January Newsletter from Orbit Startups

Friends of Orbit,?

In January, we launched the Orbit 6 cohort with the latest breakthrough startups in supply chain, mobility, fintech, adtech, sustainability, and health-tech. Sign up for our investor-exclusive demo day on February 22, in person in Dubai or on zoom.

At the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet in Chennai, Managing General Partner, William Bao Bean, emphasized inclusivity, citing Orbit Startups' investments in tech-driven ventures for economic independence. He also shared views at the launch of the Pakistan Startup Fund, foreseeing it as a game-changer in fostering innovation through effective public-private partnerships.

We're partnered with two great pre-accelerator programs, Italian silver-tech Next Age and Bangladesh SM2, that are now open for applications. Apply now for the Spring 2024 cohorts!

Until next time,

Orbit Startups

ORBIT IN THE NEWS

DXwand , a Cairo- and Dubai-based startup has secured $4 million in Series A funding to expand its conversational AI platform tailored for enterprise use in the MENA region.

Armed with this new investment, The company plans to expand into Africa and Saudi Arabia, prioritizing research in knowledge mining and forming partnerships with telecom operators for community-focused alliances. Read the full article on TechCrunch .?

ACROSS THE ORBIT ECOSYSTEM

Join the world's leading VC firms at Orbit Startups' investor-exclusive Demo Day in Dubai or via Zoom on Thursday, February 22. Sign up to get the first look at the latest?breakthrough startups from the GCC, Pakistan, Nigeria, and SEA in sustainability, logistics, mobility, fintech and more. Register Now

Join Orbit's long-standing community in Dubai at Orbit Connect, a social event where Dubai's VC community and Orbit mentors convene to catch up over drinks and exchange insights into tech investment.?Register Now

At the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024 , William showcased Orbit's?initiatives, including investments in tech-driven startups like Fullfily, promoting economic independence, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At the Pakistan Startup Fund launch event, William spoke about Orbit's active investment in Pakistan since 2019 with 22 investments. He sees this fund as a game-changer, emphasizing the effectiveness of private-public partnerships in fostering innovation.

Europe's first silver tech startup program - Next Age , is calling for startups in cognitive care, tele-rehabilitation, medication adherence, companionship, and more.?

We are partnered with CDP Venture Capital, AC75, the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing and other scientific partners. The startups that join the pre-accelerator program will learn how to enter and grow in the silver economy market, gain access to funding and investment support, mentors and market experts, and like-minded founders from all over the world. Apply Now

The second cohort of SM2 Accelerate kicked off together with SBK Tech Ventures and MIAKI. SM2 propels high-potential Bangladeshi startups to industry leaders who can redefine Bangladesh’s economy.?

The pre-accelerator startup program will provide five startups with financial support, mentorship, investor connections and access to an extensive network of partners to support expansion across Asia. Companies with strong cross-border expansion potential and female founders are especially encouraged to apply. Apply Now