SOSV

SOSV, established in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on deep tech innovations in the health and environmental sectors, supporting founders with breakthrough technologies through its HAX and IndieBio startup development programs. SOSV provides resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate product development and scale, with a track record of helping its portfolio companies secure subsequent funding rounds led by top-tier investors.

Hugh Bowen

Associate

Navin Danapal

Director, South East Asia

Weichang Ge

Analyst

Bradford Higgins

Venture Partner

Katie Hoffman

General Partner

Mohan Iyer

General Partner

Benjamin Joffe

Partner

Ji Ke

Partner

Stephen McCann

CFO and General Partner

Carthach McCarthy

CFO

Paul Monaghan

Principal

Brian Murphy

Finance Director

Eric Ramsay

Analyst

Sabriya Stukes Ph.D

Partner

Past deals in Virtual Reality

MixRift

Pre Seed Round in 2024
MixRift is a gaming company focused on creating interactive and mixed-reality gaming experiences. The company operates a gaming studio dedicated to the development of immersive entertainment games, particularly in the genres of survival and puzzles. By leveraging innovative technology, MixRift aims to enhance the gaming experience by seamlessly bridging the gap between virtual and real worlds, offering players unique and engaging gameplay.

MixRift

Seed Round in 2024
MixRift is a gaming company focused on creating interactive and mixed-reality gaming experiences. The company operates a gaming studio dedicated to the development of immersive entertainment games, particularly in the genres of survival and puzzles. By leveraging innovative technology, MixRift aims to enhance the gaming experience by seamlessly bridging the gap between virtual and real worlds, offering players unique and engaging gameplay.

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.

SuperWorld

Convertible Note in 2021
SuperWorld is a company focused on creating a community in augmented reality (AR) using blockchain technology. It has developed a marketplace for AR real estate and advertising, allowing users to purchase virtual plots of land linked to real-world locations. Users can personalize their surroundings by adding photos, videos, texts, and 3D objects in AR, which can then be shared with their followers. This platform enables users to engage in the buying and selling of virtual land, transforming real-world locations into monetizable assets while encouraging user participation and interaction within the AR space.

SuperWorld

Seed Round in 2021
SuperWorld is a company focused on creating a community in augmented reality (AR) using blockchain technology. It has developed a marketplace for AR real estate and advertising, allowing users to purchase virtual plots of land linked to real-world locations. Users can personalize their surroundings by adding photos, videos, texts, and 3D objects in AR, which can then be shared with their followers. This platform enables users to engage in the buying and selling of virtual land, transforming real-world locations into monetizable assets while encouraging user participation and interaction within the AR space.

Vivid Vision

Series A in 2020
Vivid Vision, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of interactive, immersive, and 3D virtual reality games aimed at treating vision disorders such as amblyopia and strabismus. The company offers a software suite that includes interactive tests for eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity, enabling clinicians to monitor and manage various aspects of a patient's treatment experience via a touchscreen interface. Vivid Vision's innovative approach allows ophthalmologists to assess binocular vision by measuring eye muscle imbalances and providing tailored visual stimuli to each eye. This technology is designed to enhance the treatment of patients suffering from lazy eye and crossed eyes, helping them improve their vision effectively. Formerly known as Apollo VR Corporation, Vivid Vision was incorporated in 2014 and rebranded in March 2015.

Try & Buy Fashion

Seed Round in 2019
Try & Buy Fashion is a technology company specializing in computer vision and artificial intelligence, founded in 2017 and based in Westlake Village, California. The company has developed innovative application software that provides virtual trial room solutions, enabling users to virtually try on clothing through its advanced software. This includes features such as fitting checks, mix and match options, and personalized advisory services. Try & Buy's technology is protected by over 70 international patents, with nine granted in the United States. The company's virtual try-on solutions are designed for integration into both online fashion e-commerce platforms and physical retail stores, allowing customers to interact with virtual try-on screens while shopping. In recognition of its groundbreaking technology, Try & Buy was awarded Amazon's Innovator of the Year in 2020 for creating the world's most advanced virtual trial room.

