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 New York

AvantGuard

Seed Round in 2023
Our first product, HaloFilm turns any surface into an antimicrobial surface by holding chlorine from store-bought disinfectants on surfaces in a safe and effective manner for as long as a month. HaloFilm contains a novel polymer that when sprayed on creates a thin transparent film that binds to the surface and to chlorine, at levels equivalent to what you would find in a pool. Chlorine is a universally used as a disinfectant against bacteria, virus and fungi, but has a short effective life. We extend the lifetime and overall utility of chlorine to protect surfaces continuously. Our focus is on high touch surfaces in hospitals, mass transit systems, schools, and more; wherever pathogens spread and endanger human health.

Keel Labs

Series A in 2022
Keel Labs, formerly known as AlgiKnit Inc., is a biomaterials company focused on developing sustainable materials for the textile industry. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company specializes in producing yarn spun from kelp and converting seaweed into fiber. By integrating scientific innovation with design, Keel Labs aims to create environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional textile materials, addressing the growing demand for sustainability in fashion and textile production.

Bosque Foods

Seed Round in 2022
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.

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.

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.

Conan MedTech

Seed Round 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.

Bite

Seed Round in 2022
Bite Inc. develops digital ordering solutions for the hospitality industry. It offers bitekiosk, an ordering platform that includes kiosk ordering software for guests; and biteFLASH, a no-app mobile interface for contactless ordering via QR code. The company’s solution is used by quick service and fast casual restaurants. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Lypid

Seed Round in 2022
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.

PONS

Angel Round in 2022
PONS is a machine learning approach for automatic identification of ultrasound (US) scans that have important anatomical brain features, and extraction of regions from the identified US scans that contain important anatomical brain features. The US probes and tech haven't changed too much for the last 25 years. PONS's target is to create a wearable US device that can learn and help first responders and ambulance doctors on pre-diagnostics on the way to the hospital or on difficult circumstances on the field. Pons develops a machine learning software that converts traditional ultrasound systems and devices into smart and AI-driven diagnostics and non-robotic navigation system focusing on brain problems and neurosurgeries.

Somatic

Series A in 2022
Somatic is a New York-based company that specializes in providing robotic cleaning services specifically for commercial bathrooms. Founded in 2017, Somatic develops advanced bathroom cleaning robots designed for use in office buildings and other commercial spaces. These robots are programmed to perform cleaning tasks using virtual reality technology, enabling them to spray and wipe down surfaces effectively. Additionally, the robots are equipped to navigate autonomously, including opening doors and using elevators, which allows clients to significantly reduce operational costs and improve staff retention.

Sencity

Seed Round in 2022
Sencity Corp develops and offers human engagement platform that re-imagines the city interfaces and repurposes connected public furniture. It enables positive behavioral shift, interactions between people and everyday public furniture devices, and information and real-time data sharing. The company provides TetraBIN, a connected trash bin that rewards for waste disposal. Sencity Corp was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

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.

TômTex Co

Pre Seed Round in 2022
100% naturally bio-based material made from food waste

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.

Carverr, Inc.

Series A in 2021
Carverr, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing technology to enhance product authenticity and safety through innovative solutions. Its flagship offering, ABIOGEN, utilizes programmable molecules that can be integrated into various forms, such as liquids and solids, to authenticate organic and non-organic food ingredients, agrochemicals, and consumer goods. Additionally, Carverr provides CERBERUS, a solution that transforms labels into authentication tools designed to combat counterfeiting and safeguard product quality and brand identity. The CERBERUS labels incorporate multiple security layers that can be verified by various stakeholders, ensuring the authenticity of the product. Through its advancements, Carverr aims to improve supply chain integrity and support sustainable practices within the agricultural and food sectors.

BioSapien

Seed Round in 2021
BioSapien is a biotech startup that focuses on developing a 3D printed drug delivery platform to provide FDA approved drugs. The startup's device allows chemotherapy to be delivered intravenously through a controlled drug release and enables physicians to reduce harmful side-effects and dramatically reduce costs. BioSapien was established in 2018 and is based in New York.

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.

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.

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.

Bosque Foods

Seed Round 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.

Helex

Seed Round 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.

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.

Inso Biosciences

Seed Round 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.

