Investment Details
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO
Geographical Focus
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Lebanon, Bahrain, Jordan, Somalia, Iraq, Palestine, Djibouti, Mauritania, Yemen, Syria
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Real Estate
- Telecommunications
- Media
- Retail
- Education
- Agriculture
- Transportation
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Entertainment
- Tourism
Investment Size:
500,000 to 5,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2016
Rowad is a comprehensive platform created by Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) to empower entrepreneurs and startups at any stage of their business journey. The platform offers a range of services, including coaching, training, mentoring, and access to a network of organizations and exclusive events. Through its Development Services division, Rowad provides tailored support to foster the creation and growth of enterprises, enhancing productivity and innovation within the region.
The platform encompasses several initiatives such as the Rowad Program, Seed Fuel, and Invested, each designed to address specific needs of entrepreneurs. The Rowad Program focuses on developing individuals to drive successful businesses, offering structured guidance in areas like startup coaching and business plan development. Seed Fuel provides seed capital investments of up to BD25,000 to support early-stage companies, while Invested aims to connect entrepreneurs with potential investors, facilitating funding opportunities.
By offering these comprehensive services, Rowad plays a pivotal role in nurturing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Bahrain and the broader MENA region, contributing to economic diversification and sustainable growth. The platform's holistic approach ensures that entrepreneurs receive the necessary resources and support to transform their ideas into successful ventures, thereby driving innovation and competitiveness in the market.
Requirements
- Innovative business ideas
- Scalable business models
- Strong management teams
- Clear market demand
- Potential for regional expansion
Contact
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[HQ Location Hidden]
Portfolio Companies
- Wahed Invest
- C5 Accelerate
- Bahrain Business Incubator Centre
- Riyadat
- Rukn.me
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