From pearls to pixels.
For centuries Bahrain traded pearls. Mawin is Shafaat's plan for its next chapter: a venture park where Gulf startups are built, not just advised.
Mawin's targets over its first three years.
A small island with a short flight to everywhere.
The Gulf is one of the richest regions in the world, yet it has produced only a handful of unicorns. Mawin starts from a simple view: the talent and the capital are here. What is missing is the right place to build.
Lower costs
Operating costs around 60% lower than the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Qatar, so founders' money lasts longer.
One hour away
About an hour by air from every major Gulf market.
Open for business
Business-friendly policy and fast company registration.
A mixed talent pool
More than a hundred nationalities living and working in the Kingdom. A good place to test a product before taking it to the wider region.
Building, not just advising.
Most accelerators give advice and hope for the best. At Mawin, founders get a working team around them from the first day.
Tech teams in-house
AI specialists, blockchain developers, full-stack programmers and UI/UX designers working on the product.
Business and brand
Business model, go-to-market plan, financial modelling, brand identity and marketing.
Setup and legal
Company registration, banking, contracts, IP protection and investment structures.
Investors
Access to investors in the GCC and the United States, with roadshows and pitch events.
Corporate partners
Established companies sponsor and mentor startups working on problems in their own industry.
“We don't just advise founders. We build their companies with them.”Mawin Venture Park
Sectors.
- Financial services & fintech
- Healthcare
- Education
- Hospitality & tourism
- Real estate & proptech
- Telecom
- Aviation
- Energy
- Entertainment & media
- SMEs & restaurants
Founders from everywhere.
Founders from across the GCC, and from Pakistan, India, Africa, Europe and beyond, who want to build for the Gulf. Alongside them: investors, corporates and the government partners who make the park possible.
Interested in Mawin?
Founders, investors, corporates and partners are all welcome to get in touch. Leave a few details and the Mawin team will get back to you.