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BeVentures

The corporate venture capital arm of Bapco Energies, Bahrain's national energy group.

What
Fund and direct venture investments.
Cost
Equity
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · bapcoenergies.com/be-ventures · How we check ↗

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In detail

BeVentures is a corporate venture capital in Bahrain. The corporate venture capital arm of Bapco Energies, Bahrain's national energy group. Launched 2024 as Bahrain's first energy-focused VC — it invests in funds and ventures across energy transition, industrial AI and automation, and decarbonisation.

Amount
Fund and venture investments
Focus
Energy transition, industrial AI, decarbonisation
Status
Active

What the source says

“We partner with startups developing practical, scalable solutions that address the challenges of a changing energy landscape.”

bapcoenergies.com/be-ventures · seen September 2026

“BeVentures actively engages with global VC networks to source intelligence on technologies in energy transition, industrial AI and automation, and decarbonization.”

bapcoenergies.com/be-ventures · seen September 2026

Closing soon on the map

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Grant · Saudi Arabia
Up to SAR 500,000 non-repayable per project, capped at 20 projects total.
No equity — grant
29 Sep 2026closes

Finspire

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SAR 100,000 development funding, earmarked rather than paid as cash.
Equity via SAFE, capped at 5%
4 Oct 2026closes

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In-kind support: Doha workspace and housing for a four-week Sprint, talent and investor access.
Equity — 1.5% deferred SAFE-style stake
1 Nov 2026closes

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Sources

Primary source · bapcoenergies.com/be-ventures · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/bapcoenergies · Checked September 2026