SOSV

SOSV is a global venture capital firm founded in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Specializing in seed-to-growth stage investments, SOSV operates multiple accelerator programs worldwide, including HAX for hardware, IndieBio and RebelBio for life sciences, Chinaccelerator and MOX for cross-border internet ventures, Food-X for innovative food solutions, and dlab for blockchain technology. The firm focuses on investments in revolutionary deep technologies aimed at improving human and planetary health, as well as cross-border markets, particularly in Asia. SOSV invests in approximately 150 startups annually, providing support through its resources to accelerate product development and scaling. Over its two-decade history, SOSV has established a strong reputation, consistently ranking among the top venture capital firms globally.

Audrey Chen

Investor Relations Manager

Daniel Eichner

Partner

Sheng Ge

Partner

Benjamin Joffe

Partner

Kelly Kirkpatrick

Director of Investor Relations

Vivian Law

Senior Associate

Steve McCann

Chief Financial Officer & General Partner

Sean O'Sullivan

Founder & Managing General Partner

Duncan Turner

General Partner

Qiyu Wu

Operations Director

Past deals in Convertible Note

Beeflow

Convertible Note in 2023
Beeflow S.A. is a company that specializes in professional pollination services, focusing on the enhancement of bee health and efficiency. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Beeflow employs scientific techniques and organic compounds to improve the immune systems of bees, enabling them to effectively pollinate specific crops. The company has demonstrated significant success in increasing crop yields, with reported improvements ranging from 20% to 90% in various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. Since its inception, Beeflow has expanded its operations to the United States and continues to grow its presence, particularly in Ventura County, California. The company's efforts aim to address the challenges of declining bee populations while supporting agricultural productivity.

DNALite Therapeutics

Convertible Note in 2023
DNALite Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing gene therapy treatments specifically for the gastrointestinal tract. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes proprietary technology to deliver therapeutic DNA directly to intestinal stem cells, aiming to address the underlying causes of diseases such as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), a hereditary form of colorectal cancer that often necessitates invasive surgical procedures. By targeting these root causes, DNALite seeks to prevent disease progression rather than merely managing symptoms, offering a potentially transformative approach to treating gastrointestinal disorders, including colorectal cancer and Crohn's disease.

Genetsis Group

Convertible Note in 2023
Genetsis Group operates as a digital marketing agency, specializing in marketing strategy, development, and management in digital environments. The company provides a range of services, including data marketing, CRM strategy and activation, business intelligence, e-commerce optimization, and marketing automation. Additionally, Genetsis Group offers digital agency services such as campaign strategy, design and user experience, social media management, mobile development, and analytics. The firm is focused on delivering integrated digital communication and multiplatform interactive design, while also assisting businesses in executing digital transformation strategies to enhance customer experiences and improve operational efficiency. Founded in 1994, Genetsis Group is headquartered in Alcobendas, Spain, with additional offices in Shanghai, San Francisco, and Mexico City.

Pear Bio

Convertible Note in 2023
Pear Bio uses organ-on-a-chip and computer vision technology to recreate, visualize, and compute the human tumor microenvironment and its effects on cancer progression. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in London.

Midoconline

Convertible Note in 2023
Midoconline is a telehealth company with one clear goal: Improve peoples welness through, prevention and better access to medicine.

Purchs

Convertible Note in 2023
FreshSpoke, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in food distribution through its innovative application. Founded in 2016 and based in Barrie, Canada, FreshSpoke operates a platform that facilitates direct transactions between food producers, wholesale buyers, and delivery drivers, eliminating the need for intermediaries. The platform is accessible via mobile and web applications, allowing restaurants, retailers, and institutions to place orders efficiently. FreshSpoke also utilizes a shared delivery system, optimizing existing delivery capabilities and enabling drivers, including local producers, to generate additional income. The entire process is paperless, with features for dispatch, routing, and notifications integrated into the driver’s smartphone. FreshSpoke is actively operational in both Canada and the USA, offering a comprehensive suite of applications, including tools for buyers, drivers, and consumers that promote local food sourcing.

Tensorfield Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2022
Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures agricultural machines for specialty row crops. It offers robots that perform non-invasive, no-herbicide weeding with thermal micro-dosing. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Jose, California.

BioLumen

Convertible Note in 2022
BioLumen is a nutritional technology company that develops a patented dietary fiber technology platform that reduces the negative effect of a diet heavy in processed foods. BioLumen's technology is composed of insoluble dietary fiber matrix covered with a blend of food ingredients created from the latest drug delivery system research. The company's product, a nutraceutical, focuses on high risk individuals with prediabetes to help manage blood sugar levels, protect their liver from excess sugar and feed their gut microbiome, delivering health benefits. BioLumen was founded on 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

SmartBite

Convertible Note in 2022
SmartBite is the most convenient and affordable food delivery service for offices. We use innovative technology to offer fast, easy and personalized solutions to cater to the needs of employees and corporates. We offer several products from single order to group order to catering services to our customers. Technology and data are important for SmartBite to optimize logistics and smart recommendation to provide an excellent customer experience.

