SOSV

SOSV is a global venture capital firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 1995. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on deep technology innovations that address human and planetary health. The firm operates startup development programs, notably HAX and IndieBio, which provide resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate the growth of promising startups. SOSV supports companies from their inception through various funding stages, including seed and series A rounds, while offering ongoing assistance to help them scale and attract additional investors. By concentrating on revolutionary technologies and cross-border markets, particularly in Asia, SOSV aims to foster significant advancements that benefit humanity and the environment.

Hugh Bowen

Associate

Stephen Chambers

Partner

Katie Hoffman

General Partner

McCann, Stephen

CFO and General Partner

Carthach McCarthy

CFO

Yuan-Ting Meng

Investment Lead, Africa

Paul Monaghan

Principal

Eric Ramsay

Analyst

Paul Saint-Donat

PM @dlab

Sabriya Stukes Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Toronto

Mazlite

Seed Round in 2022
We offer an Industrial IoT platform for spray monitoring and digitization in hazardous environments. Our platform includes an IoT sensor for imaging, web-based software, real-time analytics/AI, cloud-based data management. The main applications are automotive paint and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

OzoneBio

Seed Round in 2022
OzoneBio is a cleantech company based in Calgary, Canada, that specializes in the production of bio-plastics from lignocellulosic waste. Founded in 2021, the company employs an innovative technology known as dead cell fermentation, which allows it to transform challenging and toxic feedstocks into high-value products. This approach avoids the significant costs and complexities associated with traditional live-cell fermentation methods. OzoneBio's offerings include wood-waste derived adipic acid and vanillin, providing sustainable alternatives that not only contribute to waste reduction but also serve valuable applications across various industries. The company aims to enable clients to reduce reliance on expensive metal catalysts, thereby enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of their operations.

RockMass

Seed Round in 2021
RockMass Technologies is transforming the field of structural mapping through the development of innovative data collection tools tailored for geologists. The company's technology enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of data collection in various sectors, including mining, exploration, civil engineering, and education. By providing real-time measurements of structural information from exposed rock faces, RockMass enables geologists to effectively analyze and assess the stability of geological formations. This advancement not only improves the process of geological mapping but also supports safety and operational efficiency in the industries it serves.

Ardra Bio

Convertible Note in 2021
Ardra is a startup based on technology developed at the University of Toronto. Their technology uses model-guided metabolic engineering and synthetic biology to develop biocatalysts for the production of specialty chemicals from renewable resources. Their current target is the cosmetics industry, which uses $2.6 billion worth of petroleum chemicals in a variety of products.

OzoneBio

Seed Round in 2021
OzoneBio is a cleantech company based in Calgary, Canada, that specializes in the production of bio-plastics from lignocellulosic waste. Founded in 2021, the company employs an innovative technology known as dead cell fermentation, which allows it to transform challenging and toxic feedstocks into high-value products. This approach avoids the significant costs and complexities associated with traditional live-cell fermentation methods. OzoneBio's offerings include wood-waste derived adipic acid and vanillin, providing sustainable alternatives that not only contribute to waste reduction but also serve valuable applications across various industries. The company aims to enable clients to reduce reliance on expensive metal catalysts, thereby enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of their operations.

RockMass

Seed Round in 2020
RockMass Technologies is transforming the field of structural mapping through the development of innovative data collection tools tailored for geologists. The company's technology enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of data collection in various sectors, including mining, exploration, civil engineering, and education. By providing real-time measurements of structural information from exposed rock faces, RockMass enables geologists to effectively analyze and assess the stability of geological formations. This advancement not only improves the process of geological mapping but also supports safety and operational efficiency in the industries it serves.

Skygauge

Seed Round in 2020
Skygauge is an innovative company that has developed advanced drones specifically for industrial inspections, focusing on ultrasonic testing of structures like tanks. Their drones can perform inspections at any angle while maintaining contact with the structures, significantly enhancing efficiency by completing tasks 5-10 times faster than traditional methods. This technology eliminates the need for workers to operate in hazardous conditions, such as on ropes or scaffolding, thereby improving safety and reducing inspection costs and turnaround times. As Skygauge establishes its presence in the inspection market, it plans to expand its capabilities into additional applications, including pressure washing, painting, and general labor tasks involving robotic arms, ultimately creating a new workforce in the sky.

