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 Kenya

Badili

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Badili is a one-stop shop for buying and selling used and refurbished phones. Founded in 2021 and is based in Nairobi.

MarketForce

Series A in 2022
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.

LipaLater

Seed Round in 2022
Lipa Later is a Nairobi-based financial service provider that offers electronic loans, business loans, and salary loans aimed at individuals and businesses within the low to middle income bracket in Kenya. The company operates a lending marketplace platform that facilitates point-of-sale credit options, allowing retailers to sell goods and services to consumers. This innovative approach enables customers to purchase items online and pay for them in manageable monthly installments, making technology and goods more accessible. By focusing on affordability and convenience, Lipa Later supports both consumers and retailers in the Kenyan market.

MarketForce

Seed Round 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.

LipaLater

Seed Round in 2021
Lipa Later is a Nairobi-based financial service provider that offers electronic loans, business loans, and salary loans aimed at individuals and businesses within the low to middle income bracket in Kenya. The company operates a lending marketplace platform that facilitates point-of-sale credit options, allowing retailers to sell goods and services to consumers. This innovative approach enables customers to purchase items online and pay for them in manageable monthly installments, making technology and goods more accessible. By focusing on affordability and convenience, Lipa Later supports both consumers and retailers in the Kenyan market.

LipaLater

Convertible Note in 2021
Lipa Later is a Nairobi-based financial service provider that offers electronic loans, business loans, and salary loans aimed at individuals and businesses within the low to middle income bracket in Kenya. The company operates a lending marketplace platform that facilitates point-of-sale credit options, allowing retailers to sell goods and services to consumers. This innovative approach enables customers to purchase items online and pay for them in manageable monthly installments, making technology and goods more accessible. By focusing on affordability and convenience, Lipa Later supports both consumers and retailers in the Kenyan market.

MarketForce

Seed Round 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.

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.
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