SOSV

SOSV, established in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on deep tech innovations in the health and environmental sectors, supporting founders with breakthrough technologies through its HAX and IndieBio startup development programs. SOSV provides resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate product development and scale, with a track record of helping its portfolio companies secure subsequent funding rounds led by top-tier investors.

Hugh Bowen

Associate

Weichang Ge

Analyst

Bradford Higgins

Venture Partner

Katie Hoffman

General Partner

Mohan Iyer

General Partner

Benjamin Joffe

Partner

Ji Ke

Partner

Stephen McCann

CFO and General Partner

Carthach McCarthy

CFO

Paul Monaghan

Principal

Brian Murphy

Finance Director

Eric Ramsay

Analyst

Sabriya Stukes Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in CEMEA

Asterix Foods

Convertible Note in 2024
Asterix Foods is a biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2022. The company specializes in developing protein production using plant-cell culture techniques. Its platform focuses on creating bioactive proteins for food that are scalable, functional, and complex. Asterix Foods aims to provide users with plant cell-cultured and animal-free proteins, contributing to innovative and sustainable food solutions.

Ingrediome

Seed Round in 2024
Ingrediome focuses on producing key animal proteins to revolutionize meat alternatives. Ingrediome was founded in 2022 and was headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel.

Socialee

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Socialee, established in 2023, is a Dubai-based video commerce platform operating in the UAE and KSA. It connects brands, content creators, and consumers by facilitating honest product reviews. Users can shop through authentic video reviews from fellow shoppers and creators, who earn based on the credibility of their reviews. The platform serves as a single destination for discovering and learning about products through shoppable videos, providing real reviews from real people and beauty experts.

Pyxis

Seed Round in 2023
Pyxis is a treasury infrastructure company that specializes in transforming cross-border payments, foreign exchange, and liquidity management for high-volume traders in emerging markets, particularly within the Afro-Asian corridor, which accounts for over $500 billion in annual trade. The company primarily addresses the challenges faced by Chinese importers in Africa, who often encounter issues such as currency mismatches, unregulated foreign exchange channels, and compliance obstacles. Pyxis provides a fully integrated treasury and foreign exchange platform based in Singapore, facilitating real-time conversion between African local currencies, USD, and RMB. By collaborating with local payment institutions, Pyxis enables seamless, secure, and cost-effective transactions, allowing clients to pay or collect in their local currencies while ensuring 100% verified trade attribution. This streamlined approach enhances payment experiences and mitigates the complexities that typically hinder cross-border trade in emerging markets.

Diptera.ai

Convertible Note in 2023
Diptera.ai, based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializes in innovative mosquito control solutions. The company focuses on a biological method that utilizes sterile insect techniques, specifically by releasing sterile male mosquitoes through a ready-to-use module over a period of weeks. This technology incorporates advanced optics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, making it both affordable and accessible for municipal corporations. By eliminating the need for mosquito rearing and sorting facilities, Diptera.ai enables large-scale mosquito control efforts, addressing public health concerns efficiently.

Carbonade

Seed Round in 2023
Carbonade is a chemical manufacturing company based in Ness Ziona, Israel, founded in 2022. The company specializes in innovative electro-chemical technologies for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), focusing on the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions to address climate change. By leveraging renewable electricity, Carbonade's patented solutions offer a scalable method for converting CO2 into valuable carbon-based products such as fuels, plastics, and chemicals. This approach not only mitigates environmental impact but also provides clients with sustainable alternatives in the chemical manufacturing sector.

Asterix Foods

Seed Round in 2023
Asterix Foods is a biotechnology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2022. The company specializes in developing protein production using plant-cell culture techniques. Its platform focuses on creating bioactive proteins for food that are scalable, functional, and complex. Asterix Foods aims to provide users with plant cell-cultured and animal-free proteins, contributing to innovative and sustainable food solutions.