Tinychef

Seed Round in 2021
Tinychef, operated by IOK Labs Inc, is an online interactive platform that focuses on cooking and recipe sharing. It offers a unique voice-based recipe experience, allowing users to plan meals, generate grocery lists, and receive personalized cooking assistance. The platform serves various stakeholders, including home cooks, food bloggers, chefs, grocery retailers, and meal kit companies. Tinychef's culinary-focused AI solution enhances user engagement by enabling voice-guided cooking and facilitating interactions between brands and consumers in the kitchen. The company collaborates with major partners like Amazon Alexa and meal kit providers across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, with additional offices in New York and Bengaluru, Tinychef utilizes an affiliate model for customer acquisition, alongside a cost-per-click model for voice marketing and a commission-based approach for voice shopping.

Looking Glass Factory

Series A in 2021
Looking Glass Factory Inc. develops and manufactures holographic display designed for 3D creators. The company provides Looking Glass, a desktop holographic display that blends light field and volumetric display technologies that allow users to make, share, and interact with 3D creations, content, and experiences. provides volumetric printing services. Its solutions include drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling. It also provides software to manage the holographic displays. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Brooklyn, New York. It has an additional location in Hong Kong.

TômTex Co

Pre Seed Round in 2021
100% naturally bio-based material made from food waste

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.

TômTex Co

Convertible Note in 2021
100% naturally bio-based material made from food waste

AvantGuard

Convertible Note in 2021
Our first product, HaloFilm turns any surface into an antimicrobial surface by holding chlorine from store-bought disinfectants on surfaces in a safe and effective manner for as long as a month. HaloFilm contains a novel polymer that when sprayed on creates a thin transparent film that binds to the surface and to chlorine, at levels equivalent to what you would find in a pool. Chlorine is a universally used as a disinfectant against bacteria, virus and fungi, but has a short effective life. We extend the lifetime and overall utility of chlorine to protect surfaces continuously. Our focus is on high touch surfaces in hospitals, mass transit systems, schools, and more; wherever pathogens spread and endanger human health.

Bramble

Convertible Note in 2021
Producer of pet food products intended to create plant-based pet food that reduces carbon-intensive dependency on animals. The company provides completely plant-based food for pets that look, feel, and taste just like meat, enabling pet parents to provide their animals with a healthy diet that is free of pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, and other harmful contaminants.

Stae

Convertible Note in 2021
Stae is a company that collaborates with local governments to enhance their data-sharing capabilities and improve operational efficiency. By providing municipalities with tools to integrate and manage diverse data sources, Stae helps cities derive meaningful insights that support compliance, taxation, and procurement processes. The company's platform aims to foster innovation and drive performance, giving cities a competitive advantage in managing their technological and ecological resources effectively. Through these partnerships, Stae empowers urban areas to leverage data for better decision-making and improved service delivery.

Ingest

Convertible Note in 2021
Ingest AI Corp designs and develops software using artificial intelligence for restaurants. The software features collects all the data and combines the data for forecasting and automation, and to provide real time reports. The software collects all the data such as point of sale, inventory, reservations, staffing, vendors, menu, bill payment, and HR. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Albany, New York.

Keel Labs

Venture Round in 2021
Keel Labs, formerly known as AlgiKnit Inc., is a biomaterials company focused on developing sustainable materials for the textile industry. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company specializes in producing yarn spun from kelp and converting seaweed into fiber. By integrating scientific innovation with design, Keel Labs aims to create environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional textile materials, addressing the growing demand for sustainability in fashion and textile production.

Keel Labs

Convertible Note in 2021
Keel Labs, formerly known as AlgiKnit Inc., is a biomaterials company focused on developing sustainable materials for the textile industry. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company specializes in producing yarn spun from kelp and converting seaweed into fiber. By integrating scientific innovation with design, Keel Labs aims to create environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional textile materials, addressing the growing demand for sustainability in fashion and textile production.

Carverr, Inc.