Try & Buy Fashion

Seed Round in 2018
Try & Buy Fashion is a technology company specializing in computer vision and artificial intelligence, founded in 2017 and based in Westlake Village, California. The company has developed innovative application software that provides virtual trial room solutions, enabling users to virtually try on clothing through its advanced software. This includes features such as fitting checks, mix and match options, and personalized advisory services. Try & Buy's technology is protected by over 70 international patents, with nine granted in the United States. The company's virtual try-on solutions are designed for integration into both online fashion e-commerce platforms and physical retail stores, allowing customers to interact with virtual try-on screens while shopping. In recognition of its groundbreaking technology, Try & Buy was awarded Amazon's Innovator of the Year in 2020 for creating the world's most advanced virtual trial room.

Vivid Vision

Convertible Note in 2018
Vivid Vision, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of interactive, immersive, and 3D virtual reality games aimed at treating vision disorders such as amblyopia and strabismus. The company offers a software suite that includes interactive tests for eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity, enabling clinicians to monitor and manage various aspects of a patient's treatment experience via a touchscreen interface. Vivid Vision's innovative approach allows ophthalmologists to assess binocular vision by measuring eye muscle imbalances and providing tailored visual stimuli to each eye. This technology is designed to enhance the treatment of patients suffering from lazy eye and crossed eyes, helping them improve their vision effectively. Formerly known as Apollo VR Corporation, Vivid Vision was incorporated in 2014 and rebranded in March 2015.

Arovia

Seed Round in 2017
Arovia, Inc. is a Texas-based company that specializes in the development of innovative collapsible television products. Founded in 2015, Arovia designs portable displays that can be easily transported, collapsing to the size of a book for convenience. These pop-up display products connect wirelessly or via HDMI to phones, tablets, or laptops, allowing mobile professionals to view and compare documents seamlessly without the need to scroll or switch between applications. In addition to enhancing productivity, Arovia’s products are also suitable for use in virtual and augmented reality applications, including gaming. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable electronic solutions that enhance the flexibility and enjoyment of mobile content.

Morfus Mixed Reality

Seed Round in 2017
Morfus Mixed Reality Inc. is a Vancouver-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in virtual reality technology. It provides innovative devices and software designed for architects, designers, and developers, enabling them to create, preview, and plan infrastructure projects. The company focuses on transforming 3D models and floor plans into immersive experiences accessible on mobile platforms. In addition to offering remote planning and collaboration tools, Morfus Mixed Reality also delivers customized devices and applications, along with project management solutions to enhance the design and construction process.

VRex Lab

Seed Round in 2017
Vrex Lab is a global startup dedicated to creating engaging experiences through mobile virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications. The company has developed a mobile application that enhances social media interaction by allowing users to connect with friends and celebrities through AR photo messages. This application enables users to attach short messages to their photos and pin these posts to specific real-world locations. By combining social media content with immersive technology, Vrex Lab facilitates meaningful connections and content sharing among users.

Leap Motion

Series C in 2017
Leap Motion, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing and developing 3D motion-control hardware and software. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on creating solutions for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environments. Leap Motion's technology enables unprecedented hand tracking, allowing users to interact with digital worlds in a more natural and immersive manner. The company serves a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, gaming, automotive, retail, and the arts. By partnering with major VR manufacturers, Leap Motion integrates its technology into mobile VR and AR headsets, enhancing user experience and interaction. In 2012, the company changed its name from OcuSpec Inc. and, as of 2019, operates as a subsidiary of Ultrahaptics Limited.

Vivid Vision

Seed Round in 2017
Vivid Vision, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of interactive, immersive, and 3D virtual reality games aimed at treating vision disorders such as amblyopia and strabismus. The company offers a software suite that includes interactive tests for eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity, enabling clinicians to monitor and manage various aspects of a patient's treatment experience via a touchscreen interface. Vivid Vision's innovative approach allows ophthalmologists to assess binocular vision by measuring eye muscle imbalances and providing tailored visual stimuli to each eye. This technology is designed to enhance the treatment of patients suffering from lazy eye and crossed eyes, helping them improve their vision effectively. Formerly known as Apollo VR Corporation, Vivid Vision was incorporated in 2014 and rebranded in March 2015.

