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

Sabriya Stukes Ph.D

Partner

Duncan Turner

General Partner

Pae Wu

General Partner

Past deals in Entertainment

MixRift

Pre Seed Round in 2024
MixRift is a gaming company specializing in designing and developing interactive mixed-reality gaming experiences. It offers survival and puzzle games, aiming to provide immersive entertainment that bridges the gap between virtual and real-world gaming.

MixRift

Seed Round in 2024
MixRift is a gaming company specializing in designing and developing interactive mixed-reality gaming experiences. It offers survival and puzzle games, aiming to provide immersive entertainment that bridges the gap between virtual and real-world gaming.

League of Play

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2023, League of Play is an interactive entertainment platform based in Los Angeles, California. It connects creators and athletes to produce engaging content with integrated e-commerce features.

KulturShift

Seed Round in 2022
KulturShift is a company focused on the distribution of celebrity-owned brands, specializing in beauty, fragrance, apparel, and lifestyle products. By connecting American celebrities with their fans in Asia, KulturShift facilitates the launch and sale of these brands, thereby bridging cultural gaps through art, entertainment, and commerce. The company operates as a platform that empowers celebrities to effectively engage with Asian markets, enhancing their reach and impact in the region.

Flickstree

Series A in 2022
Flickstree is a company that specializes in creating and aggregating short, engaging videos for various publishers, including websites and apps. Its video player can be embedded by publishers without any investment, allowing them to enhance user engagement and monetize their traffic. The content produced includes entertainment, performance marketing, and user-generated videos, which are localized in multiple languages. Flickstree partners with OTT platforms and telecom companies to license its video content. Entertainment videos are monetized through branding campaigns featuring pre-roll and mid-roll ads, while performance marketing videos utilize a Cost Per Sale model, offering competitive affiliate commissions on product sales across diverse categories. The company's extensive reach of over 50 million users facilitates effective brand campaigns through its "Glocal" publisher network. Flickstree employs artificial intelligence to create compelling video content at scale, enhancing the efficiency of affiliate marketing efforts for brands. The company has received backing from notable investors, including Samsung Ventures Investment and the Facebook FBStart program.

Bolo Live

Seed Round in 2022
Bolo Live is a live streaming platform based in Gurgaon, India, that enables users to broadcast their daily activities and services to their followers. Founded in 2019 as Bolo Indya and rebranded in 2021, the platform allows content creators to engage audiences by creating entertaining videos across diverse topics, including relationships, career, and technology. Bolo Live empowers these creators to monetize their content through virtual gifting, facilitating financial transactions that can be redeemed as cash. The platform fosters interaction among users and content creators, promoting a community where individuals can share interests and connect in their preferred languages.

Bolo Live

Seed Round in 2021
Bolo Live is a live streaming platform based in Gurgaon, India, that enables users to broadcast their daily activities and services to their followers. Founded in 2019 as Bolo Indya and rebranded in 2021, the platform allows content creators to engage audiences by creating entertaining videos across diverse topics, including relationships, career, and technology. Bolo Live empowers these creators to monetize their content through virtual gifting, facilitating financial transactions that can be redeemed as cash. The platform fosters interaction among users and content creators, promoting a community where individuals can share interests and connect in their preferred languages.

Zebra Labs

Convertible Note in 2021
Zebra Labs is a digital entertainment platform focused on integrating celebrities and artists into the Metaverse. The company specializes in creating virtual avatars for performing artists, leveraging its expertise in intellectual property incubation and content production to enhance the entertainment experience. By developing gamified concerts, immersive short films, and diverse digital content centered around virtual idols, Zebra Labs aims to facilitate the entry of celebrities into the Metaverse. The platform cultivates audiences for these digital personas through engaging short films, images, and social media posts, ultimately enabling the monetization of fan bases across various media formats, including virtual reality and video games.

Contents First

Series B in 2021
Contents First, Inc., based in Seoul, South Korea, is a company specializing in market research consulting, public relations, social media marketing, and translation services. It is best known for operating Tappytoon, a popular digital platform for comics and webnovels that attracts over 8 million readers from more than 190 countries. Launched in 2016, Tappytoon has gained recognition as a leading app in its category, consistently ranking among the top comics apps by gross revenue across multiple countries. The platform offers a diverse library of content, featuring exclusive translations of works from major Korean publishers and original titles produced in collaboration with various creators. Tappytoon provides premium and free content accessible via web and mobile applications, promoting a rich reading experience while supporting the artists and storytellers behind the works.