Convertible Note in 2021
Carverr, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing technology to enhance product authenticity and safety through innovative solutions. Its flagship offering, ABIOGEN, utilizes programmable molecules that can be integrated into various forms, such as liquids and solids, to authenticate organic and non-organic food ingredients, agrochemicals, and consumer goods. Additionally, Carverr provides CERBERUS, a solution that transforms labels into authentication tools designed to combat counterfeiting and safeguard product quality and brand identity. The CERBERUS labels incorporate multiple security layers that can be verified by various stakeholders, ensuring the authenticity of the product. Through its advancements, Carverr aims to improve supply chain integrity and support sustainable practices within the agricultural and food sectors.

Re-Nuble

Convertible Note in 2021
Re-Nuble, Inc. produces bio-derived liquid fertilizers for hydroponic growers. It offers liquid concentrate fertilizers for rapidly growing plants during the structural and foliar growth phase. The company also provides organic-based solutions that stimulate microbial activity in the plant’s root zone. It offers its products through stores and online in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Re-Nuble, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Farmshelf

Convertible Note in 2021
Farmshelf Corp. is a Brooklyn-based company that designs and manages modular urban farms, allowing customers to cultivate their own fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2015, Farmshelf provides a smart indoor farming solution that utilizes an automated hydroponic system to grow food more efficiently than traditional methods. This system requires less water and eliminates the need for packaging, pesticides, and food waste. With over 50 varieties of leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens available, Farmshelf enables both home growers and commercial establishments, such as restaurants, to produce fresh produce on-site, significantly reducing food transportation distances. The plug-and-play nature of Farmshelf’s products allows users to easily monitor and care for their plants while benefiting from analytics on plant growth.

Crayonic

Seed Round in 2020
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.

Plasma Nutrition

Convertible Note in 2020
Transforming the performance of protein powders through our patent-pending Ingredient Optimization process to increase sustainability and improve health outcomes.

Re-Nuble

Seed Round in 2020
Re-Nuble, Inc. produces bio-derived liquid fertilizers for hydroponic growers. It offers liquid concentrate fertilizers for rapidly growing plants during the structural and foliar growth phase. The company also provides organic-based solutions that stimulate microbial activity in the plant’s root zone. It offers its products through stores and online in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Re-Nuble, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Tinychef

Seed Round in 2020
Tinychef, operated by IOK Labs Inc, is an online interactive platform that focuses on cooking and recipe sharing. It offers a unique voice-based recipe experience, allowing users to plan meals, generate grocery lists, and receive personalized cooking assistance. The platform serves various stakeholders, including home cooks, food bloggers, chefs, grocery retailers, and meal kit companies. Tinychef's culinary-focused AI solution enhances user engagement by enabling voice-guided cooking and facilitating interactions between brands and consumers in the kitchen. The company collaborates with major partners like Amazon Alexa and meal kit providers across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, with additional offices in New York and Bengaluru, Tinychef utilizes an affiliate model for customer acquisition, alongside a cost-per-click model for voice marketing and a commission-based approach for voice shopping.

Bucha Bio

Convertible Note in 2020
Bucha Bio creates a novel biomaterial grown from infinitely renewable bacterial-nanocellulose. Strands of natural fibers interlock to form a high-performance textile with a luxuriously soft handfeel. Produced in weeks rather than months or years, use it in premium applications instead of animal leather, polyurethane, latex, vinyl, and so much more. Creating a reliable material is our goal, adding plastics and petrochemicals like PU polyurethane would make it easy, but we’ve never taken the easy way out. Committed to sustainability, Bucha Bio’s team is dedicated to creating a completely biodegradable textile that enables the next generation of designers to create products for a more sustainable future. Our biomaterial is water-resistant, scratch-resistant, sunlight-resistant, flame-resistant, and so many more reasons to test it out in your next product.

Bucha Bio

Seed Round in 2020
Bucha Bio creates a novel biomaterial grown from infinitely renewable bacterial-nanocellulose. Strands of natural fibers interlock to form a high-performance textile with a luxuriously soft handfeel. Produced in weeks rather than months or years, use it in premium applications instead of animal leather, polyurethane, latex, vinyl, and so much more. Creating a reliable material is our goal, adding plastics and petrochemicals like PU polyurethane would make it easy, but we’ve never taken the easy way out. Committed to sustainability, Bucha Bio’s team is dedicated to creating a completely biodegradable textile that enables the next generation of designers to create products for a more sustainable future. Our biomaterial is water-resistant, scratch-resistant, sunlight-resistant, flame-resistant, and so many more reasons to test it out in your next product.

