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 Consumer Electronics

Amper

Series A in 2022
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

PriceOye

Seed Round in 2021
PriceOye (Private) Limited is an online price comparison platform based in Islamabad, Pakistan, founded in 2015. The company focuses on consumer electronics, offering comprehensive comparisons of features for a range of products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, televisions, air conditioners, and refrigerators. PriceOye aims to facilitate informed purchasing decisions by providing detailed product information and reviews, while ensuring the authenticity of the products listed on its site. By eliminating counterfeits and fostering trust, PriceOye enhances the shopping experience for consumers, helping them find the best prices on certified electronics.

EkkBaz

Seed Round in 2021
EkkBaz is a B2B platform that facilitates real-time order taking for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The platform connects store owners with businesses, allowing them to book dedicated grocery store space and showcase their products to store visitors. EkkBaz enhances collaboration among all stakeholders through messaging and voice communication, enabling businesses to capture order data efficiently. Additionally, it offers the option to rent storage space for in-store promotions, further optimizing the retail experience for both suppliers and customers.

iSmart Robot

Convertible Note in 2021
iSmart Robot

Particle

Series C in 2021
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

Kiko Live

Seed Round in 2021
KIKO TV is an AI-based short live video e-commerce platform.

Circadia Health

Series A in 2021
Circadia fuses light science with sleep science to help adjust your body clock. Their flagship products include a non-contact sleep tracker for sleep diagnostics and a portable light therapy device for treatment. The devices sync together for an automatic and customised sleep improvement programme. Team from Imperial College London. Accelerated by HAX. Mentored by Johnson & Johnson Innovation. Launching on Kickstarter in March 2017.

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

Kiko Live

Seed Round in 2021
KIKO TV is an AI-based short live video e-commerce platform.

PriceOye

Convertible Note in 2021
PriceOye (Private) Limited is an online price comparison platform based in Islamabad, Pakistan, founded in 2015. The company focuses on consumer electronics, offering comprehensive comparisons of features for a range of products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, televisions, air conditioners, and refrigerators. PriceOye aims to facilitate informed purchasing decisions by providing detailed product information and reviews, while ensuring the authenticity of the products listed on its site. By eliminating counterfeits and fostering trust, PriceOye enhances the shopping experience for consumers, helping them find the best prices on certified electronics.

Medical Devices Corner

Seed Round in 2021
Medical Devices Corner specializes in providing commercial medical products.

Kiko Live

Seed Round in 2021
KIKO TV is an AI-based short live video e-commerce platform.

PriceOye

Seed Round in 2020
PriceOye (Private) Limited is an online price comparison platform based in Islamabad, Pakistan, founded in 2015. The company focuses on consumer electronics, offering comprehensive comparisons of features for a range of products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, televisions, air conditioners, and refrigerators. PriceOye aims to facilitate informed purchasing decisions by providing detailed product information and reviews, while ensuring the authenticity of the products listed on its site. By eliminating counterfeits and fostering trust, PriceOye enhances the shopping experience for consumers, helping them find the best prices on certified electronics.

Hisens

Convertible Note in 2020
Hisens is an "underwearable" sensor to monitor erectile dysfunction.

Argentum

Seed Round in 2020
Argentum Electronics, Inc. designs and manufactures advanced Smart Power over Ethernet Controllers (S.P.E.C), which utilize Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technologies for efficient power delivery and management. Their product line includes cloud-managed PoE splitters and power combiners aimed at high-power PoE applications, primarily servicing commercial and industrial sectors such as LED lighting and fan speed control. The company also focuses on modular DC power distribution systems, intelligent building automation, and wireless multi-sensor networks to help clients reduce electricity demand and enhance overall energy performance within buildings. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Argentum caters to a diverse clientele that includes building owners, architects, engineers, and construction firms.

