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 Southern US

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.

Capra Biosciences

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Capra Biosciences is a biotechnology company harnessing biology for efficient and low-carbon production of everyday chemicals. It develops bioreactor technology designed to make the production of chemical products more efficient. The company developed a biofilm bioreactor which has the potential to significantly reduce the downstream processing requirements and costs inherent in the bio-manufacturing of products such as fuels. Capra Biosciences was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Sidework Solutions

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

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.

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.

Voilà For Influencers

Series A in 2022
Voila

Capra Biosciences

Convertible Note in 2022
Capra Biosciences is a biotechnology company harnessing biology for efficient and low-carbon production of everyday chemicals. It develops bioreactor technology designed to make the production of chemical products more efficient. The company developed a biofilm bioreactor which has the potential to significantly reduce the downstream processing requirements and costs inherent in the bio-manufacturing of products such as fuels. Capra Biosciences was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

XN Health

Seed Round in 2021
XN Health is a medical device company helping mechanically ventilated patients wean off the ventilator faster. XN Health was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Texas, USA.

Solid Ox Motors

Convertible Note in 2021
Solid Ox Motors offers carbon-neutral onboard generators for battery electric vehicle.

Solid Ox Motors

Seed Round in 2021
Solid Ox Motors offers carbon-neutral onboard generators for battery electric vehicle.

Cradlewise Inc.

Seed Round in 2021
Cradlewise is an intelligent baby crib that learns from the baby's sleep patterns, spots the first signs of wakeup and bounces the baby to sleep - just like a mom!

Emys

Convertible Note in 2021
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

Carma

Convertible Note in 2021
Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Avego, Carma has pioneered technology that disrupts legacy transportation systems; in ridesharing, carsharing, public transportation, vanpooling and tolling. Carma has proven that societal change happens when leaders in technology and government partner to solve people’s most urgent problems.

Chirp

Seed Round in 2021
Chirp is a platform that provides a safer home for aging adults. It is an easy-to-use solution that helps monitor your loved one. Chirp offers peace of mind through non-wearable sensing and is less invasive than camera monitoring.

Microgenesis

Convertible Note in 2021
Microgenesis SA specializes in developing medical technologies and treatments focused on reproductive health. Based in San José de la Rinconada, Spain, the company offers non-invasive diagnostic tests to identify imbalances in vaginal and intestinal microbiota that may contribute to infertility. Additionally, it provides dual tests to analyze microbiota imbalances linked to immunological issues in the endometrium, as well as tools and guidance for addressing complex reproductive health cases. Established in 1992, Microgenesis has introduced a fertility test and treatment aimed at restoring fertility potential, particularly for women who have experienced multiple IVF failures. Operating from a CLIA-certified lab in Oakland, the company’s diagnostic approach detects subclinical inflammation that can adversely affect ovarian function and implantation. Their treatment protocol is drug-free and all-natural, extending their services to both OB-GYNs and direct-to-consumer markets.

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.

dcSpark

Seed Round in 2021
DcSpark is a blockchain company founded in 2021 in Austin, Texas, by Nicolás Arqueros, Sebastien Guillemot, and Robert Kornacki. The company specializes in creating products and solutions that support crypto projects, focusing on building essential infrastructure for layer 1 Blockchains and their smart contract layers. By facilitating the development of decentralized applications (DApps) and wallets, DcSpark empowers clients to adopt decentralized technologies within their ecosystems. Its platform enables users to utilize peer-to-peer technology, ensuring access to critical infrastructure for cryptocurrency trading and enhancing the overall life-cycle development of blockchain solutions.

Capra Biosciences

Convertible Note in 2021
Capra Biosciences is a biotechnology company harnessing biology for efficient and low-carbon production of everyday chemicals. It develops bioreactor technology designed to make the production of chemical products more efficient. The company developed a biofilm bioreactor which has the potential to significantly reduce the downstream processing requirements and costs inherent in the bio-manufacturing of products such as fuels. Capra Biosciences was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Maven Pet

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Maven is a SaaS pet tech startup that provides a personal vet to track the pet’s safety and health 24/7. It focuses on using technology to improve the quality of life for pets, as well as offering pet owners peace of mind and a way to keep track of their pet's safety, health, and well-being on a continual basis through their own personal veterinarian. It was started by the founders of Findster Technologies in 2021 and is based in Porto, Portugal.

