What Endeavor Jordan does

Endeavor Jordan is the Amman-based local office of Endeavor Global, a New York-headquartered nonprofit founded in 1997 that operates the leading global community of, by, and for high-impact entrepreneurs. Launched in Jordan in 2009, the office identifies, selects, and supports high-growth founders—typically operating companies with $500K-$10M in annual revenue and more than 100% CAGR—through a multi-stage process (screening, First/Second Opinion Reviews, Local Selection Panels, and International Selection Panels) that globally draws from over 100,000 screened companies to produce a curated network of 2,400+ entrepreneurs across 42 markets. The Jordan office currently supports 43 Endeavor Entrepreneurs representing 28 companies spanning enterprise software (Replit), edtech (Abwaab, Jo Academy), healthcare (EON Dental), HR technology (ZenHR), cloud communications (Maqsam), F&B (Qahwa BLK), language services (Tarjama), and gaming (Tamatem Games). The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; its core digital infrastructure is an online application and selection portal plus Endeavor Open, the community platform used to manage applications and connect members.

Endeavor Jordan delivers a portfolio of programs that operationalize its selection and support mandate: SURGE, a three-year EU co-funded accelerator that delivered 2,438 services, 2,957 coaching hours, and 488 mentorship hours to 45 high-potential companies; the leap!, an Arab Bank-powered fellowship that ran three cohorts with 47 fellows (57% women) training executives with 10-15 years of experience to transition into entrepreneurship; WorldWise, a market access program that runs international exploration trips for Jordanian startups; Unlocking Markets, a Bank al Etihad export-readiness program for women-led businesses that placed seven companies into KSA; Business Development for Entrepreneurs (BDE), a consortium program with Oasis500 and Beyond Capital; Entrepreneurship for Educators in partnership with King's Academy; and Endeavor Catalyst, a rules-based co-investment fund that has passively invested in Jordanian-linked portfolio companies including Altibbi, Mawdoo3, Tamatem Games, EON Dental, ZenHR, Tarjama, and Replit. Engagement is sustained through signature events (DealMakers, Catalyzing Conversations, Endeavor Lab, RAW, E-Meetups) and thought-leadership research on MENA SME scaling, SME governance, the gig economy, and female entrepreneurship.

Endeavor Jordan's revenue mechanics are nonprofit-native rather than transactional: it charges no fees for entrepreneur selection and takes no equity at onboarding. Operating funding flows from three streams: (1) program grants and sponsorships from the European Union (SURGE), Arab Bank (the leap!), Bank al Etihad (Unlocking Markets), King's Academy (Entrepreneurship for Educators), Oasis500, and Beyond Capital; (2) financial returns from Endeavor Catalyst's passive co-investments in qualifying portfolio rounds; and (3) institutional support from the global Endeavor network. The value proposition is sold to founders as access to a global peer community of 2,400+ founders, world-class mentorship (51 local mentors donating 50+ hours in 2023), top-tier investor introductions, geographic expansion support across 42 markets, executive education pathways (HBS, Stanford, INSEAD), and a platform to "pay it forward" to subsequent cohorts.

Name

Endeavor Jordan

Legal name

Endeavor Global, Inc.

Website

https://jordan.endeavor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Non-profit Jordan office of Endeavor Global supporting high-impact scale-up entrepreneurs through multi-stage selection, mentorship, and global network access, co-investing via Endeavor Catalyst and delivering programs such as SURGE, the leap!, and WorldWise to 43 entrepreneurs across 28 companies.

