TDT | Manama
Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
StartUp Bahrain, a prominent platform supporting startups in the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently held the much-awaited 8th edition of the StartUp Bahrain Pitch series.
The event was held as a special edition in collaboration with key industry players such as the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Labor Fund (Tamkeen), Bahrain Economic Development Board, Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) and in partnership with the Supreme Council. Women at Riyadat Mall.
The event was highlighted by a keynote address by Amal Dokhan, General Partner of 500 Global.
Dokhan shared her personal entrepreneurial journey, delving into the challenges faced, risks encountered, and opportunities seized while growing in the field.
This edition features five innovative Bahraini startups who presented their compelling business ideas to a distinguished panel of judges featuring local and regional experts such as Fajer Alpachachi, General Manager of Hope Ventures; Did. Mr. Vijay Tirasurai, Managing Director of Riyadh Techstars. He is Eman Shakoor, founder and CEO of Blossom Accelerator, and his Amal Dokhan is general partner of 500 Global.
Prior to the event, participating startups underwent an intensive “Raise: Art of Fundraise” bootcamp led by industry experts.
Among the startups was Arsedh, which offers a smart, contactless digital alternative to paper receipts. Imprint Production (Ba9ma) is a Bahraini production company focused on local filmmaking and art. Sellou is a location-centric social media app that connects consumers to places, products, and people. IBuildNow, an online local multi-vendor marketplace aiming to digitize the construction industry, and Siin, a B2C marketplace revolutionizing e-commerce through live video.
After a series of compelling pitches, a panel of judges carefully evaluated each startup’s potential and ideas.
The coveted first place winner was announced as Siin, founded by Hesham Al Saati.
Mr. Al Saati expressed his gratitude, saying, “StartUp Bahrain Pitch is a pivotal platform that shines a spotlight on our startups, and we are grateful to the people who have poured in their resources and tools to provide us with such support. I couldn’t be more grateful to everyone involved.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Tamkeen Ministry of Commerce, the Bahrain Economic Development Board, the Bahrain Development Bank, the esteemed review committee, and of course Startup Bahrain for giving us this wonderful opportunity. ”
Siin is pioneering the Bay Area’s premier live shopping marketplace, blending the excitement of live video with the convenience of online shopping.
Scheduled to launch in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in January 2024, Siin aims to redefine the e-commerce landscape and make live shopping easy, safe and fun for both buyers and sellers. .