Planetarians

Convertible Note in 2022
Why: When the alternative meat consumption grows from the current 2% to a projected 23%, where will the industry get proteins? Isolation, fermentation, cultured… all of them require it’s own ingredients for proteins. They might be not so readily available in the food system on the Earth… What: PLANETARIANS developed a new platform to make alternative meats from animal feed (Sunflower, Corn DDGS, Pulses). Skipping protein isolation it uses just 0.5:1 water (no chemicals). Product prototypes have umami taste, improved protein quality and lower costs than meats made from isolates and concentrates. How: Solid-state fermentation converts carbs in the ingredients into extra protein in addition to inherent one and improves PDCAAS. Wet extrusion works as a kill step and creates a meat-like texture.

Insta World

Convertible Note in 2022
Insta World founded a few months ago by a team comprising a computer scientist with Ph.D. from Cornell University and an ex-Citigroup investment banker, both with an extensive background and domain experience in e-commerce space is fixing two chronic pain points of Pakistan’s broken e-commerce: delayed fulfilment and deliveries which result in cancellation rates as high as 35% and long cash-on-delivery (COD) payments cycle which cripple the vendors cash-flows. With our tech first approach, we have outperformed our competitors in delivery and fulfillments and with our fintech component, we are solving the chronic cash-flow problem of vendors by offering advance cash-on-delivery payments enabled through our tech stack.

Crayonic

Convertible Note in 2022
Crayonic enables next-generation security for user authentication, digital asset storage, and electronic signatures. KeyVault, Crayonic’s keychain-sized hardware device, uses a combination of behavioral biometrics, machine learning, and cryptography to achieve unrivaled usability and security, also incorporating their unique proof-of-free-will feature.

Eachday

Convertible Note in 2022
Eachday provides tools and evidence-based techniques to self-manage ADHD. The company is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Conan MedTech

Convertible Note in 2022
Conan MedTech, founded in 2020 and based in Ithaca, New York, specializes in the development of rapid point-of-care diagnostic tests for concussions. The company's innovative system is designed to facilitate real-time concussion detection, enabling sports medicine doctors, athletic coaches, and trainers to make informed decisions during games. By providing advanced and efficient medical assistance, Conan MedTech aims to enhance the diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injuries, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.

Octopus

Convertible Note in 2022
Octopus is a new waste management application to efficiently collect & connect valuable waste to recycling industry. We're building pemulung 2.0 (scavengers), our scavengers train to getting used with our app while they also get financial inclusivity service from it. Currently we're running our service in Makassar with total 1524 registered scavengers, 9431 users, 436 checkpoints and more than 5k daily transactions. With Danone-Aqua we're planning to expand our services to Bali, Surabaya, and Jakarta this year. We're revenue funded startup, supplying PET bottles to one of the biggest R-PET factory in south east asia

Innatrix

Convertible Note in 2022
Innatrix is an agricultural biotechnology company developing novel biological and chemical products based on patented protein evolution technology, to control untreatable crop diseases, pests, and weeds.

QuantumCyte

Convertible Note in 2022
The Quantumcyte team is a highly talented group of biology and high tech commercialization experts with experience in academic, biotech, diagnostics, medical device and high tech organizations including Stanford, Intel, Thermo Fisher, Johnson and Johnson, Genentech and others. They are driven to ensure scalability and manufacturability of their products. To meet the basic research needs they have forged very close relationships and collaborations with experts in the field of cancer and genomic sequencing.

Avisa Myko

Convertible Note in 2022
Avisa Myko Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the production of natural soluble melanin through precision fermentation technology. This innovative approach allows the company to manufacture melanin at scale and at an affordable cost, ensuring high purity and ease of application across various industries. Avisa Myko's melanin serves multiple purposes, including protection against ionizing radiation and electricity generation, and is utilized in cosmetics, biomedicine, organic semiconductors, biosensors, and textiles. The company is also developing a prototype sunscreen that leverages its melanin as an ultraviolet blocker without relying on conventional chemical or mineral filters. Through its patented technology, Avisa Myko aims to improve human health and environmental sustainability by integrating melanin into products such as latex, fabrics, and laminated materials.

NovoNutrients

Convertible Note in 2022
NovoNutrients is focused on converting industrial waste carbon dioxide emissions into high-value protein ingredients for food and animal feed. The company has developed a fermentation platform that utilizes proprietary microbes and advanced gas fermentation systems to transform CO2, along with hydrogen and oxygen, into complete and safe single-cell protein. This innovative approach not only provides sustainable protein sources to support a growing population but also plays a role in combating climate change through carbon capture and utilization. By addressing both food security and environmental sustainability, NovoNutrients aims to meet the increasing demand for alternative protein solutions.

