Orbit Ventures

What Orbit Ventures does

Orbit Ventures Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-headquartered emerging-markets venture capital firm and accelerator program that operates as a subsidiary of SOSV, a US-based VC firm with $1.5B in assets under management. Founded in 2017, the firm invests $180,000 for a 6% common-equity stake into early-stage technology startups across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, prioritizing companies that digitize traditional industries and expand access for mass-market consumers. Its product surface comprises four accelerator programs: the flagship Orbit Startups Accelerator, Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit (a joint initiative with Sanabil Investments aligned to Saudi Vision 2030), MOX (mobile-first startups in South and Southeast Asia), and Chinaccelerator (China-to-global bridges), supported by Growth Summits, Orbit Connect networking events, and Demo Days.

The firm does not develop proprietary technology; its differentiation rests on operational scaffolding rather than software. Portfolio companies receive hands-on support including enterprise sales task forces, fundraising assistance, legal structuring, and access to a network of 575 mentors and 212 corporate partners (Pfizer, VISA, HSBC, Samsung, P&G, SAP, Siemens, DBS, Jio, Anheuser-Busch InBev). Across 260 portfolio companies, Orbit has deployed approximately $75M in direct investment while portfolio companies have subsequently raised $728M in follow-on capital, reaching 175M monthly active users as of 3Q25 and producing outcomes such as VideoVerse (Olympic and Premier League technology partner), ELSA (Google's first AI investment in Asia), BitMEX, Dastgyr, and PriceOye.

Revenue is generated through equity returns on portfolio exits and standard VC fund economics routed through SOSV; standalone revenue is not publicly disclosed. Standard deal terms are $180K for 6% equity via Stock Purchase Agreement, of which $50K covers program costs, with founders additionally receiving over $2M in cloud and SaaS perks from AWS, Google, HubSpot, and other partners. Geographic offices span Singapore (HQ), Riyadh (Sanabil Hub), and Dubai (Middle East regional), and the firm was ranked the #4 most active VC across Global Emerging Markets by MAGNiTT in 2025.

Name

Orbit Ventures

Legal name

Orbit Ventures Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://orbitventures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orbit Ventures is a Singapore-headquartered emerging-markets venture capital firm and accelerator (subsidiary of SOSV) that invests $180K for 6% equity in early-stage tech startups across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, digitizing traditional industries through its Orbit, Sanabil, MOX, and Chinaccelerator programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Venture Capital / Startup Accelerator

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

Keywords

• Venture capital investing
• Startup accelerator programs
• Emerging markets finance
• Seed stage funding
• Startup mentorship network

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equity Investment Returns: Orbit Ventures generates returns through equity stakes in portfolio companies, taking 6% common equity through Stock Purchase Agreements and investing $180,000 per startup. The portfolio has raised $728M post Orbit's investment of $70-75M.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Orbit Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups in emerging and frontier markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It provides $180K seed funding in exchange for 6% common equity, paired with multi-month accelerator programs, 500+ global mentors, operational support for fundraising, legal, and enterprise sales, plus access to a network of 300+ co-investors and 212 corporate partners. The firm manages $125M in total value across 260 portfolio companies.

Product overview

Orbit Ventures operates as a multi-stage venture capital firm that scales breakthrough startups across emerging and frontier markets in Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Latin America. The firm offers a portfolio of investment programs including the Orbit Startups Accelerator (core accelerator), Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit (a joint initiative with Sanabil Investments targeting MENA markets), MOX (mobile-first accelerator for Southeast/South Asia), and Chinaccelerator (China-to-global market program). Beyond funding, the firm provides operational support through Growth Summits, business development trips, enterprise sales assistance, and a network of over 500 mentors worldwide. The offering is complemented by networking events (Orbit Connect) and investor-exclusive demo days showcasing portfolio companies. The firm has invested $75 million and helped portfolio companies raise $728 million, managing $125 million in total value across 260 companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orbit Startups Accelerator A startup accelerator program that provides $180K funding in exchange for 6% common equity, mentorship from 500+ global mentors, and access to a network of 300+ co-investors and 212 corporate partners. The program focuses on early-stage technology startups across emerging and frontier markets in Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Latin America.
• Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit A joint accelerator program between Sanabil Investments and Orbit Ventures aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. The four-month program invests $100,000 in early-stage startups from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Pakistan, and other MENA markets, with focus on sales growth, go-to-market execution, and product acceleration.
• MOX (Mobile Only X)

Quantifiable outcome

• Portfolio companies raised $728M post $75M investment by Orbit
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sanabil InvestmentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Joint initiative between Sanabil Investments and Orbit Ventures to operate Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit, focused on Saudi Vision 2030 economic diversification through innovation and entrepreneurship.
• PfizercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner with multi-year operations and innovation collaboration with Orbit Ventures.
• VISAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner collaborating with Orbit on fintech innovation across emerging markets.
• Anheuser-Busch InBevcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for innovation and startup collaboration through Orbit's ecosystem.
• HSBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partner collaborating with Orbit on fintech and financial infrastructure innovation.
• DBScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic banking partner for fintech innovation across Asia.
• SiemenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for industrial innovation and technology deployment.
• SamsungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner for innovation initiatives across emerging markets.
• Procter & GamblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsumer goods giant partnering with Orbit for innovation and startup collaboration.
• SAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner enabling portfolio companies like Neufast to access enterprise customers through SAP Store.
• JiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecom partner in India for digital infrastructure and innovation initiatives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• MAGNiTT: MAGNiTT is the primary emerging-markets venture data platform that ranks VCs (including Orbit as #4 in 2025); ecosystem peer rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Plug and Play Tech Center: Plug and Play runs corporate-partner-driven accelerator programs globally, comparable to Orbit's corporate-partner-led distribution model.
• Antler: Antler is a global early-stage VC running cohort-based programs across multiple continents, comparable in cohort structure and global early-stage focus.
• SOSV: SOSV is Orbit's parent VC with $1.5B AUM, operating multiple accelerator programs (including HAX, IndieBio, MOX, Chinaccelerator). Same investment philosophy and operating platform.
• Seedstars: Seedstars is an emerging-markets-focused accelerator and VC with programs across Africa, Asia, MENA, and LatAm, directly comparable to Orbit's geographic mandate.
• Partech: Partech is a global VC with strong Africa and emerging-markets presence, comparable to Orbit's EM mandate and early-stage focus.
• 500 Global: 500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) runs accelerator-driven, early-stage programs across emerging and frontier markets, directly overlapping Orbit's seed-stage, mentor-heavy, high-volume model.
• Techstars: Techstars is a global accelerator network offering fixed-term programs, mentor networks, and follow-on capital, directly comparable to Orbit's accelerator cohort structure.

Regional players

• TLcom Capital: TLcom Capital is an Africa-focused early-stage VC; comparable as an EM-native seed investor but geographically narrower than Orbit.

Broad incumbents

• Y Combinator: Y Combinator is the largest global accelerator; comparable in accelerator mechanics and seed-stage investing, though primarily US-focused and a much larger brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OrbitVenturesVC
• Facebookfacebook.com/orbitventures.vc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/Orbitvc
• Instagraminstagram.com/Orbitvc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/orbitventures

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments674 records

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