An Amateur’s Guide To Investing In Startups In Iraq
Investing in startups can be a risky but potentially rewarding endeavour, and this is especially true in emerging markets such as Iraq. Despite the challenges
Our Journey
How it started
The Founders
Our love for technology and Iraq made us start Iraqi Innovators. Whilst traditional forms of aid focus on conventional sectors and trainings, we believe that technology can accelerate a country’s growth and provide fair opportunities for all.
Alsaree3 Group In Iraq Receives Additional Funding
Alsaree3 Group, consisting of Alsaree3 (food-delivery) and Al Zajel Express (last-mile delivery services), closed a 7-figure bridge round in December 2022, bringing its total
12:15 pm
Since 2018
The Stories
Iraqi Innovators began as a simple blog once we realised that Iraqi entrepreneurship stories were going undocumented.
The goal was to show the world the amazing work of Iraqi startups and tech, and tackle predominant narratives of Iraq as just a “war torn” country.
Our content includes resources for startups and professionals, alongside sharing successes of Iraqi startups and women in tech.
2019 to 2021 - How it's going
The Learning
We’re passionate about writing, obviously, and upskilling jobseekers, youth, and women. We offer trainings in Digital Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, and Digital Literacy.
Meet Our Partners
They Believe In Us
We aim to amplify Iraqi voices and dismantle colonial approaches to development
Our Team
Zahra Shah
Founder and Executive Director
Amara Bandukada
Co-Founder
MArketing Consultant & Director
MArketing Consultant & Director
Mina Alsada
Project Manager
Hussein Alamshawi
Copywriting Trainer
Mohammed Hallaj
Social Media Manager
Khamael Al Safi
Content Writer
Sarah Salam
Copywriting Trainer