Ownership category

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Product category

Entrepreneurship Support Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Marketing Consulting Services (541613)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA), Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB), Leadership, Management & Teamwork for Business (EDAMAHAI), Entrepreneurship & Self-Employment Transition Support (BPACAOAK)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship support services
• Startup mentorship programs
• Scale-up acceleration programs
• Venture co-investment fund
• Entrepreneur community building

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Endeavor Catalyst Fund: Endeavor operates Endeavor Catalyst, a rules-based co-investment fund that invests in Endeavor Entrepreneur-led companies. This provides financial returns while sustaining Endeavor's long-term operations and expansion into new markets.
2. Program Grants and Sponsorships: Endeavor Jordan receives funding through grants and sponsorships for various programs including SURGE (co-funded by EU's Innovate Jordan), the leap! (powered by Arab Bank), and other initiatives. These partnerships provide operational funding for ecosystem development activities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Endeavor Jordan is a non-profit organization that selects, supports, and invests in high-impact scale-up entrepreneurs in Jordan through a multi-stage application and selection process. Once selected, entrepreneurs gain access to a global peer network of 2,400+ founders, mentorship, capital introductions, market access programs, and participation in initiatives such as the Endeavor Catalyst Fund, SURGE, the leap!, WorldWise, and Business Development for Entrepreneurs.

Product overview

Endeavor Jordan is a non-profit entrepreneurship support organization and local office of Endeavor Global. It is not a traditional product company but rather provides a suite of programs, services, and an investment fund to support high-impact entrepreneurs in Jordan. The core offerings include the Endeavor Catalyst Fund (a co-investment vehicle), accelerator programs (SURGE), fellowship programs (the leap!), market access initiatives (WorldWise, Unlocking Markets), networking events (DealMakers, Catalyzing Conversations), and coaching services (Endeavor Lab). These programs work together to select, support, invest in, and elevate high-growth entrepreneurs in Jordan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Endeavor Open: Online platform for Endeavor entrepreneurs to access network resources and connect.
• Endeavor Catalyst
• DealMakers
• Catalyzing Conversations
• Endeavor Lab
• RAW by Endeavor

