Sovereign Wealth Fund

Tamkeen

Investment Details

Investor Type
Sovereign Wealth Fund

Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Fixed Income (Debt and Bonds)

Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed

Geographical Focus
Bahrain

Industries Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications
  • Media
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Agriculture
  • Logistics
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Tourism
  • Transport

Investment Size:
100,000 to 5,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 2006

Established in 2006, Tamkeen is a semi-government organization in Bahrain dedicated to empowering the private sector as a key driver of sustainable economic development. The organization offers a comprehensive range of programs, including SME financing, skills training, and entrepreneurship support, to address challenges faced by businesses and individuals at various stages of development. Tamkeen's initiatives aim to enhance the competitiveness of Bahraini talent and enterprises in the labor market.

Tamkeen's strategic approach focuses on three pillars: enhancing quality, serving customers, and achieving results. By collaborating with local and international partners, the organization provides tailored support to foster innovation, growth, and transformation within the private sector. Its programs are designed to meet the evolving needs of the labor market, ensuring that both businesses and individuals are equipped to succeed in a dynamic economic environment.

Over the years, Tamkeen has made significant contributions to Bahrain's economy by facilitating the entry and career development of Bahrainis in the private sector. In 2024, the organization supported over 41,420 Bahrainis, setting a historic record in facilitating labor market integration and career development. Tamkeen's commitment to digital transformation and customer experience has been recognized, as evidenced by its receipt of the Bahrain Digital Content Award for its online portal in 2023. This achievement reflects Tamkeen's ongoing efforts to provide optimal experiences to its customers by adopting the latest technologies and enhancing its services continuously.

Requirements
  • Bahraini ownership
  • Private sector focus
  • Alignment with national economic development goals
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Portfolio Companies
  • Alba
  • Gulf Air
  • Bahrain Development Bank
  • Batelco
  • Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company
  • Al Salam Bank
  • Al Baraka Banking Group
  • Gulf International Bank
  • Arab Banking Corporation
  • Bahrain Islamic Bank
  • Kuwait Finance House Bahrain
  • National Bank of Bahrain
  • Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait
  • Ahli United Bank
  • Standard Chartered Bank Bahrain
  • HSBC Bank Middle East
  • Citibank N.A. Bahrain
  • Qatar National Bank Al Ahli
  • National Bank of Kuwait
  • Emirates NBD Bank Bahrain
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