Tanami Funding Round: Expanding Private Markets Into Qatar

Bahrain-based Tanami has successfully closed a new Tanami funding round, backed by Tali Ventures, QDB, and 1818 Ventures, to expand into Qatar and other regional markets.

The private markets investment platform confirmed the raise, though it did not disclose the specific amount. The new capital will support regional growth, broaden its investor base, and further develop its digital investment platform.

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Tanami Funding Drives Regional Expansion

Founded in 2023 by Nawaf Almaskati and Faisal Aljalahma, Tanami launched in Bahrain under the supervision of the Central Bank of Bahrain. The company subsequently expanded into Saudi Arabia following approval from the Capital Market Authority.

The company is now targeting Qatar as its next major market. This move will provide eligible investors with access to private equity, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure opportunities through its digital platform.

Investors currently use the platform to discover opportunities, deploy capital, and monitor their investments. This includes access to deals managed by established global investment managers.

Strategic Backing and Growth

The latest investment round includes Tali Ventures—the corporate venture capital arm of STC Group—alongside Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and the UK-based 1818 Ventures.

For Tali Ventures, the investment aligns with a strategy of backing technology companies with high growth potential. The firm noted that the deal expands STC Group's exposure to emerging digital business models in private markets and wealth management.

Tanami's model centers on bringing traditionally less accessible private-market opportunities onto a digital platform. By doing so, they provide a single interface for managing investments across various private-market categories.

Why Tanami Funding Matters to MENA Startups

Tanami's latest round highlights growing institutional interest in digital platforms built around private markets and wealth management.

Its expansion from Bahrain into Saudi Arabia and now Qatar demonstrates how financial technology companies can use regulatory approvals to scale across multiple GCC markets.