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 North Carolina

Ten63 Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Ten63 Therapeutics is a venture-backed startup developing durable therapeutics against some of the most lethal diseases. It combines low-residual, ML-based computational chemistry and mathematically guaranteed, superlinear search algorithms to find optimized drug candidates. The company's platform, COPPER, leverages its proprietary AI and state-of-the-art physical models to explore an unprecedentedly large chemical space, allowing them to discover new therapeutics to targets previously believed undruggable.

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.

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.

Innatrix

Seed Round 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.

Avalo

Venture Round in 2021
Avalo is a biotech company generating crop resilience through gene discovery and control for a healthier and fuller world. The company uses interpretable machine learning to identify genes in plants at a much faster pace to help develop better crops.

True Made Foods

Series A in 2021
True Made Foods, Inc. specializes in producing vegetable-based sauces and ketchups, aiming to enhance the nutritional value of traditional American condiments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with manufacturing facilities in Henderson, North Carolina, the company focuses on infusing fresh vegetables into its products while significantly reducing sugar content. Their offerings include popular sauces such as ketchup, BBQ sauce, and sriracha, transforming these typically high-calorie items into nutrient-dense alternatives suitable for health-conscious consumers. True Made Foods markets its products through a network of supermarkets and online retailers, making them accessible to a wide audience.

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.

Avalo

Seed Round in 2021
Avalo is a biotech company generating crop resilience through gene discovery and control for a healthier and fuller world. The company uses interpretable machine learning to identify genes in plants at a much faster pace to help develop better crops.

Abbys Better

Convertible Note in 2021
Abby’s Better Nut Butter offers healthy sweet, whether on toast, fruit, or by the spoonful.

Avalo

Convertible Note in 2021
Avalo is a biotech company generating crop resilience through gene discovery and control for a healthier and fuller world. The company uses interpretable machine learning to identify genes in plants at a much faster pace to help develop better crops.

Ten63 Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
Ten63 Therapeutics is a venture-backed startup developing durable therapeutics against some of the most lethal diseases. It combines low-residual, ML-based computational chemistry and mathematically guaranteed, superlinear search algorithms to find optimized drug candidates. The company's platform, COPPER, leverages its proprietary AI and state-of-the-art physical models to explore an unprecedentedly large chemical space, allowing them to discover new therapeutics to targets previously believed undruggable.

Pinpoint

Seed Round in 2020
Pinpoint is a technology company founded in 2016 that specializes in enhancing software delivery through data science and engineering performance management. Its platform integrates work activity from various software delivery tools and employs proprietary artificial intelligence to evaluate impact, foresee risks, and unlock potential within engineering teams. Additionally, Pinpoint has developed innovative search technologies that improve web navigation for both wired and wireless platforms. Their private-label search solutions allow clients, including vertical portals and mobile carriers, to create customized search experiences tailored to their specific content and user interests. By establishing a SearchProfile for each client, Pinpoint's technology delivers highly relevant search results that enhance site traffic, boost user loyalty, and generate new e-commerce opportunities. The company serves notable clients such as Golf.com and the American Kennel Club, and is recognized for its contributions to next-generation search infrastructure. Based in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, with an office in San Francisco, Pinpoint is privately held and backed by venture capital.

True Made Foods

Series A in 2019
True Made Foods, Inc. specializes in producing vegetable-based sauces and ketchups, aiming to enhance the nutritional value of traditional American condiments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with manufacturing facilities in Henderson, North Carolina, the company focuses on infusing fresh vegetables into its products while significantly reducing sugar content. Their offerings include popular sauces such as ketchup, BBQ sauce, and sriracha, transforming these typically high-calorie items into nutrient-dense alternatives suitable for health-conscious consumers. True Made Foods markets its products through a network of supermarkets and online retailers, making them accessible to a wide audience.

