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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

The Global Startup Academy 2024 just wrapped up, and we couldn’t be more excited about the progress the startups made in the last 4 months. 🚀 This 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. 🌏 We took a hands-on approach with a 2-week immersive program in Singapore, providing targeted mentorship and hosting high-impact events. With 44 one-on-one feedback sessions, 25+ investor introductions, and 41 business development connections, the startups gained the insights, networks, and 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! William Bao Bean Oscar Ramos Ching-Ping Lin Kelly Pang Stella (Jeehyon) Yoh Jisun M. Kaha Go 郭凯赫 Jae woong Choi

Ready to explore the world’s hottest markets for venture investment? 🔥 Catch William Bao Bean, Managing General Partner of Orbit Startups, at the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum on October 24-25! 🚀 He’ll be joining the panel "Hot Markets Spotlights – China, ASEAN, and the Middle East" to dive into the hottest regions for venture investment and startup expansion. 🌏✨ Alongside Patrick Yip (Intudo Ventures) and Simon Sharp (Global Ventures), with Peter Chan from EY moderating, they’ll discuss market dynamics, growth sectors, and strategic entry points in these rapidly evolving economies. Don’t miss this chance to  learn how to engage with these markets and tap into their growth potential! 📅 Date: October 24th - 25th 📍 Location: Hong Kong Cyberport Hong Kong #emergingmarkets, #startups #investors #orbitstartups #cvcf #venturecapital #asean #china #middleeast #techinnovation #marketexpansion #entrepreneurship

🚀 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. 🙌 Special thanks to our panelists Muhammad Salman Ahmed (PwC), Andy Chang (Netzero Technologies), and Rabih I. Khoury (MEVP), who shared valuable insights on sustainability, climate tech, and AI. 🌱 It was a fantastic evening connecting the Orbit ecosystem in Dubai with climate tech startups from Taiwan, eager to expand to new markets. Stay tuned for the next Orbit Connect! Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated 📩 William Bao Bean Oscar Ramos Jenne Wong Aditya Kathpalia Francesca Tang Wei Pan Startup Island TAIWAN, Taiwan Tech Arena, Startup Terrace, TAcc+ International SpaceTech Program Ministry of Economic Affairs (Taiwan) National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan, National Development Council #SMESA, #ADI #emergingmarkets, #startups #investors #orbitconnect #sustainability #climatetech #ai #gitexglobal #dubai #innovation #networking #startups

How is the digital infrastructure landscape evolving in the Middle East, considering the growing importance of payments, logistics and internet GDP? In the fireside chat Delving into Digital Infrastructure at the Infrastructure Summit during SuperReturn Middle East, William Bao Bean, Managing General Partner of Orbit Startups, and Zain Shamim, Director at DFC, will discuss how countries like the UAE, KSA, and Qatar are leveraging their strategic locations to become key global connectivity hubs. They will also explore how the growing demand for cloud services is strengthening the region's position in the global digital infrastructure space. 🗓️ When: Monday, 14 October, 2:50pm - 3:10pm   📍 Where: SupperReturn Middle East. Dubai  Don’t miss this deep dive into the region’s growing role in the global digital infrastructure!  #emergingmarkets, #startups #investors #superreturnme #digitalinfrastructure#orbitstartups #techinmiddleeast #globalconnectivity #cloudservices #uae #ksa #qatar

Catch William Bao Bean, Managing General Partner of Orbit Startups, at Fintech Surge as he shares his insights on the panel One Tap Away—The New Type of Investor 🌍💡 🎙️ William will join fintech experts like Elizabeth Donaghy, Jatin Ondhia, Jovana Jovanovic, and Francesco Cracolici to explore how robo-advisors and trading apps are making investing more accessible for everyone. Don’t miss this engaging discussion on AI's role in transforming the industry and its lasting impact! 🗓️ Date: Sunday, 13 October, 2:00-2:30pm   📍 Location: Expand North Star, Dubai Harbour, UAE #emergingmarkets, #startups #investors #fintechsurge2024 #fintechinnovation #aiinfinance #orbitstartups #dubaitech #techindubai

Join us in Dubai on October 15 for Orbit Connect's "Bridging Sustainability from Taiwan to MENA," during GITEX Global in partnership with Expand North Star. 🌍 Meet the expert panel: Muhammad Salman Ahmed: Director of Sustainability and Climate Risk at PwC, with 13+ years of experience in environmental sustainability, net-zero strategies, and carbon management across the Middle East and Asia. Andy Chang: CEO of Netzero Technologies, Andy is dedicated to advancing both commercial renewable energy solutions and cutting-edge concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies. His work enables nations to harness heat for industrial applications and water desalination. Rabih I. Khoury: Managing Partner & Chief Exit Officer, at MEVP, overseeing $5B in M&A transactions and $2B in capital raising, Rabih has deep experience in corporate finance and private equity. MEVP is the fifth most active UAE-based investor in MENA. Join us for panel insights, startup pitches, and networking to connect and collaborate on the future of sustainability. 🌱 Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/g5H4U35z Muhammad Salman Ahmed Andy Chang Rabih I. Khoury William Bao Bean Oscar Ramos Aditya Kathpalia Jenne Wong Wei Pan Francesca Tang GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World Expand North Star #emergingmarkets, #startups #investors #gitexglobal #sustainability #climatetech #orbitconnect #startuppitches #networkingevent