Aō Air

Convertible Note in 2020
Aō Air is working to enable those in polluted megacities from Beijing to London to take back the streets. Our patented technology is independently validated to be up to 50x better than leading masks on the market.

Lootcakes

Seed Round in 2020
Lootcakes Inc. operates an online platform that focuses on gaming data, allowing players to consolidate their cross-platform gaming activity and social engagement. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company specializes in harnessing in-game purchasing and social data from players of free-to-play games. This approach connects high-value players—those who spend money and engage socially with others—to game publishers, who rely on these individuals for revenue and player acquisition. By unlocking the potential of gaming data, Lootcakes empowers players to realize the value of their gaming experiences while providing game publishers with insights to better target and retain their most influential users.

Opentrons

Series B in 2020
OpenTrons is a developer of a pipetting robot technology designed to automate experiments. The company's technology is automated laboratory equipment that automates experiments by using Python language, enabling scientific researchers to make the process faster and less tiresome.

Bite

Seed Round in 2020
Bite Inc. develops digital ordering solutions for the hospitality industry. It offers bitekiosk, an ordering platform that includes kiosk ordering software for guests; and biteFLASH, a no-app mobile interface for contactless ordering via QR code. The company’s solution is used by quick service and fast casual restaurants. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

AvantGuard

Seed Round in 2020
Our first product, HaloFilm turns any surface into an antimicrobial surface by holding chlorine from store-bought disinfectants on surfaces in a safe and effective manner for as long as a month. HaloFilm contains a novel polymer that when sprayed on creates a thin transparent film that binds to the surface and to chlorine, at levels equivalent to what you would find in a pool. Chlorine is a universally used as a disinfectant against bacteria, virus and fungi, but has a short effective life. We extend the lifetime and overall utility of chlorine to protect surfaces continuously. Our focus is on high touch surfaces in hospitals, mass transit systems, schools, and more; wherever pathogens spread and endanger human health.

Stae

Convertible Note in 2020
Stae is a company that collaborates with local governments to enhance their data-sharing capabilities and improve operational efficiency. By providing municipalities with tools to integrate and manage diverse data sources, Stae helps cities derive meaningful insights that support compliance, taxation, and procurement processes. The company's platform aims to foster innovation and drive performance, giving cities a competitive advantage in managing their technological and ecological resources effectively. Through these partnerships, Stae empowers urban areas to leverage data for better decision-making and improved service delivery.

Lypid

Seed Round in 2020
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.

Lypid

Convertible Note in 2020
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.

Opentrons

Convertible Note in 2020
OpenTrons is a developer of a pipetting robot technology designed to automate experiments. The company's technology is automated laboratory equipment that automates experiments by using Python language, enabling scientific researchers to make the process faster and less tiresome.

Lilu

Convertible Note in 2020
Lilu, is a Women’s Health company building tech-enabled devices to empower new moms. Their first product, the Lilu massage bra, is a pioneering FDA Class I device that tackles the notorious inefficiencies of breast pumps, using a patented pneumatic massage technology to mimic a baby’s natural motions, accelerating milk output and alleviating associated pain. Lilu’s customers ‘love this bra’ and call the device ‘awesome’ and a ‘breastfeeding savior’

Looking Glass Factory

Series A in 2020
Looking Glass Factory Inc. develops and manufactures holographic display designed for 3D creators. The company provides Looking Glass, a desktop holographic display that blends light field and volumetric display technologies that allow users to make, share, and interact with 3D creations, content, and experiences. provides volumetric printing services. Its solutions include drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling. It also provides software to manage the holographic displays. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Brooklyn, New York. It has an additional location in Hong Kong.

Stae

Convertible Note in 2020
Stae is a company that collaborates with local governments to enhance their data-sharing capabilities and improve operational efficiency. By providing municipalities with tools to integrate and manage diverse data sources, Stae helps cities derive meaningful insights that support compliance, taxation, and procurement processes. The company's platform aims to foster innovation and drive performance, giving cities a competitive advantage in managing their technological and ecological resources effectively. Through these partnerships, Stae empowers urban areas to leverage data for better decision-making and improved service delivery.