Ten63 Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2019
Ten63 Therapeutics is a venture-backed startup developing durable therapeutics against some of the most lethal diseases. It combines low-residual, ML-based computational chemistry and mathematically guaranteed, superlinear search algorithms to find optimized drug candidates. The company's platform, COPPER, leverages its proprietary AI and state-of-the-art physical models to explore an unprecedentedly large chemical space, allowing them to discover new therapeutics to targets previously believed undruggable.

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.

Sweetie Pie Organics

Seed Round in 2019
Sweetie Pie Organics specializes in producing wholesome snacks for toddlers and organic food products for new mothers. The company sources its fruits and vegetables from organic farms in the United States, ensuring high-quality ingredients. These produce items are then freeze-dried to retain their natural flavors and packed in recyclable materials. Sweetie Pie Organics prides itself on offering snacks made entirely from fruits and vegetables, with no additives, resulting in a product that is both nutritious and appealing to young children. Additionally, the company provides a range of USDA organic products that are non-GMO, gluten-free, and free from artificial flavors and preservatives, catering to the dietary needs of new mothers as well.

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.

Breezi

Convertible Note in 2018
Breezi, founded in 2016 and based in Pittsboro, North Carolina, specializes in developing connected devices and software aimed at monitoring the health of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The company's flagship product, AirPulse, is a wireless device designed to detect issues with air filters and other HVAC equipment, allowing homeowners and business owners to identify problems before they escalate. By focusing on the integration of technology into smart homes, Breezi enhances the ability of users to maintain their HVAC systems efficiently and effectively.

Keel Labs

Seed Round in 2017
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.

Abbys Better

Seed Round in 2017
Abby’s Better Nut Butter offers healthy sweet, whether on toast, fruit, or by the spoonful.

True Made Foods

Convertible Note in 2015
True Made Foods, Inc. specializes in producing vegetable-based sauces and ketchups, aiming to enhance the nutritional value of traditional American condiments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with manufacturing facilities in Henderson, North Carolina, the company focuses on infusing fresh vegetables into its products while significantly reducing sugar content. Their offerings include popular sauces such as ketchup, BBQ sauce, and sriracha, transforming these typically high-calorie items into nutrient-dense alternatives suitable for health-conscious consumers. True Made Foods markets its products through a network of supermarkets and online retailers, making them accessible to a wide audience.

True Made Foods

Convertible Note in 2015
True Made Foods, Inc. specializes in producing vegetable-based sauces and ketchups, aiming to enhance the nutritional value of traditional American condiments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with manufacturing facilities in Henderson, North Carolina, the company focuses on infusing fresh vegetables into its products while significantly reducing sugar content. Their offerings include popular sauces such as ketchup, BBQ sauce, and sriracha, transforming these typically high-calorie items into nutrient-dense alternatives suitable for health-conscious consumers. True Made Foods markets its products through a network of supermarkets and online retailers, making them accessible to a wide audience.

Formlabs

Series A in 2013
Formlabs Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing 3D printing systems aimed at professionals in various fields, including engineering, design, education, healthcare, and jewelry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina. Formlabs' product lineup features advanced 3D printers, such as the Form 3, Form 3B, and Fuse 1, which utilize Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology to deliver high-resolution prints. Additionally, the company provides a range of materials, including standard, castable, flexible, tough, and dental SG options, along with software tools like PreForm for model preparation. Formlabs is recognized for its commitment to innovation, offering post-processing solutions and manufacturing systems that cater to the needs of engineers, designers, and makers worldwide.

Formlabs

Seed Round in 2011
Formlabs Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing 3D printing systems aimed at professionals in various fields, including engineering, design, education, healthcare, and jewelry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina. Formlabs' product lineup features advanced 3D printers, such as the Form 3, Form 3B, and Fuse 1, which utilize Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology to deliver high-resolution prints. Additionally, the company provides a range of materials, including standard, castable, flexible, tough, and dental SG options, along with software tools like PreForm for model preparation. Formlabs is recognized for its commitment to innovation, offering post-processing solutions and manufacturing systems that cater to the needs of engineers, designers, and makers worldwide.