Mobio Interactive

Seed Round in 2020
Mobio Interactive Inc. specializes in creating digital tools that enhance mental health and well-being for both consumers and clinical populations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Zurich, Switzerland, and Shanghai, China, the company has developed applications such as Am Mindfulness, Wildflowers Mindfulness, and Actify Mindfulness. These applications provide medical-grade mindfulness training while objectively measuring the effectiveness of mindfulness practices through advanced analytics. Mobio's AI-powered digital theragnostic platform delivers clinically validated psychotherapy programs tailored to individual patients, utilizing digital biomarkers to assess human brain states without the need for wearable devices. The platform ensures secure and private interactions for users, allowing them to engage with mental health resources from anywhere in the world.

Argentum

Seed Round in 2020
We make commercial buildings smarter and more energy efficient through a plug-and-play, IoT enabled, DC Micro-grid. Our platform augments antiquated building automation and power distribution systems, to dramatically improve energy performance. The U.S dept. of energy estimates that only 15% of commercial buildings in North America have a truly intelligent building automation system that responds to changing conditions. This lack of dynamic data collection is causing buildings to miss out on up to 30% in energy savings, costing commercial buildings in North America 60Bn USD every year. We push these savings even further with a patented DC power distribution system, which reduces conversion losses for LED lighting and HVAC systems. We take a plug and play approach to automate building systems, or to augment existing building automation systems, using real time sensor data, to optimize indoor environment for tenants, and overall building energy performance. Our Building IoT platform offers Direct Current (DC) power distribution, Power over Ethernet (PoE), air quality and occupancy monitoring, automation of lighting and HVAC, and more.

Aquova

Seed Round in 2020
Aquova offers adaptive AI-based sensors and power controllers that unlocks the potential of data in the electrochemical industry. Its patent-pending Advanced Data Management (ADM) technology is a combination of hardware and software working seamlessly together to enhance the performance of electrochemical processes, thereby reducing the energy consumption of electrochemical operations. The company was established in 2017 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

RockMass

Convertible Note in 2020
RockMass Technologies is transforming the field of structural mapping through the development of innovative data collection tools tailored for geologists. The company's technology enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of data collection in various sectors, including mining, exploration, civil engineering, and education. By providing real-time measurements of structural information from exposed rock faces, RockMass enables geologists to effectively analyze and assess the stability of geological formations. This advancement not only improves the process of geological mapping but also supports safety and operational efficiency in the industries it serves.

Breather

Series D in 2019
Breather is an app and a provider of space-as-a-service, with a growing network of private workspaces built for productivity. It enables businesses to access flexible workspace by the hour, day, or month. Every space is designed to be comfortable, private, and productive, with plug-and-play technology that ensures that can get to work as soon as the arrival. Founded by CEO Julien Smith in 2012, the company has grown to include hundreds of locations in 10 major across the globe including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London.

Skygauge

Seed Round in 2019
Skygauge is an innovative company that has developed advanced drones specifically for industrial inspections, focusing on ultrasonic testing of structures like tanks. Their drones can perform inspections at any angle while maintaining contact with the structures, significantly enhancing efficiency by completing tasks 5-10 times faster than traditional methods. This technology eliminates the need for workers to operate in hazardous conditions, such as on ropes or scaffolding, thereby improving safety and reducing inspection costs and turnaround times. As Skygauge establishes its presence in the inspection market, it plans to expand its capabilities into additional applications, including pressure washing, painting, and general labor tasks involving robotic arms, ultimately creating a new workforce in the sky.

RockMass

Convertible Note in 2019
RockMass Technologies is transforming the field of structural mapping through the development of innovative data collection tools tailored for geologists. The company's technology enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of data collection in various sectors, including mining, exploration, civil engineering, and education. By providing real-time measurements of structural information from exposed rock faces, RockMass enables geologists to effectively analyze and assess the stability of geological formations. This advancement not only improves the process of geological mapping but also supports safety and operational efficiency in the industries it serves.

