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 Generation Z

Genetsis Group

Convertible Note in 2023
Genetsis Group operates as a digital marketing agency, specializing in marketing strategy, development, and management in digital environments. The company provides a range of services, including data marketing, CRM strategy and activation, business intelligence, e-commerce optimization, and marketing automation. Additionally, Genetsis Group offers digital agency services such as campaign strategy, design and user experience, social media management, mobile development, and analytics. The firm is focused on delivering integrated digital communication and multiplatform interactive design, while also assisting businesses in executing digital transformation strategies to enhance customer experiences and improve operational efficiency. Founded in 1994, Genetsis Group is headquartered in Alcobendas, Spain, with additional offices in Shanghai, San Francisco, and Mexico City.

R-Zero

Series C in 2022
R-Zero Systems, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing hospital-grade disinfection devices aimed at reducing the transmission of pathogens in various environments. The company offers innovative solutions, including the R-Zero Arc, a UV-C disinfection device designed to sanitize both surfaces and air in dynamic spaces such as schools, restaurants, hotels, and other enterprises. R-Zero focuses on biosafety technologies that protect businesses and communities from infectious diseases, leveraging science-backed protocols to enhance cleanliness and safety. Its products are designed for ease of use, allowing cleaning crews to effectively disinfect large areas quickly, thereby mitigating the spread of viruses, including those responsible for COVID-19 and other illnesses.

DropGenie

Seed Round in 2021
DropGenie is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Montreal, Canada. The company focuses on developing connected hardware that automates gene editing processes, thereby enhancing the efficiency of genetic engineering. Its platform streamlines liquid handling and experimental conditions, which helps scientists reduce costs while improving the standardization and reproducibility of their work. By generating standardized and compatible scientific information, DropGenie aims to accelerate the pace of discovery in the field of genetics, making advancements in gene editing more accessible to researchers.

R-Zero

Series B in 2021
R-Zero Systems, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing hospital-grade disinfection devices aimed at reducing the transmission of pathogens in various environments. The company offers innovative solutions, including the R-Zero Arc, a UV-C disinfection device designed to sanitize both surfaces and air in dynamic spaces such as schools, restaurants, hotels, and other enterprises. R-Zero focuses on biosafety technologies that protect businesses and communities from infectious diseases, leveraging science-backed protocols to enhance cleanliness and safety. Its products are designed for ease of use, allowing cleaning crews to effectively disinfect large areas quickly, thereby mitigating the spread of viruses, including those responsible for COVID-19 and other illnesses.

Zebra Media

Convertible Note in 2021
Zebra Media is a video production company that specializes in multi-platform commercial and branded content production. The company collaborates closely with advertising agencies, broadcasters, and advertisers to create engaging and entertaining content tailored to various platforms. Zebra Media's flexible production structure allows for adaptability in project execution, maximizing the return on investment for its clients. The range of services includes the production of documentaries, web series, short films, TV magazines, and interactive projections, all designed to enhance audience engagement and deliver impactful messaging.

Basin Genomics

Convertible Note in 2021
Gypsy Bay Genomics is combining scientific backgrounds in genomics and oncology with startup expertise to translate genetic discoveries into advances in personalized clinical care as it strives to develop technology that will decrease the rates of cervical cancer globally.

Basin Genomics

Seed Round in 2021
Gypsy Bay Genomics is combining scientific backgrounds in genomics and oncology with startup expertise to translate genetic discoveries into advances in personalized clinical care as it strives to develop technology that will decrease the rates of cervical cancer globally.

R-Zero

Series A in 2020
R-Zero Systems, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing hospital-grade disinfection devices aimed at reducing the transmission of pathogens in various environments. The company offers innovative solutions, including the R-Zero Arc, a UV-C disinfection device designed to sanitize both surfaces and air in dynamic spaces such as schools, restaurants, hotels, and other enterprises. R-Zero focuses on biosafety technologies that protect businesses and communities from infectious diseases, leveraging science-backed protocols to enhance cleanliness and safety. Its products are designed for ease of use, allowing cleaning crews to effectively disinfect large areas quickly, thereby mitigating the spread of viruses, including those responsible for COVID-19 and other illnesses.

R-Zero

Seed Round in 2020
R-Zero Systems, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing hospital-grade disinfection devices aimed at reducing the transmission of pathogens in various environments. The company offers innovative solutions, including the R-Zero Arc, a UV-C disinfection device designed to sanitize both surfaces and air in dynamic spaces such as schools, restaurants, hotels, and other enterprises. R-Zero focuses on biosafety technologies that protect businesses and communities from infectious diseases, leveraging science-backed protocols to enhance cleanliness and safety. Its products are designed for ease of use, allowing cleaning crews to effectively disinfect large areas quickly, thereby mitigating the spread of viruses, including those responsible for COVID-19 and other illnesses.

R-Zero

Seed Round in 2020
R-Zero Systems, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in developing hospital-grade disinfection devices aimed at reducing the transmission of pathogens in various environments. The company offers innovative solutions, including the R-Zero Arc, a UV-C disinfection device designed to sanitize both surfaces and air in dynamic spaces such as schools, restaurants, hotels, and other enterprises. R-Zero focuses on biosafety technologies that protect businesses and communities from infectious diseases, leveraging science-backed protocols to enhance cleanliness and safety. Its products are designed for ease of use, allowing cleaning crews to effectively disinfect large areas quickly, thereby mitigating the spread of viruses, including those responsible for COVID-19 and other illnesses.