ARO Entertainment

Seed Round in 2021
ARO Entertainment is a unique provider of retail and brand management services that specializes in the distribution of celebrity brands in China, the world’s largest e-commerce market. As the only company focused exclusively on this niche, ARO Entertainment facilitates the entry of celebrity brands into the Chinese market, enabling them to reach and engage with approximately 120 million fans of Western celebrities. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including market positioning, brand strategy, product design and development, as well as supply chain logistics and operations management. By leveraging its expertise, ARO Entertainment helps celebrities effectively market and sell their products directly to consumers in China.

Contents First

Series A in 2020
Contents First, Inc., based in Seoul, South Korea, is a company specializing in market research consulting, public relations, social media marketing, and translation services. It is best known for operating Tappytoon, a popular digital platform for comics and webnovels that attracts over 8 million readers from more than 190 countries. Launched in 2016, Tappytoon has gained recognition as a leading app in its category, consistently ranking among the top comics apps by gross revenue across multiple countries. The platform offers a diverse library of content, featuring exclusive translations of works from major Korean publishers and original titles produced in collaboration with various creators. Tappytoon provides premium and free content accessible via web and mobile applications, promoting a rich reading experience while supporting the artists and storytellers behind the works.

Flickstree

Series A in 2020
Flickstree is a company that specializes in creating and aggregating short, engaging videos for various publishers, including websites and apps. Its video player can be embedded by publishers without any investment, allowing them to enhance user engagement and monetize their traffic. The content produced includes entertainment, performance marketing, and user-generated videos, which are localized in multiple languages. Flickstree partners with OTT platforms and telecom companies to license its video content. Entertainment videos are monetized through branding campaigns featuring pre-roll and mid-roll ads, while performance marketing videos utilize a Cost Per Sale model, offering competitive affiliate commissions on product sales across diverse categories. The company's extensive reach of over 50 million users facilitates effective brand campaigns through its "Glocal" publisher network. Flickstree employs artificial intelligence to create compelling video content at scale, enhancing the efficiency of affiliate marketing efforts for brands. The company has received backing from notable investors, including Samsung Ventures Investment and the Facebook FBStart program.

Playtoome

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.

eFanswer

Seed Round in 2019
eFanswer LTD is a UK-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online platform designed to enhance interaction between celebrities and their fans. The platform allows users to ask questions to their favorite celebrities and compile their inquiries into a unique e-book, incorporating text, audio, and video content. By facilitating this crowd writing experience, eFanswer enables celebrities to share their life stories and insights with their audience, fostering a deeper connection through various social media channels. The platform serves as a community where fans can engage with their idols and create personalized records of their interactions.

Goblin

Seed Round in 2019
Goblin is a New York-based technology company that operates a content delivery network (CDN). It specializes in distributing premium digital content directly to users via a widget, reducing potential abuse or blocking issues. Goblin facilitates content streaming and monetization for website owners through resource sharing and cryptocurrency payments, offering an alternative revenue model to traditional ads and paywalls.

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.

Project 5

Seed Round in 2019
Project5 is a new digital platform providing artists with tools to build their own sub-communities within the music ecosystem to support them in pursuing their passion in music. A one stop shop where you can find mentors, coaches and bring all family, friends and fans to support your career. Project 5 Team has been co-founders and key core team members whom have created some of the top music related projects in China including the first reality music show in China (Wo Xing Wo Xiu), Battle of the Bands, the #1 festival in China, and more. Project5 is hosting a contest for young aspiring music artists! Top 5 vote getters will win a chance to compete in packed live house with key music industry professionals, media and KOLs and many young professional fans.

Flickstree

Seed Round in 2018
Flickstree is a company that specializes in creating and aggregating short, engaging videos for various publishers, including websites and apps. Its video player can be embedded by publishers without any investment, allowing them to enhance user engagement and monetize their traffic. The content produced includes entertainment, performance marketing, and user-generated videos, which are localized in multiple languages. Flickstree partners with OTT platforms and telecom companies to license its video content. Entertainment videos are monetized through branding campaigns featuring pre-roll and mid-roll ads, while performance marketing videos utilize a Cost Per Sale model, offering competitive affiliate commissions on product sales across diverse categories. The company's extensive reach of over 50 million users facilitates effective brand campaigns through its "Glocal" publisher network. Flickstree employs artificial intelligence to create compelling video content at scale, enhancing the efficiency of affiliate marketing efforts for brands. The company has received backing from notable investors, including Samsung Ventures Investment and the Facebook FBStart program.

