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 Automotive

MySyara

Seed Round in 2023
MySyara is an on-demand car care and technology company. From mobile car washing and detailing to oil changes and diagnostics and on time servicing, MySyara offers a convenient, trusted and professional service. At home or at work, MySyara arrives with water, power and all the tools needed to complete the job -- all we need is your keys. With MySyara On-Demand Car Care, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for our high-quality services. Our experienced employees have over 100 hours of training, background checks, and full insurance policies.

Q5D Technology

Seed Round in 2022
Q5D manufactures tools to automate the production of wiring harness for all industrial sectors.

Swap Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Swap Robotics, founded in 2019 and based in Kitchener, Ontario, specializes in manufacturing electric outdoor robots designed for vegetation cutting and snow plowing. The company offers commercial-ready robots that operate under a robotics-as-a-service model, allowing for versatility in outdoor maintenance tasks. Its innovative approach includes an in-house hydraulics platform that enables the easy swapping of attachments for various applications, making it possible for clients to automate their outdoor work with electric autonomous robots. By focusing on sustainable solutions, Swap Robotics aims to enhance efficiency in outdoor maintenance activities.

Aeromutable

Seed Round in 2021
Aeromutable operates in the trucking industry, focusing on the design and development of aerodynamic-enhancement systems for heavy vehicles. The company specializes in flow control technologies that dynamically alter the aerodynamic behavior of these vehicles. By sensing their surroundings, Aeromutable's technology actively modifies the perceived shape of heavy vehicles, leading to reduced fuel consumption and improved maneuverability and safety. This innovation aids heavy vehicle manufacturers in achieving significant drag reduction and enhancing stability within their fleets.

Solid Ox Motors

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

Solid Ox Motors

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

OkayKer

Convertible Note in 2021
OkayKer is a Karachi-based company founded in 2020 that offers on-demand and on-site vehicle maintenance, repair, and emergency services. Utilizing a fleet of skilled professionals, referred to as ustaads and gurus, OkayKer provides clients with instant estimates for various automotive needs, including diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance, and car cleaning and detailing. The company's focus is on ensuring that customers can maintain and repair their vehicles regularly and efficiently, thereby enhancing vehicle longevity and performance.

OkayKer

Seed Round in 2021
OkayKer is a Karachi-based company founded in 2020 that offers on-demand and on-site vehicle maintenance, repair, and emergency services. Utilizing a fleet of skilled professionals, referred to as ustaads and gurus, OkayKer provides clients with instant estimates for various automotive needs, including diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance, and car cleaning and detailing. The company's focus is on ensuring that customers can maintain and repair their vehicles regularly and efficiently, thereby enhancing vehicle longevity and performance.

LexxPluss

Series A in 2021
Developer of automated transport robot system designed to support logistics warehouses. The company provides traction and transport capacity as conventional products and autonomous driving technology that can handle all on-site scenes, enabling industries by reducing the workload and improving the safety of essential workers working in the field.

Getaround

Convertible Note in 2021
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Beyond

Convertible Note in 2021
Beyond is a company based in New York, founded in 2015, that specializes in the manufacturing and rental of electric scooters through a subscription model. This innovative approach aims to enhance convenience, accessibility, safety, and environmental sustainability in transportation. By offering advanced micromobility vehicles, Beyond seeks to empower individuals to travel freely and encourages exploration of their surroundings.

iMotorbike

Seed Round in 2021
iMotorbike is the #1 motorbike online classified-ads E-commerce website in South East Asia, providing a fast, secure, simple and trouble free online experience with a wide variety of product range, setting itself apart from what exists in the market. iMotorbike offers three main categories: motorbikes, parts and accessories. For a complete 360° experience, iMotorbike also enables users the access to services such as insurance and financing. At iMotorbike we always strive to offer our customers the best experience through a complete and efficient online ecosystem for motorbike users, lovers and professionals.

iMotorbike

Convertible Note in 2021
iMotorbike is the #1 motorbike online classified-ads E-commerce website in South East Asia, providing a fast, secure, simple and trouble free online experience with a wide variety of product range, setting itself apart from what exists in the market. iMotorbike offers three main categories: motorbikes, parts and accessories. For a complete 360° experience, iMotorbike also enables users the access to services such as insurance and financing. At iMotorbike we always strive to offer our customers the best experience through a complete and efficient online ecosystem for motorbike users, lovers and professionals.