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

Petcube

Series A in 2020
Petcube is a worldwide leader in connected pet cameras and software. With products like Petcube Play, Petcube Bites, and Petcube Care, Petcube connects pets to the internet, understands them through machine learning, and provides a platform with curated pet products and services.

Elephant Robotics

Convertible Note in 2020
Elephant Robotics is a company based in the United States that specializes in the development of cooperative robots equipped with integrated robotic arms, voice, and vision systems. These robots are designed for various applications, including pick and place, packaging, and testing, making automation more accessible across multiple industries such as medical, education, agriculture, scientific research, and transportation. The company aims to enhance everyday life through intelligent manufacturing services and OS-based applications, positioning itself as a leading supplier of popular robotic solutions that prioritize comfort and enjoyment in daily activities.

Monogram Creative Console

Convertible Note in 2020
Monogram Creative Console manufactures a modular hardware interface that allows users to design controllers for software. The product enables users to control software using sliders, dials, buttons, and a desktop application. Monogram Creative Console consists of magnetically connecting tactile controllers; sliders, buttons, and dials for faster, more precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers and beyond. Monogram Creative Console is available at https://monogramcc.com or through our retail partners B&H Photo Video in New York or Henry's Photo in Canada and ships to over 46 countries. In 2015 Monogram won Gold at the User Experience Design Awards (UXDA) while at IFA, Berlin from the International Design Center Berlin. Photographers can build a custom Palette to control photo editing applications like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, where physical sliders adjust exposure, dials can be turned to change temperature and buttons can execute macros. Premiere Pro and Audition support was added in June. The company was founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu.

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.

Petcube

Convertible Note in 2019
Petcube is a worldwide leader in connected pet cameras and software. With products like Petcube Play, Petcube Bites, and Petcube Care, Petcube connects pets to the internet, understands them through machine learning, and provides a platform with curated pet products and services.

Particle

Series C in 2019
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

Amper

Venture Round in 2019
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

iSmart Robot

Convertible Note in 2019
iSmart Robot

Elephant Robotics

Seed Round in 2019
Elephant Robotics is a company based in the United States that specializes in the development of cooperative robots equipped with integrated robotic arms, voice, and vision systems. These robots are designed for various applications, including pick and place, packaging, and testing, making automation more accessible across multiple industries such as medical, education, agriculture, scientific research, and transportation. The company aims to enhance everyday life through intelligent manufacturing services and OS-based applications, positioning itself as a leading supplier of popular robotic solutions that prioritize comfort and enjoyment in daily activities.

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.

Kokoon

Seed Round in 2019
Kokoon Technology Limited specializes in the manufacturing of sleep-sensing headphones that utilize EEG brainwave sensing technology to monitor sleep patterns. The company offers a mobile application featuring an audio relaxation library and sleep analysis tools. By employing movement and EEG sensors, Kokoon measures brain activity to provide insights into individual sleep habits. The headphones are equipped with features such as active noise cancellation, noise isolation, and active white noise to enhance the sleep experience. Established in 2013 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Kokoon aims to make sleep science more personalized and accessible through innovative sensor technology and data-driven solutions.

Circadia Health

Seed Round in 2018
Circadia fuses light science with sleep science to help adjust your body clock. Their flagship products include a non-contact sleep tracker for sleep diagnostics and a portable light therapy device for treatment. The devices sync together for an automatic and customised sleep improvement programme. Team from Imperial College London. Accelerated by HAX. Mentored by Johnson & Johnson Innovation. Launching on Kickstarter in March 2017.

ChefCharger

Seed Round in 2018
ChefCharger Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells charging devices made as an integrated system for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Its integrated chargers include a candleholder, drink coaster, salt and pepper holder, and customizable vase, ad stand, table display, menu display, and other tabletop decor. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Elephant Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Elephant Robotics is a company based in the United States that specializes in the development of cooperative robots equipped with integrated robotic arms, voice, and vision systems. These robots are designed for various applications, including pick and place, packaging, and testing, making automation more accessible across multiple industries such as medical, education, agriculture, scientific research, and transportation. The company aims to enhance everyday life through intelligent manufacturing services and OS-based applications, positioning itself as a leading supplier of popular robotic solutions that prioritize comfort and enjoyment in daily activities.