Sidework Solutions

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

Cradlewise Inc.

Seed Round in 2021
Cradlewise is an intelligent baby crib that learns from the baby's sleep patterns, spots the first signs of wakeup and bounces the baby to sleep - just like a mom!

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.

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.

Journey Foods

Convertible Note in 2021
Journey Foods is a bold, machine learning-powered software platform for food companies. The company builds enterprise technology that improves product monitoring and development for CPG companies, ingredient suppliers, and manufacturers. With a focus on saving companies money and time, Journey Foods' tools accelerate innovation to improve their decision-making and operations with AI nutrition and supply chain insights embedded in integrative software. Journey Foods IO software enables food companies to quickly grow from new ideas, or new improvement, to commercialization by configuring desired consumer preferences, generating improved product formulations through ingredient tagging, receiving automated compliance and supply chain insights on nutrition and sustainability indicators, and seamless integrations to global ERP tools. The JourneyAI industry 4.0 solution gives management teams significantly faster data to make better strategic decisions and increase the ease of monitoring products for the 3 trillion dollar packaged foods market. The Journey Foods database retains an extensive and standardized database to extract data from millions of ingredients for algorithms to dynamically analyze and methodically recommended optimized portfolio recommendations based on pricing, supply chain, and nutrition parameters. To date, the company has established a database comprised of over 1 billion ingredient insights and learnings from our in-house prototyping product ‘Journey Bites’.

Abbys Better

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

Microgenesis

Convertible Note in 2021
Microgenesis SA specializes in developing medical technologies and treatments focused on reproductive health. Based in San José de la Rinconada, Spain, the company offers non-invasive diagnostic tests to identify imbalances in vaginal and intestinal microbiota that may contribute to infertility. Additionally, it provides dual tests to analyze microbiota imbalances linked to immunological issues in the endometrium, as well as tools and guidance for addressing complex reproductive health cases. Established in 1992, Microgenesis has introduced a fertility test and treatment aimed at restoring fertility potential, particularly for women who have experienced multiple IVF failures. Operating from a CLIA-certified lab in Oakland, the company’s diagnostic approach detects subclinical inflammation that can adversely affect ovarian function and implantation. Their treatment protocol is drug-free and all-natural, extending their services to both OB-GYNs and direct-to-consumer markets.

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.

Emys

Seed Round in 2021
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

Presso

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

Capra Biosciences

Convertible Note in 2020
Capra Biosciences is a biotechnology company harnessing biology for efficient and low-carbon production of everyday chemicals. It develops bioreactor technology designed to make the production of chemical products more efficient. The company developed a biofilm bioreactor which has the potential to significantly reduce the downstream processing requirements and costs inherent in the bio-manufacturing of products such as fuels. Capra Biosciences was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Capra Biosciences

Seed Round in 2020
Capra Biosciences is a biotechnology company harnessing biology for efficient and low-carbon production of everyday chemicals. It develops bioreactor technology designed to make the production of chemical products more efficient. The company developed a biofilm bioreactor which has the potential to significantly reduce the downstream processing requirements and costs inherent in the bio-manufacturing of products such as fuels. Capra Biosciences was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

BioAesthetics

Series A in 2020
BioAesthetics was founded in 2015 as a Tulane University spin-out with the mission to improve reconstruction options for breast cancer patients after they undergo mastectomies. The BioAesthetics’ initial product is a tissue-engineered nipple-areolar complex (NAC). This product will be provided to plastic and reconstructive surgeons as an off-the-shelf ready, acellular, NAC graft. During the breast reconstruction phase, after a mastectomy, the surgeon would engraft the NAC graft in position onto the patient’s reconstructed breast. The patient’s body would then use this NAC graft as a building frame to regenerate their own NAC. This patent-pending product is currently in the pre-clinical phase.