Ingest

Convertible Note in 2020
Ingest AI Corp designs and develops software using artificial intelligence for restaurants. The software features collects all the data and combines the data for forecasting and automation, and to provide real time reports. The software collects all the data such as point of sale, inventory, reservations, staffing, vendors, menu, bill payment, and HR. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Albany, New York.

Somatic

Seed Round in 2020
Somatic is a New York-based company that specializes in providing robotic cleaning services specifically for commercial bathrooms. Founded in 2017, Somatic develops advanced bathroom cleaning robots designed for use in office buildings and other commercial spaces. These robots are programmed to perform cleaning tasks using virtual reality technology, enabling them to spray and wipe down surfaces effectively. Additionally, the robots are equipped to navigate autonomously, including opening doors and using elevators, which allows clients to significantly reduce operational costs and improve staff retention.

Aō Air

Convertible Note in 2020
Aō Air is working to enable those in polluted megacities from Beijing to London to take back the streets. Our patented technology is independently validated to be up to 50x better than leading masks on the market.

Monogram Creative Console

Convertible Note in 2020
Monogram Creative Console manufactures a modular hardware interface that allows users to design controllers for software. The product enables users to control software using sliders, dials, buttons, and a desktop application. Monogram Creative Console consists of magnetically connecting tactile controllers; sliders, buttons, and dials for faster, more precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers and beyond. Monogram Creative Console is available at https://monogramcc.com or through our retail partners B&H Photo Video in New York or Henry's Photo in Canada and ships to over 46 countries. In 2015 Monogram won Gold at the User Experience Design Awards (UXDA) while at IFA, Berlin from the International Design Center Berlin. Photographers can build a custom Palette to control photo editing applications like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, where physical sliders adjust exposure, dials can be turned to change temperature and buttons can execute macros. Premiere Pro and Audition support was added in June. The company was founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu.

Global Belly

Convertible Note in 2020
Global Belly is an innovative company that specializes in online subscription meal kits, providing customers with ingredients tailored to specific cuisines, such as Thai and Indian. Each kit includes fresh vegetables, spices, proteins, and detailed recipe cards to facilitate cooking at home. Founded in 2014 and based in Newburgh, New York, Global Belly, previously known as Saffron Fix Inc., rebranded in May 2018. In addition to its meal kit offerings, Global Belly serves as a platform for food influencers, enabling them to launch and sell self-branded products directly to their followers. By equipping influencers with the necessary technology and resources, Global Belly leverages their trust and loyalty to enhance product monetization.

YourLocal

Convertible Note in 2020
YourLocal operates a marketplace that connects food vendors with local customers, allowing them to sell excess inventory in real-time. By utilizing the app, customers can purchase meals that would otherwise go to waste and conveniently pick them up at the respective shops. This model not only supports local businesses by providing an additional revenue stream but also helps reduce food waste and promotes cost savings for consumers. Through its innovative approach, YourLocal fosters a community-oriented platform that benefits both food vendors and customers alike.

BioSapien

Convertible Note in 2020
BioSapien is a biotech startup that focuses on developing a 3D printed drug delivery platform to provide FDA approved drugs. The startup's device allows chemotherapy to be delivered intravenously through a controlled drug release and enables physicians to reduce harmful side-effects and dramatically reduce costs. BioSapien was established in 2018 and is based in New York.

Tinychef

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Tinychef, operated by IOK Labs Inc, is an online interactive platform that focuses on cooking and recipe sharing. It offers a unique voice-based recipe experience, allowing users to plan meals, generate grocery lists, and receive personalized cooking assistance. The platform serves various stakeholders, including home cooks, food bloggers, chefs, grocery retailers, and meal kit companies. Tinychef's culinary-focused AI solution enhances user engagement by enabling voice-guided cooking and facilitating interactions between brands and consumers in the kitchen. The company collaborates with major partners like Amazon Alexa and meal kit providers across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, with additional offices in New York and Bengaluru, Tinychef utilizes an affiliate model for customer acquisition, alongside a cost-per-click model for voice marketing and a commission-based approach for voice shopping.

Carverr, Inc.

