Orbit Startups

🌏 “Emerging markets are not just a place to invest; they require a mindset shift - view them as a mosaic of opportunities, each with its own unique risks and rewards,” says William Bao Bean, Managing General Partner at Orbit Startups, in his recent insights shared with SuperReturn eMagazine. ⭐ Key takeaways: ✦ Emerging markets are outpacing developed economies in growth. However, unlocking their potential requires a diversified strategy to address localized risks. ✦ Startups with strong unit economics and cross-border scalability can reduce their dependency on external capital, positioning themselves to attract global investors even amid market volatility. ✦ To succeed, investors must understand the need for localized, innovative solutions that apply lessons from mature markets, optimizing resources and driving long-term sustainability. 🔗 Get access link to the article in the comments.👇 Munazzah Siddique, Aysha A.

💸 “The biggest misconception is that the payment itself is the hot space. The hot space is actually not just processing payments, but also connecting merchants to customers in return for profit share. The most powerful way to do this is to directly integrate other services into your payment app,” says William Bao Bean, Managing General Partner at Orbit Startups. Speaking on Payments Unbound by WIRED and J.P. Morgan, he breaks down how payment apps evolve when they do more than just process transactions. William highlights 24SEVEN 🚀(Orbit 2021) as a standout in this space. The platform redefines commerce for Pakistan’s mom-and-pop stores, digitizing operations and enabling group buying at wholesale rates. Stores gain trade financing through sales data and a POS for digital payments. 24SEVEN earns revenue from a cut of the financing and payments. Full article access in the comments👇 #fintech #payment #startups #investors #emergingmarkets #venturecapital

🚀 Congratulations to The Money Club, India (Orbit 2022) on securing $2.5 million in Series A funding, led by Prudent Investment Managers, with participation from existing investors including Venture Catalysts++ | India's 1st Multi-Stage VC, LetsVenture, z21 Ventures, Supermorpheus, HNIs, and 1Crowd AIF. "The funding will enable us to further develop our innovative financial inclusion solutions, expand our technological capabilities, and continue our mission of providing financial empowerment to underserved populations. This round is a testament to investors' confidence in the wide-ranging impact and massive potential of our disruptive business model, not only in India but globally," shared Manuraj Jain, Founder and CEO of The Money Club. Founded in 2018, The Money Club provides a liquidity platform designed for new-to-credit users, particularly low-income individuals in India who face barriers to traditional financial services. By addressing inefficiencies in legacy financial systems, the company is transforming access to finance with a scalable and secure solution. This investment positions The Money Club to deepen its commitment to financial inclusion and create meaningful change for 400 million people across India! 👉 Read more via Entrepreneur Media: https://lnkd.in/g5P2eTrt William Bao Bean Oscar Ramos Hiruy Ephrem TR Harrington #fintech #startups #investors #emergingmarkets

🎉Congratulations to The Binary Holdings (Orbit 2022) on the strategic investment of $5 million from ABO Digital! The investment will accelerate the expansion of The Binary Holdings’ decentralized network, aiming to connect one billion users by 2025. The two firms will bridge Web2 and Web3 infrastructure, offering seamless digital services, including cross-border payments, gaming, and social platforms. The Binary Holdings is redefining decentralized connectivity - with a robust user base of 169 million and partnerships with seven major telecom operators, The Binary Holding has set the gold standard in interoperability and cross-border digital commerce. Its proprietary network, powered by the BNRY, the network’s single digital currency, ensures frictionless transactions for businesses and consumers. This partnership is a pivotal milestone in Binary’s mission to scale its decentralized infrastructure globally. At Orbit Startups, we’re committed to enabling our portfolio companies to achieve scalable, sustainable growth. Congratulations to the team at The Binary Holdings on this significant achievement, and we look forward to continuing to support their journey! 🔗 Read the full article on Decrypt here: https://lnkd.in/gwVtcDuH William Bao Bean Oscar Ramos Jong Wan Brian Lee #startups #investors #emergingmarkets

Join William Bao Bean, Managing General Partner at Orbit Startups, at SuperReturn Africa in Cape Town for “Lessons from Emerging Markets Around the World: Learn, Then Localize.” In this keynote, William will share how African entrepreneurs are applying learnings from models in Asia to drive economic transformation. Plus, catch William at “Music: The Sound of Success” where he’ll show how Orbit helps creators and artists leverage technology to increase revenue and fan engagement. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 3 December 📍 Location: The Westin, Cape Town 🎫 Register with the code FKR3547EMSPK to save 10%  https://lnkd.in/e6YtTU-r #startup #vc #investment #superreturn #emergingmarkets

That’s a wrap for Orbit 7 Demo Day! 🚀 Congratulations to the startups from Orbit 7 - MRHB.Network, NOBON, ORKO, Payd, Onetab, Seafood Factory, Ridelink Inc., and Fincart.  Many thanks to our VC panel Partner at Speedinvest, Rana Abdel Latif, and Omer Zabit, Principal at Shorooq for their insights into what lies ahead in 2025 for investing in the MENA region. And finally a very special thanks to our venue partners, Hub Culture and Supercool E-Mobility Center Dubai, for their support. 👉  Watch Orbit 7 Demo Day playlist here https://lnkd.in/gtr3F6Ei Naquib Mohammed Khalid H. Joakim Blom Talha Khan Darvesh Daswani Judah Guber Aya Mounir Daniel Mukisa Mostafa Masry William Bao Bean Oscar Ramos Ching-Ping Lin Minjia Wu Aditya Kathpalia Nick Ponomarev Kaha Go 郭凯赫 Kelly Pang Shenali De Silva #investors #startups #emergingmarkets #vc #orbit7demoday #MENA #fintech #logistics #climatetech #sustainability #impactinvesting