AromatEco

Convertible Note in 2022
AromatEco assists household brands in becoming more environmentally friendly by delivering renewable flavors and perfumes. Headquartered in London, UK.

InfiniteUp

Convertible Note in 2022
InfiniteUp is a refugee-owned social enterprise and software development company based in Beirut, established in 2020. The company focuses on developing mobile applications tailored for small businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa. By combining technological expertise with local experience, InfiniteUp aims to quickly deliver various smartphone applications that help merchants digitally manage their credit and payment transactions with customers and suppliers. This approach allows the company to effectively gauge African sentiment and meet the specific needs of the market.

ArgenTAG

Convertible Note in 2022
argenTAG barcoding technology addresses a main limitation of emerging long-read sequencing applications: reduced multiplexing capacity with high compromise of the sequencing throughput. We make synthetic DNA barcodes for sequencing thousands of samples simultaneously. We carefully reengineered state of art error correction technologies, originally developed in the field of digital communications, to achieve a systematic design of reliable barcoding systems for ubiquitous long-read sequencing technology applications.

Sóliome

Convertible Note in 2022
Sóliome is a Biotechnology company that develops protein-based sunscreens that are safe. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in San Francisco, California.

FleetOperate

Convertible Note in 2022
FleetOperate is a truck driver marketplace that facilitates on-demand driving services for carriers and shippers. Founded in 2018 and based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the platform allows users to book shipments from designated locations with registered truck drivers, enabling real-time tracking of their routes. This innovative approach addresses critical issues in the logistics industry, such as driver shortages, high turnover rates, and unutilized trucks, all while keeping operational costs low. By offering a Driver-as-a-Service model, FleetOperate enhances the efficiency of freight transport, ensuring that essential goods can be moved seamlessly and reliably.

Ceragen

Convertible Note in 2022
Ceragen is a biotechnology company based in Kitchener, Ontario, focused on enhancing agricultural productivity through plant microbiome engineering. The company specializes in precision microbiome engineering, offering inoculant products specifically designed for controlled environment agriculture. These products aim to provide farmers with natural solutions that enhance crop yields, allowing them to grow more food in smaller spaces. By improving plants' resilience to environmental stressors, Ceragen's innovations support sustainable farming practices and contribute to the efficient use of land resources, addressing the growing need to feed the global population.

Hexafly

Convertible Note in 2022
Hexafly is a biotechnology company based in Kells, Ireland, specializing in the sustainable farming of insects to produce materials for various industries, including aquaculture, plant nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes Black Soldier Fly larvae to convert food waste into valuable products such as insect oil, protein meals for fish feed, frass for plant nutrition, and chitin, which is used in medicines, cosmetics, and as a food additive. By focusing on a circular economy approach, Hexafly aims to provide sustainable solutions that benefit farmers and contribute to more efficient food systems for animals and plants. The company's products are available for purchase online.

Inso Biosciences

Convertible Note in 2022
Inso Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company based in Ithaca, New York, affiliated with Cornell University. The company focuses on developing innovative platform technology for biological sample processing, specifically designed for genomic analysis, including DNA sequencing. Utilizing advanced microfluidic technology, Inso Biosciences aims to revolutionize sample processing by efficiently separating and isolating cellular components. This technology enables healthcare and biotechnology companies to enhance their biological sample preparation capabilities, facilitating more effective research and analysis in the field of genomics.

Capra Biosciences

Convertible Note in 2022
Capra Biosciences is a biotechnology company harnessing biology for efficient and low-carbon production of everyday chemicals. It develops bioreactor technology designed to make the production of chemical products more efficient. The company developed a biofilm bioreactor which has the potential to significantly reduce the downstream processing requirements and costs inherent in the bio-manufacturing of products such as fuels. Capra Biosciences was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Rebartek

Convertible Note in 2022
Rebartek AS designs and delivers prefabricated reinforcement cages through robots. It offers rebar cages for construction projects. Rebartek AS was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Søgne, Norway.

Cellens

Convertible Note in 2022
Cellens is a Tufts University spinoff company dedicated to providing patients and doctors with clarity and confidence through noninvasive cancer screening.

ROVENSO

Convertible Note in 2021
rovenso SA develops and builds remotely operated robots that could operate in rough terrain and perform work for disaster relief. The company’s research and development pipeline includes ROVéo, a four wheeled rover for use in rough terrain and hazardous places; and LISéo, a lightweight immersive control station. Its solutions are used in unsupervised patrolling in warehouses, for detecting water leaks and thermal anomalies, and in outdoor patrolling. rovenso SA was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland.

