Oasis500

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Overview

Oasis500 is a seed-stage investment company and business accelerator based in Amman, Jordan, focusing on early-stage technology startups in IT, mobile, digital media, and cultural/creative industries.¹²⁶ It provides entrepreneurship training, mentorship, incubation, acceleration, and seed funding of $30,000-$50,000 for 5%-15% equity, having invested in 117 startups to date, and operates an angel investor network to facilitate follow-on funding.¹³ Recognized as the first of its kind in Jordan and the MENA region, it supports the local entrepreneurship ecosystem.¹²

History

Oasis500 was founded in 2010 as Jordan's first seed investment and accelerator program.²⁶ Key milestones include its first angel network investments announced in 2011 and investments in 117 startups across ICT and creative sectors.¹⁴ It manages three private equity funds focused on early-stage venture investments in the Middle East.⁶

Reputation

Oasis500 is perceived as a pioneering force in Jordan's and MENA's startup ecosystem, credited with advancing entrepreneurship through training, funding, and investor networks.¹² Professionals note its influence in bridging idea-to-scale gaps for tech entrepreneurs, though one source lists it as 'not active' on a directory, potentially indicating reduced visibility.⁸ It maintains a solid reputation among investors for early-stage tech and creative sector deals.⁵⁶

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