Perimeter

Seed Round in 2020
Perimeter provides an AI-powered intruder detection system. It can detect an intruder before they enter the premises, and protect the outdoor. It was launched in 2020 and is based in Austin, Texas.

myPerimeter

Seed Round in 2020
myPerimeter specializes in developing an outdoor security system. It uses a combination of AI-powered ground sensors, cameras, intelligent lighting, and deep learning technology to detect and deter intruders faster than camera-only systems, giving homeowners more time to protect their family.

Microgenesis

Seed Round in 2020
Microgenesis SA specializes in developing medical technologies and treatments focused on reproductive health. Based in San José de la Rinconada, Spain, the company offers non-invasive diagnostic tests to identify imbalances in vaginal and intestinal microbiota that may contribute to infertility. Additionally, it provides dual tests to analyze microbiota imbalances linked to immunological issues in the endometrium, as well as tools and guidance for addressing complex reproductive health cases. Established in 1992, Microgenesis has introduced a fertility test and treatment aimed at restoring fertility potential, particularly for women who have experienced multiple IVF failures. Operating from a CLIA-certified lab in Oakland, the company’s diagnostic approach detects subclinical inflammation that can adversely affect ovarian function and implantation. Their treatment protocol is drug-free and all-natural, extending their services to both OB-GYNs and direct-to-consumer markets.

Microgenesis

Convertible Note in 2020
Microgenesis SA specializes in developing medical technologies and treatments focused on reproductive health. Based in San José de la Rinconada, Spain, the company offers non-invasive diagnostic tests to identify imbalances in vaginal and intestinal microbiota that may contribute to infertility. Additionally, it provides dual tests to analyze microbiota imbalances linked to immunological issues in the endometrium, as well as tools and guidance for addressing complex reproductive health cases. Established in 1992, Microgenesis has introduced a fertility test and treatment aimed at restoring fertility potential, particularly for women who have experienced multiple IVF failures. Operating from a CLIA-certified lab in Oakland, the company’s diagnostic approach detects subclinical inflammation that can adversely affect ovarian function and implantation. Their treatment protocol is drug-free and all-natural, extending their services to both OB-GYNs and direct-to-consumer markets.

Emys

Convertible Note in 2020
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

TruEnergy

Seed Round in 2020
TruEnergy is a privately held energy brokerage and consulting firm representing many of the country's largest retail electricity providers. TruEnergy has provided millions of dollars in savings for commercial and industrial energy users. TruEnergy works with companies of all sizes including small businesses, large commercial and industrial corporations, chains, cities, governmental agencies, and schools.

Voilà For Influencers

Seed Round in 2020
Voila

Fieldcraft

Convertible Note in 2020
Fieldcraft is a B2B ingredient marketplace that streamlines marketing and sourcing from farm to foodtech, locally and globally. Buyers include thousands of emerging brands to 6 of the 10 largest food companies in the world like Nestle and PepsiCo, as well as retail chains like Whole Foods Market. Suppliers range from a 50 acre orchard to a 40,000 acre operation, and from global manufacturers to consumer brands. Fieldcraft is where innovation starts. Our platform is making it easier to do business along the supply chain and across borders and cultures. As we continue to expand, our team is building even more tools to help buyers simplify sourcing from discovery to delivery and empower the next generation of food.

Chi Botanic

Convertible Note in 2020
Chi Botanic is a plant cell company that provides synthetic biology pipeline to leverage the power of the plant cell. Chi Botanic's technology called plant cell agriculture, creates end products, in bioreactors, without any of the waste such as aloe, natural rubber, and citrus oils, to turn plants into plant cells to make products, allowing users to change the way plant cells are grown. Chi Botanic was founded in 2017.

Carma

Debt Financing in 2020
Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Avego, Carma has pioneered technology that disrupts legacy transportation systems; in ridesharing, carsharing, public transportation, vanpooling and tolling. Carma has proven that societal change happens when leaders in technology and government partner to solve people’s most urgent problems.

