500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily focusing on early-stage technology and financial services startups across various sectors, including biotech, e-commerce, fintech, and digital healthcare. 500 Global operates a four-month accelerator program, where it typically invests between $0.05 million and $1 million for a 5 to 10 percent equity stake in companies with at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. The firm targets a global market, with particular emphasis on regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since its inception, it has invested in over 2,200 startups and supports the growth of innovation ecosystems through educational programs and partnerships. 500 Global also prioritizes investments in companies led by minority founders, reflecting its commitment to diverse entrepreneurial leadership.
Playbook is an edutainment platform that activates the power of storytelling and shared experiences to prepare women to tackle their pain points to growth through masterclasses broken down into lessons in English & Arabic led by inspirationally influential women who shattered the glass ceiling. The platform enables users to setup custom profiles, identify their skills & career goals, engage with 1000+ classes on diverse categories of interest (especially emerging professions), network with a community to crowdsource solutions to further address their pain points, immerse themselves in a gamified experience with learning goals & progress trackers. All of this is further enabled through engaged digital learning tools.
Telp is an educational platform helping students find and book lessons with tutors. The platform creates a supportive educational community where knowledge and skills can be shared and harnessed. It was founded in 2018 in Manama, Al Manamah.
Akalati W.L.L., founded in 2018 and based in Manama, Bahrain, operates a food application marketplace that simplifies online ordering for custom food orders. The platform caters to both corporate clients and individuals, providing a wide range of options from simple birthday cakes and weekly office lunch plans to large wedding buffets. Akalati's application enables users to order food from various restaurants, bakeries, and caterers, ensuring timely delivery of quality dishes and beverages. This service allows customers to choose from multiple reliable catering options, enhancing the experience for parties, events, and gatherings.
Floward International General Trading Co. WLL operates an online flower platform that specializes in customizable flower arrangements for various occasions, including weddings, anniversaries, and corporate events. Founded in 2006 and based in Kuwait City, the company serves customers across Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Floward's platform features a wide selection of arrangements, including those created by celebrities, and offers products from various brands such as Godiva and The Cake Shop. The service aims to cater to diverse customer needs by providing unique floral options for celebrations and personal expressions.
Majra.me is an online career platform based in Bahrain, established in 2017, that connects young professionals with employers by emphasizing cultural fit. The platform allows job seekers to gain insights into potential workplaces through videos and images, showcasing the office environment and company culture. Majra personalizes the application process with tailored profiles and assessments, enhancing the job matching experience. With over 350 successful placements in Bahrain, Majra is expanding its reach and influence as a regional startup in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Inagrab, Inc. is a company established in 2017 and based in Lewes, Delaware, that focuses on enhancing the operations of online retailers through its data analysis platform. The company provides a comprehensive dashboard that allows users to monitor sales performance, access valuable insights, and generate leads. Inagrab also offers marketing consulting services to support its clients in optimizing their strategies. Additionally, Inagrab is known for its core product, Dalooni, which connects businesses with everyday individuals who act as an informal sales force. This platform not only facilitates business growth but also aims to provide income opportunities for unemployed youth in the MENA region, thus fostering skill development and economic empowerment.
Inagrab, Inc. is a company established in 2017 and based in Lewes, Delaware, that focuses on enhancing the operations of online retailers through its data analysis platform. The company provides a comprehensive dashboard that allows users to monitor sales performance, access valuable insights, and generate leads. Inagrab also offers marketing consulting services to support its clients in optimizing their strategies. Additionally, Inagrab is known for its core product, Dalooni, which connects businesses with everyday individuals who act as an informal sales force. This platform not only facilitates business growth but also aims to provide income opportunities for unemployed youth in the MENA region, thus fostering skill development and economic empowerment.
Malaeb is a community application designed for football players, enabling them to join and organize matches as well as book playing fields. Founded in 2016 and located in Seef, Bahrain, Malaeb aims to enhance the experience of football enthusiasts by providing a platform that facilitates player interaction and game scheduling. The app serves as a hub for players looking to engage in sports activities, fostering a vibrant community around the game of football.
Malaeb is a community application designed for football players, enabling them to join and organize matches as well as book playing fields. Founded in 2016 and located in Seef, Bahrain, Malaeb aims to enhance the experience of football enthusiasts by providing a platform that facilitates player interaction and game scheduling. The app serves as a hub for players looking to engage in sports activities, fostering a vibrant community around the game of football.
uTrack TV is a video on demand application and platform for live streaming events. The platform provides unique content from across the world specializing in motorsports, sports & entertainment offering both live events and championships as well as documentaries, biographies, and much more both original by uTrack and content produced by others. They specialize in Live broadcast of any event through their Mobile App technology which is compatible with any connected device. uTrack TV bridges the gap between fans and events, creating a higher market value to championships by attracting sponsorship and viewership for a mutual benefit of all entities. The platform live stream the event through their unique transcoding technology to a worldwide audience of their Free app on both Android and iOS.