SECOPE

Seed Round in 2018
Secope Technology LTD. produces gas sensors and applications for smartphones. The company offers iBreathalyzer NESS, a device to analyze the blood alcohol content that can be connected through Bluetooth on iOS/Android devices. It also provides Alcohol Monitoring System, a cloud-based system that consists of iBreathalyzer NESS cloud server application and a web dashboard for manager, which is used for fleets, public transportation, taxi companies, vessels, etc.; and NESS application that enables users to create a private group and add friends, family members, or someone who want to stop drinking to share their experience of stopping drinking and the progress of staying sober. The company is based in Shenzhen, China.

Hisens

Seed Round in 2018
Hisens is an "underwearable" sensor to monitor erectile dysfunction.

iSmart Robot

Seed Round in 2018
iSmart Robot

Champsense

Seed Round in 2018
Champsense

Next Thing Co

Convertible Note in 2018
Next Thing Co. is a company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. Its flagship product, OTTO, is a customizable digital camera that allows users to modify its functions and behavior through a companion iPhone app. OTTO is notable for being the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module, making it particularly appealing to hackers, artists, and everyday users who enjoy hands-on customization. In addition to OTTO, the company offers STAK, a comprehensive collection of tools that includes both hardware and software necessary for building smart devices.

Next Thing Co

Convertible Note in 2017
Next Thing Co. is a company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. Its flagship product, OTTO, is a customizable digital camera that allows users to modify its functions and behavior through a companion iPhone app. OTTO is notable for being the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module, making it particularly appealing to hackers, artists, and everyday users who enjoy hands-on customization. In addition to OTTO, the company offers STAK, a comprehensive collection of tools that includes both hardware and software necessary for building smart devices.

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.

Next Thing Co

Convertible Note in 2017
Next Thing Co. is a company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. Its flagship product, OTTO, is a customizable digital camera that allows users to modify its functions and behavior through a companion iPhone app. OTTO is notable for being the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module, making it particularly appealing to hackers, artists, and everyday users who enjoy hands-on customization. In addition to OTTO, the company offers STAK, a comprehensive collection of tools that includes both hardware and software necessary for building smart devices.

Amper

Venture Round in 2017
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Kokoon

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Kokoon Technology Limited specializes in the manufacturing of sleep-sensing headphones that utilize EEG brainwave sensing technology to monitor sleep patterns. The company offers a mobile application featuring an audio relaxation library and sleep analysis tools. By employing movement and EEG sensors, Kokoon measures brain activity to provide insights into individual sleep habits. The headphones are equipped with features such as active noise cancellation, noise isolation, and active white noise to enhance the sleep experience. Established in 2013 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Kokoon aims to make sleep science more personalized and accessible through innovative sensor technology and data-driven solutions.

Arovia, Inc.

Seed Round in 2017
Arovia, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of innovative collapsible television products, designed for mobile professionals. Their flagship offerings include pop-up display products that can collapse to a compact size, similar to that of a book, and connect seamlessly to various devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops through wireless or HDMI connections. These displays enhance productivity by allowing users to view and compare documents without the need for constant scrolling or switching between windows. Additionally, Arovia's technology finds applications in virtual and augmented reality, particularly in gaming. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Galveston, Texas.

Veeshop

Seed Round in 2017
Cross-border e-commerce platform providing high-end clothes, jewelry, digital products based in Beijing.