Spindle Biotech

Seed Round in 2019
Spindle Biotech Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in the development of synthetic RNA. The company is focused on commercializing a proprietary RNA polymerase that facilitates large-scale production of mRNA vaccines. Recent advancements in mRNA technology underscore the significance of synthetic RNA, particularly for its transient properties. Spindle Biotech also employs enzymes and microfluidic technology to create high-fidelity RNA arrays, which are designed for high-throughput applications in RNP-based CRISPR and RNA screening. These innovations enable biotechnology companies to utilize synthetic RNA in gene editing and drug discovery, positioning Spindle Biotech as a key player in the evolving landscape of biotechnology.

Cultovo

Seed Round in 2018
Cultovo specializes in developing innovative solutions for the agriculture industry, focusing on climate insurance products that offer affordable protection against the impacts of climate change. The company also operates a remote sensing analytics and visualization platform that provides critical earth observation data. This platform features advanced 2D and 3D visualizations, along with 4D mapping capabilities, delivering insights on nutrient levels, water content, biomass density, weed detection, yield estimation, and leaf pigments. By enabling precise measurements of greenhouse gas emissions through satellite data, Cultovo supports sustainable practices across forestry, mining, and agriculture sectors.

RockMass

Convertible Note in 2018
RockMass Technologies is transforming the field of structural mapping through the development of innovative data collection tools tailored for geologists. The company's technology enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of data collection in various sectors, including mining, exploration, civil engineering, and education. By providing real-time measurements of structural information from exposed rock faces, RockMass enables geologists to effectively analyze and assess the stability of geological formations. This advancement not only improves the process of geological mapping but also supports safety and operational efficiency in the industries it serves.

RockMass

Seed Round in 2017
RockMass Technologies is transforming the field of structural mapping through the development of innovative data collection tools tailored for geologists. The company's technology enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of data collection in various sectors, including mining, exploration, civil engineering, and education. By providing real-time measurements of structural information from exposed rock faces, RockMass enables geologists to effectively analyze and assess the stability of geological formations. This advancement not only improves the process of geological mapping but also supports safety and operational efficiency in the industries it serves.

Mobio Interactive

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Mobio Interactive Inc. specializes in creating digital tools that enhance mental health and well-being for both consumers and clinical populations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Zurich, Switzerland, and Shanghai, China, the company has developed applications such as Am Mindfulness, Wildflowers Mindfulness, and Actify Mindfulness. These applications provide medical-grade mindfulness training while objectively measuring the effectiveness of mindfulness practices through advanced analytics. Mobio's AI-powered digital theragnostic platform delivers clinically validated psychotherapy programs tailored to individual patients, utilizing digital biomarkers to assess human brain states without the need for wearable devices. The platform ensures secure and private interactions for users, allowing them to engage with mental health resources from anywhere in the world.

Proteorex Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2017
Proteorex Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutics for diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company specializes in the creation of small molecule drugs targeting challenging and previously undruggable biological pathways. Utilizing a proprietary platform that integrates innovative synthesis design, computational modeling, and patient-derived cell-based screening, Proteorex aims to expedite the drug discovery process while reducing costs. The company's research primarily emphasizes oncology, leveraging protein-protein interactions to identify and develop new therapeutic candidates. Additionally, Proteorex operates an office in San Francisco, enhancing its reach and collaboration potential within the biotechnology landscape.

Be Wear Wearable Technologies

Convertible Note in 2017
Be Wear was born to address the increasing need for personal security and protection while integrating seamlessly into users everyday lives. Our products provide aid and protection that cover a multitude of uses, including personal security, child safety and high profile safety as well as a bullet proof clothing smart system for first responder industries. Our team of engineers and designers have a single focus: to understand consumer/industry needs and develop the right solutions that can be integrated into their everyday lives. Loop: Our consumer-facing products provide personal security in the form of smart jewellery (rings, bracelets and collectible charms) that allow users to discreetly call for help during an emergency or disaster. Loop is an innovative and discreet safety accessory, that allows users to feel safe and secure during an emergency. With the press of a button, users can alert up to 5 close friends or family members, let them know you need their help and show them their location on a map. We simplify how people call for help, increase the changes of receiving help by 5x and provide users with an accessory that makes them feel good and look amazing!