Kredibank

Seed Round in 2022
Kredi is a neo bank building Africa's one-stop shop for digital financial services. Kredi is a platform that eliminates all the challenges of using multiple applications and allows users to manage all aspects of their financial lives. We are fully licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. We provide access to digital financial services such as savings, credit, payment, investments, and insurance to all consumers in Nigeria in one place.

Ingrediome

Seed Round in 2022
Ingrediome focuses on producing key animal proteins to revolutionize meat alternatives. Ingrediome was founded in 2022 and was headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel.

BizBaz

Seed Round in 2022
BizBaz specializes in providing financial intelligence solutions tailored for financial institutions, fintech companies, e-commerce platforms, and telecommunications firms across Asia. With teams located in Singapore, Israel, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia, the company offers a comprehensive range of services that includes risk assessment, alternative credit scoring, fraud detection, eKYC, and financial product aggregation and recommendation systems. These solutions aim to empower businesses by enhancing their ability to engage with unbanked and underserved populations, thereby improving decision-making processes through reliable financial and customer intelligence.

Nearpeer.org

Seed Round in 2022
Nearpeer is an Ed-tech platform that aims to provide high-quality education at a low price through technology in Pakistan and the Middle East. Having started with the vision of improving the educational landscape of Pakistan, Nearpeer has already been expanding globally within the first few years of its journey. Students get highly customized and engaging video lectures, a lot of practice material, 24/7 community access, and assignments to solve, once they enroll in the online courses. With 90% students from Pakistan, Nearpeer has crafted a distinguished brand in the test prep market by offering full preparation program of MCAT, CSS, SAT, CA, ACCA, and others - and then it expanded into other domains like Intermediate and high-school secondary tuition market, skill-based courses, and B2B partnership. After Pakistan, the company aims to expand into middle eastern countries with similar opportunity and market dynamics in place. It is a BYJUS from Pakistan with even better content production speed and Blitzscale in its core DNA.

Alternative Plants

Seed Round in 2022
Alternative Plants, SIA is a biotechnology start-up based in Riga, Latvia, founded in 2017. The company specializes in the development of active ingredients derived from plant stem cell cultures, focusing on medicinal plants that are rare, endangered, or difficult to cultivate. This innovative technology allows for the sustainable and consistent production of cosmetic ingredients, primarily targeting the anti-aging and skin whitening markets. Clients include cosmetic manufacturers that incorporate these plant stem cell-derived substances as key ingredients in their products. While the current emphasis is on the cosmetic sector, the company aims to expand its technology to other markets, including functional foods, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.

GetFundedAfrica

Seed Round in 2022
GetFundedAfrica's mission is to help Africa’s most promising startups find funding, grow & solve society’s greatest challenges. We uplift people and economies in Africa through Partner Matching, Insightful Data, Goal-Oriented Group Cohorts, Venture Building, Market Places, Guided Advisory, Founders Communities, Shared Workspaces, Workforce Management, Consulting, Learning, Events, News, Entertainment and much more

Treepz

Seed Round in 2022
Treepz is a technology-driven transportation company focused on enhancing mobility across Africa. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Treepz operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya, providing users with a reliable and comfortable commuting experience. Its application allows users to book trips for daily, inter-city, or corporate travel at the tap of a button. The platform offers features such as vehicle assistants, licensed drivers, and e-wallet payments, ensuring that users can book and pay for fast and convenient trips in real-time. Through its innovative approach, Treepz aims to create a safer and more efficient transportation system for commuters in the region.

MarketForce

Series A in 2022
MarketForce is a technology company headquartered in the United States, with operations in Kenya and Nigeria, focused on enhancing B2B commerce and fintech solutions for African merchants. Launched in 2018, the company has developed the "RejaReja" platform, which allows merchants to digitally source, order, and pay for inventory. In addition to these services, MarketForce offers access to financing, enables digital payment collection, and allows merchants to resell digital financial services like airtime and utility tokens. Operating in five markets across Sub-Saharan Africa, MarketForce has established a rapidly growing network that includes over 200,000 merchants and 50 consumer brands. The company employs an asset-light business model to drive efficiency and productivity in the distribution of goods, utilizing advanced technology to streamline operations for its users.

