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Orbit Startups raises $60m to support entrepreneurs

Orbit Startups has raised $60 million in funding to support entrepreneurs in emerging and growth markets.

It seeks to invest in companies that focus on digitizing traditional industries and promoting sustainable solutions.

The funding round received contributions from venture capitalists, mentors, and other investors, although specific names were not disclosed.

Orbit Startups, which was rebranded from SOSV, has previously collaborated with early-stage companies across various sectors, including agriculture, supply chain, and income-generating technologies.

Recent Orbit developments

Timeline
23-Feb-2024 🚀 Orbit backs 6 startups in latest cohort
  • Orbit Startups unveils new portfolio companies.
  • Invests $180k in 6 startups across various sectors.
31-Oct-2023 🌍 Orbit Startups names 9 firms in newest cohort
  • Orbit Startups funds 9 firms with $180,000 each
  • Startups span healthtech, fintech, mobility sectors
24-Nov-2022 🚀 SOSV backs 5 startups as part of latest Orbit cohort
  • SOSV reveals 5 startups in Orbit cohort
  • Each startup receives $150,000 in funding
25-Jul-2022 🌱 Kejora-SBI Orbit backs Indonesian e-grocery firm’s series A
  • KedaiSayur raises undisclosed Series A funding
  • Plans to enhance collaboration with farmers and suppliers
27-Jun-2012 🚀 Singapore Startup Dropmysite Acquires US-Based OrbitFiles.com
  • Dropmysite acquires OrbitFiles, boosting users to 911k
  • Acquisition aims to enhance offerings in North America

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