Orbit Startups

Founded in 2010, Orbit Startups is a venture capital firm investing in tech companies that digitize traditional industries. It focuses on emerging markets and aims to improve living standards sustainably across sectors like e-commerce, fintech, media, healthcare, education, and logistics. The firm offers a lifetime program with hands-on support for partnerships, business development, fundraising, growth, along with initial investment packages and follow-on funding.

Navin Danapal

SEA Director

Aditya Kathpalia

Director of India and MENA region

Farhan Rahman

Managing Director

Minjia Wu

Partner

Past deals in Singapore

Pyxis

Seed Round in 2023
Pyxis is a treasury infrastructure company specializing in cross-border payments and foreign exchange for high-volume traders in emerging markets, particularly within the Afro-Asian corridor, which facilitates over $500 billion in annual trade. The company primarily addresses the challenges faced by Chinese importers operating in Africa, who often encounter issues such as currency mismatches, unregulated foreign exchange channels, and disruptions caused by bank account freezes. Pyxis offers a comprehensive treasury and FX platform based in Singapore, enabling real-time conversions between local African currencies, USD, and RMB. By partnering with local payment institutions, Pyxis ensures secure and affordable transactions while enhancing transparency through verified trade attribution. This integrated approach aims to streamline payment processes and improve liquidity for businesses, ultimately facilitating smoother trade operations in regions that are traditionally underserved by conventional banking systems.

Pyxis

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Pyxis is a treasury infrastructure company specializing in cross-border payments and foreign exchange for high-volume traders in emerging markets, particularly within the Afro-Asian corridor, which facilitates over $500 billion in annual trade. The company primarily addresses the challenges faced by Chinese importers operating in Africa, who often encounter issues such as currency mismatches, unregulated foreign exchange channels, and disruptions caused by bank account freezes. Pyxis offers a comprehensive treasury and FX platform based in Singapore, enabling real-time conversions between local African currencies, USD, and RMB. By partnering with local payment institutions, Pyxis ensures secure and affordable transactions while enhancing transparency through verified trade attribution. This integrated approach aims to streamline payment processes and improve liquidity for businesses, ultimately facilitating smoother trade operations in regions that are traditionally underserved by conventional banking systems.

SmartBite

Convertible Note in 2022
SmartBite is a leading corporate food solutions provider in Southeast Asia, specializing in food delivery for businesses. The company simplifies the ordering process for workplaces by offering a platform that features menu charts with pricing and an integrated online payment system, allowing employees to easily order meals from selected restaurants and caterers. SmartBite recognizes the unique needs of corporate clients, particularly in the post-COVID landscape, and aims to provide tailored solutions to enhance workplace dining experiences. Founded in Malaysia and the Philippines, SmartBite was acquired by SmartBite Singapore in 2021, further expanding its reach and capabilities. The company prides itself on delivering excellent customer support, available 24/7 to assist businesses in their food service needs.

Wallet Engine

Seed Round in 2022
Wallet Engine is a financial technology company headquartered in Singapore, specializing in providing a comprehensive suite of in-app financial services for applications. It offers a fully licensed, white-label solution that enables businesses to integrate borderless financial services into their platforms without sacrificing brand identity or customer ownership. The company's technology includes APIs for multi-currency stored value accounts, real-time domestic and cross-border transfers, and electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) processes. Wallet Engine's services are designed to enhance user experiences, allowing users to interact through mobile applications by sending and receiving funds, thereby facilitating the purchase and sale of digital content. With a focus on fostering global connectivity, Wallet Engine operates in various markets, ensuring financial inclusivity for users worldwide.

allrites.com

Seed Round in 2020
AllRites Holdings Pte Ltd operates an online marketplace that facilitates the discovery, negotiation, purchase, and sale of film, television, and sports broadcast content rights. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, the company focuses on the Asian market, offering a platform that features over 30,000 hours of content, surpassing the offerings of major streaming services in the region. AllRites provides content licensing distribution services and has established partnerships with key players, including Indian content from Sony and Jiangsu TV in China. The company supports rights protection and identity management through blockchain technology, enhancing the security and distribution of earnings for content creators. Additionally, AllRites has secured distribution contracts with various airlines, reaching a significant audience of over 40 million passengers. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, including SOSV and Artesian VC, positioning it as a leading entity in content rights management in Asia.

Goama

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in Singapore in 2018, Goama is a mobile game company offering a subscription-based platform for ad-free, uninterrupted gameplay on smartphones.

17Live

Seed Round in 2016
17LIVE Inc. is a live streaming platform that operates primarily in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, the company offers its live streaming services under the 17 Media brand. Additionally, it provides online dating services through its Paktor and Goodnight brands. The platform enables users to share their life experiences and talents in real-time, fostering social connections and community engagement. 17LIVE aims to facilitate instant audio and video communication, allowing users to connect with others globally, regardless of their location. The company, which was formerly known as M17 Entertainment Limited, rebranded to 17LIVE Inc. in October 2020.
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