SOSV

SOSV is a global venture capital firm that supports early-stage startups through active, founder-first development programs. Its flagship initiatives HAX and IndieBio provide facilities, engineering resources, services, and laboratory equipment to accelerate product development and prepare companies for subsequent funding rounds. SOSV focuses on deep technology across health, environmental, and cross-border software sectors, aiming to solve human and planetary health challenges. In addition to providing capital, the firm emphasizes intensive programmatic support to help portfolio companies move quickly from seed toward growth, including customer acquisition and scale. The firm operates globally with a bias toward startups targeting rapid international expansion, especially in Asia, and tends to back a small cohort of high-potential companies to accelerate their progress and attract leading investors.

Michael Aberman

Partner

Lindsay Atkenson

Analyst

William Bao Bean

General Partner

Hugh Bowen

Associate

Shawn Broderick

Venture Partner

Past deals in Hairdressing

LOOX

Seed Round in 2022
LOOX is a London-based mobile application that facilitates on-demand appointment bookings with beauty, health, and fitness professionals. Launched in 2014, the platform connects users with local service providers, streamlining the booking process and enhancing convenience.

LOOX

Pre Seed Round in 2021
LOOX is a London-based mobile application that facilitates on-demand appointment bookings with beauty, health, and fitness professionals. Launched in 2014, the platform connects users with local service providers, streamlining the booking process and enhancing convenience.

Aja Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, Aja Labs is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco. It specializes in producing biodegradable fiber derived from plants, designed to resemble human hair for use in hair extensions. This innovative approach aims to replace plastic-based fibers and reduce the reliance on chemical-heavy synthetics or human hair.

WhatSalon

Venture Round in 2014
WhatSalon is a mobile application available for iPhone and Android that facilitates last-minute appointments with local hair and beauty salons. The app streamlines the booking process, allowing users to effortlessly browse salons in their vicinity, select desired services, and view available appointment times. In addition to booking, WhatSalon provides access to salon imagery, customer reviews, and service options, giving users a comprehensive understanding of each establishment before making a decision. Registered in the Republic of Ireland, WhatSalon Applications Ltd. operates this innovative platform, enhancing the overall experience of finding and booking beauty services.
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