Orbit October '24 Newsletter

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

Orbit 7 Demo Day

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, Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, as they push boundaries in fintech, logistics, climate tech, and more!

🗓️ Date: 20th November, 2024

🕟 Time: 15:30 - 17:00 (GMT+4)

📍 Location: Dubai

🔗 Register Here >>

🚀 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

Don’t Miss Bill Liao’s Session on "Sales growth, a billion dollar mindset"

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.

🗓️ Date: 6th November, 2024

🕟 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM (GMT +8)

📍 Location: Online Event

🔗 Register now to secure your spot >>

🚀 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!

BusCaro’s Founder recognized as one of the “Most Influential Women in Mobility”

Pakistani startup BusCaro (Orbit 2023) is addressing the critical problem of intra-city mobility and thriving where others have struggled. The company offers safe and reliable transportation services for businesses (B2B) and customers through businesses (B2B2C).

Maha Shahzad , Founder of BusCaro, was recently recognized as one of the “Most Influential Women in Mobility” and has also just won the Pakistan edition of “Meet the Drapers” with Tim Draper. Now, BusCaro is making headlines again with this exclusive interview on ProPakistani.

Kudos to Maha and the BusCaro team for all they’ve accomplished thus far — and for everything yet to come!

Read more about BusCaro here >>

Across the Orbit Ecosystem

Orbit LatAm Founders connect at Mexico Tech Week

Orbit Startups Principal, Stella (Jeehyon) Yoh , hosted a lunch for LatAm founders, including Rodrigo P. , CEO of BeeCuick (Orbit 2023), Dylan Roman , CEO of NIU NIU (Orbit 2024), and LatAm angels/VCs during Mexico Tech Week . We are very excited to continue investing in this dynamic ecosystem!

Bridging Sustainability from Taiwan to MENA at Orbit Connect

That’s a wrap on our special edition of Orbit Connect - "Bridging Sustainability from Taiwan to MENA" during GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World , in partnership with Expand North Star ! A huge thank you to our partners for making this event possible and to everyone who joined us to make it a success. It was a fantastic evening connecting the Orbit ecosystem in Dubai with climate tech startups from Taiwan, eager to expand to new markets. Special thanks to our panelists Muhammad Salman Ahmed ( PwC ), Andy Chang ( Netzero Technologies Co. Ltd. ), and Rabih I. Khoury ( Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) ), who shared valuable insights on sustainability, climate tech, and AI.

Nurturing Founders with the GSA Program in Singapore

The 4-month Global Startup Academy 2024 program was all about helping founders break into new markets, with a focus on commercialization strategies, investor readiness, and validating their business models for the Singapore market. The 2-week immersive program in Singapore gave startups one-on-one feedback sessions with mentors, investor introductions, and business development connections, giving them the tools needed to enter new markets.

Shoutout to our partners FuturePlay , Singapore Management University , 중소벤처기업진흥공단(Korea SMEs Startups Agency) , National University of Singapore , SMU Global Innovation Immersion by IIE , Amazon Web Services (AWS) , K-Startup Center Singapore , e27 (Optimatic) who collaborated with us to drive innovation and new market opportunities!