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 Asia

Dastgyr

Series A in 2022
Dastgyr is a Business-to-Business e-commerce platform based in Karachi, Pakistan, founded in 2020. The platform connects small retailers with manufacturers, brands, and wholesalers, allowing them to source merchandise efficiently from a single location. By leveraging technology, Dastgyr facilitates the connection between informal retailers and suppliers, transforming the way retailers conduct business. The company also aims to enhance the retail ecosystem by integrating marketplace services with logistics and capital solutions, thereby streamlining operations for its users.

PhableCare

Series B in 2022
In India, 1 in 4 people suffer from chronic ailments. Meanwhile, 80% of patients cannot comply to the treatment plan provided by the doctor leading to even more complications. This poses a huge burden on the healthcare system. Phable solves this by making care autonomous and predictive. Our AI-enabled health assistant significantly improves health outcomes by enabling disease-specific guidance and continuous monitoring. Phable is marching onward to impact a billion lives over the next 5 years.
iWeb Technology Solutions Pvt.Ltd. is a 12 year+ Enterprise Product Software company now having its base in Mumbai, Pune & Goa with partners and projects across India, building new age, high-tech innovative products & technology IP to work on the web / cloud platform focussed on the Education (Edtech), Retail & Manufacturing verticals respectively. All these products have been indigenously developed on its technological framework Agilewiz BPMS™ & BPaaS Suite respectively.

MyRobin.id

Seed Round in 2022
MyRobin.id is a recruitment platform for hospitality and restaurants where employers post job vacancies and post it to social media. Qualified candidates get notifications and apply for work and they are directly connected with the employers for a job interview and scheduling. MyRobin.id was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Bolo Live

Seed Round in 2022
Bolo Indya is a short video and commerce platform that allows users to create, watch, and share videos and discover and avail services from their favorite content creators. It offers content in 14 Indian languages. Bolo Indya aims to empower content creators to transform social capital into financial independence. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, India.

Bolo Live

Seed Round in 2021
Bolo Indya is a short video and commerce platform that allows users to create, watch, and share videos and discover and avail services from their favorite content creators. It offers content in 14 Indian languages. Bolo Indya aims to empower content creators to transform social capital into financial independence. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, India.

Dastgyr

Seed Round in 2021
Dastgyr is a Business-to-Business e-commerce platform based in Karachi, Pakistan, founded in 2020. The platform connects small retailers with manufacturers, brands, and wholesalers, allowing them to source merchandise efficiently from a single location. By leveraging technology, Dastgyr facilitates the connection between informal retailers and suppliers, transforming the way retailers conduct business. The company also aims to enhance the retail ecosystem by integrating marketplace services with logistics and capital solutions, thereby streamlining operations for its users.

MobiGarage

Seed Round in 2021
More than 500 million people will get on the Internet for the first time in the next three years in India, mainly through low-cost refurbished smartphones. MobiGarage is innovating the US$40 billion dollar smartphone market by disrupting the second-hand mobile supply chain through Artificial Intelligence and selling refurbished smartphones with certified components and warranty that are 70% cheaper than new smartphones. Catering to 100,000 smartphones a year, MobiGarage is growing 20% monthly. MobiGarage caters to the end user customer through online medium - E-commerce marketplace on MobiGarage.com and offline through unique hub and spoke model covering the multi billion dollar Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets

Bizbaz

Convertible Note in 2021
BizBaz is a financial services platform for South East Asia. We utilize AI Machine Learning to offer Financial Institutions an innovative credit score solution for lenders without credit history.

Bizbaz

Seed Round in 2021
BizBaz is a financial services platform for South East Asia. We utilize AI Machine Learning to offer Financial Institutions an innovative credit score solution for lenders without credit history.

Vidyakul

Seed Round in 2021
Our mission is to bridge the gap between students and teachers all over India by creating an online platform which enables students to meet renowned teachers for quality, integrated, interactive learning. At Vidyakul, we work to provide students, parents and teachers with a perfect online platform to solve all their problems related to learning and teaching online.

Dastgyr

Seed Round in 2021
Dastgyr is a Business-to-Business e-commerce platform based in Karachi, Pakistan, founded in 2020. The platform connects small retailers with manufacturers, brands, and wholesalers, allowing them to source merchandise efficiently from a single location. By leveraging technology, Dastgyr facilitates the connection between informal retailers and suppliers, transforming the way retailers conduct business. The company also aims to enhance the retail ecosystem by integrating marketplace services with logistics and capital solutions, thereby streamlining operations for its users.

