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

William Bao Bean

General Partner

Hugh Bowen

Associate

Shawn Broderick

Venture Partner

Past deals in Peer to Peer

Tourplus

Seed Round in 2022
Tourplus is an online travel service platform designed to facilitate direct connections between travelers and local guides. Through its website and mobile app, Tourplus allows users to book a variety of services, including unique day tours, airport transfers, customized itineraries, and attraction ticketing. The platform empowers travelers to communicate with local experts and tailor their travel experiences, while also providing opportunities for individuals to become local guides, thereby earning income by offering tours and transportation. This dual-focused approach enhances the travel experience for users while supporting local economies.

The Money Club

Seed Round in 2022
The Money Club is a mobile platform facilitating peer-to-peer chit funds. Users apply, undergo verification, then form groups ('Money Clubs') with other verified users for collective savings and loans at better rates than banks.

Quidli

Seed Round in 2021
Quidli is a Paris-based company founded in 2018 that develops technological infrastructure to facilitate the exchange of equity for labor. Its platform enables businesses to distribute ownership equity as compensation, connecting companies, workers, freelancers, and investors. By leveraging blockchain technology, Quidli allows companies to split equity and incentivize contributions from individuals, thereby enhancing employee engagement and productivity. The platform also offers job security for workers, enabling them to pursue projects aligned with their interests while providing companies with a tool for recruitment. Overall, Quidli aims to create a more connected and equitable labor market.

Getaround

Convertible Note in 2021
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.

The Money Club

Seed Round in 2021
The Money Club is a mobile platform facilitating peer-to-peer chit funds. Users apply, undergo verification, then form groups ('Money Clubs') with other verified users for collective savings and loans at better rates than banks.

dcSpark

Seed Round in 2021
DcSpark is a product-based blockchain company established in 2021 in Austin, Texas, by Nicolás Arqueros, Sebastien Guillemot, and Robert Kornacki. The company focuses on developing critical infrastructure to support layer 1 blockchains and their smart contract layers, providing essential tools and solutions for various crypto projects. By facilitating peer-to-peer technology, DcSpark enables clients to adopt decentralized technologies within their ecosystems, enhancing the life-cycle development of digital wallets and decentralized applications (DApps). Through its innovative platform, DcSpark aims to improve access to essential infrastructure for trading and engaging with cryptocurrencies.

Tourplus

Seed Round in 2020
Tourplus is an online travel service platform designed to facilitate direct connections between travelers and local guides. Through its website and mobile app, Tourplus allows users to book a variety of services, including unique day tours, airport transfers, customized itineraries, and attraction ticketing. The platform empowers travelers to communicate with local experts and tailor their travel experiences, while also providing opportunities for individuals to become local guides, thereby earning income by offering tours and transportation. This dual-focused approach enhances the travel experience for users while supporting local economies.

Getaround

Convertible Note in 2020
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.

Quidli

Seed Round in 2019
Quidli is a Paris-based company founded in 2018 that develops technological infrastructure to facilitate the exchange of equity for labor. Its platform enables businesses to distribute ownership equity as compensation, connecting companies, workers, freelancers, and investors. By leveraging blockchain technology, Quidli allows companies to split equity and incentivize contributions from individuals, thereby enhancing employee engagement and productivity. The platform also offers job security for workers, enabling them to pursue projects aligned with their interests while providing companies with a tool for recruitment. Overall, Quidli aims to create a more connected and equitable labor market.

HomeCrowd

Seed Round in 2019
HomeCrowd Sdn Bhd is a fintech company based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, that operates a peer-to-peer lending platform focused on mortgage and debt consolidation loans. Established in 2017, HomeCrowd aims to assist underserved millennials by providing access to alternative consumer lending through a data-driven credit scoring system. The platform streamlines the mortgage application process by utilizing digital technology, ensuring a smooth customer experience while enhancing the privacy and security of personal data. Investors can participate by funding fractional mortgages using stablecoins, which offers them fixed, safe returns with a social impact, ultimately helping homeowners secure affordable financing.