Treepz

Convertible Note in 2021
Treepz is a technology-driven transportation company focused on enhancing mobility across Africa. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Treepz operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya, providing users with a reliable and comfortable commuting experience. Its application allows users to book trips for daily, inter-city, or corporate travel at the tap of a button. The platform offers features such as vehicle assistants, licensed drivers, and e-wallet payments, ensuring that users can book and pay for fast and convenient trips in real-time. Through its innovative approach, Treepz aims to create a safer and more efficient transportation system for commuters in the region.

MarketForce

Seed Round in 2021
MarketForce is a technology company headquartered in the United States, with operations in Kenya and Nigeria, focused on enhancing B2B commerce and fintech solutions for African merchants. Launched in 2018, the company has developed the "RejaReja" platform, which allows merchants to digitally source, order, and pay for inventory. In addition to these services, MarketForce offers access to financing, enables digital payment collection, and allows merchants to resell digital financial services like airtime and utility tokens. Operating in five markets across Sub-Saharan Africa, MarketForce has established a rapidly growing network that includes over 200,000 merchants and 50 consumer brands. The company employs an asset-light business model to drive efficiency and productivity in the distribution of goods, utilizing advanced technology to streamline operations for its users.

Billo

Seed Round in 2021
Billo.app UAB is a company based in Kaunas, Lithuania, that has developed a marketing management platform designed to enhance brand engagement. The platform enables users to create and share a variety of video content, including eCommerce videos, advertisements, product showcases, and commercials. By providing tools for bespoke content creation, Billo aims to help brands effectively connect with their audience and enhance their marketing efforts.

Treepz

Seed Round in 2021
Treepz is a technology-driven transportation company focused on enhancing mobility across Africa. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Treepz operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya, providing users with a reliable and comfortable commuting experience. Its application allows users to book trips for daily, inter-city, or corporate travel at the tap of a button. The platform offers features such as vehicle assistants, licensed drivers, and e-wallet payments, ensuring that users can book and pay for fast and convenient trips in real-time. Through its innovative approach, Treepz aims to create a safer and more efficient transportation system for commuters in the region.

BizBaz

Convertible Note in 2021
BizBaz specializes in providing financial intelligence solutions tailored for financial institutions, fintech companies, e-commerce platforms, and telecommunications firms across Asia. With teams located in Singapore, Israel, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia, the company offers a comprehensive range of services that includes risk assessment, alternative credit scoring, fraud detection, eKYC, and financial product aggregation and recommendation systems. These solutions aim to empower businesses by enhancing their ability to engage with unbanked and underserved populations, thereby improving decision-making processes through reliable financial and customer intelligence.

BizBaz

Seed Round in 2021
BizBaz specializes in providing financial intelligence solutions tailored for financial institutions, fintech companies, e-commerce platforms, and telecommunications firms across Asia. With teams located in Singapore, Israel, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia, the company offers a comprehensive range of services that includes risk assessment, alternative credit scoring, fraud detection, eKYC, and financial product aggregation and recommendation systems. These solutions aim to empower businesses by enhancing their ability to engage with unbanked and underserved populations, thereby improving decision-making processes through reliable financial and customer intelligence.

viACT

Seed Round in 2021
viAct is an AI company focused on delivering scenario-based vision intelligence solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Since its establishment in 2016, the company has successfully implemented hundreds of deployments, utilizing proprietary AI algorithms to provide detailed insights into job sites. viAct offers over 30 pre-built AI modules that help stakeholders enhance safety, reduce accidents, optimize costs, and monitor environmental compliance. Their applications track site activities, ensure adherence to safety measures, and identify irregularities, contributing to improved efficiency and personnel safety in construction projects.