Escapex

Funding Round in 2018
Escapex is an internet company that specializes in creating personally owned platforms (POPs) for celebrities and influencers, enabling them to enhance their online presence. The company provides an alternative to traditional social media platforms, allowing users with substantial followings to establish unique brands at no cost. Through these platforms, creators can generate revenue via advertisements, subscriptions, in-app purchases, and contests. Escapex empowers artists and influencers by giving them control over their content and monetization strategies, allowing them to retain a larger share of their profits while reimagining the social media landscape.

PT Galactic Multimedia

Seed Round in 2017
PT Galactic Multimedia is an Android content provider based in Indonesia, specializing in application stores for a variety of smartphone brands. The company offers a diverse range of digital content, including applications, music, videos, games, digital books, and both static and live wallpapers. Its platform caters to both local and international entertainment needs, positioning it as a key player in the Indonesian digital content market.

GoBone

Convertible Note in 2017
GoBone is a company that specializes in creating innovative entertainment devices for dogs. Its flagship product is a smart bone designed to keep pets engaged and active, even when their owners are occupied. The device features capabilities such as rolling, spinning, and flipping, and it is equipped with a replaceable outer skin for durability. By utilizing app control, pet owners can interact with the toy remotely, offering new ways to play together. GoBone aims to enhance the health and wellness of dogs through modern technology, providing a solution for busy pet owners who want to ensure their pets remain active and entertained throughout the day.

Contents First

Seed Round in 2017
Contents First, Inc., based in Seoul, South Korea, is a company specializing in market research consulting, public relations, social media marketing, and translation services. It is best known for operating Tappytoon, a popular digital platform for comics and webnovels that attracts over 8 million readers from more than 190 countries. Launched in 2016, Tappytoon has gained recognition as a leading app in its category, consistently ranking among the top comics apps by gross revenue across multiple countries. The platform offers a diverse library of content, featuring exclusive translations of works from major Korean publishers and original titles produced in collaboration with various creators. Tappytoon provides premium and free content accessible via web and mobile applications, promoting a rich reading experience while supporting the artists and storytellers behind the works.

eFanswer

Seed Round in 2017
eFanswer LTD is a UK-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online platform designed to enhance interaction between celebrities and their fans. The platform allows users to ask questions to their favorite celebrities and compile their inquiries into a unique e-book, incorporating text, audio, and video content. By facilitating this crowd writing experience, eFanswer enables celebrities to share their life stories and insights with their audience, fostering a deeper connection through various social media channels. The platform serves as a community where fans can engage with their idols and create personalized records of their interactions.

Cinemood

Seed Round in 2016
Cinemood is a company that specializes in developing portable mini cinema projectors aimed at delivering curated content for children. Based in San Francisco and Moscow, Cinemood's projectors are equipped with features such as a rechargeable battery, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, built-in speakers, and internal memory, allowing users to project content onto any surface. The devices support mobile device screen mirroring and provide access to a diverse collection of movies, cartoons, audio stories, and digital books. Operating in 150 countries, Cinemood has achieved significant revenue milestones, positioning itself as a notable player in the children's entertainment sector.

Peeper

Venture Round in 2016
Peeper is a social networking platform that facilitates direct interaction between fans and celebrities through a unique Q&A format. By allowing fans to pose questions to their favorite stars, Peeper offers a more engaging alternative to traditional social media channels. When a question garners significant interest, with over 10,000 fan requests, the star responds with personalized answers, often accompanied by voice messages and photos. This approach addresses the limitations of conventional platforms, which typically foster one-way communication, and instead encourages meaningful interactions. Peeper not only enables fans to seek answers from celebrities but also fosters a community where fans can connect with each other and share their favorite moments. By bridging the gap between stars and their followers, Peeper enhances the fan experience, making it more interactive and personal.

Contents First

Seed Round in 2016
Contents First, Inc., based in Seoul, South Korea, is a company specializing in market research consulting, public relations, social media marketing, and translation services. It is best known for operating Tappytoon, a popular digital platform for comics and webnovels that attracts over 8 million readers from more than 190 countries. Launched in 2016, Tappytoon has gained recognition as a leading app in its category, consistently ranking among the top comics apps by gross revenue across multiple countries. The platform offers a diverse library of content, featuring exclusive translations of works from major Korean publishers and original titles produced in collaboration with various creators. Tappytoon provides premium and free content accessible via web and mobile applications, promoting a rich reading experience while supporting the artists and storytellers behind the works.

