Vodafone Qatar Acquires Maktapp

What It Means for Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem

On April 27, 2026, Vodafone Qatar announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Maktapp LLC (Maktapp QSTP LLC) through its subsidiary Infinity Fintech Ventures LLC. The company stated that this step comes as part of the further development of its digital strategy.

No further details on the acquisition terms have been disclosed at this time.

What Is Maktapp?

Maktapp — مكتب — is a Qatari technology company founded in 2014 and incubated at Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP). It offers a cloud-based business platform built specifically for the Middle East market. 

Over the years, Maktapp developed Fatora, a fintech brand launched in 2018 focused on payment solutions and invoice management for SMEs. The company has received support from Qatar Development Bank, Qatar FinTech Hub, Seedstars International Ventures, and 500 Global, and was recognized as Best Technology Company in Qatar in 2017.

Vodafone Qatar’s Digital Direction

Vodafone Qatar has been expanding its business beyond traditional telecom services. It operates Infinity Fintech Ventures LLC as a subsidiary focused on digital and fintech investments, and previously launched iPay, an e-wallet licensed by the Qatar Central Bank. The company has publicly stated its strategy is to evolve into a diversified digital player.

The acquisition of Maktapp fits within that stated direction adding an established SME-focused software and fintech platform to Vodafone Qatar’s growing digital 

Why This Matters for the Ecosystem

Acquisitions like this one are meaningful signals for Qatar’s startup community. Maktapp’s journey — from QSTP incubation to becoming part of one of Qatar’s largest telecom groups — demonstrates that homegrown technology companies can grow to a scale that attracts strategic interest from major institutions.

For founders and entrepreneurs building today, this is a reminder that the path from startup to strategic acquisition is achievable within Qatar’s ecosystem, supported by institutions like QSTP, QDB, and accelerators like Falak.

The full impact of the acquisition on Maktapp’s products, team, and customers will become clearer as Vodafone Qatar shares more details in the coming period.

About the Founders

Behind Maktapp is Saleh Al-Mansouri, Co-Founder and CEO, who led the company’s sales, operations, and product direction , alongside Waleed Al Obadi, Co-Founder and CTO, the technical mind behind the platform and its fintech products.  Both are Qatari entrepreneurs who built the company from within the national innovation ecosystem , graduating from QSTP’s incubation program.