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 Video Streaming

Zeemo.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Zeemo.ai is a firm that offers automatic, AI-driven video subtitling services in 15 languages, including Spanish, Korean, and Chinese.

Kiko Live

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

Magnifi

Series A in 2021
Toch is an interactive video shopping platform. Toch introduce shoppable blogs and shoppable videos which will help to reach out to a rich pool of followers and enthusiasts.

Kiko Live

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

Vidyakul

Seed Round in 2021
Vidyakul Learning Space Private Limited operates an internet-based education platform designed to connect students with teachers across India. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Gurugram, the platform allows educators to create and share online courses while providing students access to a variety of educational resources. It caters to learners from classes 6 to 12, as well as graduate courses and preparation for competitive exams. The platform features both pre-recorded and live lectures delivered by experienced local teachers, and it supports multiple vernacular languages. By offering affordable quality education, Vidyakul aims to address the challenges of online learning for students, parents, and educators alike.

Zebra Labs

Convertible Note in 2021
Operator of digital entertainment platform intended to bring virtual avatars of performing artists. The company's platform provides a new dimension to digital entertainment by creating celebrity avatars and bringing artists and celebrities to the metaverse, enabling celebrities to launch, manage, and monetize their digital avatars across media formats like VR and video game platforms.

Kiko Live

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

mashroom

Seed Round in 2020
Mashroom is a video editing platform that enables users to combine up to six different video clips from YouTube into a single track. It offers a service where users can share and compose various types of content, including music, sound, videos, pictures, and graphics. By allowing users to utilize both their own and others' content, Mashroom fosters a collaborative environment for creative expression. The platform serves as a versatile tool for individuals seeking to enhance their multimedia projects and engage with a broader community.

VideoVerse

Seed Round in 2020
VideoVerse is a video technology company that offers a suite of AI-driven tools designed for both enterprise and individual content creators. The company's platform harnesses advanced machine learning technology to analyze live content and produce real-time video highlights, ensuring that key moments are captured efficiently. Notable products include Magnifi, a cloud-agnostic platform that specializes in real-time analysis and highlight generation, and Illusto, a user-friendly web-based video editing tool. By integrating innovative technology, VideoVerse aims to empower users to enhance their video content creation and editing processes.

Flickstree

Series A in 2020
Flickstree Productions Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based company that develops an artificial intelligence-driven video publishing platform. The platform curates and aggregates free online videos from various social media and internet sources, presenting them in a user-friendly mobile application. By utilizing machine learning and AI algorithms, Flickstree personalizes content for users, allowing them to create a customized video magazine that encompasses categories like entertainment, youth, knowledge, and kids. The platform also offers features such as personalized movie recommendations, critic reviews, and a calendar for upcoming movie releases. Additionally, Flickstree supports publishers and content creators by providing a video player that can be embedded into their platforms, enabling them to monetize their traffic through branded video ads and affiliate marketing campaigns. The company serves a wide audience, leveraging its extensive reach to help brands achieve their marketing goals. Established in 2014, Flickstree has attracted investment from notable entities, including Samsung Ventures and various venture capital firms.

ESM.One Inc

Seed Round in 2019
ESM.One Inc is a research and analytics agency based in Kyiv, Ukraine, specializing in the Esports and streaming sectors. Founded in 2016, the company collects and publishes comprehensive data on top streamers, Esports events, and popular videos across various platforms. ESM.One caters to a diverse clientele, including Esports teams, tournament organizers, betting companies, brands, and media entities, providing them with valuable insights to navigate the industry. Its platform offers interconnected services designed to simplify the understanding and engagement in the Esports landscape, making it a vital resource for gamers, business professionals, streamers, and advertisers.

Sanskriti

Seed Round in 2019
Playtoome is a live entertainment platform that provides audiences with the opportunity to experience live concert performances across various genres, including music, dance, drama, and poetry. The platform focuses on live video streaming, allowing fans to engage with their favorite artists in real time while enjoying performances from the comfort of their homes. This interactive experience enables fans to share their views and comments during the shows, fostering a sense of community. Additionally, Playtoome offers artists a way to expand their fan base and generate income while performing, making live entertainment more accessible and affordable for audiences.

Flickstree

Series A in 2019
Flickstree Productions Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based company that develops an artificial intelligence-driven video publishing platform. The platform curates and aggregates free online videos from various social media and internet sources, presenting them in a user-friendly mobile application. By utilizing machine learning and AI algorithms, Flickstree personalizes content for users, allowing them to create a customized video magazine that encompasses categories like entertainment, youth, knowledge, and kids. The platform also offers features such as personalized movie recommendations, critic reviews, and a calendar for upcoming movie releases. Additionally, Flickstree supports publishers and content creators by providing a video player that can be embedded into their platforms, enabling them to monetize their traffic through branded video ads and affiliate marketing campaigns. The company serves a wide audience, leveraging its extensive reach to help brands achieve their marketing goals. Established in 2014, Flickstree has attracted investment from notable entities, including Samsung Ventures and various venture capital firms.