Hydrostasis

Convertible Note in 2021
Hydrostasis develops a hydration monitor system for athletes to reach and maintain peak performance. The wearable sensors measure optimal hydration range based on each individual athlete's body composition and the application notifies athletes before dehydration symptoms impact performance. Hydrostasis is based in San Diego, California.

WearWorks

Convertible Note in 2021
WearWorks is a haptics design company based in New York, specializing in developing innovative products that convey information through touch. Their flagship product, the WAYBAND™, is a wearable haptic navigation device designed specifically for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This device guides users to their destinations using vibrations, allowing them to receive navigational information without relying on visual or auditory cues. By offloading sensory demands from the eyes and ears, the WAYBAND™ offers a more intuitive way to navigate the environment, enhancing independence and mobility for its users.

VALANX Biotech

Convertible Note in 2021
VALANX Biotech GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Klosterneuburg, Austria, specializes in the development and manufacture of synthetic programmable amino acids, specifically Norl. The company has created SnapIt, a reactive amino acid that facilitates the conjugation of antibodies with therapeutic agents, resulting in antibody-drug conjugates designed for cancer treatment. Additionally, Norl is applicable for PEGylation of therapeutic peptides and proteins, as well as for the directed and oriented immobilization of biosensors and biocatalysts. VALANX Biotech also provides on-demand bioanalytics and mass spectrometry services, further enhancing its offerings in the field of protein-drug conjugate development.

Circularis

Convertible Note in 2021
Circularis Biotechnologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company established in 2014 and based in California. The company focuses on developing innovative methods to regulate gene expression, aiming to enhance the production yields of biotherapeutics. Circularis offers a range of products, including RACRE Variant Libraries, hCMV Variant Library, and T7 Variant Library, as well as services such as RACRE Enhancement, RACRE Discovery, RACRE Technology Access Program, and Ribozyme Analysis of Cis-Regulatory Elements. By improving the targeting of gene therapy and optimizing gene expression in under-researched organisms, Circularis seeks to advance the fields of gene therapy, biomanufacturing, and synthetic biology, ultimately benefiting medical practitioners and enhancing therapeutic outcomes.

Veloz Bio

Convertible Note in 2021
Veloz Bio is a biotechnology company established in 2021 and located in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The company specializes in molecular farming to develop and manufacture sustainable and affordable animal-free and alternative proteins. By leveraging efficient plant metabolism, Veloz Bio has created a rapid protein production system that enables scalable growth of new proteins. This innovation allows biotech firms to gain expertise in essential areas of protein production, including supercritical fluid extraction and membrane purification. Through its focus on alternative proteins, Veloz Bio aims to contribute to a more sustainable food supply.

Upright

Convertible Note in 2021
Upright is an eCommerce website that offers instant oat milk. Upright is headquartered in Branford, USA.

ClimateCrop

Convertible Note in 2021
ClimateCrop technologies allow plants to store more carbon and energy, resulting in increased yields in biomass or fruit states. Founded in 2021 and is based in Ness Ziona.

Treepz

Convertible Note in 2021
Plentywaka is a premium public mass transit app that allows commuters to request pickups from their desired bus stops and get real-time information about their journey. Users can plan their journey through the app, get live updates of their buses and ride in safe, convenient and efficient a/c buses across different cities in Nigeria without having to worry about surge pricing.

Solid Ox Motors

Convertible Note in 2021
Solid Ox Motors offers carbon-neutral onboard generators for battery electric vehicle.

Grand Bio

Convertible Note in 2021
Grand Bio is working to improve the efficiency with which cells create their own growth factors. The firm provides supplements that boost growth factors in the medium in which cells live and thrive.

OkayKer

Convertible Note in 2021
OkayKer is a Karachi-based company founded in 2020 that offers on-demand and on-site vehicle maintenance, repair, and emergency services. Utilizing a fleet of skilled professionals, referred to as ustaads and gurus, OkayKer provides clients with instant estimates for various automotive needs, including diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance, and car cleaning and detailing. The company's focus is on ensuring that customers can maintain and repair their vehicles regularly and efficiently, thereby enhancing vehicle longevity and performance.

Pyrone Systems

Convertible Note in 2021
Pyrone Systems develops biopesticides that combine biology with chemistry. The company was founded in 2021.

Ardra Bio

Convertible Note in 2021
Ardra is a startup based on technology developed at the University of Toronto. Their technology uses model-guided metabolic engineering and synthetic biology to develop biocatalysts for the production of specialty chemicals from renewable resources. Their current target is the cosmetics industry, which uses $2.6 billion worth of petroleum chemicals in a variety of products.

iSmart Robot

Convertible Note in 2021
iSmart Robot

Proton Intelligence

Convertible Note in 2021
Proton Intelligence, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in biomarker monitoring to manage chronic diseases, particularly hyperkalemia, which involves high potassium levels. The company operates a wearable platform that delivers accurate and real-time potassium measurements through interstitial fluid from the skin, providing data closely correlated to blood levels. This innovation is crucial for heart and kidney care, as it enables clinicians and patients to monitor potassium levels effectively. By facilitating timely and informed decision-making regarding medications, diet, and treatment options, Proton Intelligence aims to enhance health outcomes and improve the quality of life for individuals living with chronic conditions.