Ranomics

Seed Round in 2016
Ranomics focuses on providing individuals with health risk predictions according to their genetic data. Ranomics offers RanomicsDB and Ranomics API. RanomicsDB is a query interface with VCF support. Ranomics API is a developer-friendly API that enables variant interpretation software companies to integrate data to enhance their existing pipeline. Ranomics was founded in 2015 by Leo Wan and Cathy Tie. And it is based in San Francisco, California.

Tapplock

Seed Round in 2016
Tapplock Corp. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing smart padlocks featuring advanced fingerprint access technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Tapplock's products can store up to 500 fingerprints, allowing multiple users to access the lock. The locks can be unlocked using a fingerprint, a smartphone app, or a backup Morse-code method. The Tapplock app enables users to share and revoke access easily, enhancing convenience for families and groups. Tapplock's smart padlocks are designed to address security concerns associated with traditional keys and codes, offering a more secure and user-friendly alternative. The locks are constructed from tempered martensitic stainless steel, providing durability and a sleek appearance, while also featuring a built-in phone charger to prevent users from being stranded with a dead device.

Ardra Bio

Seed Round in 2016
Ardra is a startup based on technology developed at the University of Toronto. Their technology uses model-guided metabolic engineering and synthetic biology to develop biocatalysts for the production of specialty chemicals from renewable resources. Their current target is the cosmetics industry, which uses $2.6 billion worth of petroleum chemicals in a variety of products.

Breather

Series B in 2015
Breather is an app and a provider of space-as-a-service, with a growing network of private workspaces built for productivity. It enables businesses to access flexible workspace by the hour, day, or month. Every space is designed to be comfortable, private, and productive, with plug-and-play technology that ensures that can get to work as soon as the arrival. Founded by CEO Julien Smith in 2012, the company has grown to include hundreds of locations in 10 major across the globe including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London.

Aranex Biotech

Seed Round in 2015
Aranex Biotech is focused on developing hypoallergenic peanuts that do not contain the major allergens typically associated with peanut allergies. The company is currently working on a proof-of-concept at University College Cork in Ireland, where it aims to advance its innovative approach to creating safer peanut products. By addressing the prevalent issue of peanut allergies, Aranex seeks to provide a viable alternative for consumers who are allergic to traditional peanuts, ultimately contributing to improved food safety and accessibility.

Efflorus

Seed Round in 2015
Efflorus is a biotechnology company that produces high-value fragrance compounds from micro-organisms, particularly yeast.

Ranomics

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Ranomics focuses on providing individuals with health risk predictions according to their genetic data. Ranomics offers RanomicsDB and Ranomics API. RanomicsDB is a query interface with VCF support. Ranomics API is a developer-friendly API that enables variant interpretation software companies to integrate data to enhance their existing pipeline. Ranomics was founded in 2015 by Leo Wan and Cathy Tie. And it is based in San Francisco, California.

DailyThemes.org

Seed Round in 2014
Daily Themes offers personalized services for its users to improve English writing skills. Its users are encouraged to write regularly on the open community about their everyday life and their interests. Then, they receive personalized suggestions for improvement that are based on their writing patterns. Users can also read, comment on, and learn from each others’ work. To improve even faster, users can upgrade to receive detailed reviews and corrections from experts with Cambridge University qualifications.

eProf Education Inc

Seed Round in 2013
eProf is an education technology consultancy and software provider. We work with education businesses, schoolboards, colleges and universities to help them select technology platforms, and develop and sell their online courses. Check us out here - http://eprof.com

Breather

Seed Round in 2013
Breather is an app and a provider of space-as-a-service, with a growing network of private workspaces built for productivity. It enables businesses to access flexible workspace by the hour, day, or month. Every space is designed to be comfortable, private, and productive, with plug-and-play technology that ensures that can get to work as soon as the arrival. Founded by CEO Julien Smith in 2012, the company has grown to include hundreds of locations in 10 major across the globe including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London.
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