Electro-Active Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Electro-Active Technologies LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee, specializes in developing modular systems that convert organic waste into renewable hydrogen. The company employs advanced microbial and electrochemical processes to effectively degrade organic materials, generating electrons and protons that facilitate hydrogen production. By transforming waste into valuable renewable products, Electro-Active Technologies aims to enhance sustainability for businesses and communities, allowing them to derive additional value from their waste resources.

Cradlewise Inc.

Convertible Note in 2019
Cradlewise is an intelligent baby crib that learns from the baby's sleep patterns, spots the first signs of wakeup and bounces the baby to sleep - just like a mom!

Journey Foods

Seed Round in 2019
Journey Foods is a bold, machine learning-powered software platform for food companies. The company builds enterprise technology that improves product monitoring and development for CPG companies, ingredient suppliers, and manufacturers. With a focus on saving companies money and time, Journey Foods' tools accelerate innovation to improve their decision-making and operations with AI nutrition and supply chain insights embedded in integrative software. Journey Foods IO software enables food companies to quickly grow from new ideas, or new improvement, to commercialization by configuring desired consumer preferences, generating improved product formulations through ingredient tagging, receiving automated compliance and supply chain insights on nutrition and sustainability indicators, and seamless integrations to global ERP tools. The JourneyAI industry 4.0 solution gives management teams significantly faster data to make better strategic decisions and increase the ease of monitoring products for the 3 trillion dollar packaged foods market. The Journey Foods database retains an extensive and standardized database to extract data from millions of ingredients for algorithms to dynamically analyze and methodically recommended optimized portfolio recommendations based on pricing, supply chain, and nutrition parameters. To date, the company has established a database comprised of over 1 billion ingredient insights and learnings from our in-house prototyping product ‘Journey Bites’.

Carma

Convertible Note in 2019
Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Avego, Carma has pioneered technology that disrupts legacy transportation systems; in ridesharing, carsharing, public transportation, vanpooling and tolling. Carma has proven that societal change happens when leaders in technology and government partner to solve people’s most urgent problems.

Chi Botanic

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Chi Botanic is a plant cell company that provides synthetic biology pipeline to leverage the power of the plant cell. Chi Botanic's technology called plant cell agriculture, creates end products, in bioreactors, without any of the waste such as aloe, natural rubber, and citrus oils, to turn plants into plant cells to make products, allowing users to change the way plant cells are grown. Chi Botanic was founded in 2017.

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.

Sidework Solutions

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

Voilà For Influencers

Seed Round in 2019
Voila

BioAesthetics

Convertible Note in 2019
BioAesthetics was founded in 2015 as a Tulane University spin-out with the mission to improve reconstruction options for breast cancer patients after they undergo mastectomies. The BioAesthetics’ initial product is a tissue-engineered nipple-areolar complex (NAC). This product will be provided to plastic and reconstructive surgeons as an off-the-shelf ready, acellular, NAC graft. During the breast reconstruction phase, after a mastectomy, the surgeon would engraft the NAC graft in position onto the patient’s reconstructed breast. The patient’s body would then use this NAC graft as a building frame to regenerate their own NAC. This patent-pending product is currently in the pre-clinical phase.

Cradlewise Inc.

Seed Round in 2019
Cradlewise is an intelligent baby crib that learns from the baby's sleep patterns, spots the first signs of wakeup and bounces the baby to sleep - just like a mom!

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.

Bioptamers

Seed Round in 2019
Bioptamers, Inc. specializes in the development of cellular and gene therapies aimed at treating cancer. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, with an additional office in São Paulo, Brazil, the company focuses on innovative therapeutic delivery technologies using monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. Bioptamers is creating a platform to optimize aptamer selection, allowing for personalized cancer therapy tailored to individual patient needs. The company aims to transform these specialized molecules into valuable clinical products, which will be licensed to pharmaceutical companies for further development and commercialization.

Electro-Active Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Electro-Active Technologies LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee, specializes in developing modular systems that convert organic waste into renewable hydrogen. The company employs advanced microbial and electrochemical processes to effectively degrade organic materials, generating electrons and protons that facilitate hydrogen production. By transforming waste into valuable renewable products, Electro-Active Technologies aims to enhance sustainability for businesses and communities, allowing them to derive additional value from their waste resources.

