SOSV

Founded in 1995, SOSV is a global venture capital firm headquartered in New Jersey. It focuses on seed-to-growth stage investments in deep tech innovations, primarily in bio-tech/life sciences and hardware/robotics sectors, with a commitment to human and planetary health.

Michael Aberman

Partner

Lindsay Atkenson

Analyst

Hugh Bowen

Associate

Shawn Broderick

Venture Partner

Stephen Chambers

General Partner

Navin Danapal

Director, South East Asia

Cyril Ebersweiler

General Partner

Hiruy Ephrem

Analyst

Sheng Ge

Partner

Weichang Ge

Analyst

TR Harrington

Partner

Bradford Higgins JD

Venture Partner

Mohan S. Iyer

General Partner

Benjamin Joffe

Partner

Stephen McCann

CFO and General Partner

Carthach McCarthy

CFO

Yuan-Ting Meng

Analyst

Paul Monaghan

Principal

Brian Murphy

Finance Director

Sean O'Sullivan

Managing Partner

Oscar Ramos

General Partner

Eric Ramsay

Analyst

Susan Schofer Ph.D

Partner

Parikshit Sharma

Principal

Duncan Turner

General Partner

Pae Wu

General Partner

Sabriya Stukes Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Ecuador

LiveKuna

Series A in 2021
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.

Coffee Exchange

Seed Round in 2021
Coffee Exchange operates a digital marketplace that aims to revolutionize the global coffee trading industry by promoting transparency and efficiency. The platform facilitates direct trade between coffee producers and roasters, eliminating intermediaries and enabling producers to earn significantly higher revenues. By providing real-time information and streamlining the entire green coffee trading process—from farm gate to consumer—Coffee Exchange enhances the supply chain while reducing costs for roasters. The company's services include coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support, ensuring a comprehensive solution for all participants in the trade. Currently, Coffee Exchange has over 1,100 coffee roasters in China engaged with select producers from countries such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The platform is being trialed in the United States, with plans for expansion into the UK and South Korea.

LiveKuna

Convertible Note in 2021
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.

Coffee Exchange

Seed Round in 2019
Coffee Exchange operates a digital marketplace that aims to revolutionize the global coffee trading industry by promoting transparency and efficiency. The platform facilitates direct trade between coffee producers and roasters, eliminating intermediaries and enabling producers to earn significantly higher revenues. By providing real-time information and streamlining the entire green coffee trading process—from farm gate to consumer—Coffee Exchange enhances the supply chain while reducing costs for roasters. The company's services include coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support, ensuring a comprehensive solution for all participants in the trade. Currently, Coffee Exchange has over 1,100 coffee roasters in China engaged with select producers from countries such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The platform is being trialed in the United States, with plans for expansion into the UK and South Korea.

LiveKuna

Convertible Note in 2018
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.

Coffee Exchange

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Coffee Exchange operates a digital marketplace that aims to revolutionize the global coffee trading industry by promoting transparency and efficiency. The platform facilitates direct trade between coffee producers and roasters, eliminating intermediaries and enabling producers to earn significantly higher revenues. By providing real-time information and streamlining the entire green coffee trading process—from farm gate to consumer—Coffee Exchange enhances the supply chain while reducing costs for roasters. The company's services include coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support, ensuring a comprehensive solution for all participants in the trade. Currently, Coffee Exchange has over 1,100 coffee roasters in China engaged with select producers from countries such as Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The platform is being trialed in the United States, with plans for expansion into the UK and South Korea.

LiveKuna

Convertible Note in 2017
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.

LiveKuna

Convertible Note in 2017
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.

LiveKuna

Seed Round in 2017
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.

LiveKuna

Seed Round in 2017
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.

The Banana Chronicle

Seed Round in 2016
The Banana Chronicle is a startup based in Guayaquil, Ecuador, specializing in the development of tissue culture and transformation protocols for banana varieties. The company aims to enhance the resilience of commercial banana species against fungal blights and infections, which are significant threats to the industry. By leveraging biotechnology, The Banana Chronicle provides services that enable clients to create resistant banana varieties, ensuring improved agricultural sustainability and productivity.
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