Tech startups WSSL and Dilmune Cloud have clinched the top spots at the milestone 25th edition of the StartUp Bahrain Pitch, an initiative aimed at fuelling the growth of the kingdom’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
WSSL, an innovative Business-to-Business (B2B) platform designed to streamline laundry service operations, was awarded first place, while Dilmune Cloud, an integrated cloud management platform offering unified hosting, storage, and application deployment services, secured second place.
The silver jubilee edition of the event was hosted by StartUp Bahrain – the kingdom’s leading national platform for startups – in collaboration with the SMEs Development Board and with the strategic support of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen).
A distinguished panel of regional experts and heavyweight investors evaluated the pitching entrepreneurs. The panel included Tajawuz executive director and managing partner Hamad Al Fahad, BeVentures investment manager Sara Al Sharif, Mumtalakat associate partner Laith Al Khalili, and Plus VC founder and partner Hassan Haider.
In addition to the winning firms, the high-stakes pitch event showcased several fast-growing local startups, including Hawaa, a crowdsourced logistics and mobility platform connecting users with freelance drivers, and Mustashar, a legal-tech platform connecting users with lawyers for company setup and flexible, pay-per-service legal consultations.
Expressing his pride in securing the top prize, WSSL’s Faisal Basel said: “This accomplishment motivates us to continue developing our business and strengthening our market presence. Participating provided a valuable opportunity to benefit from the feedback of experts and investors, while building meaningful connections that support our expansion.”
Echoing his sentiment, second-place winner Osama Aljamal of Dilmune Cloud noted that the platform provided an invaluable opportunity to engage with leading industry specialists and investors to help scale the startup’s footprint at both the local and regional levels.
Tamkeen’s continuous backing of the initiative directly aligns with its 2026 strategic priorities, which focus on driving high-impact economic growth and creating high-quality career pathways for Bahrainis.
By adopting innovative approaches to stimulate private sector growth, financing, and robust governance, the fund remains committed to bridging skills with market opportunities to solidify Bahrain’s position as a regional hub for youth-led innovation.
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