- What
- Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund invests directly in the selected Startup of the Year.
- Who
- Winning projects from past StartUp Bahrain Pitch events.
Checked · November 2026 · mumtalakat.bh · How we check ↗
In detail
Mumtalakat Startup of the Year (with Tamkeen) is a startup competition (sovereign wealth fund investment) in Bahrain. Competition of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, introduced with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen): it showcases winning projects from past StartUp Bahrain Pitch events, Mumtalakat runs a feasibility study of the participating companies and invests in the selected Startup of the Year via direct capital injections on pre-approved terms. Mumtalakat is based at the Arcapita Building, Bahrain Bay.
- Amount
- Direct equity investment by Mumtalakat in the selected startup(s) — amounts not published
- Terms
- Yes — direct capital injections on pre-approved terms
- Eligibility
- Winning projects from past StartUp Bahrain Pitch events
- Status
- Active — annual competition; no open call published
What the source says
“Mumtalakat will select one or more companies deserving of the esteemed title of Startup of the Year, and invest in them via direct capital injections, subject to a predetermined set of pre-approved terms and conditions”
“The initiative will showcase winning projects from past StartUp Bahrain Pitch events.”
“Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, signed a cooperation agreement with the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) to introduce the 'Startup of The Year' competition.”
“Arcapita Building 4th Floor, Building No. 551 Road 4612, Sea Front 346 Bahrain Bay Kingdom of Bahrain ... Phone +973 17 5611 11”
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Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
Questions founders ask
What does Mumtalakat Startup of the Year (with Tamkeen) offer?
Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund invests directly in the selected Startup of the Year.
Does Mumtalakat Startup of the Year (with Tamkeen) take equity?
Equity — direct capital injection on pre-approved terms.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · mumtalakat.bh · Checked November 2026