Startup Bahrain, a Tamkeen-backed platform for startups in Bahrain, kicked off a new season of its entrepreneurial series StartUp Bahrain Pitch spotlighting Bahrain’s most promising founders.

 

The event showcased a diverse lineup of Bahraini startups, including:

 

• Ihdaa, a platform that redefines the concept of gifting by combining donations with meaningful experiences.

• Cardue, a streamlining platform that simplifies car care by connecting car owners with authorised service providers.

• Seera, a meal subscription platform with a user-friendly marketplace app and a robust backend system for managing subscribers.

• Croozz Technologies, a data analytics platform that gamifies the driving experience and rewards safe driving in Bahrain through a free telematics app.

• DOO, an AI-powered customer experience platform that personalises interactions across multiple channels and provides 24/7 AI-driven support.

 

Following an intense round of pitches, DOO, founded by Ali Mohsin, was placed first, followed by Cardue, led by Yusuf Darwish, in second place. Both startups impressed the judges with their innovative business models and strong growth potential.

 

Commenting on his achievement, Ali Mohsin said: “This competition provided us with the opportunity to showcase our startup in front of a distinguished group of experts, investors, and stakeholders in the startup ecosystem. It allowed us to gain diverse perspectives and build bridges of communication with our fellow entrepreneurs. We truly appreciate the support we received from the stakeholders, judging panel, and all the partners who continue to contribute to strengthening this event as a launching pad for Bahrain’s next successful innovators.”

 

StartUp Bahrain Pitch is organised in collaboration with key industry stakeholders, including the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), Bahrain Economic Development Board, and Bahrain Development Bank (BDB).

 

This aligns with Tamkeen’s commitment to supporting innovation and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bahrain through specialised initiatives and support programmes. 

 

The recent round of pitches were judged by seasoned investors and industry experts. The panel featured Christopher Dix, Investment Partner at BECO Capital VC alongside Osama Sawadi, Regional Director at Startup Bootcamp; Ayat AlSabbagh, Principal at Suhail Ventures; and Laith Alkhalili, Associate Director at Mumtalakat. -TradeArabia News Service