Tourplus

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tourplus is an online travel service platform designed to facilitate direct connections between travelers and local guides. Through its website and mobile app, Tourplus allows users to book a variety of services, including unique day tours, airport transfers, customized itineraries, and attraction ticketing. The platform empowers travelers to communicate with local experts and tailor their travel experiences, while also providing opportunities for individuals to become local guides, thereby earning income by offering tours and transportation. This dual-focused approach enhances the travel experience for users while supporting local economies.

Pinjam WinWin

Seed Round in 2019
WinWin is a peer to peer lending company. We connect borrowers with lenders, with most disbursements in less than 1 day.

CashFi

Seed Round in 2018
CashFi, Inc. is an internet company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the Internet of Things. Founded in 2017, the company offers a global sharing Wi-Fi application that allows users to earn rewards whenever another individual connects to a Wi-Fi router registered through the CashFi app. This innovative approach not only enhances the accessibility of Wi-Fi but also incentivizes users to share their connections, fostering a community-driven network.

Getaround

Series D in 2018
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.

Spare Leash

Angel Round in 2018
Spare Leash Limited is a Shanghai-based company that operates a bilingual pet-sitting platform in China, connecting pet owners with experienced and verified pet sitters. Founded in 2016 by Elsa Medin and Erin Leigh, the platform offers a variety of services tailored to the needs of pet owners, including dog walking, house sitting, veterinary visits, dog boarding, and basic dog training. Spare Leash emphasizes a safe, cage-free environment for pets, providing additional offerings such as daily walks, unlimited playtime, and regular updates through pictures and videos. The platform aims to alleviate the concerns of pet owners while ensuring that their animals receive attentive care in a comfortable home setting during their absence.

CashFi

Seed Round in 2017
CashFi, Inc. is an internet company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the Internet of Things. Founded in 2017, the company offers a global sharing Wi-Fi application that allows users to earn rewards whenever another individual connects to a Wi-Fi router registered through the CashFi app. This innovative approach not only enhances the accessibility of Wi-Fi but also incentivizes users to share their connections, fostering a community-driven network.

Getaround

Series C in 2016
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.

Hoard

Convertible Note in 2016
Hoard offers a mobile application that facilitates the convenient exchange and delivery of small items through designated third-party pickup points. Users can deposit keys and other small items at local stores equipped with secure locker boxes. The app displays the nearest drop-off locations, allowing users to easily submit items and retrieve them using a confirmation code. This service is particularly useful for individuals who wish to share access to their properties without being present, providing a reliable solution for key management and item exchanges.

P2P Protect

Convertible Note in 2016
P2P Protect operates as a peer-to-peer online insurance platform focused on innovating protection through community risk sharing. The company establishes web-based communities that foster shared interests and social relationships among users, allowing individuals to collaboratively manage risk and support one another in times of need. By promoting mutual assistance, P2P Protect enables consumers to safeguard their lives against potential risks and recover more effectively from stress or disasters. Through its platform, P2P Protect aims to enhance the resilience of individuals by leveraging the strength of community-based support systems.

P2P Protect

Seed Round in 2016
P2P Protect operates as a peer-to-peer online insurance platform focused on innovating protection through community risk sharing. The company establishes web-based communities that foster shared interests and social relationships among users, allowing individuals to collaboratively manage risk and support one another in times of need. By promoting mutual assistance, P2P Protect enables consumers to safeguard their lives against potential risks and recover more effectively from stress or disasters. Through its platform, P2P Protect aims to enhance the resilience of individuals by leveraging the strength of community-based support systems.

OneMoreCloset

Seed Round in 2016
OneMoreCloset is a clothing rental platform that provides a vast selection of rentable apparel for men, women, and children at competitive prices, with direct delivery options. The platform aims to connect retail stores and individual designers with users through an interactive clothes-sharing application. It allows users not only to rent clothes but also to create personal pages to rent out their own garments, setting their own rental prices. This innovative service targets a diverse clientele, including women and the upper-class market, making stylish clothing more accessible and promoting sustainable fashion practices.

Dublway - daily commute ridesharing

Convertible Note in 2016
Just take a look at http://dublway.com/ and may be you'll find a ride for yourself. We help people find a ride to their offices or study, airport or another city,mall, music festival or ski slope.Want to make a local community, for example for your business center or the mall? Just make a Dublway group and share it with your colleagues & friends. We help drivers and passengers save money, reduce traffic jams, save the environment, meet new people and have a great conversations with them. It's more fun & profitably than stay alone in traffic for 2 weeks a year, burning fuel and listening to the radio.