Diptera.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Diptera.ai, based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializes in innovative mosquito control solutions. The company focuses on a biological method that utilizes sterile insect techniques, specifically by releasing sterile male mosquitoes through a ready-to-use module over a period of weeks. This technology incorporates advanced optics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, making it both affordable and accessible for municipal corporations. By eliminating the need for mosquito rearing and sorting facilities, Diptera.ai enables large-scale mosquito control efforts, addressing public health concerns efficiently.

viACT

Seed Round in 2020
viAct is an AI company focused on delivering scenario-based vision intelligence solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Since its establishment in 2016, the company has successfully implemented hundreds of deployments, utilizing proprietary AI algorithms to provide detailed insights into job sites. viAct offers over 30 pre-built AI modules that help stakeholders enhance safety, reduce accidents, optimize costs, and monitor environmental compliance. Their applications track site activities, ensure adherence to safety measures, and identify irregularities, contributing to improved efficiency and personnel safety in construction projects.

Billo

Seed Round in 2020
Billo.app UAB is a company based in Kaunas, Lithuania, that has developed a marketing management platform designed to enhance brand engagement. The platform enables users to create and share a variety of video content, including eCommerce videos, advertisements, product showcases, and commercials. By providing tools for bespoke content creation, Billo aims to help brands effectively connect with their audience and enhance their marketing efforts.

Diptera.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Diptera.ai, based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializes in innovative mosquito control solutions. The company focuses on a biological method that utilizes sterile insect techniques, specifically by releasing sterile male mosquitoes through a ready-to-use module over a period of weeks. This technology incorporates advanced optics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, making it both affordable and accessible for municipal corporations. By eliminating the need for mosquito rearing and sorting facilities, Diptera.ai enables large-scale mosquito control efforts, addressing public health concerns efficiently.

viACT

Angel Round in 2020
viAct is an AI company focused on delivering scenario-based vision intelligence solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Since its establishment in 2016, the company has successfully implemented hundreds of deployments, utilizing proprietary AI algorithms to provide detailed insights into job sites. viAct offers over 30 pre-built AI modules that help stakeholders enhance safety, reduce accidents, optimize costs, and monitor environmental compliance. Their applications track site activities, ensure adherence to safety measures, and identify irregularities, contributing to improved efficiency and personnel safety in construction projects.

VeriSmart

Seed Round in 2020
VeriSmart is an innovative company focused on developing an identity blockchain platform aimed at automating and standardizing the Know Your Customer (KYC) and compliance processes for various institutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Dubai and Delhi, the company offers a range of services including cognitive assessments, anti-money laundering checks, instant transaction verification, and user behavior predictions. Its platform enables institutions such as banks, telecom companies, and educational organizations to streamline identity verification, eliminating the need for repetitive KYC procedures across multiple platforms. By creating a seamless integration that functions like a simplified sign-up process, VeriSmart enhances user experience while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The company has garnered significant traction in markets across India, the UAE, and the US, collaborating with multiple banks and financial institutions to establish a robust network for identity sharing and verification.

NuLeaf Tech

Convertible Note in 2019
NuLeaf Tech, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Cupertino, California, specializes in manufacturing innovative wastewater treatment systems and solar cells targeted at breweries, wineries, and agricultural producers. The company addresses the growing challenge of on-grid wastewater treatment plants, which are increasingly inadequate due to urbanization and climate change. NuLeaf Tech's flagship product, the NuTree, is a modular, on-site wastewater treatment device that allows users to treat their own water using natural processes. Designed to be as manageable as a small garden, the NuTree can be scaled to accommodate varying needs, from individual households to larger businesses, with units priced under $10,000 each. The system promotes a circular economy by enabling water recycling and bioenergy production, while also supporting vertical farming. NuLeaf Tech is exploring pilot projects in locations such as Madagascar, India, and Portland, Oregon, as part of a broader strategy to penetrate the $270 billion U.S. wastewater treatment market, particularly in the Pacific Northwest and rural communities.

