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Mr. William is a distinguished Managing General Partner at Orbit Startups, the pioneering and longest-running startup program in Asia. Simultaneously, he serves as a General Partner at SOSV, a venture capital powerhouse ranked as the #4 most active investor globally and #5 in Asia/Rest Of World in 2021 according to TechCrunch, managing an impressive US$1.5 billion in assets. At Orbit, William plays a crucial role in providing hands-on support for growth, partnerships, fundraising, and user acquisition, coupled with strategic investments and subsequent funding rounds. Orbit's focus extends across emerging and frontier markets in Southeast and South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, encompassing diverse sectors such as ecommerce, fintech, media, health, education, and logistics. William brings a wealth of experience to his current position, having previously held key roles at SingTel Innov8 Ventures, where he served as a founding Managing Director supporting China investments, and as a Partner at Softbank China & India Holdings, leading investments in China and South East Asia. Prior to his venture capital roles, William garnered recognition as a top-ranked equity research analyst for Internet in Asia while at Deutsche Bank. His multifaceted background positions him as a strategic and seasoned leader in the global startup and venture capital landscape.