Aroma Brewing

Convertible Note in 2019
Orenda makes coffee machine on the market by tailoring the brewing process to your unique taste profile and the beans you use.

Carma

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Avego, Carma has pioneered technology that disrupts legacy transportation systems; in ridesharing, carsharing, public transportation, vanpooling and tolling. Carma has proven that societal change happens when leaders in technology and government partner to solve people’s most urgent problems.

Presso

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

Naughty Noah's

Seed Round in 2018
a chef

Emys

Seed Round in 2018
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

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.

Aroma Brewing

Seed Round in 2018
Orenda makes coffee machine on the market by tailoring the brewing process to your unique taste profile and the beans you use.

Osiris Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2018
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in regenerative medicine, focusing on the development and marketing of cellular products aimed at treating various medical conditions, including those related to inflammation, cardiovascular health, orthopedics, and wound healing. The company operates through two main segments: Therapeutics and Biosurgery. Its Therapeutics segment emphasizes the development of biologic stem cell drug candidates sourced from readily available and non-controversial materials. Osiris markets its products under several brand names, including Grafix, GrafixPL, Stravix, Cartiform, and BIO4. Founded in 1992 and based in Columbia, Maryland, Osiris has established partnerships with organizations such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Howmedica Osteonics Corp., and Mesoblast Limited. As of April 2019, Osiris operates as a subsidiary of Smith & Nephew plc, enhancing its capacity to improve patient health while aiming to reduce overall healthcare costs.

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.

RayIoT Solutions Inc.

Seed Round in 2018
Raybaby is a baby monitor that tracks respiration and sleep pattern. It alerts when the baby has a higher respiratory rate which is associated with fever and other conditions. Raybaby also comes equipped with integrated infrared video camera which enables live video streaming even in pitch darkness, built in speakers, and audio monitoring that uses a highly sensitive microphone.

Aroma Brewing

Convertible Note in 2018
Orenda makes coffee machine on the market by tailoring the brewing process to your unique taste profile and the beans you use.

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.

Teamosa

Convertible Note in 2017
TEAMOSA is the first of its kind - a tea brewing machine that combines modern science with the art of traditional eastern tea making. The machine is focused on elevating the age-old ritual experience through premium technology and exceptional tea from tea plantations directly - resulting in a perfectly steeped cup of tea rich in antioxidants and aroma.

Arovia, Inc.

Seed Round in 2017
Arovia, Inc. develops collapsible TV products. The company offers pop-up display products that collapse to the size of a book; and connect to a phone, tablet, or laptop through a wireless or HDMI connection. Its products allow mobile professionals to view and/or compare documents without scrolling and switching between windows. The company’s products are also used in VR/AR applications, such as gaming. Arovia, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Galveston, Texas.

BioAesthetics

Seed Round in 2017
BioAesthetics was founded in 2015 as a Tulane University spin-out with the mission to improve reconstruction options for breast cancer patients after they undergo mastectomies. The BioAesthetics’ initial product is a tissue-engineered nipple-areolar complex (NAC). This product will be provided to plastic and reconstructive surgeons as an off-the-shelf ready, acellular, NAC graft. During the breast reconstruction phase, after a mastectomy, the surgeon would engraft the NAC graft in position onto the patient’s reconstructed breast. The patient’s body would then use this NAC graft as a building frame to regenerate their own NAC. This patent-pending product is currently in the pre-clinical phase.

GoBone

Convertible Note in 2017
GoBone is a company that has developed an interactive entertainment device designed to keep dogs engaged and active. This smart bone features capabilities such as rolling, spinning, and flipping, allowing for varied play experiences. It can be controlled via an app, enabling pet owners to manage playtime even when they are busy. The device includes a replaceable skin, ensuring durability and ongoing fun. By leveraging modern technology, GoBone aims to enhance the health and wellness of pets, providing innovative ways for dogs to play both independently and with their owners.

