

London Emerging Markets VC Hour: Connecting the Global South with Venture Capital
Calling all Emerging Markets VCs & Founders!
London has emerged as a leading global hub for investors and startups with a strong focus on emerging markets. The London Emerging Markets VC Hour brings together venture capitalists, founders, and ecosystem leaders & future leaders to examine the latest trends shaping venture investment across the Global South.
The event will feature a curated panel discussion with experienced VC investors, offering diverse perspectives on investment strategies, market dynamics, and high-growth opportunities across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and beyond. Drawing on its extensive on-the-ground experience, Orbit Ventures, VC firm specialised in emerging markets with a portfolio of over 300 startups, will share practical insights from operating and investing at scale.
Beyond the panel, the evening is designed to foster meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and high-quality networking among investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem stakeholders committed to building long-term value in emerging markets.
About the organizers:
Orbit Ventures scales breakthrough startups from around the globe across emerging and frontier markets in the Asia, Middle East, Africa and LatAm. Orbit was ranked the #4 most active VC across Global Emerging Markets in 2025 by MAGNiTT.
Airwallex is a global financial technology company that provides cross-border payment and banking solutions for businesses. It enables companies to send, receive, and manage money internationally with lower costs and faster settlement, offering multi-currency accounts, payment APIs, and expense management tools.