Tamkeen
VC Fund
Tamkeen is a semi-governmental organization in Bahrain, established in 2006 under Law Number (57) as part of the country’s national reform initiatives. Tamkeen is tasked with making the private sector the key driver of economic development.Tamkeen’s mandate revolves mainly around developing Bahrainis to allow for their effective competition inthe labour market. Additionally, drive increased productivity and efficiency among businesses, and simultaneously help generate value-added job opportunities in the Kingdom.
- Total investments:
- 40
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 83%
Last updated:
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Industries Tamkeen invests in
Stages Tamkeen invests in
Countries Tamkeen invests in
Round sizes
Round size
- Seed
- $37k–$2.6M
- Pre-Seed
- $32k–$56k
Investment Focus
Industry
- SaaS 7 (18%)
- Software 7 (18%)
- Internet of Things 6 (15%)
- E-Commerce 5 (13%)
- Artificial Intelligence 5 (13%)
Stage
- Pre-Seed 19 (48%)
- Non-equity Assistance 12 (30%)
- Seed 7 (18%)
- Grant 1 (3%)
- Series B 1 (3%)
Country
- Bahrain 15 (38%)
- Egypt 3 (8%)
- United Arab Emirates 3 (8%)
- Tunisia 2 (5%)
- Hong Kong 2 (5%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROCODE is MENA’s leading gaming and esports platform, helping gamers at all levels unlock their potential through localized content, structured training, expert coaching, and tournaments, building the region’s gaming infrastructure and shaping its esports future. | $53K / Grant / Jan 28, 2026 | ||
| Benyany simplifies and keeps homebuilding affordable. With curated product alternatives and real-time updates, you can keep tabs on your spending, manage your responsibilities, and maintain control. Easily and affordably construct your ideal home with Benyany! | Non-equity Assistance / Aug 18, 2025 | ||
| Lamma is an e-commerce platform with AI capabilities designed for the GCC. | Non-equity Assistance / Aug 18, 2025 | ||
| Sirati is an AI-native hiring infrastructure platform that helps employers discover, evaluate, and hire qualified local talent at scale. Built around nationalization priorities, Sirati delivers localization-first intelligence, predictive talent matching, and automated screening to reduce time-to-hire. With enterprise-grade APIs and integrationsacross HR systems, government programs, and major employers, Sirati is becoming the core infrastructure powering local talent mobility in the region. | Non-equity Assistance / Aug 18, 2025 | ||
| Jaras is more than just another financial instrument; we are a dependable guide, a trusted counsel, and a real partner in your financial success. | Non-equity Assistance / Aug 18, 2025 | ||
| Yay Ride is an intelligent and adaptable ride-sharing service that has been carefully crafted to link users with a wide range of independent and corporate drivers. | Non-equity Assistance / Aug 18, 2025 | ||
| Wajba uses leftover food to link F&B companies with environmentally conscientious customers. | Non-equity Assistance / Aug 18, 2025 | ||
| Unlabelled is a Stunning mobile-friendly small business store. Orders can be received immediately over WhatsApp with no coding needed. | Non-equity Assistance / Aug 18, 2025 | ||
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thoubify.app is a shopping app | Non-equity Assistance / Aug 18, 2025 | |
| Travilege provides a comprehensive B2B2C ERP SaaS platform to travel agents and operators. Its technology digitizes day-to-day operations, automates reservation processes, and promotes cooperation via an e-Hub. | Non-equity Assistance / Jul 31, 2024 | ||
| See all 40 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Tamkeen invest in?
Tamkeen invests primarily in SaaS, Software and Internet of Things startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Non-equity Assistance stage. Most of the 40 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Bahrain. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Tamkeen's check size?
Tamkeen typically joins rounds of $37k–$2.6M at Seed and $32k–$56k at Pre-Seed. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Tamkeen participates in.
When did Tamkeen last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Tamkeen closed in Jan 2026. Shizune tracks 40 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Oct 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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