Seed Round in 2019
Carverr, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing technology to enhance product authenticity and safety through innovative solutions. Its flagship offering, ABIOGEN, utilizes programmable molecules that can be integrated into various forms, such as liquids and solids, to authenticate organic and non-organic food ingredients, agrochemicals, and consumer goods. Additionally, Carverr provides CERBERUS, a solution that transforms labels into authentication tools designed to combat counterfeiting and safeguard product quality and brand identity. The CERBERUS labels incorporate multiple security layers that can be verified by various stakeholders, ensuring the authenticity of the product. Through its advancements, Carverr aims to improve supply chain integrity and support sustainable practices within the agricultural and food sectors.

Breather

Series D in 2019
Breather Products Inc. is a provider of on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity, allowing clients to reserve and unlock spaces through its web and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company has established a network of hundreds of locations across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London. Breather offers flexible workspace solutions available by the hour, day, or month, catering to businesses seeking comfortable and private environments. Each space is equipped with technology that facilitates seamless work experiences, enabling users to engage in meetings or video conferences without delay.

Stae

Series A in 2019
Stae is a company that collaborates with local governments to enhance their data-sharing capabilities and improve operational efficiency. By providing municipalities with tools to integrate and manage diverse data sources, Stae helps cities derive meaningful insights that support compliance, taxation, and procurement processes. The company's platform aims to foster innovation and drive performance, giving cities a competitive advantage in managing their technological and ecological resources effectively. Through these partnerships, Stae empowers urban areas to leverage data for better decision-making and improved service delivery.

UPCR

Seed Round in 2019
Unclaimed Property Consulting & Reporting LLC is an industry leader delivering value-added services and technology to companies facing non-compliance business risks and maintaining compliance with state unclaimed property laws. Their cost-effective compliance outsourcing solution provides you a hassle free and painless approach to unclaimed property compliance.

Opentrons

Convertible Note in 2019
OpenTrons is a developer of a pipetting robot technology designed to automate experiments. The company's technology is automated laboratory equipment that automates experiments by using Python language, enabling scientific researchers to make the process faster and less tiresome.

Crayonic

Seed Round in 2019
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.

Goblin

Seed Round in 2019
Goblin is a content delivery network that helps site owners stream and monetize premium content to their users with resource sharing and crypto payments. It distributes premium content through a widget displayed to the user, limiting opportunities for abuse or blocking. Goblin is headquartered in New York.

ENTR

Seed Round in 2019
ENTR operates a curated marketplace focused on health and wellness, connecting consumers with premium products from leading global brands. Founded by Chelsea Hawk in 2019, the company is based in New York and Charlotte. ENTR aims to help individuals discover nutrient-dense ingredients and holistic health products that can enhance their diets. In addition to offering a variety of health-focused items, the platform provides information about product contents, supporting customers in making informed dietary choices. By promoting a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle, ENTR seeks to empower users to maintain balance in their lives through the integration of wellness into their daily routines.

BioSapien

Seed Round in 2019
BioSapien is a biotech startup that focuses on developing a 3D printed drug delivery platform to provide FDA approved drugs. The startup's device allows chemotherapy to be delivered intravenously through a controlled drug release and enables physicians to reduce harmful side-effects and dramatically reduce costs. BioSapien was established in 2018 and is based in New York.

Protes

Convertible Note in 2019
Protes, founded in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, specializes in producing protein snacks, specifically low-calorie vegan chips. These chips are available in four flavors: spicy chili lime, tangy southern BBQ, toasted coconut, and zesty nacho. Protes markets its products through an online platform and retail stores, positioning itself as a healthier alternative to traditional protein bars and shakes. The snacks are not only rich in protein but also gluten-free, catering to consumers looking for tasty and nutritious food options that support a balanced diet.

Bombfell

Convertible Note in 2019
Bombfell, Inc. provides an online, priced curation-powered clothing and styling solution for men. The company offers a dedicated personal stylist who is matched with clients to pick out and send clothing outfits based on the client’s fit and taste. Further, the company allows customers to only pay for clothes they keep, with free shipping and returns, without any styling fee or commitment. Additionally, it offers looks for the office, and allows customers to preview and approve before the order ships with no subscriptions. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

Nanopath

Seed Round in 2019
Nanopath is a bi-tech startup.