Goblin

Seed Round in 2019
Goblin is a content delivery network that helps site owners stream and monetize premium content to their users with resource sharing and crypto payments. It distributes premium content through a widget displayed to the user, limiting opportunities for abuse or blocking. Goblin is headquartered in New York.

Vidyakul

Seed Round in 2019
Vidyakul Learning Space Private Limited operates an internet-based education platform designed to connect students with teachers across India. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Gurugram, the platform allows educators to create and share online courses while providing students access to a variety of educational resources. It caters to learners from classes 6 to 12, as well as graduate courses and preparation for competitive exams. The platform features both pre-recorded and live lectures delivered by experienced local teachers, and it supports multiple vernacular languages. By offering affordable quality education, Vidyakul aims to address the challenges of online learning for students, parents, and educators alike.

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.

ESM.One Inc

Seed Round in 2019
ESM.One Inc is a research and analytics agency based in Kyiv, Ukraine, specializing in the Esports and streaming sectors. Founded in 2016, the company collects and publishes comprehensive data on top streamers, Esports events, and popular videos across various platforms. ESM.One caters to a diverse clientele, including Esports teams, tournament organizers, betting companies, brands, and media entities, providing them with valuable insights to navigate the industry. Its platform offers interconnected services designed to simplify the understanding and engagement in the Esports landscape, making it a vital resource for gamers, business professionals, streamers, and advertisers.

ESM.One Inc

Seed Round in 2019
ESM.One Inc is a research and analytics agency based in Kyiv, Ukraine, specializing in the Esports and streaming sectors. Founded in 2016, the company collects and publishes comprehensive data on top streamers, Esports events, and popular videos across various platforms. ESM.One caters to a diverse clientele, including Esports teams, tournament organizers, betting companies, brands, and media entities, providing them with valuable insights to navigate the industry. Its platform offers interconnected services designed to simplify the understanding and engagement in the Esports landscape, making it a vital resource for gamers, business professionals, streamers, and advertisers.

Flickstree

Seed Round in 2018
Flickstree Productions Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based company that develops an artificial intelligence-driven video publishing platform. The platform curates and aggregates free online videos from various social media and internet sources, presenting them in a user-friendly mobile application. By utilizing machine learning and AI algorithms, Flickstree personalizes content for users, allowing them to create a customized video magazine that encompasses categories like entertainment, youth, knowledge, and kids. The platform also offers features such as personalized movie recommendations, critic reviews, and a calendar for upcoming movie releases. Additionally, Flickstree supports publishers and content creators by providing a video player that can be embedded into their platforms, enabling them to monetize their traffic through branded video ads and affiliate marketing campaigns. The company serves a wide audience, leveraging its extensive reach to help brands achieve their marketing goals. Established in 2014, Flickstree has attracted investment from notable entities, including Samsung Ventures and various venture capital firms.

Hitch Tech

Seed Round in 2018
Hitch Tech Inc. is an educational technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, founded in 2018. The company develops a video platform tailored for African schools, which includes a battery-powered video hotspot that stores educational videos offline. This platform enables students and teachers to access a curated selection of videos aligned with local curricula and textbooks through WiFi or local networks. By providing unrestricted access to high-quality educational resources, Hitch Tech addresses challenges related to technology literacy, power, and internet infrastructure in underserved communities. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance learning opportunities and support the educational needs of Africa's emerging markets.

RayIoT

Seed Round in 2018
Raybaby is a baby monitor that tracks respiration and sleep pattern. It alerts when the baby has a higher respiratory rate which is associated with fever and other conditions. Raybaby also comes equipped with integrated infrared video camera which enables live video streaming even in pitch darkness, built in speakers, and audio monitoring that uses a highly sensitive microphone.

RayIoT

Convertible Note in 2017
Raybaby is a baby monitor that tracks respiration and sleep pattern. It alerts when the baby has a higher respiratory rate which is associated with fever and other conditions. Raybaby also comes equipped with integrated infrared video camera which enables live video streaming even in pitch darkness, built in speakers, and audio monitoring that uses a highly sensitive microphone.

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.

Speedy Packets

Convertible Note in 2016
Speedy Packets, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions that enhance TCP performance across various network types, including wireless, cellular, and satellite. The company offers a unique, patent-pending technology designed to improve Internet speed and quality for a wide range of connections, such as fiber, cable, DSL, and satellite. This technology enables users to stream videos, upload photos, and share content without interruptions or delays, ensuring a seamless online experience. By improving connectivity, Speedy Packets aims to keep users engaged and connected in an increasingly digital world.

RayIoT

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Raybaby is a baby monitor that tracks respiration and sleep pattern. It alerts when the baby has a higher respiratory rate which is associated with fever and other conditions. Raybaby also comes equipped with integrated infrared video camera which enables live video streaming even in pitch darkness, built in speakers, and audio monitoring that uses a highly sensitive microphone.

Speedy Packets

Convertible Note in 2016
Speedy Packets, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions that enhance TCP performance across various network types, including wireless, cellular, and satellite. The company offers a unique, patent-pending technology designed to improve Internet speed and quality for a wide range of connections, such as fiber, cable, DSL, and satellite. This technology enables users to stream videos, upload photos, and share content without interruptions or delays, ensuring a seamless online experience. By improving connectivity, Speedy Packets aims to keep users engaged and connected in an increasingly digital world.