SoniCam

Seed Round in 2017
SoniCam is a company founded in April 2016 in Shenzhen, dedicated to transforming the virtual reality industry by providing affordable 360-degree and VR cameras tailored for both professional consumers and hobbyists. The company specializes in developing three-dimensional virtual reality camera technologies, utilizing field-programmable gate array and proprietary algorithms to deliver real-time video stitching. This innovation enables users to create immersive virtual reality videos and enhance overall video experiences. The founding team, led by James Zhan, who has extensive research and development experience, along with co-founders Danny Zhu and Xiaobin Liu, each possessing over 20 years in multimedia development, aims to push the boundaries of virtual reality technology. SoniCam's commitment to affordability and accessibility positions it as a significant player in the evolving VR landscape.

Clever Robot Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Clever Robot Labs is a developer of a mixed reality creativity platform designed to enhance content creation in three-dimensional environments. The company specializes in immersive augmented reality (AR) gaming experiences, utilizing advanced technology to allow for instant remapping of physical spaces, effectively transforming any room into an engaging virtual world. Its platform includes a user-friendly drag-and-drop authoring interface, which simplifies the customization of games and interactive experiences. This interface is integrated with Clever Robot Labs' proprietary AR cloud, facilitating multiplayer functionalities and enabling users to create and share their unique mixed reality games across various AR-capable devices. The company's innovations in AR technology and cloud solutions position it at the forefront of the evolving landscape of interactive entertainment.

SoniCam

Seed Round in 2016
SoniCam is a company founded in April 2016 in Shenzhen, dedicated to transforming the virtual reality industry by providing affordable 360-degree and VR cameras tailored for both professional consumers and hobbyists. The company specializes in developing three-dimensional virtual reality camera technologies, utilizing field-programmable gate array and proprietary algorithms to deliver real-time video stitching. This innovation enables users to create immersive virtual reality videos and enhance overall video experiences. The founding team, led by James Zhan, who has extensive research and development experience, along with co-founders Danny Zhu and Xiaobin Liu, each possessing over 20 years in multimedia development, aims to push the boundaries of virtual reality technology. SoniCam's commitment to affordability and accessibility positions it as a significant player in the evolving VR landscape.

Coolhobo

Seed Round in 2016
Coolhobo is a technology company based in Shenzhen, China, specializing in augmented reality and virtual reality shopping solutions. Founded in 2015, the company has developed an innovative AR shopping application that integrates physical and digital experiences for retailers and shoppers. Its platform features a 3D shopping assistant that offers product information, cooking suggestions, brand history, and interactive content related to product origins. By utilizing computer vision and augmented reality, Coolhobo's technology enables physical businesses to enhance customer engagement and convenience, effectively bridging the gap between in-store shopping and digital interactions.

VRex Lab

Seed Round in 2016
Vrex Lab is a global startup dedicated to creating engaging experiences through mobile virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications. The company has developed a mobile application that enhances social media interaction by allowing users to connect with friends and celebrities through AR photo messages. This application enables users to attach short messages to their photos and pin these posts to specific real-world locations. By combining social media content with immersive technology, Vrex Lab facilitates meaningful connections and content sharing among users.

SoniCam

Seed Round in 2016
SoniCam is a company founded in April 2016 in Shenzhen, dedicated to transforming the virtual reality industry by providing affordable 360-degree and VR cameras tailored for both professional consumers and hobbyists. The company specializes in developing three-dimensional virtual reality camera technologies, utilizing field-programmable gate array and proprietary algorithms to deliver real-time video stitching. This innovation enables users to create immersive virtual reality videos and enhance overall video experiences. The founding team, led by James Zhan, who has extensive research and development experience, along with co-founders Danny Zhu and Xiaobin Liu, each possessing over 20 years in multimedia development, aims to push the boundaries of virtual reality technology. SoniCam's commitment to affordability and accessibility positions it as a significant player in the evolving VR landscape.