BioAesthetics

Seed Round in 2017
BioAesthetics was founded in 2015 as a Tulane University spin-out with the mission to improve reconstruction options for breast cancer patients after they undergo mastectomies. The BioAesthetics’ initial product is a tissue-engineered nipple-areolar complex (NAC). This product will be provided to plastic and reconstructive surgeons as an off-the-shelf ready, acellular, NAC graft. During the breast reconstruction phase, after a mastectomy, the surgeon would engraft the NAC graft in position onto the patient’s reconstructed breast. The patient’s body would then use this NAC graft as a building frame to regenerate their own NAC. This patent-pending product is currently in the pre-clinical phase.

Teamosa

Convertible Note in 2017
TEAMOSA is the first of its kind - a tea brewing machine that combines modern science with the art of traditional eastern tea making. The machine is focused on elevating the age-old ritual experience through premium technology and exceptional tea from tea plantations directly - resulting in a perfectly steeped cup of tea rich in antioxidants and aroma.

Teamosa

Seed Round in 2017
TEAMOSA is the first of its kind - a tea brewing machine that combines modern science with the art of traditional eastern tea making. The machine is focused on elevating the age-old ritual experience through premium technology and exceptional tea from tea plantations directly - resulting in a perfectly steeped cup of tea rich in antioxidants and aroma.

RayIoT Solutions Inc.

Convertible Note in 2017
Raybaby is a baby monitor that tracks respiration and sleep pattern. It alerts when the baby has a higher respiratory rate which is associated with fever and other conditions. Raybaby also comes equipped with integrated infrared video camera which enables live video streaming even in pitch darkness, built in speakers, and audio monitoring that uses a highly sensitive microphone.

Emys

Convertible Note in 2016
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

Solidface Technology

Seed Round in 2016
Solidface Technology Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in multipurpose 3D modeling software. The company's flagship product, SolidFace, is a cloud-based CAD system that facilitates collaboration among designers and engineers across various disciplines. This software allows users to work together in real time, with built-in version control to ensure that the latest iterations of designs are easily accessible. SolidFace combines the robust capabilities of the Parasolid 3D modeler core with over 15 years of development experience in 2D and 3D modeling. It offers advanced features for detailing, solid modeling, assembly, and parameterization, ultimately enhancing the design cycle and improving return on investment for its users.

RayIoT Solutions Inc.

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Raybaby is a baby monitor that tracks respiration and sleep pattern. It alerts when the baby has a higher respiratory rate which is associated with fever and other conditions. Raybaby also comes equipped with integrated infrared video camera which enables live video streaming even in pitch darkness, built in speakers, and audio monitoring that uses a highly sensitive microphone.

Carma

Convertible Note in 2016
Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Avego, Carma has pioneered technology that disrupts legacy transportation systems; in ridesharing, carsharing, public transportation, vanpooling and tolling. Carma has proven that societal change happens when leaders in technology and government partner to solve people’s most urgent problems.

Emys

Seed Round in 2016
EMYS (www.emys.co) is a friendly robotic head that teaches kids ages 3-7 foreign languages through regular, fun interactions. EMYS appeals to multiple senses, and uses language children already know via their favorite cartoons, toys, and items from their surroundings. He can move, speak, recognize faces, and express emotions - which fosters bonding. Through the journey of learning languages, EMYS can become a part of children’s world, full of wonder, characters, imagination. Our team brings together passionate engineers, designers and teachers to create and customize social robots and help integrate robotic technology into our daily lives. As researchers, we gained our own extensive experience in designing, constructing, and developing software for social robots. We took part in HAX (www.hax.co) - the world’s #1 Hardware Startup accelerator! They’ve helped bring over 65 products to market over the last years and have extensive experience with developing hardware. Their expertise will help us realize our vision. We moved to Shenzhen, China - the manufacturing capital of the world to spend almost four months personally visiting factories, learning about manufacturing, and continuing to bring our product to life. We were mentored by the world’s best hardware engineers who continue to help us rise to meet all the challenges of building a hardware product.

Carma

Convertible Note in 2016
Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Avego, Carma has pioneered technology that disrupts legacy transportation systems; in ridesharing, carsharing, public transportation, vanpooling and tolling. Carma has proven that societal change happens when leaders in technology and government partner to solve people’s most urgent problems.

