Founder Institute launches accelerator programme for the Levant

Founder Institute launches accelerator programme for the Levant

US-based accelerator Founder Institute is launching its pre-seed startup accelerator in the Levant region, targeting entrepreneurs in Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon.

The Founder Institute has chapters in over 200 cities worldwide and aims to build sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs. It provides entrepreneurs and teams with a support network and a structured growth process to get traction and funding.

The organisation claims to have helped over 5000 alumni raise over $950 million in funding since 2009.

The Levant programme is led by startup leaders, Maher Santarissy (CEO, Moment Venture Consulting), and Mohammad Santarissy (CEO, RelativelyFund).  

Press release:  

Now, more than ever, the world needs entrepreneurs to rethink what's possible. As a result, the Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, is excited to announce that it is officially launching its newest chapter in the Levant Region focusing on founders from Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon. While the Silicon-Valley based programme has chapters in over 200 cities worldwide. Early-stage entrepreneurs in the Levant can now take advantage of the Founder Institute's renowned structure, mentor support, and network to build enduring companies, bringing together founders from these countries under one regional programme is expected to