Tanami Raises Seed Funding to Expand Private Markets Platform Across the Gulf

Tanami Closes Seed Round

Tanami, a Bahrain-based private markets investment platform, has raised a Seed round with backing from 1818 Venture Capital, Tali Ventures, and Qatar Development Bank. The funding date is September 15, 2026.

What Tanami Does

Tanami gives eligible investors digital access to institutional-grade opportunities across four private markets asset classes:

• Private equity
• Private credit
• Real estate
• Infrastructure

The company was founded in 2023 and launched under the supervision of the Central Bank of Bahrain. It partners with established global asset managers to source and structure the opportunities made available through its platform.

Regulatory Footprint and Regional Expansion

Tanami's growth has been shaped by a deliberate regulatory strategy. After launching under Central Bank of Bahrain supervision, the company expanded into Saudi Arabia after receiving a Capital Market Authority license in 2026.

That license gave Tanami a presence in one of the Gulf's largest and most active investor markets, and it positions the platform to serve clients across multiple regulatory jurisdictions.

Where the New Capital Goes

Tanami is using the new investor backing to grow across the Gulf, starting with Qatar. The participation of Qatar Development Bank in the round aligns with that stated expansion priority.

For a platform that connects eligible investors to private market opportunities, regional expansion is largely a function of three things: regulatory approvals, asset manager relationships, and investor distribution. Tanami has now checked the first box in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and the Seed round is aimed at extending its reach into Qatar and the broader Gulf region.

Why It Matters

Private markets access has historically been concentrated among large institutional investors, with meaningful barriers for smaller or regional participants. Platforms like Tanami aim to lower those barriers by digitizing access while operating within regulated frameworks.

The combination of Central Bank of Bahrain supervision and a Saudi Capital Market Authority license gives Tanami a regulated foundation in two markets. Its partnerships with global asset managers provide the supply side of the marketplace, while its digital platform provides the distribution channel.

The Road Ahead

With fresh capital and a stated plan to expand across the Gulf beginning with Qatar, Tanami is positioning itself as a regional access point for private equity, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure opportunities. The involvement of 1818 Venture Capital, Tali Ventures, and Qatar Development Bank provides both venture backing and regional institutional support as the company scales.

Investors and market participants tracking private markets infrastructure in the Gulf will want to watch how quickly Tanami converts its regulatory licenses into active distribution across the region.