Lugloc

Seed Round in 2016
Lugloc specializes in smart geo-tracking solutions tailored for the travel and transportation sectors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company addresses the common issue of lost luggage, which is exacerbated by manual sorting processes at airports. With an innovative device designed to be placed inside luggage, Lugloc enables users to quickly and accurately track their bags, providing real-time location information within a minute. This technology aims to significantly reduce the high rate of luggage sorting errors that occur at airports, enhancing the overall travel experience for individuals.

Neo Networks

Convertible Note in 2016
Neo Networks, Inc's youth enrichment and computer literacy program operates in Dekalb County and surrounding counties with its principle

Neo Networks

Convertible Note in 2016
Neo Networks, Inc's youth enrichment and computer literacy program operates in Dekalb County and surrounding counties with its principle

Carma

Convertible Note in 2016
Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Avego, Carma has pioneered technology that disrupts legacy transportation systems; in ridesharing, carsharing, public transportation, vanpooling and tolling. Carma has proven that societal change happens when leaders in technology and government partner to solve people’s most urgent problems.

Molli Sauces

Seed Round in 2016
They created Molli so people can enjoy the incredible flavors of the different regions of Mexico without spending hours in the kitchen. Each of their seven cooking sauces and marinades is inspired on a traditional recipe from a specific region in Mexico. They honor the recipes that have been passed down by generations, use a unique blend of ingredients, and they follow the artisanal cooking techniques so people can enjoy the incredible flavors of the different regions of Mexico in their own kitchens. Molli cooking sauces and marinades are true Mexican flavors.

Buzzware

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Buzzware, Inc. develops charging infrastructure technology for commercial drones. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hagerstown, Maryland.

FreshSurety

Pre Seed Round in 2016
FreshSurety Inc. develops FreshSurety, a system that measures food freshness to provide up to the minute carton-level quality and value information. The company’s FreshSurety system includes disposable sensors that measure and report temperature, moisture, and metabolite data using a wireless communication system connected to the Internet. It records and reports location, temperature, and freshness every ten minutes from the time a pallet is assembled in the field to the time it’s broken down at the retailer; and enables pallet-level quality management, including cooling and packing performance, pre-shipment quality assessment and approval, in-transit quality tracking, incoming acceptance based upon shelf life, and unsurpassed traceability. The company serves food producers, shippers, and retailers. FreshSurety Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Winter Park, Florida.

SWJ Technology

Convertible Note in 2016
SWJ Technology specializes in providing quality and equipment management, project management, and consulting services. The company focuses on delivering comprehensive solutions to enhance operational efficiency and project execution for its clients. Through its expertise, SWJ Technology aims to support organizations in optimizing their resources and achieving their project goals effectively.

Carma

Convertible Note in 2016
Founded in 2007 and formerly known as Avego, Carma has pioneered technology that disrupts legacy transportation systems; in ridesharing, carsharing, public transportation, vanpooling and tolling. Carma has proven that societal change happens when leaders in technology and government partner to solve people’s most urgent problems.

GIVN

Convertible Note in 2016
GIVN is a social impact brand that makes it easy for the everyday person to do good. Their flagship product is GIVN Water, a naturally alkaline spring water, brimming with electrolytes, and every bottle gives one day of clean water to a person in need. Thirst for More.

Aroma Brewing

Convertible Note in 2015
Orenda makes coffee machine on the market by tailoring the brewing process to your unique taste profile and the beans you use.

Neo Networks

Venture Round in 2015
Neo Networks, Inc's youth enrichment and computer literacy program operates in Dekalb County and surrounding counties with its principle

Aroma Brewing

Seed Round in 2015
Orenda makes coffee machine on the market by tailoring the brewing process to your unique taste profile and the beans you use.

Shot Stats

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

MunchQuick

Convertible Note in 2015
MunchQuick is an online platform and mobile app that enables its users to get health-conscious meals delivered to their homes. The venture was launched by Leith Jaber in April 2014 and is based in Alexandria, Virginia.