Amper

Convertible Note in 2017
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Cinemood

Seed Round in 2016
Cinemood, a brand of Multikubik Ltd., specializes in designing and developing portable mini cinema projectors aimed at children. These cloud-connected devices enable users to watch movies, cartoons, audio stories, and digital books on a large screen, making them suitable for home use, travel, outdoor movie nights, and celebrations. Additionally, the projectors support the creation of bedtime rituals, enhancing the user experience. Founded in 2014, the company operates from its headquarters in Moscow, with a significant presence in San Francisco. Cinemood's products are available for purchase online and have reached customers in 150 countries, contributing to the company’s annual revenue of approximately $10 million.

Particle

Series A in 2016
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

Hisens

Convertible Note in 2016
Hisens is an "underwearable" sensor to monitor erectile dysfunction.

Elephant Robotics

Convertible Note in 2016
Elephant Robotics is a company based in the United States that specializes in the development of cooperative robots equipped with integrated robotic arms, voice, and vision systems. These robots are designed for various applications, including pick and place, packaging, and testing, making automation more accessible across multiple industries such as medical, education, agriculture, scientific research, and transportation. The company aims to enhance everyday life through intelligent manufacturing services and OS-based applications, positioning itself as a leading supplier of popular robotic solutions that prioritize comfort and enjoyment in daily activities.

Amper

Convertible Note in 2016
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

SECOPE

Convertible Note in 2016
Secope Technology LTD. produces gas sensors and applications for smartphones. The company offers iBreathalyzer NESS, a device to analyze the blood alcohol content that can be connected through Bluetooth on iOS/Android devices. It also provides Alcohol Monitoring System, a cloud-based system that consists of iBreathalyzer NESS cloud server application and a web dashboard for manager, which is used for fleets, public transportation, taxi companies, vessels, etc.; and NESS application that enables users to create a private group and add friends, family members, or someone who want to stop drinking to share their experience of stopping drinking and the progress of staying sober. The company is based in Shenzhen, China.

Circadia Health

Convertible Note in 2016
Circadia fuses light science with sleep science to help adjust your body clock. Their flagship products include a non-contact sleep tracker for sleep diagnostics and a portable light therapy device for treatment. The devices sync together for an automatic and customised sleep improvement programme. Team from Imperial College London. Accelerated by HAX. Mentored by Johnson & Johnson Innovation. Launching on Kickstarter in March 2017.

Amper

Seed Round in 2016
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

SECOPE

Seed Round in 2016
Secope Technology LTD. produces gas sensors and applications for smartphones. The company offers iBreathalyzer NESS, a device to analyze the blood alcohol content that can be connected through Bluetooth on iOS/Android devices. It also provides Alcohol Monitoring System, a cloud-based system that consists of iBreathalyzer NESS cloud server application and a web dashboard for manager, which is used for fleets, public transportation, taxi companies, vessels, etc.; and NESS application that enables users to create a private group and add friends, family members, or someone who want to stop drinking to share their experience of stopping drinking and the progress of staying sober. The company is based in Shenzhen, China.

Next Thing Co

Convertible Note in 2016
Next Thing Co. is a company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. Its flagship product, OTTO, is a customizable digital camera that allows users to modify its functions and behavior through a companion iPhone app. OTTO is notable for being the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module, making it particularly appealing to hackers, artists, and everyday users who enjoy hands-on customization. In addition to OTTO, the company offers STAK, a comprehensive collection of tools that includes both hardware and software necessary for building smart devices.

Coolhobo

Seed Round in 2016
Coolhobo is a company based in Shenzhen, China, that specializes in developing an augmented reality and virtual reality shopping application designed to enhance the retail experience. Founded in 2015, Coolhobo's platform incorporates a 3D shopping assistant that offers users detailed product information, cooking suggestions, brand history, and interactive features related to product origins. The company's technology utilizes computer vision and augmented reality to anchor content to physical locations and products, allowing retailers to provide a more convenient and engaging experience for their customers. Through its innovative approach, Coolhobo aims to bridge the gap between the physical and digital shopping realms, thereby transforming the way consumers interact with brands and products.

