- What
- Venture arm of Bahrain's Alzayani Investments, investing in start-ups since 2020.
- Who
- Start-ups and disruptive technology in Bahrain and globally.
Checked · October 2026 · alzayani.com/businesses/venture/zayani-venture · How we check ↗
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Zayani Venture Capital is a corporate venture capital arm in Bahrain. Venture capital company of Alzayani Investments, a Bahraini group founded in 1977 (industry, automotive, real estate, food and beverages). Established in 2020 to invest in start-ups and disruptive technology in Bahrain and globally, it says it has built a portfolio across different sectors; its page names no portfolio companies, dated deals or application route.
- Amount
- Ticket and fund size not published
- Terms
- Not published
- Eligibility
- Start-ups and disruptive technology in Bahrain and globally
- Sectors
- Generalist — portfolio across different sectors
- Status
- Active — established in 2020; its page names no portfolio companies, dated deals or application route (checked October 2026)
What the source says
“Alzayani Investments established Zayani Venture Capital company in 2020 with the main focus of investing in start-ups and disruptive technology in Bahrain and globally.”
“The subsidiary has successfully managed to create a diverse portfolio consisting of different sectors.”
“Founded in 1977 with a focus on industrial manufacturing, Alzayani Investments has since diversified into the sectors of automotive, real estate, food and beverages, and venture capital.”
“Zayani House P.O. Box: 5553 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain”
“© 2023 ALZAYANI INVESTMENTS B.S.C. (closed)”
“Contact Us Zayani House P.O. Box: 5553 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain … © 2023 ALZAYANI INVESTMENTS B.S.C. (closed)”
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Questions founders ask
What does Zayani Venture Capital offer?
Venture arm of Bahrain's Alzayani Investments, investing in start-ups since 2020.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · alzayani.com/businesses/venture/zayani-venture · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/al-zayani-investments · Checked October 2026