PhableCare

Series A in 2021
In India, 1 in 4 people suffer from chronic ailments. Meanwhile, 80% of patients cannot comply to the treatment plan provided by the doctor leading to even more complications. This poses a huge burden on the healthcare system. Phable solves this by making care autonomous and predictive. Our AI-enabled health assistant significantly improves health outcomes by enabling disease-specific guidance and continuous monitoring. Phable is marching onward to impact a billion lives over the next 5 years.

BE TAGGED

Convertible Note in 2020
Be Tagged is an Influencer marketing company and platform which gives advertisers data and deep analytics on influencers in Indonesia. It enables brands and agencies analyze, engage, launch and measure influencer campaigns in Indonesia with the platform leveraging technology to automate much of the process.

BE TAGGED

Seed Round in 2020
Be Tagged is an Influencer marketing company and platform which gives advertisers data and deep analytics on influencers in Indonesia. It enables brands and agencies analyze, engage, launch and measure influencer campaigns in Indonesia with the platform leveraging technology to automate much of the process.

MobiGarage

Seed Round in 2020
More than 500 million people will get on the Internet for the first time in the next three years in India, mainly through low-cost refurbished smartphones. MobiGarage is innovating the US$40 billion dollar smartphone market by disrupting the second-hand mobile supply chain through Artificial Intelligence and selling refurbished smartphones with certified components and warranty that are 70% cheaper than new smartphones. Catering to 100,000 smartphones a year, MobiGarage is growing 20% monthly. MobiGarage caters to the end user customer through online medium - E-commerce marketplace on MobiGarage.com and offline through unique hub and spoke model covering the multi billion dollar Tier 2, Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets

Giladiskon

Venture Round in 2020
Giladiskon operates an online platform for Indonesian buyers to find, share, and discuss the deals, discounts, vouchers, and promotional codes that can be obtained online. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

MyRobin.id

Seed Round in 2020
MyRobin.id is a recruitment platform for hospitality and restaurants where employers post job vacancies and post it to social media. Qualified candidates get notifications and apply for work and they are directly connected with the employers for a job interview and scheduling. MyRobin.id was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Eat Mubarak

Seed Round in 2019
Eat Mubarak is Pakistan's fastest-growing, SaaS-based, digital food ordering and delivery platform. Currently operational in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad & Hyderabad with more than 3,000 restaurants on-board. Eat Mubarak provides strategic services to partner restaurants, enabling them to concentrate on core activities, such as: Omni channel ordering solutions: Facebook, App, and Website - White-label app / website solutions - POS integration solutions - Fulfillment solutions with nationwide coverage

Bubbleye

Series A in 2019
Our team hails from Italy, Taiwan, USA, and the UK with tech backgrounds from NTU (臺大) and MIT (麻省理工)。 We are alumni of Silicon Valley backed MOX Accelerator and recently closed Series A venture funding from Taipei based Darwin Ventures. We're also backed by several notable angel investors and advisors, including Duncan Clark (Alibaba), Chris Reitermann (CEO Ogilvy Asia), Olivier Glauser (Steamboat Capital, Qualcomm Ventures). Our clients are world leading game publishers from across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Started by an international team of AI experts and mobile gaming fanatics, Bubbleye is a fast growing AI startup now with R&D headquarters in Taipei and biz dev teams working across the globe. We are solving mobile user acquisition inefficiencies through automation and inferential algorithms. And to achieve that, we pick the best of the best. A select team with an international DNA, a very open culture mix across nations and continents, driven by the same powerful driving force: a passion for innovation and growth, guts to disrupt, and skills to implement. We are ahead of the global race to solving mobile user acquisition, with unique tech and talent.

Woovly Shop Socially

Seed Round in 2019
Woovly India Pvt. Ltd owns and operates a social media platform which allows users to share, connect, and discover bucket list ideas and experiences focused on photography, sports and games, adventure sports, travel, food and drinks, hobbies and interests, and fitness. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Bengaluru, India.

Vidyakul

Seed Round in 2019
Our mission is to bridge the gap between students and teachers all over India by creating an online platform which enables students to meet renowned teachers for quality, integrated, interactive learning. At Vidyakul, we work to provide students, parents and teachers with a perfect online platform to solve all their problems related to learning and teaching online.

