Endeavor Plans $300M Push for AI Startups Across Emerging Markets

Entrepreneurial network Endeavor Global has announced plans to raise up to $300 million to support artificial intelligence and high-growth startups in emerging markets, including the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the US, Europe, Africa and Asia.

The proposed funding initiative is intended to strengthen Endeavor’s co-investment arm, Endeavor Catalyst, which invests in technology companies with strong growth potential. Endeavor Catalyst has made more than 360 investments across 34 countries and supports founders selected through the broader Endeavor network.

Endeavor is a nonprofit organisation headquartered in New York City that supports high-impact entrepreneurs across more than 40 markets worldwide, including MENA. The network helps founders scale their ventures by providing access to global mentorship, capital, community and market connections.

The planned $300 million fund reflects a broader venture capital trend toward investing in technology teams outside traditional startup hubs. In the MENA region, Endeavor Catalyst has already backed multiple growth-stage companies, with more than 20 investments in the area through its previous fund, including ventures based in Egypt and other regional markets.