Manama, Bahrain – Daleel is proud to announce its first-place victory at Startup Bahrain’s 12th Pitch, solidifying its position as one of Bahrain’s most promising startups. The event, powered by Tamkeen and supported by key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), and Bahrain Development Bank, showcased the Kingdom’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The competition featured four standout Bahraini startups—Daleel, Parcel, Qeta’at, and Takhlees—each presenting innovative solutions to a distinguished panel of judges. The panel included:• Dr. Jonathan Doerr, Partner at Antler• Saif Almaamari, Venture Capitalist and Startup Mentor at Omantel• Ivo Detelinov, General Partner at Oryx Fund• Mohammed Al Aali, Managing Director at United Enterprises

Daleel’s Lead Product Designer, Salwa Emteyaz, and  CEO, PK Shrivastava, delivered a compelling pitch showcasing Daleel’s mission to make finance easy and accessible across the MENA region. They emphasized Daleel’s role as a transformative financial marketplace, enabling individuals to make smarter financial decisions while helping banks and financial institutions reduce customer acquisition costs and harness data-driven insights.

“This recognition is a significant milestone for us,” said Salwa Emteyaz. “It reaffirms our commitment to reshaping the financial ecosystem in the MENA region, and we’re excited to continue driving financial innovation and inclusivity.”

This win not only highlights Daleel’s innovative approach but also underscores its dedication to fostering a financially inclusive future for the region.