Leap Motion

Venture Round in 2015
Leap Motion, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing and developing 3D motion-control hardware and software. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on creating solutions for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environments. Leap Motion's technology enables unprecedented hand tracking, allowing users to interact with digital worlds in a more natural and immersive manner. The company serves a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, gaming, automotive, retail, and the arts. By partnering with major VR manufacturers, Leap Motion integrates its technology into mobile VR and AR headsets, enhancing user experience and interaction. In 2012, the company changed its name from OcuSpec Inc. and, as of 2019, operates as a subsidiary of Ultrahaptics Limited.

Vivid Vision

Seed Round in 2014
Vivid Vision, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of interactive, immersive, and 3D virtual reality games aimed at treating vision disorders such as amblyopia and strabismus. The company offers a software suite that includes interactive tests for eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity, enabling clinicians to monitor and manage various aspects of a patient's treatment experience via a touchscreen interface. Vivid Vision's innovative approach allows ophthalmologists to assess binocular vision by measuring eye muscle imbalances and providing tailored visual stimuli to each eye. This technology is designed to enhance the treatment of patients suffering from lazy eye and crossed eyes, helping them improve their vision effectively. Formerly known as Apollo VR Corporation, Vivid Vision was incorporated in 2014 and rebranded in March 2015.

Ten Ton Raygun

Seed Round in 2014
Ten Ton Raygun, LLC is a multimedia development company based in Venice, California, specializing in creating applications, games, and Flash components. The company offers a range of products, including customizable Flash components such as loan calculators, video players, and banner rotators, as well as an innovative presentation viewer application called PresenTweetion, designed for use at events like trade shows and music festivals. In addition to these offerings, Ten Ton Raygun has developed a platform that gamifies rehabilitation, focusing on enhancing physical therapy for stroke and accident victims through interactive environments and data visualization tools. The company's products are available online, catering to a diverse audience looking for engaging and functional multimedia solutions.

Leap Motion

Seed Round in 2011
Leap Motion, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing and developing 3D motion-control hardware and software. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on creating solutions for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environments. Leap Motion's technology enables unprecedented hand tracking, allowing users to interact with digital worlds in a more natural and immersive manner. The company serves a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, gaming, automotive, retail, and the arts. By partnering with major VR manufacturers, Leap Motion integrates its technology into mobile VR and AR headsets, enhancing user experience and interaction. In 2012, the company changed its name from OcuSpec Inc. and, as of 2019, operates as a subsidiary of Ultrahaptics Limited.

i-Tech

Venture Round in 2010
i-tech English interactive technology acronym Chinese interactive technology. i-tech world Linkage Technology (Dalian) Co., Ltd. is a multi-touch (Multi-touch), three-dimensional motion technology (3D Motion) and virtual reality technology ( Virtual Reality), multi-camera fusion splicing technology as the core of the few self-developed high-tech interactive technology companies, while in motion analysis camera fusion splicing, and other target recognition and tracking computer vision field of in-depth research and a number of national patents . i-tech innovative IT will be the most advanced interactive technology and virtual reality technology combine to achieve a perfect demonstration of virtual interaction.

i-Tech

Seed Round in 2010
i-tech English interactive technology acronym Chinese interactive technology. i-tech world Linkage Technology (Dalian) Co., Ltd. is a multi-touch (Multi-touch), three-dimensional motion technology (3D Motion) and virtual reality technology ( Virtual Reality), multi-camera fusion splicing technology as the core of the few self-developed high-tech interactive technology companies, while in motion analysis camera fusion splicing, and other target recognition and tracking computer vision field of in-depth research and a number of national patents . i-tech innovative IT will be the most advanced interactive technology and virtual reality technology combine to achieve a perfect demonstration of virtual interaction.
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