Spring Venture Services has launched Cohort 8 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 program is supported by The Labor Fund (Tamkeen) to prepare startups pitching at the ongoing StartUp Bahrain Pitch Series. The program 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 seven bootcamps in preparation for 15 StartUp Bahrain Pitch events, helping 104 startups refine their investor readiness and secure essential funding. The program 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 program is the StartUp Bahrain Pitch Series, where participating startups will have the opportunity to showcase their businesses before an esteemed panel of judges and an influential audience. These events are organized in collaboration with key industry stakeholders, including the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Labor Fund (Tamkeen), the Bahrain Economic Development Board, and Bahrain Development Bank (BDB), and StartUp Bahrain.
The events conclude with the announcement of the winning startup, which receives a cash prize deployed against key milestones, along with potential further funding and support from program partners.
According to the press release, the Raise bootcamp continues to play a crucial role in fostering a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing startups with access to key industry leaders, investors, and potential partners.