P2P Protect

Seed Round in 2015
P2P Protect operates as a peer-to-peer online insurance platform focused on innovating protection through community risk sharing. The company establishes web-based communities that foster shared interests and social relationships among users, allowing individuals to collaboratively manage risk and support one another in times of need. By promoting mutual assistance, P2P Protect enables consumers to safeguard their lives against potential risks and recover more effectively from stress or disasters. Through its platform, P2P Protect aims to enhance the resilience of individuals by leveraging the strength of community-based support systems.

Bestaurant

Seed Round in 2015
Bestaurant is a mobile application that facilitates private sharing of restaurant recommendations among trusted friends. It allows users to discover and share tips and photos about specific dishes they enjoy, creating a personalized repository of culinary experiences. Users can compile Gold Lists, which feature their favorite restaurants categorized by cuisine or ambiance in various cities, making it easier for friends to make informed dining choices. This feature is particularly beneficial for travelers seeking reliable dining options based on their friends' recommendations. Bestaurant is focused on fostering a close-knit community of food enthusiasts, emphasizing privacy and trust among its users.

PartnerGo

Venture Round in 2015
PartnerGo is an online platform designed to facilitate interactions among real estate professionals globally. Launched in 2014 by Tanya Cheng and headquartered in Hong Kong, the platform allows realtors to submit collaboration requests that other users can view. Interested parties can send proposals for partnerships, which users can then accept or decline. This process helps create a network of trustworthy professionals who engage in cross-border real estate transactions, enhancing the liquidity and competitiveness of the market. By enabling users to connect directly with developers and project sellers, PartnerGo streamlines the sourcing, negotiating, and collaboration processes in the real estate sector.

BitMEX

Seed Round in 2015
BitMEX is a digital assets derivatives platform that enables leveraged trading through margin-based instruments, including perpetual swaps and fixed-date contracts, with settlements in cryptocurrency. It provides access to bitcoin and altcoin options, futures, and other derivative markets, serving both hedging and speculative activity across digital assets.

Dublway - daily commute ridesharing

Seed Round in 2015
Just take a look at http://dublway.com/ and may be you'll find a ride for yourself. We help people find a ride to their offices or study, airport or another city,mall, music festival or ski slope.Want to make a local community, for example for your business center or the mall? Just make a Dublway group and share it with your colleagues & friends. We help drivers and passengers save money, reduce traffic jams, save the environment, meet new people and have a great conversations with them. It's more fun & profitably than stay alone in traffic for 2 weeks a year, burning fuel and listening to the radio.

Rdvouz

Seed Round in 2015
Rdvouz is a ridesharing platform that leverages geolocation technology to connect drivers and passengers based on their routes. The platform allows drivers to create listings for available seats, while passengers only view listings from drivers who can pick them up and drop them off at their desired locations. By focusing on the commuting market, particularly during rush hour, Rdvouz aims to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance the efficiency of ridesharing. The system notifies users of matching trips, facilitating seamless ride bookings and promoting smarter transportation solutions.

Pool My Ride

Seed Round in 2015
Pool My Ride is a ride-sharing application that aims to simplify daily commutes while reducing transportation costs. The platform allows users to find ride pools in their city by entering their starting point and destination, connecting them with friends and fellow users for shared travel. Additionally, the company offers cab pooling services specifically for office commutes. By leveraging this technology, users can save significant expenses on fuel, maintenance, and vehicle wear and tear, with average savings exceeding $1,000 per year. The app also facilitates social connections by allowing users to view travel plans of their friends and colleagues, fostering new relationships. Overall, Pool My Ride promotes not only individual savings but also environmental sustainability by encouraging shared transportation options.

Yebame SpA

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Yebame is an innovative carpooling platform based in Chile, recognized as the first of its kind to receive support from the Chilean Government. The platform facilitates connections between users seeking rides and those willing to share their vehicle for a voluntary contribution. By promoting peer-to-peer rides, Yebame aims to reduce travel costs while enhancing the travel experience for sports enthusiasts and other users. Additionally, Yebame advocates for the establishment of a legal framework for carpooling in Chile, positioning itself as a leader in fostering a structured and supportive environment for shared transportation.

