# Mohammad Abu Sheikh

> Mohammad Abu Sheikh is a Jordanian entrepreneur based in Dubai and the co-founder and CEO of Abu Dhabi-headquartered CNTXT AI. His work spans Arabic data infrastructure, speech technology and enterprise AI. Earlier ventures include Kitab, Lamha and LocAI; he also founded SMPL AI to back other technology founders.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and CEO at CNTXT AI
- **Organizations:** CNTXT AI, SMPL AI, SMPL Holdings, LocAI, Lamha, Kitab
- **Nationality:** Jordanian
- **Known for:** Co-founded CNTXT AI and leads it as CEO., Led CNTXT AI through its announced $60 million Series A in June 2026., CNTXT AI acquired Arabic voice-agent company Actualize in June 2026.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Started Kitab in Jordan at 16, according to his April 2025 interview.
- **—** — Built ventures in cloud kitchens, education technology and Arabic audio summaries before his AI businesses.
- **2024** — Publicly promoted the launch of SMPL’s $10 million technology and AI fund.
- **2025-02** — SMPL Fund I announced a $250,000 investment across AI and technology companies within the Qora71 portfolio.
- **2025-05** — Discussed Munsit’s Arabic speech technology in interviews with Khaleej Times and Unite.AI.
- **2026-06** — CNTXT AI acquired Actualize and announced a $60 million Series A co-led by AI71 and BlueFive Capital.
- **2026-10** — CNTXT AI announced a first US office and more than $300 million in committed revenue.

## Achievements

- Co-founded CNTXT AI and leads it as CEO.
- Led CNTXT AI through its announced $60 million Series A in June 2026.
- CNTXT AI acquired Arabic voice-agent company Actualize in June 2026.
- Founded LocAI, which was acquired by AI71, according to the June 2026 funding announcement.
- Included in Inc. Arabia’s 2026 Gamechangers: AI showcase.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — CNTXT AI reported more than $300 million in committed revenue and opened its first US office in the San Francisco Bay Area; these are company-announced figures.
- **2026-06** — Announced a $60 million Series A co-led by AI71 and BlueFive Capital.
- **2026-06** — Acquired Actualize; its co-founders joined as CTO and VP of AI Models.

## Links

- Website: https://www.cntxt.tech/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-abu-sheikh-594ba51ab/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22