PhableCare

Seed Round in 2019
In India, 1 in 4 people suffer from chronic ailments. Meanwhile, 80% of patients cannot comply to the treatment plan provided by the doctor leading to even more complications. This poses a huge burden on the healthcare system. Phable solves this by making care autonomous and predictive. Our AI-enabled health assistant significantly improves health outcomes by enabling disease-specific guidance and continuous monitoring. Phable is marching onward to impact a billion lives over the next 5 years.

Tourplus

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tourplus Technology Sdn Bhd is an online travel marketplace based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, that connects travelers with local guides across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of services including airport transfers, day tours, multi-day tours, and ticket bookings for attractions, all accessible through its website and mobile application. Tourplus enables travelers to communicate directly with local experts, allowing for customized itineraries tailored to individual preferences. Additionally, the platform provides opportunities for local guides to earn income by offering unique tours and using their own transportation to assist travelers. Through its services, Tourplus aims to enhance the travel experience by facilitating connections between visitors and local culture.

Bubbleye

Convertible Note in 2019
Our team hails from Italy, Taiwan, USA, and the UK with tech backgrounds from NTU (臺大) and MIT (麻省理工)。 We are alumni of Silicon Valley backed MOX Accelerator and recently closed Series A venture funding from Taipei based Darwin Ventures. We're also backed by several notable angel investors and advisors, including Duncan Clark (Alibaba), Chris Reitermann (CEO Ogilvy Asia), Olivier Glauser (Steamboat Capital, Qualcomm Ventures). Our clients are world leading game publishers from across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Started by an international team of AI experts and mobile gaming fanatics, Bubbleye is a fast growing AI startup now with R&D headquarters in Taipei and biz dev teams working across the globe. We are solving mobile user acquisition inefficiencies through automation and inferential algorithms. And to achieve that, we pick the best of the best. A select team with an international DNA, a very open culture mix across nations and continents, driven by the same powerful driving force: a passion for innovation and growth, guts to disrupt, and skills to implement. We are ahead of the global race to solving mobile user acquisition, with unique tech and talent.

Guiddoo World

Seed Round in 2019
Guiddoo World provides unique, experiential and customized travel packages for Chinese & Indian travel agencies to target the growing number of Chinese independent travellers. Our platform uses intelligent data points from over 4000+ travel agents as well as analyses 1Mn+ Trend Points on Internet and Social media to build smart itineraries. Up to now, Guiddoo has negotiated great deals with 5,000+ excursions from 14 destinations across Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Guiddoo World

Venture Round in 2019
Guiddoo World provides unique, experiential and customized travel packages for Chinese & Indian travel agencies to target the growing number of Chinese independent travellers. Our platform uses intelligent data points from over 4000+ travel agents as well as analyses 1Mn+ Trend Points on Internet and Social media to build smart itineraries. Up to now, Guiddoo has negotiated great deals with 5,000+ excursions from 14 destinations across Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Sempo

Pre Seed Round in 2019
At Sempo there’s a simple, but radical idea that we find particularly inspiring: one of the best ways to help vulnerable communities is to just give them money, no strings attached. Cash Transfers bring dignity to affected people, and solve a fundamental problem with humanitarian relief - too often, we spend millions of dollars on the wrong kind of aid: In Iraq, 70% of Syrian refugees have sold the aid they were given, in order to buy what they actually need. We're on a mission to help all aid organisations, from grassroots to international, to increase their usage of cash transfers as a tool to alleviate suffering, provide dignity and ultimately increase long-term self-sufficiency.

HotTab

Seed Round in 2019
HotTab Vietnam Co., Ltd. offers solution for point-of-sale (POS) management for food and beverage businesses. A cloud-based system connects all devices. It includes an application installed on tablet devices that allows waiters to create new orders. It also enables customers to self-order at the table. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hanoi, Vietnam. As of November 18, 2019, HotTab Vietnam Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Society Pass Incorporated.

Olly Smart Credit Card

Seed Round in 2018
Olly is a digital credit card for India's working masses and young people. Today, Olly has come full-circle in Egypt extending the product offering to the youth market here and its been well received by the Egyptian student audience.

BuzzBuzz

Seed Round in 2018
BuzzBuzz provides a platform for kids in China and English speaking countries to engage in guided conversation for language practice. Our vision is to connect global kids and empower their love to learn a language.

