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Hasan Haider

Investor

Venture Partner at Plus VC

Global

Writes $100K – $10M checks · typically $1M

About

Hasan Haider is an investor focused on MENA startups, having backed over 200 companies in the region since 2010. He previously served as Managing Partner, MENA at 500 Startups, where he led the firm's expansion in the region from 2017. Before that, he co-founded and led Tenmou, an early business angel organization in Bahrain, and holds a BSc in Economics from University College London.

Experience

  1. Plus VC (+VC)Founder and Managing Partnercurrent2020 — presentBahrain
  2. Eat AppBoard Membercurrent2013 — present
  3. 500 StartupsManaging Partner, MENA2017 — 2020Bahrain
  4. 500 StartupsVenture Partner2014 — 2017
  5. TenmouChief Executive Officer2010 — 2017
  6. rukn.meMember of the Board of Directors2013 — 2015Bahrain
  7. FILM2GO W.L.L.Managing Director and Founding Partner2007 — 2011
  8. Securities & Investment CompanyPortfolio Manager2006 — 2010

Skills & more

Business Planning99Business Development99Entrepreneurship99Angel Investing52Market Planning13Financial Forecasting11Partnerships12Venture Capital91Project Management24Portfolio Management34E-commerce42Contract Negotiation10
+11 moreStrategic PartnershipsNetworkingMergers & AcquisitionsStart-upsEmerging MarketsPrivate EquityInvestmentsValuationManagementStrategyStart-up

Languages Arabic · English · Hindi · Persian

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hasan Haider?
Hasan Haider is an investor focused on MENA startups, having backed over 200 companies in the region since 2010. He previously served as Managing Partner, MENA at 500 Startups, where he led the firm's expansion in the region from 2017. Before that, he co-founded and led Tenmou, an early business angel organization in Bahrain, and holds a BSc in Economics from University College London.
Where does Hasan Haider work?
Hasan Haider is Venture Partner at Plus VC.
What check size does Hasan Haider write?
Hasan Haider typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
Where did Hasan Haider go to school?
Hasan Haider studied at Harvard Kennedy School (Global Change Agents); UCL (BSc, Economics).

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