The 25th edition of StartUp Bahrain Pitch, a key event for the Kingdom’s startup scene backed by Tamkeen, has concluded with laundry POS platform WSSL and cloud management startup Dilmune Cloud taking the top two spots. The event, supported by the SME Development Board, provides a platform for Bahraini entrepreneurs to present their ventures to a panel of local and regional investors.
Quick Facts
- Event: 25th Edition of StartUp Bahrain Pitch
- First Place: WSSL (Laundry Services POS)
- Second Place: Dilmune Cloud (Cloud Management)
The Pitch Competition
The event showcased four early-stage Bahraini startups, each presenting a distinct tech-based solution. The competition featured:
WSSL: The first-place winner, WSSL offers a point-of-sale platform designed to organize and streamline operations for laundry service providers.
Dilmune Cloud: Securing second place, this startup provides an integrated cloud management platform for hosting, storage, and application management through a unified dashboard.
Hawaa: A logistics platform connecting users with freelance drivers for delivery services.
Mustashar: A legal-tech platform that links users with lawyers for services like company formation, contract drafting, and legal consultations, offering flexible payment options.
The Judging Panel
The startups pitched to a panel of seasoned investors and ecosystem experts from the region. The judges included Hamad AlFahad, CEO and Managing Partner at TAJAWUZ; Sara Al-Sharif, Investment Manager at BeVentures; Laith Al-Khaili, Associate Partner at Mumtalakat; and Hasan Haider, Founder and Managing Partner at Plus VC. The panel evaluated the pitches and provided direct feedback to help the founders refine their business models.
Founder Reactions
Basel Faisal, representing the first-place winner WSSL, commented on the achievement, stating, “We are proud to achieve first place in this edition of StartUp Bahrain Pitch. This win motivates us to continue developing our project and strengthening our market presence. The participation was a valuable opportunity to benefit from the feedback of experts and investors.”
Osama Al-Jammal from Dilmune Cloud expressed his pride in securing the runner-up position. He noted that the event was a valuable chance to connect with entrepreneurs and investors, and he looks forward to using the experience to grow the project’s impact locally and regionally.
About Tamkeen
Tamkeen (Labour Fund) is a national authority established in 2006 with the objective of driving economic growth in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It focuses on making the private sector the main engine of economic development by supporting the growth of enterprises and enhancing the skills and employment opportunities for Bahraini individuals. Tamkeen offers a range of programs and initiatives designed to meet the needs of the labor market, centered on supporting employment, career development, and enterprise growth.
Source: Zawya