Angat

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Angat is a company that focuses on scaling technology teams by providing businesses with a pre-vetted pool of talent. This approach allows companies to build dedicated, full-time remote tech teams without the need to establish a physical office in new locations. By offering solutions in countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, and Ukraine, Angat addresses the challenges associated with traditional outsourcing and project management of freelancers, which can be costly and inefficient. The company aims to streamline the process of assembling skilled tech teams, enabling organizations to enhance their operational capacity while maintaining quality and control.

viACT

Seed Round in 2019
viAct is an AI company focused on delivering scenario-based vision intelligence solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Since its establishment in 2016, the company has successfully implemented hundreds of deployments, utilizing proprietary AI algorithms to provide detailed insights into job sites. viAct offers over 30 pre-built AI modules that help stakeholders enhance safety, reduce accidents, optimize costs, and monitor environmental compliance. Their applications track site activities, ensure adherence to safety measures, and identify irregularities, contributing to improved efficiency and personnel safety in construction projects.

Angat

Seed Round in 2019
Angat is a company that focuses on scaling technology teams by providing businesses with a pre-vetted pool of talent. This approach allows companies to build dedicated, full-time remote tech teams without the need to establish a physical office in new locations. By offering solutions in countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, and Ukraine, Angat addresses the challenges associated with traditional outsourcing and project management of freelancers, which can be costly and inefficient. The company aims to streamline the process of assembling skilled tech teams, enabling organizations to enhance their operational capacity while maintaining quality and control.

CanGo Africa

Seed Round in 2019
CanGo Africa is an on-demand services company that specializes in a motorcycle taxi application. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, the company leverages vehicle telematics technology to connect users with vetted motorcycle taxi drivers through its mobile platform. In addition to its operations in Kigali, CanGo Africa has expanded its services to Kinshasa and maintains a technology office in Nairobi. The company was previously known as SafeMotos.

Mushroom Cups

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Mushroom Cups d.o.o. is a company based in Solin, Croatia, specializing in the production of organic coffee infused with mushrooms. Founded in 2016, it offers two primary instant coffee blends, Go Sharp and Go Fresh, designed to enhance the coffee experience while reducing typical side effects associated with caffeine. The company employs a process that includes harvesting, drying, grinding, mixing, and extracting to create its unique products. Mushroom Cups aims to provide consumers with a beverage that not only boosts energy and productivity but also supports mental performance and overall wellness through the incorporation of super-food mushroom extracts. Additionally, the company's products are available for purchase online, expanding their reach to health-conscious coffee drinkers.

Sempo

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Sempo is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through the implementation of cash transfer solutions. The organization focuses on providing direct financial assistance to individuals in need, recognizing that unconditional cash transfers empower recipients by allowing them to choose what they truly require. This approach addresses a common shortfall in humanitarian aid, where resources are often misallocated. Sempo's end-to-end cash transfer platform is specifically designed for refugees who lack access to traditional banking services, as well as for non-governmental organizations and small businesses in remote areas. By facilitating smooth transactions without the need for bank details, Sempo aims to enhance the effectiveness of aid, promote dignity among recipients, and foster long-term self-sufficiency in affected communities.

Olly Smart Credit Card

Seed Round in 2018
Olly is a digital credit card for India's working masses and young people. Today, Olly has come full-circle in Egypt extending the product offering to the youth market here and its been well received by the Egyptian student audience.

CanGo Africa

Convertible Note in 2018
CanGo Africa is an on-demand services company that specializes in a motorcycle taxi application. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, the company leverages vehicle telematics technology to connect users with vetted motorcycle taxi drivers through its mobile platform. In addition to its operations in Kigali, CanGo Africa has expanded its services to Kinshasa and maintains a technology office in Nairobi. The company was previously known as SafeMotos.