Genetsis Group

Seed Round in 2020
Genetsis Group operates as a digital marketing agency, specializing in marketing strategy, development, and management in digital environments. The company provides a range of services, including data marketing, CRM strategy and activation, business intelligence, e-commerce optimization, and marketing automation. Additionally, Genetsis Group offers digital agency services such as campaign strategy, design and user experience, social media management, mobile development, and analytics. The firm is focused on delivering integrated digital communication and multiplatform interactive design, while also assisting businesses in executing digital transformation strategies to enhance customer experiences and improve operational efficiency. Founded in 1994, Genetsis Group is headquartered in Alcobendas, Spain, with additional offices in Shanghai, San Francisco, and Mexico City.

DropGenie

Convertible Note in 2020
DropGenie is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Montreal, Canada. The company focuses on developing connected hardware that automates gene editing processes, thereby enhancing the efficiency of genetic engineering. Its platform streamlines liquid handling and experimental conditions, which helps scientists reduce costs while improving the standardization and reproducibility of their work. By generating standardized and compatible scientific information, DropGenie aims to accelerate the pace of discovery in the field of genetics, making advancements in gene editing more accessible to researchers.

DropGenie

Seed Round in 2019
DropGenie is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Montreal, Canada. The company focuses on developing connected hardware that automates gene editing processes, thereby enhancing the efficiency of genetic engineering. Its platform streamlines liquid handling and experimental conditions, which helps scientists reduce costs while improving the standardization and reproducibility of their work. By generating standardized and compatible scientific information, DropGenie aims to accelerate the pace of discovery in the field of genetics, making advancements in gene editing more accessible to researchers.

NeoNan

Seed Round in 2016
NeoNan is a China-based company that operates a digital publication platform focused on men’s lifestyle topics. The platform offers a wide range of content, including fitness, dating, fashion, health, and wealth, aimed at cultivating a positive life philosophy and enhancing the international fashion sense of Chinese men. By providing comprehensive information tailored to male consumers, NeoNan seeks to engage its audience with relevant advice and insights that resonate with their interests and aspirations.

NeoNan

Convertible Note in 2016
NeoNan is a China-based company that operates a digital publication platform focused on men’s lifestyle topics. The platform offers a wide range of content, including fitness, dating, fashion, health, and wealth, aimed at cultivating a positive life philosophy and enhancing the international fashion sense of Chinese men. By providing comprehensive information tailored to male consumers, NeoNan seeks to engage its audience with relevant advice and insights that resonate with their interests and aspirations.

Genome Surveillance

Seed Round in 2016
DNA sequencing is driving the new genomic revolution but it’s currently bottlenecked with high compute costs and inaccuracies. Genome Surveillance is revolutionizing DNA sequencing to make it ten times faster and more accurate through reducing the heavy computational load and dropping it to a fraction of the cost of current technologies.

Genesis DNA

Seed Round in 2015
Genesis DNA is taking a fundamentally new approach to gene synthesis, the process of turning digital text like ACTG into physical DNA. Their proprietary method circumvents the cost, turnaround time, and sequence limiting factors of existing synthesis methods. Genesis was founded by a team of students at Stanford and MIT that have experienced the pain of current DNA construction methods first hand. They started Genesis DNA with the vision that every researcher should have fast, affordable, and secure access to any DNA sequence they need. They believe the next technology revolution will be a biological one.

NeoNan

Venture Round in 2015
NeoNan is a China-based company that operates a digital publication platform focused on men’s lifestyle topics. The platform offers a wide range of content, including fitness, dating, fashion, health, and wealth, aimed at cultivating a positive life philosophy and enhancing the international fashion sense of Chinese men. By providing comprehensive information tailored to male consumers, NeoNan seeks to engage its audience with relevant advice and insights that resonate with their interests and aspirations.

Zhu-Lou

Convertible Note in 2015
Zhu-Lou is a cloud-based student information system based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2014. The company addresses significant challenges in school management identified through visits to top schools in the Dongbei region. Zhu-Lou's platform is designed specifically for the Chinese educational environment, offering tools for managing student information, including grading, data analytics, and communication with parents via SMS. This system enables administrators to compare performance metrics across units, students, and teachers, thereby facilitating better management of educational institutions. Zhu-Lou's software is accessible from any internet-enabled device and is offered free of charge to schools, making it a vital resource for enhancing educational outcomes in China.

Zhu-Lou

Venture Round in 2014
Zhu-Lou is a cloud-based student information system based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2014. The company addresses significant challenges in school management identified through visits to top schools in the Dongbei region. Zhu-Lou's platform is designed specifically for the Chinese educational environment, offering tools for managing student information, including grading, data analytics, and communication with parents via SMS. This system enables administrators to compare performance metrics across units, students, and teachers, thereby facilitating better management of educational institutions. Zhu-Lou's software is accessible from any internet-enabled device and is offered free of charge to schools, making it a vital resource for enhancing educational outcomes in China.

NeoNan

Venture Round in 2014
NeoNan is a China-based company that operates a digital publication platform focused on men’s lifestyle topics. The platform offers a wide range of content, including fitness, dating, fashion, health, and wealth, aimed at cultivating a positive life philosophy and enhancing the international fashion sense of Chinese men. By providing comprehensive information tailored to male consumers, NeoNan seeks to engage its audience with relevant advice and insights that resonate with their interests and aspirations.

Digital Code Zero

Seed Round in 2010
Digital Code Zero specializes in the design and development of Mobile Internet applications for mobile devices.
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