Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar private equity and venture capital (PE & VC) market map with focus on small/mid cap funds

We compiled an extensive Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) market map that shows key Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar investors and investment funds. We hope this is useful for your startup fundraising. Find below the list of investors from the market map and links to their websites.

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Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar market overview (market map is below it):

As the Middle East continues to grow and develop, the region has seen a significant increase in investment in startups through PE/VC funds. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar are four countries that have seen a notable increase in investment in recent years. In this blog post, we will discuss the key market trends in each region and how PE/VC funds are investing in startups.

Bahrain:

• Bahrain has a growing startup ecosystem, with a focus on fintech and digital health.
• The country has seen an increase in investment in startups, with over $30 million invested in 2020.
• PE/VC funds such as Tenmou and Al Waha Fund of Funds have invested in startups at various stages, from seed to Series B funding rounds.
• Accelerators such as Flat6Labs Bahrain and C5 Accelerate have also invested in startups, providing them with mentorship and resources to grow their businesses.

Kuwait:

• Kuwait has a developing startup ecosystem, with a focus on e-commerce and fintech.
• The country has seen a steady increase in investment in startups, with over $5 million invested in 2020.
• PE/VC funds such as Faith Capital and Arzan Venture Capital have invested in startups at various stages, from seed to Series A funding rounds.
• Accelerators such as Sirdab Lab and Kuwait National Fund for SME Development have also invested in startups, providing them with mentorship and resources to grow their businesses.

Oman:

• Oman has a growing startup ecosystem, with a focus on tourism and logistics.
• The country has seen an increase in investment in startups, with over $10 million invested in 2020.
• PE/VC funds such as Oman Technology Fund and Oman Investment Fund have invested in startups at various stages, from seed to Series B funding rounds.
• Accelerators such as Oman Accelerator Fund and Oman Technology and Investment Fund have also invested in startups, providing them with mentorship and resources to grow their businesses.

Qatar:

• Qatar has a mature startup ecosystem, with a focus on sports technology and smart cities.
• The country has seen a significant increase in investment in startups, with over $100 million invested in 2020.
• PE/VC funds such as Qatar Science & Technology Park and Qatar Investment Authority have invested in startups at various stages, from seed to Series A funding rounds.
• Accelerators such as Qatar SportsTech and Qatar Business Incubation Center have also invested in startups, providing them with mentorship and resources to grow their businesses.

In conclusion, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar have all seen an increase in investment in startups through PE/VC funds. With a focus on various industries, such as fintech, e-commerce, and tourism, there are ample opportunities for startups to receive funding at various stages, from seed to Series B funding rounds. As the startup ecosystems in these countries continue to grow, we can expect to see more investment in startups and an increase in their valuation.

The funds present on the market maps are:

• Al Zayani Investments
• Alturki Ventures
• Arcapita
• ASMA Capital Partners BSC
• GrowthGate Capital Corporation
• Gulf Finance House
• Gulf One Investment Bank BSC
• Hope Venture
• Instrata Capital BSC
• Investcorp
• Milaha
• Qatar First Investment Bank
• Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)
• Tamkeen
• Tuareg Capital
• Venture Capital Bank
• BankMuscat
• IDO Investment
• Ominvest
• OTF Jasoor Ventures
• OTF Techween
• OTF Wadi
• Phaze Ventures
• Action Group Holdings
• Adeem
• Al Dhow Capital
• Al-Asas International Holding Group
• Arzan Venture Capital
• Bayan Investment Company
• Faith Capital
• Global Investment House
• Impulse
• Kamco Invest
• KFH Capital
• Khatif Holding KSCC
• KISP Ventures
• Kuwait and Middle East Financial Investment Company
• Kuwait Investment Authority
• Markab Capital
• Noor Investment
• Oasis Capital
• Pioneer Investors International
• Rasameel Structured Finance
• Savour Ventures
• Seeds Partners
• Sharq Ventures
• Tharwa
• Wafra

For more information on investment funds (their investment criteria, funds sizes, region preferences and etc.) in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar go to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar  PE/VC funds database on privateequitylist.com

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