Elephant Robotics

Seed Round in 2016
Elephant Robotics is a company based in the United States that specializes in the development of cooperative robots equipped with integrated robotic arms, voice, and vision systems. These robots are designed for various applications, including pick and place, packaging, and testing, making automation more accessible across multiple industries such as medical, education, agriculture, scientific research, and transportation. The company aims to enhance everyday life through intelligent manufacturing services and OS-based applications, positioning itself as a leading supplier of popular robotic solutions that prioritize comfort and enjoyment in daily activities.

ActvContent

Angel Round in 2016
ActvContent is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in developing an automated manufacturing execution system designed to manage and optimize factory operations. The company serves a diverse range of industrial clients, including notable Fortune 500 companies in sectors such as heavy equipment and automotive manufacturing. By leveraging mobile and cloud technology, ActvContent offers solutions that facilitate live scheduling, instant access to technical drawings, and real-time communication within manufacturing environments. These innovations enable clients to streamline their production processes, improve cycle times, reduce waste, lower operational costs, and enhance overall productivity.

Hisens

Seed Round in 2016
Hisens is an "underwearable" sensor to monitor erectile dysfunction.

CHEGLASS

Seed Round in 2016
CHEGLASS

Xiamen Hauwei Robot

Seed Round in 2016
Xiamen Hauwei Robot

Tinsel

Seed Round in 2016
Beauty meets utility in our luxury audio necklace, The Dipper. It's a jewelry piece with the full functionality of headphones integrated into it. Tech accessories like headphones have become a modern day essential, but for women are often stuffed at the bottom of a purse, get tangled, lost, and become worn out over time. We're on a mission to transform tech essentials into beautiful fashion accessories that make your life easier and complement your style.

Alchema

Seed Round in 2016
Alchema is a smart home cider making machine that allows anyone to easily craft delicious hard cider, mead and even wine from fresh fruit right on their kitchen countertops in just two weeks. Alchema was conceived in 2014 by a team of problem solvers, big thinkers and geeks from Taiwan and around the world who all share a passion for the perfect small-batch cider. In 2016, Alchema was selected to take part in the prestigious HAX Accelerator, the world’s first and largest hardware accelerator. The company received worldwide attention following its successful Kickstarter campaign with nearly 1000 backers who contributed more than $344,000, 430 percent of its $80,000 pledged goal, in record time. Alchema is slated to ship in Fall 2017 at an MSRP of $499.99. Pre-orders are available now for $429 at alchema.com while supplies last.

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.

Slick Video

Seed Round in 2016
Slick Technologies, based in Santa Cruz, California, manufactures and sells Slick, a motorized action camera stabilizer designed for compatibility with GoPro cameras. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on enabling users to capture smooth, distortion-free videos hands-free or by mounting their cameras on various accessories, including helmets, poles, chest mounts, drones, and surfboards. Slick's products are available through online pre-orders, appealing to customers looking for innovative solutions to enhance their photography and videography experiences during events and travel.

Kokoon

Seed Round in 2016
Kokoon Technology Limited specializes in the manufacturing of sleep-sensing headphones that utilize EEG brainwave sensing technology to monitor sleep patterns. The company offers a mobile application featuring an audio relaxation library and sleep analysis tools. By employing movement and EEG sensors, Kokoon measures brain activity to provide insights into individual sleep habits. The headphones are equipped with features such as active noise cancellation, noise isolation, and active white noise to enhance the sleep experience. Established in 2013 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Kokoon aims to make sleep science more personalized and accessible through innovative sensor technology and data-driven solutions.

Ezeecube

Seed Round in 2016
EzeeCube is a modular home media device that connects to your TV and automatically syncs photos, videos and contacts from your iOS and Android phones or tablets. EzeeCube hardware is built from ground up and is powered by XBMC, an open source media center application.

