Spring Venture Services announced that applications are now open for the 9th cohort of “Raise: The Art of Fundraising” a two-week intensive bootcamp designed to equip startup founders with the skills and knowledge needed to secure investment and scale their businesses.
The programme is supported by The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) to prepare startups for institutional fundraising, with participation in the ongoing StartUp Bahrain Pitch Series as one milestone along the way. The programme is facilitated by Spring Venture Services, and global venture capital firm Salica Investments, providing founders with capital, expert in- house capability, and access to MENA’s leading investors to increase the likelihood of
startup success.
Since its inception, “Raise” has successfully conducted eight bootcamps in preparation for 16 StartUp Bahrain Pitch events, helping 114 startups refine their investor readiness and secure essential funding. The programme provides entrepreneurs with hands-on workshops, fireside chats, and one-on-one office hours, ensuring they gain a strong foundation in fundraising, pitching, and business strategy.
A key highlight of the programme is the StartUp Bahrain Pitch Series, where participating startups will have the opportunity to showcase their businesses before an esteemed panel of leading regional venture capitalists and investors. These events are organised in collaboration with key industry stakeholders, including the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), Bahrain Economic Development Board, and Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), and StartUp Bahrain. The events conclude with the announcement of the 2 winning startups, which receive a cash prize deployed against key milestones, along with potential further funding and support from programme partners.
Commenting on the success of Raise, Ali Mohsen founder of DOO, a winner of the 16th edition of StartUp Bahrain Pitch, stated, “Raise was instrumental in refining our fundraising strategy and connecting us with investors. The mentorship and expert guidance we received gave us the confidence and tools to take our business to the next level.”
The upcoming cohort will feature enhanced networking opportunities and increased access to industry leaders, potential partners, and investors. Startups will also participate in an Investor Mixer, where they can pitch their businesses to a network of investors.
Interested startups are encouraged to apply by visiting the programme page on [https://startupbahrain.com/pitch/]