Orbit 7 Demo Day is almost here, and we’re excited to share with you our powerhouse panel diving into the latest investment trends in MENA! Featuring top industry players, this session will provide key insights into the future of venture capital and startups in the region 👉 Rana Abdel Latif, Partner at Speedinvest, investment expert with cross-transactional experience in M&A, financing, and restructuring deals across industries, and a mentor to tech-driven startups. 👉 Omer Zabit, Principal at Shorooq Partners, a multi-dimensional investment firm in the MENA region with a portfolio 👉 William Bao Bean, Managing General Partner at Orbit Startups, with over 350 early-stage investments including in the MENA region and a mission to help startups scale globally. Don’t miss the chance to hear from these industry leaders! 🚀 📅 When: Wed, Nov 20, 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+4 📍 Where: Dubai Register now: https://lnkd.in/gdb6jYE3 Oscar Ramos Ching-Ping Lin Minjia Wu Aditya Kathpalia Kaha Go 郭凯赫 Nick Ponomarev Saif Ali #emergingmarkets #startups #investors #demoday #dubai #orbit #innovation #mena

Friends of Orbit, In October, we launched Orbit 7 featuring 8 startups in fintech, climate tech, logistics, and more. Sign up now for our investor-exclusive demo day on November 20, in-person in Dubai! Join serial entrepreneur and investor Bill Liao online on November 6 for "Sales growth, a billion dollar mindset" at our 2024 Winter Growth Summit! Register now to gain insights into effective sales strategies from a serial entrepreneur and self-taught engineer who scaled two engineering businesses to billion-dollar valuations. BusCaro(Orbit 2023) founder Maha Shahzad was recognized as one of the “Most Influential Women in Mobility” for her work addressing intra-city mobility challenges in Pakistan, and Orbit Principal Stella (Jeehyon) Yoh hosted Orbit LatAm founders at Mexico Tech Week. Until next time, The Orbit Team

Join top VCs, angel investors, and industry experts at Orbit 7 Demo Day in Dubai on Nov 20! 🚀 Discover groundbreaking innovations from our startups across MENA, SEA, Africa and beyond, as they push boundaries in fintech, logistics, climate tech, and more! ⭐ Orbit 7 Companies : MRHB.Network (Saudi Arabia) - The super app for the halal Web3 economy NOBON (Sweden)  - The climate tech platform for financing and launching high quality carbon projects ORKO (Singapore) - One-stop EV platform in Pakistan and Indonesia that seamlessly transforms fleets from gas to electric Payd (Malaysia) - Giving employees the power to access their salary early, easing unexpected expenses and fostering financial independence Onetab (Singapore) - The all-in-one software development app and AI project manager that enables dev teams to deliver 40% faster Seafood Factory (Egypt) - The digital platform to help fish farmers sell directly to their customers and access financing solutions in Egypt Ridelink Inc. (Uganda)  - Logistics app making cargo freight reliable, affordable and transparent for SMEs in Africa Fincart (Egypt) - A platform to seamlessly provide shipping & financing services to e-commerce merchants 📅 When: Wed, Nov 20, 15:30 - 17:00 GMT+4 📍 Where: Dubai William Bao Bean Oscar Ramos Ching-Ping Lin Minjia Wu Nick Ponomarev Aditya Kathpalia Saif Ali Kelly Pang Kaha Go 郭凯赫 Jae woong Choi #emergingmarkets, #startups #investors #fintech #logistics #climatetech #demoday #dubai #mena

Don’t Miss "Sales growth, a billion dollar mindset" at the 2024 Winter Growth Summit!   🌟 📅   Date:   6th November 2024,  4:30-6:00 PM (GMT +8) 🌐   Location: Online Event Sales doesn’t come naturally to many engineers, but with the right approach,  it can become one of  an engineer’s most valuable skills. Unlock the secrets to scaling sales with Bill Liao, a serial entrepreneur and self-taught engineer who has driven two engineering businesses to valuations over $1 billion. Learn from Bill's billion-dollar mindset and gain the skills to elevate your sales approach. 🚀  What You'll Learn:     -   Why engineers should master sales     -   Top activities to hit your sales targets     -   Navigating B2B, B2C, and B2B2C sales models     -   Big don'ts to avoid in selling     -   How to effectively manage sales processes    🤝   Perfect for:     - Engineers looking to boost their sales skills  - CEOs with a technical background   - Startup leaders aiming to drive growth  Bill's advice will equip you with practical tools and actionable insights to help you succeed in selling. Learn from his vast experience and take your company to the next level! 🔗   Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/gj6n9fgC #SalesForEngineers #OrbitGrowthSummit #BillLiao #StartupGrowth #EngineeringLeadership #SalesStrategies Bill Liao William Bao Bean Oscar Ramos TR Harrington Kenneth Cheung