Viadedo

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Viadedo is an online platform that facilitates intra-city carpooling, enabling users to share rides for specific routes. The service allows drivers to list their journeys, including points of interest and preferences, while passengers can find rides that match their routes in real-time. By promoting carpooling, Viadedo aims to reduce traffic congestion in urban areas and lower CO2 emissions, addressing a growing environmental concern. The platform not only provides a cost-effective travel solution by allowing users to share fuel expenses but also creates opportunities for individuals to connect with others traveling in the same direction. Viadedo addresses the increasing need for sustainable transportation alternatives, encouraging community participation in reducing the number of cars on the road.

Common Trip

Seed Round in 2014
Common Trip is an online ride-sharing platform designed to enhance the daily commuting experience by making it more social and engaging. Users can input trip details, such as vehicle type, trip frequency, and locations, to create a smart trip card that centralizes all relevant information. The platform facilitates real-time communication, providing automated updates when trips start or when drivers are nearby. Users can share their trip details with their network, promoting transparency and encouraging participation in eco-friendly transportation options like carpooling and public transport. Additionally, Common Trip rewards users for their green commuting efforts, allowing them to earn incentives based on the number of sustainable miles traveled.

Getaround

Series B in 2014
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.

Wityu.fm

Seed Round in 2014
Wityu.fm operates a crowd-curated music platform that enables users to collaboratively create and vote on playlists and stations. The platform offers genre-, activity-, time-, and mood-based stations drawn from global labels, local studios, and independent artists, shaping a shared listening experience. Users can add songs, contribute new stations, and vote on tracks to refine recommendations, supporting a personalized, radio-like discovery process. The service emphasizes social curation and collective discovery, delivering a tailored music experience through crowdsourced input. Wityu.fm is based in China.

Hoard

Seed Round in 2014
Hoard offers a mobile application that facilitates the convenient exchange and delivery of small items through designated third-party pickup points. Users can deposit keys and other small items at local stores equipped with secure locker boxes. The app displays the nearest drop-off locations, allowing users to easily submit items and retrieve them using a confirmation code. This service is particularly useful for individuals who wish to share access to their properties without being present, providing a reliable solution for key management and item exchanges.

Roadie

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Roadie, Inc. is a delivery ride-sharing company that has developed a mobile application designed to facilitate neighbor-to-neighbor shipping. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Roadie connects senders with drivers who have unused capacity in their vehicles, enabling efficient delivery solutions for items of various shapes and sizes. The app allows users to post delivery requests, complete with details and images of the items, while drivers can choose deliveries based on location, price, ratings, and reviews. Roadie offers same-day, next-day, and weekend delivery options, providing real-time tracking for shipments. Additionally, the platform rewards drivers for their trips by offering benefits such as free roadside assistance, discounts, and potential tax write-offs for the miles driven. This innovative approach creates a community-driven delivery network that is both faster and more cost-effective.

Birbl

Seed Round in 2013
Birbl is an Ireland-based company focused on transforming online commerce by establishing a fair and open marketplace that guarantees quality at competitive prices. It operates a community engagement platform designed to inspire users and facilitate the discovery and acquisition of desired experiences. By empowering users to influence pricing through group communication, Birbl aims to create a dynamic, community-driven global marketplace. This innovative approach allows individuals to collaborate in driving down costs while ensuring access to high-quality offerings.

Getaround

Series A in 2012
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.

Getaround

Grant in 2011
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.

Getaround

Seed Round in 2011
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.

TrustPlus

Venture Round in 2006
TrustPlus, Inc. is a company that focuses on enhancing online interactions by providing a reputation layer for the Internet. It offers a platform that allows users to monitor trust and reputation across various online transactions. Additionally, TrustPlus develops a digital currency trading platform that facilitates trading within personal networks. This platform enables users to conduct automatic transactions among trusted contacts, thereby fostering the creation of trust circles. Through its innovative solutions, TrustPlus aims to improve the reliability and security of digital transactions.
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