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.

Michael Aberman

Partner

Lindsay Atkenson

Analyst

Hugh Bowen

Associate

Po Bronson

General Partner

Stephen Chambers

Partner

Navin Danapal

SEA Director

Hiruy Ephrem

Analyst

Sheng Ge

Partner, Investments Operations

Weichang Ge

Analyst

TR Harrington

Partner

Bill Liao

General Partner

Ching-Ping Lin

Partner

Stephen McCann

CFO and General Partner

Carthach McCarthy

CFO

Yuan-Ting Meng

Analyst

Paul Monaghan

Principal

Eric Ramsay

Analyst

Pae Wu

General Partner

Sabriya Stukes Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Atlanta, GE

Sidework Solutions

Seed Round in 2022
At BackBar Solutions, we believe that hospitality companies should focus on just that: hospitality. Our device serves perfectly-made, ready-to-serve cocktails so venues can focus on customers.

Sidework Solutions

Convertible Note in 2021
At BackBar Solutions, we believe that hospitality companies should focus on just that: hospitality. Our device serves perfectly-made, ready-to-serve cocktails so venues can focus on customers.

Presso

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Presso provides a distributed micro-retail solution focused on ultra-fast dry-cleaning services. The company has developed a specialized dry-cleaning machine that simplifies the laundry process for hotel guests by efficiently removing sweat, odors, and bacteria from garments. This innovative machine not only cleans and presses clothes in a short time but also helps hotel owners and managers reduce operational costs related to time, electricity, and labor.

Sidework Solutions

Seed Round in 2019
At BackBar Solutions, we believe that hospitality companies should focus on just that: hospitality. Our device serves perfectly-made, ready-to-serve cocktails so venues can focus on customers.

Presso

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Presso provides a distributed micro-retail solution focused on ultra-fast dry-cleaning services. The company has developed a specialized dry-cleaning machine that simplifies the laundry process for hotel guests by efficiently removing sweat, odors, and bacteria from garments. This innovative machine not only cleans and presses clothes in a short time but also helps hotel owners and managers reduce operational costs related to time, electricity, and labor.

Shot Stats

Venture Round in 2015
Demand for fitness wearables is exploding but they don’t meet the needs of athletes today. For actual improvement, they need instruction and motivation tailored to their sports, not an overload of data. Shot Stats gives athletes actionable and qualitative feedback with a training service powered by integrated hardware and software. Their vision is for tennis to lead the charge into this new era of powerful data-driven athletic insight. The revolution begins with Challenger, which provides instant data and audible cues while on the tennis court. Their future products include Challenger Lite and Flex. Lite will be smaller and less expensive than Challenger, without a screen, to appeal to recreational players. With Flex, their all purpose device, they will spread to new sports. Flex is versatile and will attach directly to you, your clothes, and your equipment. Using data from one or more of those devices, their app will create personalized lesson plans to drive and track your improvement.

Shot Stats

Seed Round in 2014
Demand for fitness wearables is exploding but they don’t meet the needs of athletes today. For actual improvement, they need instruction and motivation tailored to their sports, not an overload of data. Shot Stats gives athletes actionable and qualitative feedback with a training service powered by integrated hardware and software. Their vision is for tennis to lead the charge into this new era of powerful data-driven athletic insight. The revolution begins with Challenger, which provides instant data and audible cues while on the tennis court. Their future products include Challenger Lite and Flex. Lite will be smaller and less expensive than Challenger, without a screen, to appeal to recreational players. With Flex, their all purpose device, they will spread to new sports. Flex is versatile and will attach directly to you, your clothes, and your equipment. Using data from one or more of those devices, their app will create personalized lesson plans to drive and track your improvement.

Roadie

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Roadie, Inc. operates a delivery platform that connects individuals needing to send items with drivers already traveling in the same direction. Founded in 2014 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Roadie leverages unused capacity in passenger vehicles to provide local and long-haul delivery solutions on the same day, next day, and weekends. Through its app, users can post delivery requests with details and images, while drivers can select deliveries based on location, price, and ratings. This model allows for efficient, low-cost delivery services, benefiting both senders and drivers. Additionally, the platform offers real-time tracking and various community rewards, including free roadside assistance and potential tax write-offs for drivers.

Shot Stats

Seed Round in 2013
Demand for fitness wearables is exploding but they don’t meet the needs of athletes today. For actual improvement, they need instruction and motivation tailored to their sports, not an overload of data. Shot Stats gives athletes actionable and qualitative feedback with a training service powered by integrated hardware and software. Their vision is for tennis to lead the charge into this new era of powerful data-driven athletic insight. The revolution begins with Challenger, which provides instant data and audible cues while on the tennis court. Their future products include Challenger Lite and Flex. Lite will be smaller and less expensive than Challenger, without a screen, to appeal to recreational players. With Flex, their all purpose device, they will spread to new sports. Flex is versatile and will attach directly to you, your clothes, and your equipment. Using data from one or more of those devices, their app will create personalized lesson plans to drive and track your improvement.
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