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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.

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Audrey Chen

Investor Relations Manager

Daniel Eichner

Partner

Sheng Ge

Partner

Benjamin Joffe

Partner

Kelly Kirkpatrick

Director of Investor Relations

Vivian Law

Senior Associate

Steve McCann

Chief Financial Officer & General Partner

Sean O'Sullivan

Founder & Managing General Partner

Duncan Turner

General Partner

Qiyu Wu

Operations Director

Past deals in Restaurants

Sidework Solutions

Seed Round in 2022
At BackBar Solutions, we believe that hospitality companies should focus on just that: hospitality. Our device serves perfectly-made, ready-to-serve cocktails so venues can focus on customers.

Bistrochat

Seed Round in 2022
We help Food and Beverages businesses communicate with their guests through chat for bookings, invitations to events, loyalty program. We also help clients find the restaurants that they will most likely enjoy

Sidework Solutions

Convertible Note in 2021
At BackBar Solutions, we believe that hospitality companies should focus on just that: hospitality. Our device serves perfectly-made, ready-to-serve cocktails so venues can focus on customers.

Bistrochat

Convertible Note in 2021
We help Food and Beverages businesses communicate with their guests through chat for bookings, invitations to events, loyalty program. We also help clients find the restaurants that they will most likely enjoy

Bistrochat

Seed Round in 2021
We help Food and Beverages businesses communicate with their guests through chat for bookings, invitations to events, loyalty program. We also help clients find the restaurants that they will most likely enjoy

byLocals

Seed Round in 2020
ByLocals operates as a virtual restaurant powered by locals chefs. It designs all its dishes with delivery in mind.

YourLocal

Convertible Note in 2020
YourLocal operates a marketplace that connects food vendors with local customers, allowing them to sell excess inventory in real-time. By utilizing the app, customers can purchase meals that would otherwise go to waste and conveniently pick them up at the respective shops. This model not only supports local businesses by providing an additional revenue stream but also helps reduce food waste and promotes cost savings for consumers. Through its innovative approach, YourLocal fosters a community-oriented platform that benefits both food vendors and customers alike.

Sidework Solutions

Seed Round in 2019
At BackBar Solutions, we believe that hospitality companies should focus on just that: hospitality. Our device serves perfectly-made, ready-to-serve cocktails so venues can focus on customers.

Voix Ai

Seed Round in 2019
Voix Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the restaurant industry. Founded in 2018 and based in Foster City, California, Voix has developed a voice assistant software that allows restaurants to take orders through various voice interfaces, including Google Home and Alexa, as well as over the phone. This cloud-based AI platform enables seamless interaction between restaurants and customers, facilitating order placement and table bookings. With a founding team possessing over 50 years of experience in restaurant management and technology development, Voix has successfully deployed its services in hundreds of restaurants and is expanding its reach to multiple national restaurant chains.

Naughty Noah's

Seed Round in 2018
a chef

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.

Misk

Seed Round in 2018
Misk is a restaurant-loving community that helps you decide where to dine or drink a glass based on the recommendations of your friends.

Freshchefs

Seed Round in 2017
FreshChefs believes you shouldn't have to choose between convenience, choice, quality and safety. You can order delicious food from their WeChat app, and with their dedicated team of drivers and client managers we take great care to ensure that your meals arrive fresh and beautifully presented.

FoodieTrip

Seed Round in 2017
FoodieTrip, Inc. operates an online platform that connects travelers with passionate local food guides, enabling authentic culinary experiences worldwide. Founded in 2015 and based in Sacramento, California, the platform allows users to discover and book local food experts across over 115 international cities. FoodieTrip offers a diverse array of unique gastronomic experiences, from speakeasy excursions in New York City to dumpling tastings in Xian, helping thousands of food enthusiasts dine like locals.

FoodieTrip

Convertible Note in 2017
FoodieTrip, Inc. operates an online platform that connects travelers with passionate local food guides, enabling authentic culinary experiences worldwide. Founded in 2015 and based in Sacramento, California, the platform allows users to discover and book local food experts across over 115 international cities. FoodieTrip offers a diverse array of unique gastronomic experiences, from speakeasy excursions in New York City to dumpling tastings in Xian, helping thousands of food enthusiasts dine like locals.