Monogram Creative Console

Convertible Note in 2015
Monogram Creative Console manufactures a modular hardware interface that allows users to design controllers for software. The product enables users to control software using sliders, dials, buttons, and a desktop application. Monogram Creative Console consists of magnetically connecting tactile controllers; sliders, buttons, and dials for faster, more precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers and beyond. Monogram Creative Console is available at https://monogramcc.com or through our retail partners B&H Photo Video in New York or Henry's Photo in Canada and ships to over 46 countries. In 2015 Monogram won Gold at the User Experience Design Awards (UXDA) while at IFA, Berlin from the International Design Center Berlin. Photographers can build a custom Palette to control photo editing applications like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, where physical sliders adjust exposure, dials can be turned to change temperature and buttons can execute macros. Premiere Pro and Audition support was added in June. The company was founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu.

Hexibot

Venture Round in 2015
Hexibot

Ebotic

Convertible Note in 2015
Ebotic is developing a drone that performs tasks autonomously indoors and outdoors via voice commands. Imagine a phone or a computer, that flies. People will be able to run apps and games on it too.

Yeelink

Venture Round in 2015
Qingdao Yeelink Information Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in providing a cloud-based platform designed to assist makers and enterprises in developing electronic connected devices and app-enabled hardware. Founded in 2012 and based in China, Yeelink has enabled numerous makers to create innovative products such as air quality sensors, remote controllers, home automation systems, smart LED lighting, and home security solutions, often using basic programming skills. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including platform SaaS services, home gateways, Zigbee communication modules, and application templates for reference designs. Additionally, Yeelink provides a wealth of tutorials to help developers quickly get started with their projects, fostering a robust environment for innovation and product development.

Next Thing Co

Venture Round in 2015
Next Thing Co. is a company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. Its flagship product, OTTO, is a customizable digital camera that allows users to modify its functions and behavior through a companion iPhone app. OTTO is notable for being the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module, making it particularly appealing to hackers, artists, and everyday users who enjoy hands-on customization. In addition to OTTO, the company offers STAK, a comprehensive collection of tools that includes both hardware and software necessary for building smart devices.

ShenzhenWare

Venture Round in 2015
ShenzhenWare, based in Shenzhen, China, is a prominent platform dedicated to hardware innovation and community engagement. It serves as a networking hub for individuals within the hardware and software ecosystems, fostering connections between innovators and facilitating collaboration across various stages of the hardware supply chain. The platform emphasizes the integration of artificial intelligence with hardware, exploring interactive innovations and addressing industry-wide upgrades. ShenzhenWare not only publishes reports on emerging startups but also organizes both online groups and offline events, promoting community learning and knowledge sharing among its members. Through these initiatives, ShenzhenWare plays a vital role in bridging the gaps within the global hardware ecosystem.

Revol Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
Revol Technologies is building quick-molding custom-fit Bluetooth earphones (patent pending) that will solve the problems of comfort, cost and process. To customize the fit, users will first position the soft flexible earphones comfortably in their ears so they conform to their own unique contours. A free mobile app will guide users through the fitting process, and once the user is comfortable the app will start the molding process. In less than 60 seconds, the earphones become solid creating a perfect custom fit

Crowd Supply

Seed Round in 2015
Crowd Supply, Inc. operates a product development and crowd funding platform for physical products. The company’s platform enables to create project campaigns and raise funds; provides product feedback and suggestions; introduces to manufacturers, suppliers, and collaborators through the service provider directory; and provides a list of media outlets, and fulfillment and logistics services. It provides services for companies in various stages of development, including pre-launch, crowd funding, pre-order, and in stock. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Portland, Oregon. As of October 3, 2018, Crowd Supply, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Mouser Electronics, Inc.

Ebotic

Seed Round in 2015
Ebotic is developing a drone that performs tasks autonomously indoors and outdoors via voice commands. Imagine a phone or a computer, that flies. People will be able to run apps and games on it too.

