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 Photo Software

Fleksy

Series A in 2021
Fleksy, Inc. designs and delivers keyboard software for mobile devices. Its keyboard systems are available on Google Play, App Store, and Galaxy Gear. Fleksy, Inc. was formerly known as Syntellia, Inc. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of June 15, 2016, Fleksy, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Pinterest, Inc..

Fleksy

Seed Round in 2021
Fleksy, Inc. designs and delivers keyboard software for mobile devices. Its keyboard systems are available on Google Play, App Store, and Galaxy Gear. Fleksy, Inc. was formerly known as Syntellia, Inc. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of June 15, 2016, Fleksy, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Pinterest, Inc..

Klaud9

Seed Round in 2021
Klaud9 Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore, operates an online platform that connects photographers and brands to facilitate the creation of visual content for social media and marketing campaigns. Founded in 2016, Klaud9 allows photographers, video producers, illustrators, musicians, and content writers to upload their work on its website, where customers can easily search, download, and purchase individual images. The platform features a diverse range of photo collections, including premium selections and imagery that reflects millennial culture, as well as representations of Asian people, nature, food, and cultural themes.

Klaud9

Seed Round in 2020
Klaud9 Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore, operates an online platform that connects photographers and brands to facilitate the creation of visual content for social media and marketing campaigns. Founded in 2016, Klaud9 allows photographers, video producers, illustrators, musicians, and content writers to upload their work on its website, where customers can easily search, download, and purchase individual images. The platform features a diverse range of photo collections, including premium selections and imagery that reflects millennial culture, as well as representations of Asian people, nature, food, and cultural themes.

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.

WhatsCut Pro

Seed Round in 2019
WhatsCut Pro is the most advanced platform to create and share interesting videos / audios status / stories for multiple social media platforms and chat messengers: Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook, IMO , Whatscutpro Wall. You can record the special moments of your life and share the same with the world. Record an Audio Status with pictures, frames, Text and songs. Let people experience your voice and hear your story in your own voice : it could be song, rythm, bhajan, jingles etc. Millions of stories and status about events, celebrations, travel etc.are created everyday on WhatsCut Pro platform. WhatsCut Pro wall will make it easy for you to discover the interesting content. It will also motivate you to make your own WhatsApp status and story. New version is packed with powerful features : * Advanced Video Story Making Features: Choose background music while recording, trim a video to a suitable length, share directly from your gallery to create an everlasting impression. * Be the first to create an Audio Story: Use frames, effects, music and a background image to create audio story with WCP - First application across the globe for audio stories. Your friends can listen to your story and enjoy . Audio story could be your fav. song, rythm, jingle, bhajan etc. * Interactive WhatscutPro wall: Create a following by sharing your stories on WCP wall. Be a star by creating interesting inspiring and interesting stories for the world to follow. Create video or audio stories like : about travel videos , shopping , weddings , music festivals, special occasions, etc. Inspire people to follow you everyday , let them like, comment or share the same on various platforms. * Integrates with multiple social & chat messenger platforms Create status or story at one place and share using Whatscutpro application at your favorite social or chat messenger platforms like : whatsapp , Instagram, Facebook, IMO etc. * Live video recording with Music Before start recording select the music file you want to play with respect to the mood of video , it could be : fun, entertaining , inspiring , classic, party, sports etc. * Interactive Frames for Audio Stories * To make an interesting audio , we have powered them with collection of frames and sametime, you can choose favorite picture as your own audio story . Kindly share your feedback or experience along with us : dev@whatscutpro.com For regular interactions or be our active member, join us on Telegram : https://t.me/whatscutpro We are more than happy to assist you.

WhatsCut Pro

Pre Seed Round in 2019
WhatsCut Pro is the most advanced platform to create and share interesting videos / audios status / stories for multiple social media platforms and chat messengers: Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook, IMO , Whatscutpro Wall. You can record the special moments of your life and share the same with the world. Record an Audio Status with pictures, frames, Text and songs. Let people experience your voice and hear your story in your own voice : it could be song, rythm, bhajan, jingles etc. Millions of stories and status about events, celebrations, travel etc.are created everyday on WhatsCut Pro platform. WhatsCut Pro wall will make it easy for you to discover the interesting content. It will also motivate you to make your own WhatsApp status and story. New version is packed with powerful features : * Advanced Video Story Making Features: Choose background music while recording, trim a video to a suitable length, share directly from your gallery to create an everlasting impression. * Be the first to create an Audio Story: Use frames, effects, music and a background image to create audio story with WCP - First application across the globe for audio stories. Your friends can listen to your story and enjoy . Audio story could be your fav. song, rythm, jingle, bhajan etc. * Interactive WhatscutPro wall: Create a following by sharing your stories on WCP wall. Be a star by creating interesting inspiring and interesting stories for the world to follow. Create video or audio stories like : about travel videos , shopping , weddings , music festivals, special occasions, etc. Inspire people to follow you everyday , let them like, comment or share the same on various platforms. * Integrates with multiple social & chat messenger platforms Create status or story at one place and share using Whatscutpro application at your favorite social or chat messenger platforms like : whatsapp , Instagram, Facebook, IMO etc. * Live video recording with Music Before start recording select the music file you want to play with respect to the mood of video , it could be : fun, entertaining , inspiring , classic, party, sports etc. * Interactive Frames for Audio Stories * To make an interesting audio , we have powered them with collection of frames and sametime, you can choose favorite picture as your own audio story . Kindly share your feedback or experience along with us : dev@whatscutpro.com For regular interactions or be our active member, join us on Telegram : https://t.me/whatscutpro We are more than happy to assist you.

