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William Bao Bean

Venture Partner at SOSV

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Overview

William Bao Bean serves as Venture Partner at SOSV[1], a position held since January 2023[7], following a tenure as General Partner at the organization from October 2014 to December 2022[8]. Bao Bean is Managing General Partner of Orbit Ventures[2], an emerging markets venture capital firm managing over US$125 million in investment value[2]. Orbit invests in technology startups across ecommerce, fintech, travel, media, health, education, and logistics in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America[2]. Bao Bean previously held positions at SoftBank Group as Partner for SoftBank China & India Holdings from March 2007 to October 2010[10] and at Singtel as Managing Director from November 2010 to October 2014[9]. Bao Bean holds a BA in East Asian History and International Relations from Bowdoin College[11].

Profile introduction
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William is Managing General Partner of Orbit Ventures the Emerging Markets VC the longest running emerging market startup program in the world with over US$125m in investment value managed. Orbit invests in technology startups that digitize traditional industries, boost earnings potential, and drive sustainable growth. Sectors include ecommerce, fintech, travel, media, health, education, and logistics across emerging markets in Asia, Middle East, Africa and LATAM. Orbit provides hands-on support for user acquisition, sales, partnerships, and fundraising. Orbit's consumer ecosystem has helped o…

Career history

  1. Managing General PartnerOct 2014 to presentOrbit Ventures
  2. Advisory Board MemberSep 2021 to presentH2 (h2.co)
  3. China Chapter Co-ChairJul 2016 to Aug 2021H2 (h2.co)
  4. Director2007 to presentitalki
  5. Venture PartnerJan 2023 to presentSOSV
  6. General PartnerOct 2014 to Dec 2022SOSV
  7. Managing DirectorNov 2010 to Oct 2014Singtel
  8. Partner - SoftBank China & India HoldingsMar 2007 to Oct 2010SoftBank Group

Education

  1. BA, East Asian History, International Relations1991 - 1995Bowdoin College
  2. High School at Blair Academy1987 - 1991

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