- What
- Seed equity via convertible Musharaka; founder contributes minimum 10%.
- Who
- Qatari-based companies or teams with active Qatari members, founders aged 18 or above.
- Cost
- Convertible — Musharaka converts into shares
- From abroad
- Nationals or residents of Qatar — Qatari-based companies, Qatari individuals and teams with active Qatari involvement All programmes open to founders from abroad →
- Status
- Active
Checked · September 2026 · qdb.qa/en/financing-and-funding/equity-and-inves · How we check ↗
In detail
QDB Ithmar is an Islamic equity programme (convertible musharaka) in Qatar. Shari’a-compliant seed equity programme of Qatar Development Bank. The entrepreneur contributes a minimum of 10% of the total investment capital (programme page), through a convertible Musharaka agreement that can later convert into shares.
- Amount
- Seed equity via convertible Musharaka
- minimum 10% founder contribution
- ticket size not published
- Terms
- Yes — convertible Musharaka, convertible into shares
- Eligibility
- Qatari based companies, Qatari individuals, or teams with active Qatari members · founders must be above 18 years old
- Benefits
- Shari’a-compliant structure · QDB funds up to 90%, entrepreneur contributes 10%
- Status
- Active per programme page — no dated 2025/2026 deal announcement found
What the source says
“Ithmar supports Qatari-based companies, Qatari individuals, teams with active Qatari involvement, and founders, who should be over the age of 18”
“To be able to contribute a minimum of 10% of the total investment capital required.”
“© QDB 2026”
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Sources
Primary source · qdb.qa/en/financing-and-funding/equity-and-investment/capital-seed-fun · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/qatar-development-bank · Checked September 2026