# Tamkeen

> Tamkeen is a VC fund backing SaaS, Software and Artificial Intelligence. See 28 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Total investments: 28
- Last investment: Jan 2026
- Lead investor: 82%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamkeen
- X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/tamkeenbahrain
- Website: https://www.tamkeen.bh
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamkeenbahrain

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.

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $37k–$2.6M |
| Pre-Seed | $32k–$53k |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SaaS | 4 | 14% |
| Software | 4 | 14% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 4 | 14% |
| B2B | 3 | 11% |
| E-Commerce | 3 | 11% |

74 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Non-equity Assistance | 12 | 43% |
| Pre-Seed | 10 | 36% |
| Seed | 5 | 18% |
| Grant | 1 | 4% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bahrain | 11 | 39% |
| Egypt | 2 | 7% |
| Tunisia | 2 | 7% |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 7% |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 7% |

10 countries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| PROCODE | 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 | 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 | Lamma is an e-commerce platform with AI capabilities designed for the GCC. |  | Non-equity Assistance | Aug 18, 2025 |  |
| Sirati | 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 | 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 |  |
| FHD Technology | 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 | Wajba uses leftover food to link F&B companies with environmentally conscientious customers. |  | Non-equity Assistance | Aug 18, 2025 |  |
| Unlabelled | 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 |  |
| thoubify.app | thoubify.app is a shopping app |  | Non-equity Assistance | Aug 18, 2025 |  |
| Travilege | 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 |  |

10 of 28 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Brinc](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/brinc-io) — VC Fund, 12 deals together
- [F6 Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/flat6labs) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [216 Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/216-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Angel](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/angel-caca) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [AUC Venture Lab](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/auc-venture-lab) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Bridging Angels](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bridging-angels) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Tamkeen invest in?

Tamkeen invests primarily in SaaS, Software and Artificial Intelligence startups, most often at Non-equity Assistance and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 28 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–$53k 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 28 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 Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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