Oz Content

Seed Round in 2019
Oz, a content and demand marketing SaaS company, provides a solution to B2B marketers in small and mid-sized companies to increase leads and revenue from their Company Blog. Nearly all B2B companies have a blog, yet 80% of content on these blogs goes unread by target audiences, making it hard for companies to produce enough sales leads. By using AI-powered Audience and Keyword Targeting, Oz helps our customers drop the "unread rate" of content from 80% to less than 10%; providing a solution to get content-driven leads cheaply and at scale. Our software integrates directly with leading marketing automation platforms like Marketo, HubSpot, Pardot, and Act-On.

Web2ship.com

Seed Round in 2019
Web2ship Services Sdn Bhd develops an online platform for shipping solutions. Its platform allows users to import sales orders from online marketplaces and enables users to book shipping services and generate labels. Its platform also offers tracking functionalities. Web2ship Services Sdn Bhd was founded in 2007 and is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia..

Uplift Food

Seed Round in 2019
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.

Beeline Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2019
Beeline is an early-stage preclinical cell therapy company developing the next generation of immune cell therapies for immune-mediated human disease, particularly diseases which result from the patient's own immune cells attacking healthy tissue. We are genetically engineering a patient's own immune cells to secrete therapeutic proteins in vivo and induce tolerance. In particular, we are re-engineering Regulatory T cells (Tregs) to produce optimal quantities of immunomodulatory cytokines, antibodies, and other therapeutic proteins, and combining enhanced Treg function with antigen specificity via targeting receptors for improved localization.

Beyond

Convertible Note in 2019
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.

Farmshelf

Seed Round in 2019
Farmshelf Corp. is a Brooklyn-based company that designs and manages modular urban farms, allowing customers to cultivate their own fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2015, Farmshelf provides a smart indoor farming solution that utilizes an automated hydroponic system to grow food more efficiently than traditional methods. This system requires less water and eliminates the need for packaging, pesticides, and food waste. With over 50 varieties of leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens available, Farmshelf enables both home growers and commercial establishments, such as restaurants, to produce fresh produce on-site, significantly reducing food transportation distances. The plug-and-play nature of Farmshelf’s products allows users to easily monitor and care for their plants while benefiting from analytics on plant growth.

Catallact

Seed Round in 2019
Catallact is a blockchain analytics engine for the finance industry focused on market intelligence and regulatory compliance.

Roam International

Seed Round in 2019
Roam is a coliving and coworking community testing the boundaries between work, travel, and life adventure. It also provides communal living spaces around the world. The company provides everything from redundant fiber lines to multiple providers, Cisco Meraki gear, universal power outlets, and Eames  aluminum office chairs. They provide sheets, towels, and all the other little things you need to feel at home and that include a media center, pool, shared kitchen, and event space. Roam was founded on January 22, 2015, and is headquartered in New York, USA.

Portier Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Portier Technologies Corporation provides a mobile guest platform for luxury hospitality market. It offers The Portier, an application that connects guests to the hotel during their stay; and engage with a hotel's concierge and guest services department. Portier Technologies Corporation was founded in 2016 and is based in New York, New York.

Stae

Series A in 2019
Stae is a company that collaborates with local governments to enhance their data-sharing capabilities and improve operational efficiency. By providing municipalities with tools to integrate and manage diverse data sources, Stae helps cities derive meaningful insights that support compliance, taxation, and procurement processes. The company's platform aims to foster innovation and drive performance, giving cities a competitive advantage in managing their technological and ecological resources effectively. Through these partnerships, Stae empowers urban areas to leverage data for better decision-making and improved service delivery.

Carverr, Inc.

Seed Round in 2019
Carverr, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing technology to enhance product authenticity and safety through innovative solutions. Its flagship offering, ABIOGEN, utilizes programmable molecules that can be integrated into various forms, such as liquids and solids, to authenticate organic and non-organic food ingredients, agrochemicals, and consumer goods. Additionally, Carverr provides CERBERUS, a solution that transforms labels into authentication tools designed to combat counterfeiting and safeguard product quality and brand identity. The CERBERUS labels incorporate multiple security layers that can be verified by various stakeholders, ensuring the authenticity of the product. Through its advancements, Carverr aims to improve supply chain integrity and support sustainable practices within the agricultural and food sectors.