Prothegen

Convertible Note in 2021
Prothegen is a biotechnology company that develops cutting-edge medicines for precisely regulating cell death. The company is based in Palo Alto, California.

Tru

Convertible Note in 2021
TRU, Inc. manufactures energy shots infused with vitamins, electrolytes, and antioxidants for athletes. It offers energy shots in various flavors including, electric mango, nootropic thunder, sour strawberry, recovery berry, and pineapple express under try energy, tru focus, tru power, and tru rescue brands. The company also manufactures caps under tru and Drinktru brands. It sells its products through its online portal. TRU, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Natick, Massachusetts.

Avidbots

Convertible Note in 2021
Avidbots Corp. develops and manufactures autonomous floor cleaning robots, primarily focusing on its flagship product, NEO, which is recognized as one of the most advanced autonomous scrubbing robots available. Founded in 2014 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Avidbots uses laser mapping technology to create detailed area maps and plan efficient cleaning paths. Its robots are designed to automate the labor-intensive aspects of commercial cleaning, allowing human cleaning crews to concentrate on higher-value tasks. Avidbots' products are utilized in various settings, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, colleges, and industrial sites across multiple countries. The company's vision is to integrate robots into everyday life to enhance human capabilities and improve operational efficiency in cleaning processes.

Smartex

Convertible Note in 2021
Smartex focuses on addressing significant challenges in the textile industry by leveraging advanced AI technology, specifically machine learning and computer vision. The company has developed a hardware-enabled software solution that detects textile defects and irregularities in real time. By implementing this innovative system, Smartex can halt production when defects are identified, thereby minimizing defective output and reducing textile waste. This proactive approach not only enhances production efficiency but also contributes to sustainability by lowering carbon dioxide emissions, energy consumption, and water usage. Moreover, Smartex provides factories with a user interface to monitor production statistics, further improving operational insights and decision-making capabilities.

Uplift Food

Convertible Note in 2021
Uplift Food is a snacking company that specializes in the fields of prebiotics, gut health, and healthy snack foods. Uplift Food focuses exclusively on the mood supportive benefits of gut-healthy prebiotic fibers and resistant starches. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Simply Good Jars

Convertible Note in 2021
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company that delivers healthy meals in reusable + returnable packaging through use of smart refrigerated kiosks placed in offices, transit centers, universities and health-systems. Driven by purpose to change that way people think about consumption, SGJ introduces sustainable business practices into their everyday operations with a zero-waste goal. For every jar returned back to the company for reuse, they will help feed someone in need and ensure that no packaging materials end up in landfills.

Pannex Therapeutics Inc.

Convertible Note in 2021
Pannex Therapeutics is a scientifically-based pharmaceutical company that develops new drugs to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain. was founded in 2020.

Emys

Convertible Note in 2021
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

Beyond

Convertible Note in 2021
We develop the most advanced micromobility vehicles, products, and services – through a first of its kind subscription model that transforms the convenience, accessibility, safety and environmental impact of transportation. Simply, we exist to empower people to go anywhere, and inspire them to explore everywhere; to #ridebeyond.

Carma

Convertible Note in 2021
Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Avego, Carma has pioneered technology that disrupts legacy transportation systems; in ridesharing, carsharing, public transportation, vanpooling and tolling. Carma has proven that societal change happens when leaders in technology and government partner to solve people’s most urgent problems.

WakeCap Technologies

Convertible Note in 2021
WakeCap is an IoT-based enterprise solution to improve safety & productivity in the construction site. We enable construction companies to have real-time field reporting by connecting & tracking materials, equipments, and most importantly workers at the construction site.

PouchNATION

Convertible Note in 2021
PouchNATION is a SaaS company for cashless and guest management solutions digitising the venues and events operations using intelligent NFC wearable technology in Southeast Asia. We aim to empower business owners to operate worry-free in the future.

Indee Labs

Convertible Note in 2021
Indee Labs is developing hardware for gene delivery. Our hardware is uniquely positioned for the efficient development and scalable manufacture of gene-modified cell therapies such as chimeric antigen receptor T cells. The technology is being developed with the help of the Australian National Fabrication Facility. We are alumni of NSW Health, IndieBio, Y Combinator and MBC Biolabs (née QB3@953). We are opening up an office in Sydney and have lab space at Bonneville Labs in Berkeley.

