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 Pennsylvania

CleanRobotics

Series A in 2022
CleanRobotics, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, manufactures TrashBot, an autonomous system designed to streamline the recycling process. This innovative device utilizes robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to effectively distinguish between landfill waste and recyclables. By automating waste sorting, TrashBot makes recycling more affordable for businesses and enhances profitability for recycling facilities. The system is equipped with cloud-connected technology that employs cameras and sensors to analyze discarded items, providing valuable data to recyclers. This approach not only reduces waste hauling costs for businesses but also offers sustainable solutions to pressing environmental challenges.

Eachday

Convertible Note in 2022
Eachday is a digital health management company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, focused on providing tools and evidence-based techniques for self-managing ADHD. The company's application leverages data and neuroscience to assist users in tracking their behaviors and interests, including task completion, cognitive failures, and self-reported symptoms. By creating personalized profiles for users, Eachday aims to enhance understanding of their condition, visualize time, and develop effective routines. This approach enables individuals to address ADHD symptoms as they arise and alleviate the cognitive load associated with daily activities.

Novoloop

Series A in 2022
Novoloop focuses on upcycling plastic waste into high-performance materials, branded as OISTRE™, which are utilized in various applications such as footwear, automotive, and home products. The company transforms packaging waste into materials that perform comparably to traditional fossil fuel-derived products, incorporating up to 50% post-consumer recycled content. This process not only reduces carbon emissions by up to 45% but also employs a low-carbon manufacturing method known as ATOD™, which emphasizes sustainability without compromising quality. Founded in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Novoloop aims to contribute to a circular economy by providing environmentally friendly alternatives in the materials industry.

Lula Convenience

Seed Round in 2022
Mission: Lula helps make existing inventories mobile to meet customer’s instant needs. At the center of our heart is sustainability: to deliver happiness while saving our planet. Vision: At Lula, we’re inspired by a single goal: empowering every store to deliver locally. We will modernize stores to enable their goods to be delivered to people that need items at a moment’s notice. We will make sure every need is met reliably and as fast as possible with the best customer experience in the world.

Novoloop

Series A in 2021
Novoloop focuses on upcycling plastic waste into high-performance materials, branded as OISTRE™, which are utilized in various applications such as footwear, automotive, and home products. The company transforms packaging waste into materials that perform comparably to traditional fossil fuel-derived products, incorporating up to 50% post-consumer recycled content. This process not only reduces carbon emissions by up to 45% but also employs a low-carbon manufacturing method known as ATOD™, which emphasizes sustainability without compromising quality. Founded in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Novoloop aims to contribute to a circular economy by providing environmentally friendly alternatives in the materials industry.

Simply Good Jars

Convertible Note in 2021
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.

CleanRobotics

Series A in 2021
CleanRobotics, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, manufactures TrashBot, an autonomous system designed to streamline the recycling process. This innovative device utilizes robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to effectively distinguish between landfill waste and recyclables. By automating waste sorting, TrashBot makes recycling more affordable for businesses and enhances profitability for recycling facilities. The system is equipped with cloud-connected technology that employs cameras and sensors to analyze discarded items, providing valuable data to recyclers. This approach not only reduces waste hauling costs for businesses but also offers sustainable solutions to pressing environmental challenges.

Hidden Gems

Convertible Note in 2021
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.

Strados Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on innovating respiratory health management through advanced biosensors and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, Strados Labs develops a wearable device that provides real-time insights into respiratory metrics such as breathing speed, sounds, and patterns. This device is equipped with a continuous breathing sensor that enables remote monitoring of patients with respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By connecting the device to a mobile application, patients and healthcare providers can access critical respiratory data, facilitating informed decision-making and improved management of respiratory health.

Strados Labs

Series A in 2021
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on innovating respiratory health management through advanced biosensors and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, Strados Labs develops a wearable device that provides real-time insights into respiratory metrics such as breathing speed, sounds, and patterns. This device is equipped with a continuous breathing sensor that enables remote monitoring of patients with respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By connecting the device to a mobile application, patients and healthcare providers can access critical respiratory data, facilitating informed decision-making and improved management of respiratory health.

Lula Convenience

Seed Round in 2021
Mission: Lula helps make existing inventories mobile to meet customer’s instant needs. At the center of our heart is sustainability: to deliver happiness while saving our planet. Vision: At Lula, we’re inspired by a single goal: empowering every store to deliver locally. We will modernize stores to enable their goods to be delivered to people that need items at a moment’s notice. We will make sure every need is met reliably and as fast as possible with the best customer experience in the world.

BioCraft

Seed Round in 2021
Because Animals, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in producing all-natural, organic pet food for dogs and cats. Founded in 2016, it is notable for being the only pet food company globally that is actively developing cultured meat as a sustainable protein source for pets. The company's product offerings include ingredients such as probiotics and nutritional yeast, aimed at promoting the health and well-being of pets without harming other animals or the environment. In addition to pet food, Because Animals also retails branded apparel. Its products are primarily sold through online channels.

