Scout startups in Manama

Learn where early startup activity happens in Manama and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Manama ranks

Rankings that list Manama
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#325	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate

Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

10 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Manama

Accelerators 3

Accelerator

StartUp Nest

Accelerating early-stage technology startups in Bahrain.

Accelerator

Kickstart Bahrain

Empowering early-stage startups in Bahrain.

Accelerator

Bahrain Fashion Incubator

Fostering fashion talent and startups.

Incubators 3

Incubator

Diwan Hub

Bahrain's first co-working space and incubator.

Incubator

The Collective Hub

Co-working space for investors and startups.

Incubator

Arcan Ventures

Building and managing businesses in Bahrain.

Venture studios 3

Venture studio

Manara

Building startups and providing media consultation.

Venture studio

VRS Ventures

Building ventures that inspire.

Venture studio

Spring Studios

Building fintech startups in MENA.

Investors 1

Investor

MBA Fakhro

Intelligent banking for innovative ventures.

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Raising in Manama

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

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Finding startups in Manama

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouting in Manama

Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.

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Questions about Manama

How does Manama rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #325 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Manama?

Superscout has a profile for 1 investor based in Manama: MBA Fakhro.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Manama?

Yes. Superscout lists 3 accelerators, 3 incubators and 3 venture studios based there, including StartUp Nest, Diwan Hub and Manara.

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Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.

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