Hasan Haider, the Founder and Managing Partner of Plus VC, has been honored with the Top Venture Capitalist Award 2026 by Forbes Middle East. The recognition was presented at the prestigious Top Advisors & Investors Summit held in Abu Dhabi last week.
A Recognition of Ecosystem Leadership
The award celebrates Haider’s significant contributions to the regional venture capital landscape, acknowledging his proven track record of investing in ambitious entrepreneurs and his pivotal role in shaping the MENA startup ecosystem. The accolade was presented by Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East, during a key moment at the summit which convened the region’s top investors, family offices, and economic leaders.
This honor underscores not only individual achievement but also the increasing maturity and global recognition of the venture capital industry across the Middle East.
Backing the Next Generation of Innovators
In response to the recognition, Haider emphasized the firm’s core mission and the burgeoning potential of the region’s entrepreneurs.
“I am deeply honoured to receive this Top Venture Capitalists Award from Forbes Middle East,” said Hasan Haider. “Being recognized by one of the world’s most prestigious business media brands is a meaningful milestone. This recognition reflects both the extraordinary founders we support and the growing momentum of the MENA venture ecosystem. At Plus VC, our mission is to back ambitious, innovative entrepreneurs building transformative, technology-driven companies from the region for the world.”
The firm has built a portfolio of over 100 startups across various sectors, many of which have become leaders and innovators in their respective industries.
About Plus VC
Plus VC is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in technology and tech-enabled startups across MENA and its diaspora. The firm partners with ambitious founders to build scalable companies, providing not only capital but also hands-on support, strategic guidance, and access to a strong regional and global network. Plus VC is committed to backing founders shaping the future of innovation across the Middle East and beyond.
Source: My Startup World