Tesseract

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tesseract Systems, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a blockchain-based decentralized applications platform for mobile and desktop environments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Tesseract provides a blockchain platform and application that facilitates the development of decentralized applications through a blockchain-agnostic software development kit (SDK) and integration with various developer tools. The company also offers wallet services to support these applications. Tesseract aims to democratize access to blockchain technology, allowing developers of all levels to create decentralized applications without the limitations of existing infrastructure, thereby enhancing user experiences while maintaining decentralization. In addition to its New York headquarters, Tesseract has offices in Tel Aviv, Lviv, and Prague.

Web2ship.com

Seed Round in 2019
Web2ship Services Sdn Bhd develops an online platform for shipping solutions. Its platform allows users to import sales orders from online marketplaces and enables users to book shipping services and generate labels. Its platform also offers tracking functionalities. Web2ship Services Sdn Bhd was founded in 2007 and is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia..

Industrial/Organic

Seed Round in 2018
Industrial/Organic is an organic waste solutions provider that offers infrastructure-as-a-service to waste industry. The company converts food scraps into high-value resources in a distributed facility model.

Keel Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Keel Labs, formerly known as AlgiKnit Inc., is a biomaterials company focused on developing sustainable materials for the textile industry. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company specializes in producing yarn spun from kelp and converting seaweed into fiber. By integrating scientific innovation with design, Keel Labs aims to create environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional textile materials, addressing the growing demand for sustainability in fashion and textile production.

escapex

Funding Round in 2018
Escapex is an internet company that creates personal owned platforms (POPs) for celebrities and influencers it helps its clients to increase their online presence. Escapex offers an alternative to legacy social media platforms where those with a large following can establish a unique brand for free and begin generating revenue through advertisements, subscriptions, and in-app purchases.

Bowl

Seed Round in 2018
Bowl, an online platform which provides salad. Bowl was founded in 2017 and is based in United States.

Re-Nuble

Convertible Note in 2018
Re-Nuble, Inc. produces bio-derived liquid fertilizers for hydroponic growers. It offers liquid concentrate fertilizers for rapidly growing plants during the structural and foliar growth phase. The company also provides organic-based solutions that stimulate microbial activity in the plant’s root zone. It offers its products through stores and online in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Re-Nuble, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.

TestSharing

Seed Round in 2018
TestSharing is a food tech platform that provides consumers with accessible and affordable professional lab testing for food safety. By utilizing a mobile application, users can scan the barcode of food items to receive detailed reports on the presence of pesticides and heavy metals. This innovative approach enables individuals to conduct a safety check on their food before consumption, enhancing informed decision-making about their dietary choices. The platform aims to empower consumers with critical information about the quality of the food they consume.

Saana

Seed Round in 2018
Saana is a Healthcare Technology company built for chronic illness patients to empower them to fight back. Based on their patients' conditions, smart technology, the latest science & expert recommendations, they deliver personalized meals & wellness solutions to improve their quality of life and strengthen their immunity.

Appa Life

Seed Round in 2018
Appa Life Co. engages in the production of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements to manage long-term pain for athletes. It sells products online. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in the United States.

Portfolio.io

Seed Round in 2018
Portfolio.io allows you to create a portfolio of digital assets in under 60 seconds. No wallets. No exchanges. Zero fees.*

Quartolio

Seed Round in 2018
Quartolio Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an AI-powered platform aimed at enhancing research efficiency. Founded in 2016 and based in Long Island, New York, Quartolio's platform facilitates the connection, discovery, and management of scholarly documents, data, and discussions. By utilizing natural language processing, it streamlines the synthesis of insights from vast scientific datasets, including articles, clinical trials, and patents. Quartolio has garnered recognition as one of the leading Data/AI startups by Hello Tomorrow and has participated in prestigious programs such as the MIT Global Entrepreneurship program and the NYU StartEd Incubator. The company maintains partnerships with several academic institutions, including the New York Institute of Technology, further establishing its role in the research community.

Lilu

Convertible Note in 2018
Lilu, is a Women’s Health company building tech-enabled devices to empower new moms. Their first product, the Lilu massage bra, is a pioneering FDA Class I device that tackles the notorious inefficiencies of breast pumps, using a patented pneumatic massage technology to mimic a baby’s natural motions, accelerating milk output and alleviating associated pain. Lilu’s customers ‘love this bra’ and call the device ‘awesome’ and a ‘breastfeeding savior’