Ezeecube

Seed Round in 2016
EzeeCube is a modular home media device that connects to your TV and automatically syncs photos, videos and contacts from your iOS and Android phones or tablets. EzeeCube hardware is built from ground up and is powered by XBMC, an open source media center application.

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.

Harmonix Music Systems

Venture Round in 2015
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. is a video game development studio based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1995 by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy. The company specializes in creating music-oriented video games that allow users to engage with music through gameplay across various platforms, including console, PC, and mobile. Harmonix is well-known for its successful franchises, such as Rock Band and Dance Central, and was the original developer of the Guitar Hero series up until Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The studio focuses on providing interactive entertainment that enables players, regardless of musical background, to experience the joy of making music.

Face8

Seed Round in 2015
Face8 is a company that develops innovative technology devices aimed at enhancing image-based entertainment experiences. Its primary offerings include interactive kiosks that provide various services such as free Wi-Fi, photo printing, movie downloading, and postcard mailing. These kiosks are strategically designed to alleviate boredom for individuals, particularly travelers at boarding gates, while also serving as a platform for brands to advertise their products and messages. By combining entertainment and advertising, Face8 creates engaging environments that benefit both consumers and brands.

Magnet Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Magnet Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Walnut, California, that specializes in developing solutions to enhance visitor engagement across various sectors, including community, corporate, education, entertainment, hospitality, and retail. By utilizing location-aware technologies, such as beacons, Magnet delivers personalized, on-demand services to users, helping brands engage with customers at the right moment. This approach not only provides visitors with tailored experiences but also enables businesses to reduce wait times, boost revenue, and gain valuable insights through detailed analytics. Magnet's innovative solutions cater to a diverse range of locations, ensuring effective interaction and community nurturing for its clients.

Wityu.fm

Seed Round in 2014
Wityu.fm is a music platform based in China that focuses on crowd-curated playlists, allowing users to collaboratively create and enhance music stations. The platform features a diverse range of stations organized by genre, activities, time, and mood, sourcing music from global labels, local studios, and independent artists. Users can contribute to the curation process by suggesting songs, voting on selections, or even creating their own stations for others to enjoy. This interactive approach fosters a communal listening experience, making it more engaging for users to discover and enjoy music together.

MakersTV

Venture Round in 2014
Makers.TV operates a specialized 40-day accelerator program for emerging TV production teams with innovative format ideas. This mentor-driven initiative guides participants from concept development to creating a pilot episode, culminating in a demo day attended by global distributors and broadcasters. The program also features an industry expert focused on the Chinese TV market.

Blinkiverse

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Blinkiverse is an interactive hardware company that has developed open source building blocks to control LED strips in very imaginative ways. Blinkiverse is designed to enhance the theater experience - giving artists and designers creative license with Lego-like pieces to create an interactive light show—suitable for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Harmonix Music Systems

Venture Round in 1998
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. is a video game development studio based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1995 by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy. The company specializes in creating music-oriented video games that allow users to engage with music through gameplay across various platforms, including console, PC, and mobile. Harmonix is well-known for its successful franchises, such as Rock Band and Dance Central, and was the original developer of the Guitar Hero series up until Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The studio focuses on providing interactive entertainment that enables players, regardless of musical background, to experience the joy of making music.

Harmonix Music Systems

Venture Round in 1996
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. is a video game development studio based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1995 by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy. The company specializes in creating music-oriented video games that allow users to engage with music through gameplay across various platforms, including console, PC, and mobile. Harmonix is well-known for its successful franchises, such as Rock Band and Dance Central, and was the original developer of the Guitar Hero series up until Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The studio focuses on providing interactive entertainment that enables players, regardless of musical background, to experience the joy of making music.

Arris Group

Venture Round in 1995
Arris Group, a global communications technology company, specializes in providing integrated broadband network solutions for cable system operators and Multiple System Operators (MSOs). With a focus on IP, video, and broadband technology, Arris works closely with customers to enhance entertainment and communication experiences worldwide. Known for their innovative solutions, including digital TV and wireless broadband gateways, Arris is dedicated to meeting present challenges and preparing for future advancements in personalized, Ultra HD, multiscreen, and cloud services. By collaborating with customers, Arris continues to address the evolving needs of 21st-century communications, driving innovation and shaping the future of the industry.
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