Getaround

Convertible Note in 2021
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Caura

Convertible Note in 2021
Caura is the payment platform for your car to manage parking, tolls, congestion charge, MOTs, vehicle tax, and insurance. Caura Protect is an FCA registered product with seven insurers, allowing drivers to purchase and manage motor insurance. Caura Maintain seamlessly manages MOTs and vehicle servicing.

ViaBot

Seed Round in 2021
ViaBot Inc. designs and develops autonomous outdoor robots tailored for commercial properties, including sports arenas, shopping malls, and corporate buildings. The company's multi-functional robots are engineered to perform various outdoor maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, lawn mowing, and security monitoring. ViaBot's technology features modular capabilities, allowing for easy scheduling and long runtimes, while providing 24/7 operational efficiency and constant software updates. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, ViaBot aims to simplify outdoor maintenance for businesses by offering innovative robotic solutions.

LexxPluss

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of automated transport robot system designed to support logistics warehouses. The company provides traction and transport capacity as conventional products and autonomous driving technology that can handle all on-site scenes, enabling industries by reducing the workload and improving the safety of essential workers working in the field.

Q5D Technology

Seed Round in 2021
Q5D manufactures tools to automate the production of wiring harness for all industrial sectors.

LexxPluss

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of automated transport robot system designed to support logistics warehouses. The company provides traction and transport capacity as conventional products and autonomous driving technology that can handle all on-site scenes, enabling industries by reducing the workload and improving the safety of essential workers working in the field.

HausBots

Pre Seed Round in 2020
HausBots Limited specializes in designing and manufacturing wall-climbing robots aimed at enhancing efficiency in painting and maintenance tasks within various industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the company has developed a unique wall-climbing robot that can navigate rough surfaces, making it suitable for exterior and warehouse painting, as well as for high-definition visual inspections and infrastructure surveys. This innovative technology enables clients to automate inspections and maintenance at height, thereby increasing productivity and ensuring effective protection and upkeep of the built environment. The company's focus is on utilizing robotics to streamline labor-intensive tasks, particularly for large-scale exterior projects.

Getaround

Convertible Note in 2020
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Sava

Seed Round in 2019
Sava is a company focused on advancing biosensing technology to enhance personal health monitoring. By providing real-time feedback on the body's molecular signature, particularly for athletes, Sava's technology allows for continuous and effortless monitoring of crucial metrics such as glucose and lactate levels. This capability enables athletes to train more effectively, predict fatigue, and optimize their dietary plans. Sava's innovative approach aims to make health information more accessible, delivering insights in a painless and affordable manner, thereby redefining how individuals interact with their health.

ViaBot

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ViaBot Inc. designs and develops autonomous outdoor robots tailored for commercial properties, including sports arenas, shopping malls, and corporate buildings. The company's multi-functional robots are engineered to perform various outdoor maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, lawn mowing, and security monitoring. ViaBot's technology features modular capabilities, allowing for easy scheduling and long runtimes, while providing 24/7 operational efficiency and constant software updates. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, ViaBot aims to simplify outdoor maintenance for businesses by offering innovative robotic solutions.

Beyond

Convertible Note in 2019
Beyond is a company based in New York, founded in 2015, that specializes in the manufacturing and rental of electric scooters through a subscription model. This innovative approach aims to enhance convenience, accessibility, safety, and environmental sustainability in transportation. By offering advanced micromobility vehicles, Beyond seeks to empower individuals to travel freely and encourages exploration of their surroundings.