Fleksy

Convertible Note in 2018
Fleksy, Inc. designs and delivers keyboard software for mobile devices. Its keyboard systems are available on Google Play, App Store, and Galaxy Gear. Fleksy, Inc. was formerly known as Syntellia, Inc. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of June 15, 2016, Fleksy, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Pinterest, Inc..

Prynt

Convertible Note in 2018
Prynt Corp. manufactures innovative printing gadgets designed for smartphones, notably its instant camera case that allows users to take photos and print them instantly. This unique case transforms smartphones into portable instant cameras, requiring no ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth connectivity, and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. In addition to printing photos, the Prynt app enhances the experience by embedding short videos within the images, enabling users to share memories in a creative way. By simply holding a smartphone over a printed photo, the embedded video can be viewed in augmented reality. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Prynt sells its products online and through various retail channels around the world.

Mfoto

Seed Round in 2018
Mfoto is a multi-media social application that allows users to document their lives through film-like visuals. The platform empowers individuals to transform ordinary photos and videos into professional-grade media, enhancing their storytelling capabilities. By providing tools for editing and sharing, Mfoto enables users to create and distribute their content with friends and family, effectively making them the directors of their own narratives.

Prynt

Convertible Note in 2017
Prynt Corp. manufactures innovative printing gadgets designed for smartphones, notably its instant camera case that allows users to take photos and print them instantly. This unique case transforms smartphones into portable instant cameras, requiring no ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth connectivity, and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. In addition to printing photos, the Prynt app enhances the experience by embedding short videos within the images, enabling users to share memories in a creative way. By simply holding a smartphone over a printed photo, the embedded video can be viewed in augmented reality. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Prynt sells its products online and through various retail channels around the world.

Pixtory

Seed Round in 2017
Pixtory combines breath-taking photos with meaningful stories. You’ll find 'pixtories' about love, the world, everyday urban life, health, and more. They are all curated by their contributors from around the world. Smile, think or get inspired, all under two minutes.

Prynt

Convertible Note in 2017
Prynt Corp. manufactures innovative printing gadgets designed for smartphones, notably its instant camera case that allows users to take photos and print them instantly. This unique case transforms smartphones into portable instant cameras, requiring no ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth connectivity, and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. In addition to printing photos, the Prynt app enhances the experience by embedding short videos within the images, enabling users to share memories in a creative way. By simply holding a smartphone over a printed photo, the embedded video can be viewed in augmented reality. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Prynt sells its products online and through various retail channels around the world.

Pixl Toys

Convertible Note in 2017
Pixl Toys is a toy company focused on enhancing children's play experiences by integrating technology with traditional toys. The company creates products that allow parents to utilize their unused smartphones as kid-safe cameras, featuring protective elements to ensure safety during use. In addition to the physical toys, Pixl develops an online application that enables children to take and personalize photos, fostering creativity and photography skills. By encouraging outdoor activities and imaginative play, Pixl Toys aims to inspire curiosity and active engagement among children, providing caregivers with effective tools to support their development.

Mfoto

Convertible Note in 2017
Mfoto is a multi-media social application that allows users to document their lives through film-like visuals. The platform empowers individuals to transform ordinary photos and videos into professional-grade media, enhancing their storytelling capabilities. By providing tools for editing and sharing, Mfoto enables users to create and distribute their content with friends and family, effectively making them the directors of their own narratives.

Mfoto

Seed Round in 2017
Mfoto is a multi-media social application that allows users to document their lives through film-like visuals. The platform empowers individuals to transform ordinary photos and videos into professional-grade media, enhancing their storytelling capabilities. By providing tools for editing and sharing, Mfoto enables users to create and distribute their content with friends and family, effectively making them the directors of their own narratives.