LipaLater

Convertible Note in 2021
Lipa Later is a facility that provides electronic loans, business loans, and salary loans to individuals and businesses in the low to middle income bracket in Kenya. The company is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Jointech

Convertible Note in 2021
Thecompany's main business covers three major remote asset management segments,including: 1. online vehicle and fuel consumption monitoring and management services,for vehicle operator companies who concern fuel consumption and vehicleposition; 2.the whole process of container and cargo monitoring and management ,for clients who have great concern to the cargo security and transportation; 3.remotemonitoring and operation of network services, for the energy and powerequipment manufacturing and maintaining company.

Sequential Skin

Convertible Note in 2021
Sequential Skin is a diagnostic platform company targeting skin longevity and aging. Our team specialises in genetics, epigenetics, and the skin microbiome.

Pricepally

Convertible Note in 2021
Pricepally operates an e-commerce platform focused on food and grocery shopping, founded in 2019 and based in Lagos, Nigeria. The platform aims to provide access to affordable, nutritious, and secure food items in urban areas across Africa. Pricepally functions as a digital food cooperative, allowing consumers to connect directly with local farmers, wholesalers, and producers. It enables users to buy food in bulk or share bulk purchases with others, leveraging collective bargaining power to reduce costs. The online store offers a wide range of products, including groceries, baby products, packaged food, and various ingredients, ensuring that customers have access to fresh and high-quality food items.

Pricepally

Convertible Note in 2021
Pricepally operates an e-commerce platform focused on food and grocery shopping, founded in 2019 and based in Lagos, Nigeria. The platform aims to provide access to affordable, nutritious, and secure food items in urban areas across Africa. Pricepally functions as a digital food cooperative, allowing consumers to connect directly with local farmers, wholesalers, and producers. It enables users to buy food in bulk or share bulk purchases with others, leveraging collective bargaining power to reduce costs. The online store offers a wide range of products, including groceries, baby products, packaged food, and various ingredients, ensuring that customers have access to fresh and high-quality food items.

ShapeMeasure

Convertible Note in 2021
ShapeMeasure develops automating measuring and cutting tools for the construction industry. Its solution measures construction job sites, plans and lays out material, and cuts materials exactly to fit. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Bosque Foods

Convertible Note in 2021
Kinoko Labs develops the next generation of meat substitutes, starting with whole-cut meat items made from fungal mycelium produced organically. Headquartered in New York.

Supplynote

Convertible Note in 2021
Supplynote is India's leading restaurant procurement platform providing a unique stack of SAAS and E-commerce to solve the procurement problem of HoReCa, With a vision to create automation for procurement in F&B industry, Supplynote offers end-to-end supply chain management solutions to restaurants, enabling them to understand purchasing trends, plan production, anticipate stock outs dates, set low-stock alerts and auto-create purchase orders. The USP of the product is, simplifying how restaurants order from vendors and enable faster and simpler communication with vendors onto the platform. With capabilities like SmartCart ordering and our AI-based approach instead of a rule-based system delivers probabilistic forecast which helps automate replenishment decisions.

Zymochem

Convertible Note in 2021
ZymoChem, Inc. develops microbes and bioprocesses that enable production of chemicals from renewable sources, such as sugars. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Emeryville, California.

MarketForce

Convertible Note in 2021
MarketForce connects Africa’s informal retail outlets and consumers directly to suppliers of consumer goods and financial services by digitizing orders, delivery, and payments with the aim of solving the last mile distribution challenge.

iMotorbike

Convertible Note in 2021
iMotorbike is the #1 motorbike online classified-ads E-commerce website in South East Asia, providing a fast, secure, simple and trouble free online experience with a wide variety of product range, setting itself apart from what exists in the market. iMotorbike offers three main categories: motorbikes, parts and accessories. For a complete 360° experience, iMotorbike also enables users the access to services such as insurance and financing. At iMotorbike we always strive to offer our customers the best experience through a complete and efficient online ecosystem for motorbike users, lovers and professionals.

AYLIEN

Convertible Note in 2021
AYLIEN is an artificial intelligence startup based in Wilmington, Delaware, specializing in technologies that enhance machine understanding of human languages. The company offers a variety of tools and APIs, including text analysis and news APIs, which enable users to process and interpret large volumes of human-generated content effectively. Its key products include Talk.ee, a tool for collecting and categorizing information, and the AYLIEN App Engine, which provides a platform for developing micro applications that transform unstructured data into structured formats. Additionally, AYLIEN offers oTaste, a tool designed for digitizing human tastes. The company serves a diverse clientele, including developers, data scientists, marketers, and academics, providing solutions in information retrieval, machine learning, natural language processing, and image recognition.

Helex

Convertible Note in 2021
Helex uses its own genomics data, bioinformatics, and intelligent data-driven platform to create, verify, and distribute therapy-specific gRNAs. Founded in 2021 and is based in New York.

