets (in terms of population size and market volume), showcasing how funding received by startups in those countries compares with funding in Jordan. It also highlights Jordanian success stories – entrepreneurs and startups that have achieved significant recognition locally, regionally, or globally. Furthermore, the report identifies key challenges faced by startups and investors in Jordan, while outlining trends and opportunities that can guide ecosystem stakeholders in making data-informed strategic decisions.

The evening, hosted by media personality Lorina Qubti, also featured a panel discussion titled “The Future of Investment in Jordanian Startups: What’s Next?”. Panelists included:

• H.E. Sami Samirat, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship

• Fahad Al Jasem, CEO of Zain Jordan

• Eng. Mohammad Al-Muhtasib, CEO of the Jordan Innovation Fund

• Luma Fawaz, Managing Director of a soon-to-be-launched venture capital fund

The session was moderated by Tamer Al-Saleh, Managing Director of Beyond Capital, and focused on the importance of investing in startups, current challenges facing the investment landscape in Jordan, and how to attract more investment—particularly in fast-growing, high-demand sectors. The audience also participated with questions and suggestions.

This milestone by Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC) is a culmination of over 10 years of dedicated work in supporting and empowering the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Jordan. The report serves as a practical tool for all ecosystem stakeholders—including incubators, accelerators, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers—enabling them to shape future strategies based on accurate data and clear insights about the current state of entrepreneurship in the Kingdom, investment trends, and available opportunities.