NuLeaf Tech

Seed Round in 2018
NuLeaf Tech, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Cupertino, California, specializes in manufacturing innovative wastewater treatment systems and solar cells targeted at breweries, wineries, and agricultural producers. The company addresses the growing challenge of on-grid wastewater treatment plants, which are increasingly inadequate due to urbanization and climate change. NuLeaf Tech's flagship product, the NuTree, is a modular, on-site wastewater treatment device that allows users to treat their own water using natural processes. Designed to be as manageable as a small garden, the NuTree can be scaled to accommodate varying needs, from individual households to larger businesses, with units priced under $10,000 each. The system promotes a circular economy by enabling water recycling and bioenergy production, while also supporting vertical farming. NuLeaf Tech is exploring pilot projects in locations such as Madagascar, India, and Portland, Oregon, as part of a broader strategy to penetrate the $270 billion U.S. wastewater treatment market, particularly in the Pacific Northwest and rural communities.

MIFON

Seed Round in 2018
MIFON Labs PTE. Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Singapore, is an Insurtech security company that specializes in mobile security applications designed to assist users in recovering lost or stolen mobile phones without requiring power or internet connectivity. The company primarily targets mobile-first users across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, currently protecting over 300,000 smartphones. Its user base consists of approximately 75% B2B partnerships with handset brands and mobile carriers, while 25% are organic users. MIFON employs machine learning algorithms to process billions of data points, enhancing user safety and security. The majority of its users, about 70%, are located in India, with 10% in the USA and the remaining 15% spread across South Asia and the Middle East and North Africa. MIFON is backed by notable investors, including VC SOSV, Mobile Only Accelerator MOX, and General Mobi from Mediatek.

CanGo Africa

Convertible Note in 2017
CanGo Africa is an on-demand services company that specializes in a motorcycle taxi application. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, the company leverages vehicle telematics technology to connect users with vetted motorcycle taxi drivers through its mobile platform. In addition to its operations in Kigali, CanGo Africa has expanded its services to Kinshasa and maintains a technology office in Nairobi. The company was previously known as SafeMotos.

UBA Biologix

Seed Round in 2017
UBA Biologix specializes in developing advanced water treatment systems that utilize biological processes to effectively break down and remove contaminants from mining and industrial wastewater. The company is contracted by notable mining firms, including Anglo American, to address toxic chemicals such as sulfates and selenium in effluent, transforming these harmful substances into valuable, marketable products. Initially focused on reducing sulfate levels in mine wastewater in South Africa, UBA Biologix has expanded its services to offer customized solutions for a variety of water contaminants on a global scale, particularly in the coal, gold, and platinum mining sectors. Through its organic bioremediation systems, UBA Biologix aims to promote environmental sustainability while meeting the specific needs of its clients.

NuLeaf Tech

Pre Seed Round in 2017
NuLeaf Tech, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Cupertino, California, specializes in manufacturing innovative wastewater treatment systems and solar cells targeted at breweries, wineries, and agricultural producers. The company addresses the growing challenge of on-grid wastewater treatment plants, which are increasingly inadequate due to urbanization and climate change. NuLeaf Tech's flagship product, the NuTree, is a modular, on-site wastewater treatment device that allows users to treat their own water using natural processes. Designed to be as manageable as a small garden, the NuTree can be scaled to accommodate varying needs, from individual households to larger businesses, with units priced under $10,000 each. The system promotes a circular economy by enabling water recycling and bioenergy production, while also supporting vertical farming. NuLeaf Tech is exploring pilot projects in locations such as Madagascar, India, and Portland, Oregon, as part of a broader strategy to penetrate the $270 billion U.S. wastewater treatment market, particularly in the Pacific Northwest and rural communities.

Alternative Plants

Seed Round in 2017
Alternative Plants, SIA is a biotechnology start-up based in Riga, Latvia, founded in 2017. The company specializes in the development of active ingredients derived from plant stem cell cultures, focusing on medicinal plants that are rare, endangered, or difficult to cultivate. This innovative technology allows for the sustainable and consistent production of cosmetic ingredients, primarily targeting the anti-aging and skin whitening markets. Clients include cosmetic manufacturers that incorporate these plant stem cell-derived substances as key ingredients in their products. While the current emphasis is on the cosmetic sector, the company aims to expand its technology to other markets, including functional foods, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.