Fabule

Convertible Note in 2015
Fabule makes unique domestic devices with a lot of personality. They are committed to creating smart products that make you feel smart. You can easily open, upgrade, tinker with or repair anything they design, and make it truly yours.

Next Thing Co

Convertible Note in 2015
Next Thing Co. is a company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. Its flagship product, OTTO, is a customizable digital camera that allows users to modify its functions and behavior through a companion iPhone app. OTTO is notable for being the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module, making it particularly appealing to hackers, artists, and everyday users who enjoy hands-on customization. In addition to OTTO, the company offers STAK, a comprehensive collection of tools that includes both hardware and software necessary for building smart devices.

Petcube

Seed Round in 2015
Petcube is a worldwide leader in connected pet cameras and software. With products like Petcube Play, Petcube Bites, and Petcube Care, Petcube connects pets to the internet, understands them through machine learning, and provides a platform with curated pet products and services.

Everpurse

Convertible Note in 2015
Everpurse, Inc. designs and sells innovative SmartPocket bags that provide wireless charging for iPhones, allowing users to keep their devices powered while on the go. Each bag features a specially designed charging pocket that aligns with an Apple lightning connector, making it easy for customers to charge their phones simply by placing them inside the pocket. The bags come equipped with a high-power USB adapter for global compatibility, enabling users to charge the bag itself as needed. Everpurse products are available for purchase online, and the company aims to simplify the charging process, ensuring that users can stay connected throughout their day. Established in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Everpurse has positioned itself as a solution for those who rely on their smartphones but struggle with battery life.

PicBuy

Seed Round in 2015
PicBuy operates a smart showroom concept for retail by utilizing a connected selfie mirror installed in physical stores. This innovative mirror enables customers to keep track of the clothing items they try on, facilitating the sharing of these selections on social media for feedback. As a result, shoppers can make informed purchasing decisions and buy their chosen items online at a later time. By bridging the gap between in-store experiences and online shopping, PicBuy enhances customer engagement and streamlines the retail process.

Kokoon

Seed Round in 2015
Kokoon Technology Limited specializes in the manufacturing of sleep-sensing headphones that utilize EEG brainwave sensing technology to monitor sleep patterns. The company offers a mobile application featuring an audio relaxation library and sleep analysis tools. By employing movement and EEG sensors, Kokoon measures brain activity to provide insights into individual sleep habits. The headphones are equipped with features such as active noise cancellation, noise isolation, and active white noise to enhance the sleep experience. Established in 2013 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Kokoon aims to make sleep science more personalized and accessible through innovative sensor technology and data-driven solutions.

Monogram Creative Console

Seed Round in 2014
Monogram Creative Console manufactures a modular hardware interface that allows users to design controllers for software. The product enables users to control software using sliders, dials, buttons, and a desktop application. Monogram Creative Console consists of magnetically connecting tactile controllers; sliders, buttons, and dials for faster, more precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers and beyond. Monogram Creative Console is available at https://monogramcc.com or through our retail partners B&H Photo Video in New York or Henry's Photo in Canada and ships to over 46 countries. In 2015 Monogram won Gold at the User Experience Design Awards (UXDA) while at IFA, Berlin from the International Design Center Berlin. Photographers can build a custom Palette to control photo editing applications like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, where physical sliders adjust exposure, dials can be turned to change temperature and buttons can execute macros. Premiere Pro and Audition support was added in June. The company was founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu.

Linkitz

Seed Round in 2014
Linkitz designs and manufactures wearable electronic kits aimed at helping children explore technology. The kit includes a series of unique electronic links that can be snapped together and rearranged, allowing for various configurations and functionalities. This modular design encourages creativity and experimentation, as children can customize the behavior of the links through a simple, picture-based programming interface. By combining hardware and software elements, Linkitz provides an engaging way for young users to learn essential programming concepts while building their own interactive creations.