CanGo

Seed Round in 2018
Cango Inc. operates an automotive transaction service platform in China, connecting dealers, financial institutions, car buyers, and other industry participants. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company specializes in facilitating automotive financing, transactions, and after-market services. Cango leverages technology, data insights, and a cloud-based infrastructure to enhance the user experience for its platform participants. This strategic approach positions Cango to effectively meet the evolving needs of the mobility market in China, offering value to both its users and business partners.

Getaround

Series D in 2018
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Sava

Seed Round in 2017
Sava is a company focused on advancing biosensing technology to enhance personal health monitoring. By providing real-time feedback on the body's molecular signature, particularly for athletes, Sava's technology allows for continuous and effortless monitoring of crucial metrics such as glucose and lactate levels. This capability enables athletes to train more effectively, predict fatigue, and optimize their dietary plans. Sava's innovative approach aims to make health information more accessible, delivering insights in a painless and affordable manner, thereby redefining how individuals interact with their health.

CanGo

Seed Round in 2017
Cango Inc. operates an automotive transaction service platform in China, connecting dealers, financial institutions, car buyers, and other industry participants. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company specializes in facilitating automotive financing, transactions, and after-market services. Cango leverages technology, data insights, and a cloud-based infrastructure to enhance the user experience for its platform participants. This strategic approach positions Cango to effectively meet the evolving needs of the mobility market in China, offering value to both its users and business partners.

ViaBot

Pre Seed Round in 2017
ViaBot Inc. designs and develops autonomous outdoor robots tailored for commercial properties, including sports arenas, shopping malls, and corporate buildings. The company's multi-functional robots are engineered to perform various outdoor maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, lawn mowing, and security monitoring. ViaBot's technology features modular capabilities, allowing for easy scheduling and long runtimes, while providing 24/7 operational efficiency and constant software updates. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, ViaBot aims to simplify outdoor maintenance for businesses by offering innovative robotic solutions.

STEERING AI

Seed Round in 2017
Steering AI Technologies Co. Ltd, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Xi'an, China, focuses on developing innovative hardware and software solutions for autonomous driving. The company specializes in early warning systems for fatigue driving, creating products such as a smart steering box that monitors driver alertness, an intelligent steering wheel cover that tracks steering motions and recognizes physiological features, and a vehicle network cloud platform. These technologies aim to enhance safety by utilizing wearable technology and intelligent methods to monitor driving behaviors. Additionally, Steering AI offers a big data management service platform for fleet operators, ensuring the protection of drivers and promoting safer driving practices.

Upcycles

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Upcycles is a United States-based company that specializes in the design and development of human-electric cargo tricycles, specifically engineered for transporting goods in urban settings. These tricycles feature a spacious, open deck platform capable of carrying heavy loads and are equipped with safety features such as integrated brakes, turn lights, and horns. The elevated rider position enhances visibility, while throttle control offers electric assistance to improve balance. Upcycles' fleet contributes to zero-emissions delivery solutions, making it an appealing option for delivery services in cities like New York. By providing a reliable and efficient alternative amid the growing trend toward automation in delivery technology, Upcycles positions itself as a socially responsible choice for last-mile logistics.

Getaround

Series C in 2016
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Scooterson

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Scooterson Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, manufactures innovative electric kick-scooters designed to transform urban mobility. The company specializes in semi-autonomous scooters that utilize advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data analysis to enhance the riding experience. These scooters feature body-gesture-control, eliminating the need for traditional acceleration levers or gear changers. Constructed from precision-machined aerospace-grade alloy, Scooterson's vehicles prioritize safety and user enjoyment while targeting the last-mile transportation and scooter-sharing markets. Through its intelligent electric scooters, Scooterson aims to redefine how people navigate cities.

Artronics

Seed Round in 2016
Artronics provides a range of services from data-acquisition and recording to telemetry to navigation and sensors for aerospace, automotive, military, and marine markets.