Cinemood

Seed Round in 2016
Cinemood is a company that specializes in the development of portable mini-cinema projectors aimed primarily at children. These projectors are designed to project content onto any surface and come equipped with features such as a rechargeable battery, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in speaker, and internal memory. They also support mobile device screen mirroring, allowing users to access a curated selection of movies, cartoons, audio stories, and digital books. Headquartered in San Francisco and Moscow, Cinemood has established a presence in 150 countries and has achieved significant revenue, reflecting its growing popularity in the market.

Neo Networks

Convertible Note in 2016
Neo Networks, Inc. offers youth enrichment and computer literacy programs primarily in Dekalb County and nearby areas. Located in Decatur, Georgia, the organization focuses on educating young individuals in computer skills essential for the 21st century. The program emphasizes affordable and effective learning through computer-based activities designed to foster intellectual curiosity and self-esteem among participants. Instruction is provided by teachers who guide students in various software applications used in business environments, equipping them with marketable skills. Additionally, Neo Networks incorporates mentoring and tutoring services, encouraging parental involvement to enhance communication skills and support for their children. The program includes modules on peer support, mentoring, and educational activities, promoting a positive, non-judgmental learning environment. Overall, Neo Networks aims to prepare youth for future challenges while instilling a lifelong love of learning.

Neo Networks

Venture Round in 2015
Neo Networks, Inc. offers youth enrichment and computer literacy programs primarily in Dekalb County and nearby areas. Located in Decatur, Georgia, the organization focuses on educating young individuals in computer skills essential for the 21st century. The program emphasizes affordable and effective learning through computer-based activities designed to foster intellectual curiosity and self-esteem among participants. Instruction is provided by teachers who guide students in various software applications used in business environments, equipping them with marketable skills. Additionally, Neo Networks incorporates mentoring and tutoring services, encouraging parental involvement to enhance communication skills and support for their children. The program includes modules on peer support, mentoring, and educational activities, promoting a positive, non-judgmental learning environment. Overall, Neo Networks aims to prepare youth for future challenges while instilling a lifelong love of learning.

BitMEX

Seed Round in 2015
BitMEX is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform that specializes in derivatives. It provides a space for users to engage in leveraged trading through perpetual and fixed-date contracts. The platform allows trading in various cryptocurrency derivatives, including options and futures, facilitating easier access to these financial instruments for its users. BitMEX is owned and operated by HDR Global Trading Limited, which is incorporated in the Republic of Seychelles.

CanGo Africa

Seed Round in 2015
CanGo Africa is an on-demand services company that specializes in a motorcycle taxi application. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, the company leverages vehicle telematics technology to connect users with vetted motorcycle taxi drivers through its mobile platform. In addition to its operations in Kigali, CanGo Africa has expanded its services to Kinshasa and maintains a technology office in Nairobi. The company was previously known as SafeMotos.

Roadie

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Roadie, Inc. is a delivery ride-sharing company that operates a neighbor-to-neighbor shipping network, facilitating local and long-haul deliveries on the same day, next day, and weekends. Founded in 2014 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Roadie utilizes an app that allows senders to post delivery gigs complete with details and images of their items. Drivers can choose deliveries based on their preferred location, price, ratings, and reviews. This innovative platform makes use of unused capacity in passenger vehicles, connecting individuals who need to send items with drivers already headed in that direction, thereby offering a faster and more cost-effective delivery solution. Additionally, the Roadie app provides real-time tracking and rewards drivers for their trips, while also offering community members benefits such as free roadside assistance and tax write-offs for miles driven.