BEAM

Seed Round in 2018
BEAM PTE LTD is a company that develops a mobile application designed to enhance business connectivity, providing news and event information for entrepreneurs, investors, journalists, and developers. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore, the company operates in Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan. It functions as a global business social networking platform and digital accelerator, facilitating connections among users to access clients, capital, and career opportunities.

evain

Seed Round in 2018
Evain is a company based in Gwangju, South Korea, that specializes in developing mobile applications. Its offerings include electronic newspapers and tools for spam number searches. In addition to these applications, Evain provides a variety of professional IT skills and solutions, catering to the needs of its clients in the technology sector.

KAMARQ

Venture Round in 2017
The world seems to get more efficient and convenient every day. But efficiency and convenience have brought a host of gadgets, appliances and must-have products into their homes. THeir lives are so full of things and information, their're overwhelmed. Since ancient times, the concept of "unfilled space" has been central to the Japanese cultural aesthetic. Space where the imagination can take flight, where the spirit can be refreshed and where the body can be re-energized. At KAMARQ, they want to provide this space to the world. By combining different functions into a single, beautiful form, they want to provide people with the space to discover new freedoms and embark on new journeys. Quite simply, they want to expand their world. They want people to have space to grow, so they can care more about each other, and reach out to friends and loved ones far away. Because when your world expands, the world itself becomes bigger―and better―for all. That's KAMARQ, the first and only IoT venture that produces a new product that combines furniture and IT.

PT Galactic Multimedia

Seed Round in 2017
PT Galactic Multimedia is an Android content provider based in Indonesia, specializing in the creation and management of application stores for various smartphone brands. The company's application stores cater to a diverse audience by offering a wide range of digital content, including applications, music, videos, games, digital books, wallpapers, and live wallpapers. Through its services, PT Galactic Multimedia aims to deliver both local and international entertainment options to users in Indonesia, enhancing their digital experience.

Vrex Lab

Seed Round in 2017
VRex Lab Co., LTD develops a location-based augmented reality messenger application. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Fantasee

Seed Round in 2017
Fantasee is a mobile game provider that lets users participate in various fantasy sport leagues. Fantasee is first launching FunCricket in India.

China Admissions

Seed Round in 2016
China Admissions offers an online platform for foreign students to choose programs and apply to top Chinese universities. It also helps Chinese universities to do international marketing and recruit foreign students. China Admissions was founded by Richard Coward in July 2010.

Vrex Lab

Seed Round in 2016
VRex Lab Co., LTD develops a location-based augmented reality messenger application. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

CanAsia

Seed Round in 2016
CanAsia Group provides financial and accounts consulting services to businesses in China. The company provides CanCan, a software as a service (SaaS) platform, which offers integrated business management, accounting and financial management, and real-time cashflow. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Chaoyang, China.

China Admissions

Convertible Note in 2016
China Admissions offers an online platform for foreign students to choose programs and apply to top Chinese universities. It also helps Chinese universities to do international marketing and recruit foreign students. China Admissions was founded by Richard Coward in July 2010.

Bubbleye

Seed Round in 2016
Our team hails from Italy, Taiwan, USA, and the UK with tech backgrounds from NTU (臺大) and MIT (麻省理工)。 We are alumni of Silicon Valley backed MOX Accelerator and recently closed Series A venture funding from Taipei based Darwin Ventures. We're also backed by several notable angel investors and advisors, including Duncan Clark (Alibaba), Chris Reitermann (CEO Ogilvy Asia), Olivier Glauser (Steamboat Capital, Qualcomm Ventures). Our clients are world leading game publishers from across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Started by an international team of AI experts and mobile gaming fanatics, Bubbleye is a fast growing AI startup now with R&D headquarters in Taipei and biz dev teams working across the globe. We are solving mobile user acquisition inefficiencies through automation and inferential algorithms. And to achieve that, we pick the best of the best. A select team with an international DNA, a very open culture mix across nations and continents, driven by the same powerful driving force: a passion for innovation and growth, guts to disrupt, and skills to implement. We are ahead of the global race to solving mobile user acquisition, with unique tech and talent.

Qiangzuo

Seed Round in 2010
A hundred thousand paid events are organized every year in China, but event holders are still using archaic processes and struggle by doing so. Qiangzuo provides them a revolutionary tool to manage, promote and sell tickets for their events, online.