Simply Good Jars

Seed Round in 2021
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.

Lula Convenience

Seed Round in 2020
Mission: Lula helps make existing inventories mobile to meet customer’s instant needs. At the center of our heart is sustainability: to deliver happiness while saving our planet. Vision: At Lula, we’re inspired by a single goal: empowering every store to deliver locally. We will modernize stores to enable their goods to be delivered to people that need items at a moment’s notice. We will make sure every need is met reliably and as fast as possible with the best customer experience in the world.

Simply Good Jars

Convertible Note in 2020
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.

rocketship.vc

Convertible Note in 2020
Rocketship.vc is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in investing in life science and technology companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, cloud storage, e-commerce, education, financial software, logistics, and real estate. Utilizing a proprietary algorithm known as Escape Velocity, Rocketship.vc identifies companies with a Sustainable Growth Engine, focusing on those that leverage data science in their business models. The firm operates as a Registered Investment Adviser and aims to support innovative enterprises that demonstrate strong growth potential.

Strados Labs

Debt Financing in 2020
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on innovating respiratory health management through advanced biosensors and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, Strados Labs develops a wearable device that provides real-time insights into respiratory metrics such as breathing speed, sounds, and patterns. This device is equipped with a continuous breathing sensor that enables remote monitoring of patients with respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By connecting the device to a mobile application, patients and healthcare providers can access critical respiratory data, facilitating informed decision-making and improved management of respiratory health.

Novoloop

Convertible Note in 2020
Novoloop focuses on upcycling plastic waste into high-performance materials, branded as OISTRE™, which are utilized in various applications such as footwear, automotive, and home products. The company transforms packaging waste into materials that perform comparably to traditional fossil fuel-derived products, incorporating up to 50% post-consumer recycled content. This process not only reduces carbon emissions by up to 45% but also employs a low-carbon manufacturing method known as ATOD™, which emphasizes sustainability without compromising quality. Founded in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Novoloop aims to contribute to a circular economy by providing environmentally friendly alternatives in the materials industry.

Strados Labs

Convertible Note in 2020
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on innovating respiratory health management through advanced biosensors and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, Strados Labs develops a wearable device that provides real-time insights into respiratory metrics such as breathing speed, sounds, and patterns. This device is equipped with a continuous breathing sensor that enables remote monitoring of patients with respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By connecting the device to a mobile application, patients and healthcare providers can access critical respiratory data, facilitating informed decision-making and improved management of respiratory health.

VIT Initiative, Inc.

Convertible Note in 2019
VIT Initiative, Inc. is a health and safety company based in San Francisco, California, that develops a cloud-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) platform aimed at reducing operational risks and promoting employee health. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on utilizing smart technology to provide real-time coaching and collect data on leading indicators of workplace injuries. This approach helps businesses mitigate risks, enhance operational efficiency, and improve safety compliance, ultimately leading to reduced cycle times and lower injury-related costs. Additionally, VIT Initiative offers automated COVID-19 symptom tracking, further supporting workplace health initiatives. Their products are designed to identify patterns and behaviors that may lead to health problems, allowing for proactive intervention before complications arise.

Juvo Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Juvo Robotics, founded in 2018, focuses on transforming the aircraft ground handling industry through advanced robotics technology. The company is developing an automated baggage handling system aimed at enhancing productivity, safety, and cost efficiency in ground operations. Its robots are designed to autonomously transport baggage carts between terminal buildings and aircraft, thereby minimizing the need for manual labor and reducing the risk of mishandling associated with human error. By streamlining these processes, Juvo Robotics enables airlines and ground handlers to achieve significant operational savings.

Vertiq

Seed Round in 2019
IQinetics Technologies Inc. specializes in advanced motor control technology for the robotics sector, with a focus on enhancing performance and versatility. The company, established in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originated from the University of Pennsylvania’s robotics lab. It offers an integrated motor and electronic speed controller (ESC) featuring an embedded position sensor, alongside its innovative IQ Pulsing Technology, which allows for precise motor torque adjustments. This technology enables the creation of drones that can maneuver with the agility of quadrotors, as well as applications in robotics, industrial machinery, and mobility sectors. IQinetics also provides comprehensive services, including motor and controller design, firmware development, and production monitoring, while leveraging both public and proprietary algorithms to optimize power, efficiency, and control in its motion systems.

Hidden Gems

Seed Round in 2019
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.

Hidden Gems

Convertible Note in 2019
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.

BioCraft

Seed Round in 2019
Because Animals, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in producing all-natural, organic pet food for dogs and cats. Founded in 2016, it is notable for being the only pet food company globally that is actively developing cultured meat as a sustainable protein source for pets. The company's product offerings include ingredients such as probiotics and nutritional yeast, aimed at promoting the health and well-being of pets without harming other animals or the environment. In addition to pet food, Because Animals also retails branded apparel. Its products are primarily sold through online channels.

