PlusVC

PlusVC is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to empowering tech and tech-enabled startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The firm leverages over a decade of collective experience and more than 200 transactions to guide visionary founders from the seed stage through Series A, fostering sustainable growth and global success. PlusVC distinguishes itself by offering founder-friendly terms, efficient deal processes, and comprehensive support beyond just capital, aiming to integrate startups into a larger community.

The firm's investment strategy involves an initial check of approximately $100,000 at the seed stage, with potential follow-on investments up to $500,000 in subsequent rounds for about 20% of its portfolio companies. PlusVC targets 100-120 initial investments for risk diversification, focusing on execution-driven teams with demonstrated product-market fit and user traction. They are particularly interested in ventures introducing innovative solutions not yet prevalent in the region, across various sectors where technology plays a pivotal role in distribution or business models. A preference is given to initiatives aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and emphasizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.

PlusVC's portfolio showcases a diverse range of innovative companies, including Thndr, an Egyptian FinTech platform simplifying digital investing; BRKZ, a Saudi Arabian ConstructionTech firm with an integrated B2B platform; DXwand, an Egyptian Enterprise/SaaS company specializing in conversational AI for Arabic dialects; Holo, a UAE-based digital mortgage platform; GrowDash, a UAE FoodTech B2B SaaS tool for optimizing restaurant marketing; and Barakah, a Saudi Arabian FoodTech startup addressing unsold restaurant surplus. Recently, PlusVC also led a pre-seed round for Estaie, an AI-powered global long-term booking platform. The firm's team, with backgrounds from Silicon Valley and experience at firms like 500 Startups, provides extensive mentorship, operational resources, and a vibrant community for its founders.