Inso Biosciences

Convertible Note in 2021
Inso Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company based in Ithaca, New York, affiliated with Cornell University. The company focuses on developing innovative platform technology for biological sample processing, specifically designed for genomic analysis, including DNA sequencing. Utilizing advanced microfluidic technology, Inso Biosciences aims to revolutionize sample processing by efficiently separating and isolating cellular components. This technology enables healthcare and biotechnology companies to enhance their biological sample preparation capabilities, facilitating more effective research and analysis in the field of genomics.

Lucidefi

Convertible Note in 2021
Lucidefi is providing users every advantage to be profitable in the Defi markets with data provision and execution automation. As our name reveals, we seek to clarify and simplify the investment process in the defi markets. Our vision is to provide a trading platform with the most updated data and trend analysis, with the fastest available trade executions to allow our users to invest what they want, when they want. Backed by our propriety AI technology, we are able to make this possible, and help our users make money while saving time.

Asset Direct

Convertible Note in 2021
Asset Direct is a financial solutions company at the forefront of technological advancements. Founded in 2015 and is based in London, Ontario.

Asset Direct

Convertible Note in 2021
Asset Direct is a financial solutions company at the forefront of technological advancements. Founded in 2015 and is based in London, Ontario.

Rizlab Health

Convertible Note in 2021
Rizlab Health is a medical device startup founded in 2018 and based in East Princeton. The company specializes in providing practitioners and patients with rapid blood count readings, specifically focusing on white blood cell analysis. Rizlab Health's electronic cytometer and analyzer utilize a cartridge system to quantify key cellular components, such as neutrophils and lymphocytes. This technology enables hospitals and healthcare providers to quickly and affordably monitor patients' white blood counts, which is crucial for diagnosing conditions like sepsis and distinguishing between bacterial and viral infections. By offering a fast, portable, and cost-effective health monitoring solution, Rizlab Health aims to enhance patient care and streamline clinical decision-making processes.

unspun

Convertible Note in 2021
Unspun, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the production of customized jeans using advanced body scanning technology and fit algorithms. Founded in 2015, Unspun aims to revolutionize the apparel industry by reducing global carbon emissions through automated and localized manufacturing processes. The company offers a B2B software platform that enables digital customization for various large apparel brands. Recognized for its innovation, Unspun's technology was featured in TIME's list of Best Inventions of 2019. The company is supported by several notable investors and is actively working on the future of additive and automated apparel production, positioning itself as a leader in the quest for sustainable fashion.

Kutanios

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Kutanios is a biotechnology firm focused on creating new compounds for anti-aging, sun care, anti-acne, and skin cleaning items. Headwuartered in London.

Feel Therapeutics

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Feel Therapeutics, based in San Francisco, focuses on advancing mental health care through the development of digital biomarkers and therapeutic solutions. The company's flagship product, an emotion-sensing wristband paired with a mobile application, offers continuous monitoring and personalized interventions for individuals experiencing anxiety and depression. This innovative platform integrates proprietary medical-grade wearables and algorithms to collect objective data, facilitating passive monitoring of mental health. Utilizing evidence-based behavioral techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology, Feel Therapeutics aims to enhance mental health management and support users in cultivating beneficial emotional habits. By combining technology with therapeutic practices, Feel Therapeutics seeks to transform the approach to diagnosing and caring for mental health issues.

Finless Foods

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Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, focused on producing sustainable seafood alternatives through cellular agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in growing marine-animal cells to create seafood products, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a healthier and environmentally friendly alternative to traditionally caught and farmed seafood, offering consumers a cost-effective option that does not compromise on taste or dietary preferences. The company's mission is to develop and mass manufacture innovative marine animal food products that promote sustainability and accessibility in the seafood market.

Purchs

Convertible Note in 2021
FreshSpoke, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in food distribution through its innovative application. Founded in 2016 and based in Barrie, Canada, FreshSpoke operates a platform that facilitates direct transactions between food producers, wholesale buyers, and delivery drivers, eliminating the need for intermediaries. The platform is accessible via mobile and web applications, allowing restaurants, retailers, and institutions to place orders efficiently. FreshSpoke also utilizes a shared delivery system, optimizing existing delivery capabilities and enabling drivers, including local producers, to generate additional income. The entire process is paperless, with features for dispatch, routing, and notifications integrated into the driver’s smartphone. FreshSpoke is actively operational in both Canada and the USA, offering a comprehensive suite of applications, including tools for buyers, drivers, and consumers that promote local food sourcing.

Microgenesis

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Microgenesis SA specializes in developing medical technologies and treatments focused on reproductive health. Based in San José de la Rinconada, Spain, the company offers non-invasive diagnostic tests to identify imbalances in vaginal and intestinal microbiota that may contribute to infertility. Additionally, it provides dual tests to analyze microbiota imbalances linked to immunological issues in the endometrium, as well as tools and guidance for addressing complex reproductive health cases. Established in 1992, Microgenesis has introduced a fertility test and treatment aimed at restoring fertility potential, particularly for women who have experienced multiple IVF failures. Operating from a CLIA-certified lab in Oakland, the company’s diagnostic approach detects subclinical inflammation that can adversely affect ovarian function and implantation. Their treatment protocol is drug-free and all-natural, extending their services to both OB-GYNs and direct-to-consumer markets.