Simply Good Jars

Seed Round in 2019
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.

Strados Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on innovating respiratory health management through advanced biosensors and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, Strados Labs develops a wearable device that provides real-time insights into respiratory metrics such as breathing speed, sounds, and patterns. This device is equipped with a continuous breathing sensor that enables remote monitoring of patients with respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By connecting the device to a mobile application, patients and healthcare providers can access critical respiratory data, facilitating informed decision-making and improved management of respiratory health.

Simply Good Jars

Seed Round in 2019
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.

BioCraft

Convertible Note in 2018
Because Animals, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in producing all-natural, organic pet food for dogs and cats. Founded in 2016, it is notable for being the only pet food company globally that is actively developing cultured meat as a sustainable protein source for pets. The company's product offerings include ingredients such as probiotics and nutritional yeast, aimed at promoting the health and well-being of pets without harming other animals or the environment. In addition to pet food, Because Animals also retails branded apparel. Its products are primarily sold through online channels.

BioCraft

Seed Round in 2018
Because Animals, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in producing all-natural, organic pet food for dogs and cats. Founded in 2016, it is notable for being the only pet food company globally that is actively developing cultured meat as a sustainable protein source for pets. The company's product offerings include ingredients such as probiotics and nutritional yeast, aimed at promoting the health and well-being of pets without harming other animals or the environment. In addition to pet food, Because Animals also retails branded apparel. Its products are primarily sold through online channels.

Simply Good Jars

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company focused on providing healthy, ready-to-eat meals through reusable and returnable packaging. The company utilizes smart refrigerated kiosks strategically placed in offices, transit centers, universities, and health systems to deliver its chef-crafted food products to local communities. Committed to sustainability, Simply Good Jars aims to change consumer habits by implementing zero-waste practices in its operations. For every jar returned for reuse, the company supports food assistance efforts, ensuring that no packaging materials contribute to landfill waste. By promoting eco-friendly consumption, Simply Good Jars strives to offer convenient meal options that are beneficial for both individuals and the planet.

Strados Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Strados Labs, LLC is a medical technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that focuses on innovating respiratory health management through advanced biosensors and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, Strados Labs develops a wearable device that provides real-time insights into respiratory metrics such as breathing speed, sounds, and patterns. This device is equipped with a continuous breathing sensor that enables remote monitoring of patients with respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. By connecting the device to a mobile application, patients and healthcare providers can access critical respiratory data, facilitating informed decision-making and improved management of respiratory health.

BioCraft

Seed Round in 2018
Because Animals, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in producing all-natural, organic pet food for dogs and cats. Founded in 2016, it is notable for being the only pet food company globally that is actively developing cultured meat as a sustainable protein source for pets. The company's product offerings include ingredients such as probiotics and nutritional yeast, aimed at promoting the health and well-being of pets without harming other animals or the environment. In addition to pet food, Because Animals also retails branded apparel. Its products are primarily sold through online channels.

Vertiq

Pre Seed Round in 2017
IQinetics Technologies Inc. specializes in advanced motor control technology for the robotics sector, with a focus on enhancing performance and versatility. The company, established in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, originated from the University of Pennsylvania’s robotics lab. It offers an integrated motor and electronic speed controller (ESC) featuring an embedded position sensor, alongside its innovative IQ Pulsing Technology, which allows for precise motor torque adjustments. This technology enables the creation of drones that can maneuver with the agility of quadrotors, as well as applications in robotics, industrial machinery, and mobility sectors. IQinetics also provides comprehensive services, including motor and controller design, firmware development, and production monitoring, while leveraging both public and proprietary algorithms to optimize power, efficiency, and control in its motion systems.

Novoloop

Angel Round in 2016
Novoloop focuses on upcycling plastic waste into high-performance materials, branded as OISTRE™, which are utilized in various applications such as footwear, automotive, and home products. The company transforms packaging waste into materials that perform comparably to traditional fossil fuel-derived products, incorporating up to 50% post-consumer recycled content. This process not only reduces carbon emissions by up to 45% but also employs a low-carbon manufacturing method known as ATOD™, which emphasizes sustainability without compromising quality. Founded in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Novoloop aims to contribute to a circular economy by providing environmentally friendly alternatives in the materials industry.

Novoloop

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Novoloop focuses on upcycling plastic waste into high-performance materials, branded as OISTRE™, which are utilized in various applications such as footwear, automotive, and home products. The company transforms packaging waste into materials that perform comparably to traditional fossil fuel-derived products, incorporating up to 50% post-consumer recycled content. This process not only reduces carbon emissions by up to 45% but also employs a low-carbon manufacturing method known as ATOD™, which emphasizes sustainability without compromising quality. Founded in 2015 and based in Philadelphia, Novoloop aims to contribute to a circular economy by providing environmentally friendly alternatives in the materials industry.
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