Vidi

Seed Round in 2017
ViDi, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of action cameras based in Springville, Utah. The company specializes in producing waterproof cameras designed to be user-friendly and affordable, catering to a broader audience beyond traditional tech enthusiasts. ViDi offers camera kits that include essential accessories such as waterproof cases, selfie sticks, and charging cables, making it easier for consumers to engage in photography and videography. In addition to selling its cameras through distributors, ViDi also provides custom camera batches for events and promotions, along with related accessories like micro SD cards and suction cups available for online purchase.

Vidi

Seed Round in 2016
ViDi, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of action cameras based in Springville, Utah. The company specializes in producing waterproof cameras designed to be user-friendly and affordable, catering to a broader audience beyond traditional tech enthusiasts. ViDi offers camera kits that include essential accessories such as waterproof cases, selfie sticks, and charging cables, making it easier for consumers to engage in photography and videography. In addition to selling its cameras through distributors, ViDi also provides custom camera batches for events and promotions, along with related accessories like micro SD cards and suction cups available for online purchase.

Mofily

Seed Round in 2016
Mofily is a company based in the United States that specializes in developing waterproof cameras designed for outdoor use, enabling users to capture videos and photos in various environments, including underwater. Founded in 2014, Mofily also offers a portable USB-C docking and charging station compatible with devices like MacBook. In addition to its camera products, the company has proposed an artificial intelligence motorcycle early warning assistance system called YoCam Dash, which combines AI and panoramic camera technology to enhance safety for motorcyclists by providing traffic records, lane offset notifications, and road condition alerts. Mofily sells its products online, catering to consumers who seek versatile and portable solutions for photography and charging needs.

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.

Alpine Labs

Venture Round in 2015
Alpine Labs was formed to make motion time lapse photography accessible to photographers of all levels. With their first Kickstarter campaign they launched Radian: a precision rotary motion time lapse device. In 2014 Alpine Labs merged with fellow Kickstarter success story Vivo Labs, bringing Michron under the same roof. Both devices allow photographers to take stunning stationary and motion time lapses with their cameras. Alpine Labs is headquartered in San Diego, California and also has an office in Boulder, Colorado. All products and software are designed in-house, in the USA.

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.

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.

Prynt

Seed Round in 2014
Prynt Corp. manufactures innovative printing gadgets designed for smartphones, notably its instant camera case that allows users to take photos and print them instantly. This unique case transforms smartphones into portable instant cameras, requiring no ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth connectivity, and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. In addition to printing photos, the Prynt app enhances the experience by embedding short videos within the images, enabling users to share memories in a creative way. By simply holding a smartphone over a printed photo, the embedded video can be viewed in augmented reality. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Prynt sells its products online and through various retail channels around the world.

Live Painter

Seed Round in 2014
Live Painter

Crispy Driven Pixels

Seed Round in 2014
Crispy Driven Pixels, Inc. is a software development company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in tools for digital artists and graphic designers, particularly in the game and film production industries. The company offers innovative products such as Digested, which allows users to import bookmarks and notes from iBooks on Apple devices and export them to PDF and Evernote on Mac, and Ethereal, a unique application that enables users to draw in the air using Adobe Photoshop. Founded by Anastasiy and a team experienced in creating popular tools for digital creators, Crispy Driven Pixels focuses on merging art, fun, and productivity to enhance the creative process for its users.

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.

Petrolance

Seed Round in 2013
Petrolance Inc. specializes in providing software solutions for reservoir engineering within the oil and gas sector. Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a suite of products designed to enhance hydrodynamic simulation processes. Its flagship product, SimView, serves as a powerful visualizer for simulation data, featuring a user-friendly interface and advanced 2D and 3D plotting tools. SimView is compatible with Schlumberger Eclipse/Intersect formats, with plans to expand support to other formats in the near future. Additionally, Petrolance provides SimEdit, which allows users to edit source data for simulation models, and Javelin, a comprehensive hydrodynamic simulation software. Through these offerings, Petrolance aims to streamline the reporting of simulation results, improve navigation through wells and simulated groups, and facilitate the dynamic visualization of properties on modeling grids.

Shotclip

Seed Round in 2011
Shotclip Limited provides an online video application to create and share fun videos. Its ShotClip application allows users to plan their story; provides video templates that show users how to make a home movie; enables users to edit the video using the ShotClip online video editor; and facilitates users to publish videos to their favorite social media channels. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Newry, United Kingdom.

Piktochart

Pre Seed Round in 2011
Piktochart Sdn Bhd, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, specializes in developing a web application that empowers users to create infographics, presentations, and various visual graphics without requiring extensive design skills. The platform caters to non-designers by providing templates and an intuitive interface, enabling them to produce professional-grade content such as infographics, flyers, and posters. A notable feature of Piktochart is its HTML publishing capability, which allows users to generate interactive infographics with clickable elements without needing to hire a developer. This functionality enhances user engagement and simplifies the process of sharing information visually. Since its launch in March 2012, Piktochart has gained popularity among individuals and organizations looking to improve their visual communication strategies.
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