News
16 May 2018

Bahrain Development Bank launches $100m VC Fund

Region:
Middle East & Africa

Bahrain Development Bank has launched a $100 million venture capital "fund of funds" to support startups in Bahrain and across the Middle East.

The Al Waha fund of funds will invest in venture capital organisations that have a presence in Bahrain, offering access to additional capital to support startups in Bahrain and the Middle East.

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