During March 2020, IM Capital joined the fight against Corona by supporting and promoting some of its “COVID19 friendly industries”. We salute these companies that are still running their business either through capitalizing on their established platforms or through finding new innovative ways to operate.

Atelier Du Miel (ADM) is still operating by delivering its honey products under lockdown. Their products are indeed essentials as they are known for their medicinal properties and mainly in boosting the immunity system. ADM offers 30 varieties of single origin raw honey, untouched from hive to jar.

IM Capital in partnership with Foundation Diane and other angel investors have invested around $1 Million in ADM since October 2016.

Online Orders: https://www.atelierdumiel.com/shop/

Taqa is operating by delivering its healthy products under lockdown. While self-isolating, people need to stay fit and consume healthy snacks. Thus, Taqa offers varieties of healthy cookies, mammals and energy bars available to be ordered online on their website or found in the big supermarkets such as Carrefour Lebanon, Charcutier Aoun, and others.

IM Capital in partnership with Foundation Diane and other angel investors have invested around $1 Million in Taqa since July 2016.

Online Orders:https://www.taqaonthego.com/products/

Kamkalima’s platform is now widely being used under lockdown by teachers and students for Arabic learning. Kamkalima, an educational technology tool that targets school students, leveraging the latest advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning to help students improve their writing skills in Arabic. Given the COVID-19 outbreak, the start-up provided its platform for free to potential users until end of May 2020.

IM Capital along with its matching partner iSME have invested around $400K in kamkalima in October 2016.

To Access the platform: https://kamkalima.com/en/features

Cinemoz’s is the fastest growing Video on Demand service for and from the Arab World that is extensively being used under Covid-19 lockdown (more than 500% view surge). People are enjoying watching brand new and free exciting movies coming straight from the cinema to their screens.

IM Capital has recently invested $500K in Cinemoz; this capital injection will allow it to sustain and grow its core operations in AVOD distribution and Ad Sales, while focusing on the upcoming plans for channel diversification and original content monetization.

To download the app

Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cinemoz.cinemoz&hl=en

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gt/app/cinemoz/id836655699

Yalla Play started with digitalization of the ‘Tarneeb” card-game targeting a Middle Eastern audience, Yallaplay’s mission is to develop exportable and localized card-games and create and monetize a global network of timeless classic card games. Currently, the application is being used by people from all over the globe as an entertaining tool during Covid-19 lockdown.

IM Capital, B&Y and Berytech Fund2 have partnered together and invested $1M in Yalla Play.

To download the app

Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yallaplay.tarneebmasters&hl=en_US

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tarneeb-masters/id1128302574

Synkers has recently launched its online tutoring platform, the safest and most convenient way for students given the COVID-19 outbreak.

In 2019, the Seeders - LWAF 2018 angel group, managed by IM Capital, invested in this startup, because they believed that it will enhance the academic performance of future generations.

To know more:https://synkers.com/

To download the app

Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Synkers&hl=en

Apple:https://apps.apple.com/lb/app/synkers-qualified-tutors/id1100731633

Geek Express is still operating by conducting online activities and by delivering their at-home STEAM kit: Maker Box keeping children active at the comfort and the safety of their homes during the COVID-19 lockdown

Managed by IM Capital, the Seeders – LWAF (Lebanon Women Angel Fund) business angels’ groups invested $340K in Geek Express in 2018.

To know more:https://geekexpress.com/

VBOUT is an adaptive marketing automation platform. Inlight of the catastrophic impact of COVID-19 pandemic, VBOUT, IM Capital’s portfolio company, wants to provide the needed support to those impacted by the economic downturn. To all qualifying businesses who have been impacted the most and have shifted their efforts to online events, email marketing and social media, VBOUT is now providing them free access to its platform.

IM Capital along with its matching partner iSME have invested around $900K in VBOUT since September 2018. 

Apply to the VBOUT offer: https://app.vbout.com/10726/marketing-support-for-businesses-affected-by-coronavirus

Bokja Design Studio has recently partnered with Toters to sell and deliver their recently developed silk reversable masks. The masks were produced by the talented craftspeople of Bokja, those that can keep people protected when going out for essential activities. Being socially responsible, IM Capital acknowledges the recently launched initiative.

IM Capital along with its matching partner FKS invested around $1 Million in Bokja since November 2017.

Online orders: https://www.totersapp.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwm9D0BRCMARIsAIfvfIZCd7O6HtNnVjCr3DuvKUciuzAWI0_eyR1f7YNpdUCC487YUrZ9xXAaAgpXEALw_wcB

IN2 is an application with the most effective way of managing classes, bookings and payments for gyms, yoga and fitness studios. Now that most of the fitness and wellness businesses are shifting online due to the corona outbreak, IN2 application is being widely used by businesses and its students.

IM Capital along with the Seeders-LWAF 2018 have invested around $360K in IN2 since June 2019.   

To know more: https://joinin2.com