Products and services

• Endeavor Catalyst Fund A rules-based co-investment fund that invests exclusively in Endeavor Entrepreneur-led companies, providing returns to investors while supporting Endeavor's expansion into new markets.
• SURGE (Scale-Up Roadmap for Growing Enterprises) A 3-year program co-funded by the European Union that fosters demand-driven growth and scaling of High-Potential Growth Companies by strengthening core business functions.
• the leap! A fellowship program powered by Arab Bank that empowers executives with 10-15 years of experience to transition from employees to entrepreneurs through training in business formation.
• WorldWise A program providing impactful market access support to Jordanian startups through curated activities, international market exploration trips, and strategic connections leveraging the global Endeavor network.
• DealMakers A regional event connecting local, regional and international investors with promising entrepreneurs through networking activities, fireside chats, investor roundtable discussions, and 1:1 speed networking sessions.
• Endeavor Lab A customized coaching program for Endeavor portfolio companies and their key staff to fuel growth potential and international ambitions, structured to refresh business management knowledge and identify market growth opportunities.
• Business Development for Entrepreneurs (BDE) A project supporting growth-stage Jordanian companies by developing business functions and strengthening performance through highly-curated interventions including assessments, gap identification, and tailored implementation plans.
• Unlocking Markets with Bank al Etihad A two-month export readiness program tailored for women, designed to catalyze international expansion for Jordanian female-led businesses by introducing them to new markets.
• Entrepreneurship for Educators A partnership program with King's Academy including a fellowship for faculty and staff, a dedicated entrepreneurial ecosystem space on campus, and activities to inspire students.
• Catalyzing Conversations A networking evening organized to shed light on success stories, role models, and topics of interest to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Jordan and the region.
• RAW by Endeavor An event initiative featuring real, raw, and unfiltered success stories of, by, and for Endeavor entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Endeavor Entrepreneurs grow companies more than twice as fast and create jobs more than five times as quickly as peers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• King's AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Endeavor partnered with King's Academy to scale the school's entrepreneurial efforts on campus through designing and running a fellowship program for faculty and staff, empowering a dedicated space for an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and curating activities to inspire students.
• Amman VenturesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Amman Ventures partnered with Endeavor Jordan under the SURGE Project to publish research on SME Governance in Jordan - 'Debunking Myths' examining the critical role of SMEs in the Jordanian economy.
• Jordan Strategy Forum & Eversheds SutherlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Partnered with Endeavor Jordan under SURGE Project to publish research on 'Streamlining The Jordanian Gig Economy: Urgent Need for Action' addressing the impact of COVID-19 on employment and gig workers.
• Bank al EtihadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Bank al Etihad partnered with Endeavor Jordan on 'Unlocking Markets' - a two-month export readiness program for women-led businesses. 7 companies completed, 69 connections facilitated, with companies entering KSA market.
• Oasis500coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Oasis500 is part of the consortium implementing SURGE and Business Development for Entrepreneurs (BDE) programs alongside Endeavor Jordan and Beyond Capital, providing acceleration and business development support to growth-stage companies.
• Beyond CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Beyond Capital is part of the consortium implementing SURGE and BDE programs alongside Endeavor Jordan and Oasis500. Beyond Capital also promotes the Jordanian entrepreneurial ecosystem through comprehensive support for entrepreneurs, finance entrepreneurs and angel investors since November 2017.
• ZenHRminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019Partnered with Endeavor Jordan to conduct research on 'HR Challenges of Jordanian Startups' surveying over 80 startups on recruitment, retention, and HR function challenges.
• World of LettersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2018Partnered with Endeavor Jordan to publish 'Reshaping the Entrepreneurial Journey of Females in Jordan' research on how entrepreneurship enables socio-economic change and sustainable development for women entrepreneurs.
• Strategy& (PwC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2018Strategy& partnered with Endeavor Jordan to publish 'Scaling Up MENA SMEs' research examining the importance of scale-ups in MENA markets and developing a scale-ups readiness index for five countries.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Startupbootcamp: Global network of industry-focused accelerators offering mentorship and investor access to selected cohorts. Comparable as a structured accelerator with global brand and selection process.
• Y Combinator: Runs a globally renowned selection-based accelerator with structured mentorship, demo days, and investor introductions. Directly comparable as a tier-one founder-selection model, although YC takes equity while Endeavor does not.
• Techstars: Global accelerator network that selects cohorts of startups and provides mentorship, network access, and capital introductions. Comparable as a structured accelerator with a global footprint and equity-based model.
• Plug and Play: Global innovation platform and accelerator running vertical-specific programs with corporate and investor matchmaking. Comparable as a large-scale, selection-driven accelerator with global corporate network.
• Antler: Global early-stage investor and accelerator with a founder-selection model and strong presence across MENA, including Jordan. Directly comparable as a structured, cohort-based founder-selection platform.
• 500 Global (500 Startups): Venture firm and global accelerator network with strong presence in emerging markets including MENA. Comparable as a selection-driven, cohort-based program with investor network and follow-on capital.

Broad incumbents

• Endeavor Global: Parent organization running the broader 42-market, 2,400+ entrepreneur network. Endeavor Jordan is the local Jordanian office of this global parent, providing shared brand, Catalyst fund, and global mentor pool.

Regional players

• Flat6Labs: Leading MENA-focused seed investor and accelerator with programs in Tunisia, Egypt, UAE, and other regional markets. Comparable as a regional peer providing structured acceleration and seed capital to early-stage MENA founders.
• Oasis500: Amman-based early-stage investor and accelerator focused on Jordanian and regional startups. Direct regional peer that co-implements the SURGE program alongside Endeavor Jordan.
• Beyond Capital: Jordan-based impact venture firm supporting finance entrepreneurs and angel investors. Regional peer that co-implements SURGE/BDE programs with Endeavor Jordan and operates adjacent in the Jordanian ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1nB80UKt68GUPm9x5WKHTQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/EndeavorJordan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/endeavorjordan
• Instagraminstagram.com/endeavorjordan

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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