Hope Ventures

Hope Ventures is the investment arm of Hope Fund, established by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa through decree number (64) of 2020. The fund aims to support youth projects and initiatives, investing in the dynamism, aspirations, and innovations of Bahraini youth to establish and own businesses and companies that serve their community and improve their income. Hope Ventures focuses on fostering a nationwide entrepreneurial mindset and outlook in Bahrain, empowering Bahraini businesses towards launch, growth, and expansion.

The firm actively invests across diverse sectors, including Food & Beverage, healthcare, technology, and more. It offers a comprehensive support ecosystem with shared services such as financial management, company formation, HR, recruitment, media, marketing, and sales strategies, ensuring portfolio companies have the resources needed to succeed and scale regionally. Hope Ventures manages three coworking spaces, one of which is the largest in Bahrain, spanning over 53,000 sqm, designed to nurture startups and foster collaboration.

In addition to its investment activities, Hope Ventures produces the Beban TV show, a Shark Tank-style program featuring more than 130 regional entrepreneurs. The firm also operates a GCC-wide crowdfunding platform that connects investors with burgeoning businesses. Funded through a combination of its own capital and investments from regional and international investors, Hope Ventures is committed to driving sustainable growth and creating a dynamic environment for entrepreneurs to flourish.