Neo Networks

Seed Round in 2013
Neo Networks, Inc. offers youth enrichment and computer literacy programs primarily in Dekalb County and nearby areas. Located in Decatur, Georgia, the organization focuses on educating young individuals in computer skills essential for the 21st century. The program emphasizes affordable and effective learning through computer-based activities designed to foster intellectual curiosity and self-esteem among participants. Instruction is provided by teachers who guide students in various software applications used in business environments, equipping them with marketable skills. Additionally, Neo Networks incorporates mentoring and tutoring services, encouraging parental involvement to enhance communication skills and support for their children. The program includes modules on peer support, mentoring, and educational activities, promoting a positive, non-judgmental learning environment. Overall, Neo Networks aims to prepare youth for future challenges while instilling a lifelong love of learning.

Formlabs

Series A in 2013
Formlabs Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures advanced 3D printing systems targeted at engineers, designers, and artists. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Formlabs offers a diverse range of products, including the Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 3L printers, all utilizing Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology. The company also provides post-processing solutions such as Form Wash and Form Cure, as well as the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer and the Form Cell manufacturing solution. Formlabs develops high-performance materials for various applications in industries like dental, healthcare, jewelry, and education. Its PreForm software facilitates the preparation of models for printing, making it a preferred choice among professionals worldwide. With additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina, Formlabs continues to innovate in the field of 3D printing, enhancing the capabilities of digital fabrication.

IQ Friends

Seed Round in 2013
IQ Friends is a company that specializes in developing brain training games designed to enhance cognitive abilities such as logic, memory, visual perception, arithmetic, reaction speed, and mental flexibility. Founded in 2007 and based in Sofia, Bulgaria, the company began with an online IQ test created in collaboration with researchers from SRH University Heidelberg, which set the foundation for its subsequent offerings. IQ Friends combines scientific principles with engaging gameplay to create social brain training experiences that can also aid in delaying or preventing Alzheimer's disease. The platform emphasizes user experience by integrating psychometric testing with gamification, making brain training enjoyable and interactive on mobile devices. Additionally, IQ Friends provides a series of workouts aimed at building cognitive reserves, promoting a healthy and productive lifestyle.

Zartis

Pre Seed Round in 2011
Zartis is a technology consulting firm that specializes in providing tailored software development services and digital solutions. With a global presence in cities such as Cork, London, Berlin, Wroclaw, Valencia, and Madrid, the company boasts a diverse team representing nineteen nationalities. Zartis partners with clients across various sectors, including e-commerce, financial services, medtech, and renewable energy, to enhance their software capabilities. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including website development, technology consulting, team augmentation, and product development, which helps clients optimize their technology efforts while reducing agency costs. Zartis's engineering hubs in Ireland, Spain, and Poland are staffed with skilled professionals proficient in numerous technologies, such as JavaScript frameworks, .NET, Java, Python, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. By managing the entire delivery process, Zartis ensures a seamless experience for its clients without the common challenges associated with outsourcing.

Formlabs

Seed Round in 2011
Formlabs Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures advanced 3D printing systems targeted at engineers, designers, and artists. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Formlabs offers a diverse range of products, including the Form 3, Form 3B, and Form 3L printers, all utilizing Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology. The company also provides post-processing solutions such as Form Wash and Form Cure, as well as the Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer and the Form Cell manufacturing solution. Formlabs develops high-performance materials for various applications in industries like dental, healthcare, jewelry, and education. Its PreForm software facilitates the preparation of models for printing, making it a preferred choice among professionals worldwide. With additional offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina, Formlabs continues to innovate in the field of 3D printing, enhancing the capabilities of digital fabrication.

MarketForce

MarketForce is a technology company headquartered in the United States, with operations in Kenya and Nigeria, focused on enhancing B2B commerce and fintech solutions for African merchants. Launched in 2018, the company has developed the "RejaReja" platform, which allows merchants to digitally source, order, and pay for inventory. In addition to these services, MarketForce offers access to financing, enables digital payment collection, and allows merchants to resell digital financial services like airtime and utility tokens. Operating in five markets across Sub-Saharan Africa, MarketForce has established a rapidly growing network that includes over 200,000 merchants and 50 consumer brands. The company employs an asset-light business model to drive efficiency and productivity in the distribution of goods, utilizing advanced technology to streamline operations for its users.
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