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.

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.

Speedy Packets

Convertible Note in 2016
Speedy Packets, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions that enhance TCP performance across various network types, including wireless, cellular, and satellite. The company offers a unique, patent-pending technology designed to improve Internet speed and quality for a wide range of connections, such as fiber, cable, DSL, and satellite. This technology enables users to stream videos, upload photos, and share content without interruptions or delays, ensuring a seamless online experience. By improving connectivity, Speedy Packets aims to keep users engaged and connected in an increasingly digital world.

CookMood

Convertible Note in 2015
CookMood is an online platform based in Brazil that offers live streaming cooking classes, enabling users to learn or teach culinary skills from their own kitchens. The platform connects home cooks, professionals, and chefs worldwide, allowing anyone to become an instructor and earn money from the comfort of their home. With just a cellphone, tablet, or laptop, participants can access a diverse range of cooking classes and interact with instructors in real-time. CookMood emphasizes accessibility, requiring no specialized equipment, thereby transforming every kitchen into a potential classroom. The platform fosters a community where users can ask questions and gain valuable insights, promoting a sharing economy centered around culinary education.

CookMood

Seed Round in 2015
CookMood is an online platform based in Brazil that offers live streaming cooking classes, enabling users to learn or teach culinary skills from their own kitchens. The platform connects home cooks, professionals, and chefs worldwide, allowing anyone to become an instructor and earn money from the comfort of their home. With just a cellphone, tablet, or laptop, participants can access a diverse range of cooking classes and interact with instructors in real-time. CookMood emphasizes accessibility, requiring no specialized equipment, thereby transforming every kitchen into a potential classroom. The platform fosters a community where users can ask questions and gain valuable insights, promoting a sharing economy centered around culinary education.

Umbala

Venture Round in 2015
Umbala is a developer of a video messaging application that facilitates meaningful conversations through short video clips known as bala videos, which are designed to self-destruct after 12 hours. The app offers various features to enhance user creativity, including a video camera that allows for motion effects such as slow motion and reverse playback, as well as a photo camera that captures images while recording accompanying voice messages. This combination enriches communication by providing contextual information. Additionally, Umbala enables users to blend their voices with music, adding a creative touch to their videos. The platform encourages social interaction by allowing users to share their videos and connect with others who share similar interests, fostering a sense of community over a period of 12 days.

Speedy Packets

Venture Round in 2015
Speedy Packets, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions that enhance TCP performance across various network types, including wireless, cellular, and satellite. The company offers a unique, patent-pending technology designed to improve Internet speed and quality for a wide range of connections, such as fiber, cable, DSL, and satellite. This technology enables users to stream videos, upload photos, and share content without interruptions or delays, ensuring a seamless online experience. By improving connectivity, Speedy Packets aims to keep users engaged and connected in an increasingly digital world.

Kliptap

Seed Round in 2014
Kliptap Inc. is an online video crowdfunding platform that enables individuals, nonprofits, and businesses to raise funds and awareness for various causes. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in the United States, Kliptap allows users to engage their first-degree connections by inviting them to upload video responses that promote specific campaigns. By leveraging social media, the platform helps users expand their reach and mobilize support for their initiatives, fostering a sense of community and collaboration around fundraising efforts.

Oomba

Debt Financing in 2013
Oomba operates within the growing eSports market by offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform designed for tournament management and live streaming. The company provides large-scale venues and innovative solutions for players, tournament organizers, and gaming leagues globally. Following its acquisition of GameWorks, Oomba is developing eSports stadiums across the United States. Its multi-faceted platform facilitates interaction among teams, leagues, governing bodies, and game publishers, while also enhancing the experience for both B2B clients and consumers. Founded by Michael Williams, along with co-founder Nolan Bushnell, Oomba launched its mobile app and website at Gen Con 2014, gaining recognition for its capabilities in tournament organization and social networking, further highlighted by setting a Guinness World Record for the largest Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament. Based in Irvine, California, Oomba aims to transform the organization of competitive gaming.

Oomba

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Oomba operates within the growing eSports market by offering a comprehensive cloud-based platform designed for tournament management and live streaming. The company provides large-scale venues and innovative solutions for players, tournament organizers, and gaming leagues globally. Following its acquisition of GameWorks, Oomba is developing eSports stadiums across the United States. Its multi-faceted platform facilitates interaction among teams, leagues, governing bodies, and game publishers, while also enhancing the experience for both B2B clients and consumers. Founded by Michael Williams, along with co-founder Nolan Bushnell, Oomba launched its mobile app and website at Gen Con 2014, gaining recognition for its capabilities in tournament organization and social networking, further highlighted by setting a Guinness World Record for the largest Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament. Based in Irvine, California, Oomba aims to transform the organization of competitive gaming.

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.

Vamosinc

Seed Round in 2010
An online video synchronization application, which enables viewers in different locations watch the same video online simultaneously
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