Urbem Media

Seed Round in 2016
Urbem.Club was founded in early 2015 with two missions: - Help quality restaurants by encouraging people to eat out more often; - Offer their dining members fabulous value and recommendations. They provide an unparalleled marketing strategy - one that will see you increase the number of new bookings and gain new customers. They provide an unparalleled marketing strategy - one that will see you increase the number of new bookings and gain new customers.

Urbem Media

Seed Round in 2015
Urbem.Club was founded in early 2015 with two missions: - Help quality restaurants by encouraging people to eat out more often; - Offer their dining members fabulous value and recommendations. They provide an unparalleled marketing strategy - one that will see you increase the number of new bookings and gain new customers. They provide an unparalleled marketing strategy - one that will see you increase the number of new bookings and gain new customers.

Urbem Media

Venture Round in 2015
Urbem.Club was founded in early 2015 with two missions: - Help quality restaurants by encouraging people to eat out more often; - Offer their dining members fabulous value and recommendations. They provide an unparalleled marketing strategy - one that will see you increase the number of new bookings and gain new customers. They provide an unparalleled marketing strategy - one that will see you increase the number of new bookings and gain new customers.

Bestaurant

Seed Round in 2015
Bestaurant is designed for private sharing between trusted friends, not strangers. Check out your friends’ tips & photos about specific dishes they love. Bestaurant makes it easy to create and share Gold Lists of your favorite restaurants, picking only one restaurant per cuisine or vibe, per city, so your friends know it’s great. Especially useful when traveling, see all of your friends’ favorite restaurants around your current location. Bestaurant is a private shared repository for all of your friends’ best food experiences all over the world! Bestaurant is designed for private sharing between trusted friends, not strangers. No need to share your precious favorites with the entire world.

Servy

Seed Round in 2015
Servy is empowering a community of foodies and hospitality professionals to improve the restaurant industry through private evaluations.

Tasting Collective

Convertible Note in 2015
Tasting Collective, Inc. is an online platform that connects food enthusiasts with curated dining experiences at top independent restaurants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers members exclusive access to chef-led events, where diners can enjoy communal meals while interacting with chefs and providing feedback on their culinary creations. This unique approach not only enhances the dining experience but also allows chefs to experiment with their menus and engage directly with guests. In addition to dining events, Tasting Collective provides members with special privileges and discounts from various participating merchants and vendors, fostering a vibrant community centered around a shared passion for food.

Tasting Collective

Seed Round in 2015
Tasting Collective, Inc. is an online platform that connects food enthusiasts with curated dining experiences at top independent restaurants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company offers members exclusive access to chef-led events, where diners can enjoy communal meals while interacting with chefs and providing feedback on their culinary creations. This unique approach not only enhances the dining experience but also allows chefs to experiment with their menus and engage directly with guests. In addition to dining events, Tasting Collective provides members with special privileges and discounts from various participating merchants and vendors, fostering a vibrant community centered around a shared passion for food.

FOOZE

Seed Round in 2015
Fooze, Inc. develops an application for the delivery of late night munchies. The company makes its application available for iOS mobile devices. It provides advertising/marketing services to local restaurants and other establishments by procuring ordering and delivery services. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in New York, New York.

Foodie For All

Seed Round in 2014
Today, every company wants to deliver a Google-like food experience for their employees. But in order to do that they need ordering assistance, access to trendy restaurants and delivery certainty. $50B+ is spent on corporate foodservice solutions that lack either the assistance, access or certainty the business clients are looking for. We provide concierge assistance, unparalleled restaurant access, and in-house delivery staff that delight our clients.

Servy

Seed Round in 2014
Servy is empowering a community of foodies and hospitality professionals to improve the restaurant industry through private evaluations.

Olifun

Seed Round in 2014
Olifun Limited develops a location-based mobile application that finds happy hour specials at nearby bars and restaurants. Its application features personalized recommendations from local experts and is available as a WeChat public account and on the Apple App store. The company is based in China.

LuRenJia

Venture Round in 2011
Spiced duck and chicken chain brand based in Nanjing.