Particle

Seed Round in 2014
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

Everpurse

Seed Round in 2014
Everpurse, Inc. designs and sells innovative SmartPocket bags that provide wireless charging for iPhones, allowing users to keep their devices powered while on the go. Each bag features a specially designed charging pocket that aligns with an Apple lightning connector, making it easy for customers to charge their phones simply by placing them inside the pocket. The bags come equipped with a high-power USB adapter for global compatibility, enabling users to charge the bag itself as needed. Everpurse products are available for purchase online, and the company aims to simplify the charging process, ensuring that users can stay connected throughout their day. Established in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Everpurse has positioned itself as a solution for those who rely on their smartphones but struggle with battery life.

GMG33

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Our product, 3rdEar™, helps people beyond the limitations of space and time.

Next Thing Co

Seed Round in 2014
Next Thing Co. is a company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. Its flagship product, OTTO, is a customizable digital camera that allows users to modify its functions and behavior through a companion iPhone app. OTTO is notable for being the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module, making it particularly appealing to hackers, artists, and everyday users who enjoy hands-on customization. In addition to OTTO, the company offers STAK, a comprehensive collection of tools that includes both hardware and software necessary for building smart devices.

Orbit Minder Limited

Seed Round in 2014
Orbit Minder Limited was added in 2014.

Next Thing Co

Seed Round in 2014
Next Thing Co. is a company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. Its flagship product, OTTO, is a customizable digital camera that allows users to modify its functions and behavior through a companion iPhone app. OTTO is notable for being the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module, making it particularly appealing to hackers, artists, and everyday users who enjoy hands-on customization. In addition to OTTO, the company offers STAK, a comprehensive collection of tools that includes both hardware and software necessary for building smart devices.

Einfach-machen-lassen

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Just-do-let is a nationwide service for art. With more than 1,000 service partners and over 5,500 technicians they have in Germany the best coverage. They can use the services comprehensively implement a fixed price. Only can single-make-make complex services related to IT and consumer electronics implement comprehensively and efficiently.

Particle

Seed Round in 2013
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

Incident

Series A in 2013
Incident Technologies Inc. is a software solution provider based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in music applications for iPhones. Founded in 2009 by Idan Beck, the company is known for its flagship product, gTar, a digital guitar that allows users to play music by utilizing LEDs and a docked iPhone. The platform not only facilitates music playing but also enables users to create and share their musical experiences. Incident serves a diverse customer base both in the United States and internationally.

Yeelink

Seed Round in 2013
Qingdao Yeelink Information Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in providing a cloud-based platform designed to assist makers and enterprises in developing electronic connected devices and app-enabled hardware. Founded in 2012 and based in China, Yeelink has enabled numerous makers to create innovative products such as air quality sensors, remote controllers, home automation systems, smart LED lighting, and home security solutions, often using basic programming skills. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including platform SaaS services, home gateways, Zigbee communication modules, and application templates for reference designs. Additionally, Yeelink provides a wealth of tutorials to help developers quickly get started with their projects, fostering a robust environment for innovation and product development.

Curio

Pre Seed Round in 2013
An interactive and hackable toy character that interacts with an iPad.

Monogram Creative Console

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Monogram Creative Console manufactures a modular hardware interface that allows users to design controllers for software. The product enables users to control software using sliders, dials, buttons, and a desktop application. Monogram Creative Console consists of magnetically connecting tactile controllers; sliders, buttons, and dials for faster, more precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers and beyond. Monogram Creative Console is available at https://monogramcc.com or through our retail partners B&H Photo Video in New York or Henry's Photo in Canada and ships to over 46 countries. In 2015 Monogram won Gold at the User Experience Design Awards (UXDA) while at IFA, Berlin from the International Design Center Berlin. Photographers can build a custom Palette to control photo editing applications like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, where physical sliders adjust exposure, dials can be turned to change temperature and buttons can execute macros. Premiere Pro and Audition support was added in June. The company was founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu.
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