Hidden Gems

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Hidden Gems is a beverage company that offers Reveal, a first and only avocado seed beverage. The company's mission is to create beautiful, environmentally safe, and socially responsible upcycled products by discovering the hidden value in the food people would normally call trash. Hidden gems aims to reduce food waste, continue to create and support sustainable systems for sustainable living. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

LiveKuna

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A vertically-integrated superfood company working directly with Ecuadorian farmers to create food that's healthy, tastes good and does good.

DigiKhata

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DigiKhata is an innovative application designed for shopkeepers and businesses to streamline their bookkeeping and accounting processes. The app allows users to manage customer accounts with ease and provides a secure platform for tracking business transactions. It assists in maintaining both business and personal accounts, managing ledgers, and handling debit-credit transactions, including installment payments. DigiKhata also supports multiple currencies, enabling clients to manage various business ledgers and record transactions digitally from a single application. This comprehensive approach helps businesses maintain accurate financial records and simplifies the overall management of their finances.

Advanced Microbubbles

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Advanced Microbubbles manufactures and sells micro-bubbles for research in ultrasound imaging and drug delivery. The company develops and sells monodisperse size-isolated microbubble (SIMBs) ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) for preclinical research in Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Imaging, Noninvasive Cancer Surgery, Ultrasound Targeted Drug and Gene Delivery, and Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) opening with Focused Ultrasound. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Newark, California.

OncoPrecision

Convertible Note in 2021
We're developing personalized assays to determine the most suitable medication for cancer therapy at the patient level. Through our proprietary Drug Activity Ranking, oncologists will be able to make data-driven decisions regarding cancer therapy selection based on patient-derived samples. Our goal is to democratize access to precision oncology to improve patients' lives.

Lypid

Convertible Note in 2021
Minutri brings together a healthy, practical, tasty food, ready for consumption, and for all tastes, ages, food preferences, and times of the day. From breakfast to supper, they have ready meals, snacks, supplements, and drinks, with vegan, organic, zero sugar, low carb, and other options. The company's foods are developed with the aim of being balanced, nutritious, and very tasty. They are gluten-free and dairy-free, made with natural and selected ingredients and spices, without refined sugar, without preservatives or artificial additives.

Getaround

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Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Verdex Technology

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Verdex Technologies Inc. specializes in designing, patenting, and licensing non-toxic nanofiber production equipment for filtration and biomedical applications. The company’s innovative technology allows for the functionalization of nanofibers by incorporating nano-sized ingredients, which enhances the effectiveness of various products, including water filters that can eliminate challenging contaminants. Based in North Chesterfield, Virginia, Verdex Technologies emphasizes the use of biodegradable and bioresorbable polymers, avoiding harmful solvents and petroleum products in its processes. Founded by Rex B. Kirby, Jr., the company prides itself on its agile structure, integrity, and exceptional service, focusing on client needs and safety while maintaining high standards of quality. Verdex Technologies is financially robust, with substantial bonding capacity, positioning itself as a reliable partner in the nanofiber technology sector.

Velo Labs dba Lattis

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Velo Labs (DBA Lattis) is a smart city startup focused on improving urban living through intelligent technology solutions. Its first product, Ellipse, is a smart bicycle lock that provides theft alerts, keyless entry and solar charging.

TômTex Co

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100% naturally bio-based material made from food waste

Swag Kicks

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Swag Kicks is a store for authentic pre-loved sneakers, trainers, and casual shoes. The company is located in Karachi, Sindh.

Sequential Skin

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Sequential Skin is a diagnostic platform company targeting skin longevity and aging. Our team specialises in genetics, epigenetics, and the skin microbiome.

BioROSA Technologies

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BioROSA Technologies Inc. develops a blood test for autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The company offers diagnostic tools to allow clinicians to determine who is at risk for ASD and enables therapeutic developments through blood-based biomarkers and machine learning tools. BioROSA Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Belmont, Massachusetts.

Intelligent Implants

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Intelligent Implants specializes in developing wireless implantable electronics designed to stimulate, steer, and monitor bone growth. The company provides electrotherapeutic devices that address various diseases and support the recovery of bone and other tissues. By integrating data, engineering, and medicine, Intelligent Implants creates innovative, active, and connected medical devices aimed at improving patient treatment and assisting healthcare professionals in their decision-making processes. Founded in 2014 in Cork, the company was established by Erik Zellmer, Rory Murphy, Martin Larsson, and John Zellmer.