Beyond

Seed Round in 2016
Beyond is a company based in New York, founded in 2015, that specializes in the manufacturing and rental of electric scooters through a subscription model. This innovative approach aims to enhance convenience, accessibility, safety, and environmental sustainability in transportation. By offering advanced micromobility vehicles, Beyond seeks to empower individuals to travel freely and encourages exploration of their surroundings.

Future Fleet

Convertible Note in 2015
Future Fleet specialise in advanced GPS real-time web-based vehicle tracking, GPS fleet management, asset tracking and cost efficiency solutions for the transport and logistics, field sales and service industries. Future Fleet is an Australian owned and operated company.

CanGo

Seed Round in 2015
Cango Inc. operates an automotive transaction service platform in China, connecting dealers, financial institutions, car buyers, and other industry participants. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company specializes in facilitating automotive financing, transactions, and after-market services. Cango leverages technology, data insights, and a cloud-based infrastructure to enhance the user experience for its platform participants. This strategic approach positions Cango to effectively meet the evolving needs of the mobility market in China, offering value to both its users and business partners.

Rational Robotics

Convertible Note in 2015
Rational Robotics is a manufacturer based in Edmonton, Canada, specializing in automatic coating robots. The company designs and develops robotic machines that provide auto body repainting services, utilizing advanced technology such as 3D scanning and custom algorithms to optimize tool paths for painting. Their robots incorporate computer vision to automate the painting process, ensuring high levels of accuracy and quality across various sizes of objects. By enhancing and automating part painting, Rational Robotics offers efficient solutions for enterprises seeking to improve their painting operations.

Getaround

Series B in 2014
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Rational Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Rational Robotics is a manufacturer based in Edmonton, Canada, specializing in automatic coating robots. The company designs and develops robotic machines that provide auto body repainting services, utilizing advanced technology such as 3D scanning and custom algorithms to optimize tool paths for painting. Their robots incorporate computer vision to automate the painting process, ensuring high levels of accuracy and quality across various sizes of objects. By enhancing and automating part painting, Rational Robotics offers efficient solutions for enterprises seeking to improve their painting operations.

Rational Robotics

Venture Round in 2013
Rational Robotics is a manufacturer based in Edmonton, Canada, specializing in automatic coating robots. The company designs and develops robotic machines that provide auto body repainting services, utilizing advanced technology such as 3D scanning and custom algorithms to optimize tool paths for painting. Their robots incorporate computer vision to automate the painting process, ensuring high levels of accuracy and quality across various sizes of objects. By enhancing and automating part painting, Rational Robotics offers efficient solutions for enterprises seeking to improve their painting operations.

Finco

Venture Round in 2012
FinCo Management is a financial services contractor in the automotive industry, providing business process outsourcing to auto dealers who want to approve and finance their own deals. FinCo's BuyHere-PayTHERE product gives dealers and dealer groups the control to finance those subprime deals which make business sense but no lender will buy. FinCo has put together the best tools, vendors, and processes to create the smartest finance department in the industry. The decision to grant credit terms to a customer is entirely the dealer's, FinCo does the rest: Originations, Underwriting, Documentation, Servicing & Collections, Customer Service, Repossessions, and Remarketing.

Getaround

Series A in 2012
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Finco

Series A in 2012
FinCo Management is a financial services contractor in the automotive industry, providing business process outsourcing to auto dealers who want to approve and finance their own deals. FinCo's BuyHere-PayTHERE product gives dealers and dealer groups the control to finance those subprime deals which make business sense but no lender will buy. FinCo has put together the best tools, vendors, and processes to create the smartest finance department in the industry. The decision to grant credit terms to a customer is entirely the dealer's, FinCo does the rest: Originations, Underwriting, Documentation, Servicing & Collections, Customer Service, Repossessions, and Remarketing.

Getaround

Grant in 2011
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Getaround

Seed Round in 2011
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.
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