Kharabeesh Network

Kharabeesh Network is a modern media company focused on supporting digital creators and producing diverse Arabic content across genres including comedy, animation, and technology, engaging audiences primarily in the Arab youth demographic. Founded in 2008 in Amman, Jordan, Kharabeesh Network operates as a multi-platform media entity that evolved from an art house collective. The company's founder, Firas Al Otaibi, has previously established other digital initiatives. Kharabeesh has successfully closed 4 deals, with the most recent funding round occurring on July 25, 2016, where it raised USD 5 mn led by Wamda Capital, alongside DASH Ventures and Endeavor Catalyst.

Kharabeesh operates as a modern media company that serves as a platform for digital creators, focusing on curating and producing dynamic content primarily in Arabic. The company’s core offerings span multiple genres, including Comedy, Animation, Kids and Family, Social, Tech and Gaming, Beauty, and Travel. By partnering with a diverse range of creative personalities, Kharabeesh aims to project talents to a wide audience, catering particularly to the youth demographic within the Arab world. Since its inception as an art house collective in 2008, Kharabeesh has evolved into a multi-platform network that not only provides a blank canvas for creators but also delivers content to a substantial user base, which includes millions of subscribers and viewers across the region.

The company actively engages in markets such as the Middle East and North Africa, ensuring that its offerings resonate with local audiences while promoting cultural authenticity. Kharabeesh generates revenue primarily through a combination of advertising and partnerships, leveraging its extensive reach across digital platforms. The company’s content creation strategy allows it to attract both individual creators and brands seeking to engage with the youth audience. Transactions are structured around collaborations with content creators who produce material for the Kharabeesh network, which in turn features original and branded content aimed at various demographic segments.

Revenue is also derived from sponsorships and branded integrations within the content itself, providing exposure for partnered brands. Kharabeesh focuses on delivering engaging narratives and experiences that resonate with its audience, thereby enhancing the value proposition for its clients through tailored content solutions. Kharabeesh Network is focused on future growth through the development of new products designed for release in various genres, although specific launch dates have not been disclosed. The company also plans to expand its footprint into additional markets across the Middle East and North Africa by leveraging its recent funding.

In July 2016, Kharabeesh raised USD 5 mn, which will be utilized to support these initiatives and enhance its content creation and distribution capabilities.