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

Shawn Broderick

General Partner

Stephen Chambers

Partner

Westley Dang

Principal

Katie Hoffman

General Partner

Stephen McCann

CFO and General Partner

Carthach McCarthy

CFO

Paul Monaghan

Principal

Brian Murphy

Finance Director

Sean O'Sullivan

Managing General Partner and Founder

Eric Ramsay

Analyst

Sabriya Stukes Ph.D

Partner

Duncan Turner

General Partner

Past deals in South America

Beeflow

Convertible Note in 2023
Beeflow S.A., founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in providing professional pollination services to farmers. The company leverages scientific knowledge and technology to enhance bee populations, developing organic compounds that improve the immune systems of bees and guide them to pollinate specific crops. This approach not only helps increase crop yields—reported to be between 20-90% for various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit—but also addresses the decline in bee populations. By focusing on the health and efficiency of bees, Beeflow aims to maintain the security of plant ecosystems and support sustainable agriculture practices.

Michroma

Seed Round in 2022
Michroma Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in producing natural thermostable colorants derived from filamentous fungi through a fermentation process. Founded in 2019 and based in both San Francisco, California, and Rosario, Argentina, Michroma aims to replace synthetic pigments and those sourced from animals and plants with sustainable, naturally produced alternatives. The company harnesses synthetic biology to develop proprietary fungal strains that generate high-performance ingredients in bioreactors. Currently, Michroma is prototyping its innovative pH-stable and heat-stable food colorants in collaboration with leading food and beverage and cosmetic companies. Additionally, the company is exploring the production of mycoprotein and other ingredients, making strides in the sustainable ingredients market.

PunaBio

Seed Round in 2022
CKapur develops a biological product that specializes in the agricultural sector. It focuses on improving crop nutrition using extremophile microorganisms. It is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

LiveKuna

Series A in 2021
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company focuses on three primary ingredients: chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their health benefits, including antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects. These ingredients are often blended with probiotics, allowing LiveKuna to offer a range of nutritious food and snack items. By prioritizing quality and sustainability, LiveKuna provides customers with accessible options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle.

LiveKuna

Convertible Note in 2021
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company focuses on three primary ingredients: chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their health benefits, including antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects. These ingredients are often blended with probiotics, allowing LiveKuna to offer a range of nutritious food and snack items. By prioritizing quality and sustainability, LiveKuna provides customers with accessible options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle.

NotCo

Series D in 2021
NotCo is a food technology company based in Macul, Chile, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products, including mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. By leveraging artificial intelligence, NotCo recreates the taste, texture, color, and aroma of animal-based products using ingredients such as pineapple, coconut, cabbage, peas, bamboo, beets, chickpeas, and seeds. This innovative approach not only provides consumers with plant-based options but also offers manufacturers a new source of fiber, calcium, and protein derived from vegetables. NotCo distributes its products through retailers in Chile, aiming to transform food systems and promote sustainable consumption.

Beeflow

Series A in 2021
Beeflow S.A., founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in providing professional pollination services to farmers. The company leverages scientific knowledge and technology to enhance bee populations, developing organic compounds that improve the immune systems of bees and guide them to pollinate specific crops. This approach not only helps increase crop yields—reported to be between 20-90% for various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit—but also addresses the decline in bee populations. By focusing on the health and efficiency of bees, Beeflow aims to maintain the security of plant ecosystems and support sustainable agriculture practices.

Tumi Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
Tumi Robotics provides inspection and monitoring solutions for areas of difficult access and intensive capital infrastructure that protects the people, environment, and the assets of its clients. It was established in 2016 and is headquartered in San Miguel, Lima, Peru.

Michroma

Seed Round in 2019
Michroma Corporation is a biotechnology company that specializes in producing natural thermostable colorants derived from filamentous fungi through a fermentation process. Founded in 2019 and based in both San Francisco, California, and Rosario, Argentina, Michroma aims to replace synthetic pigments and those sourced from animals and plants with sustainable, naturally produced alternatives. The company harnesses synthetic biology to develop proprietary fungal strains that generate high-performance ingredients in bioreactors. Currently, Michroma is prototyping its innovative pH-stable and heat-stable food colorants in collaboration with leading food and beverage and cosmetic companies. Additionally, the company is exploring the production of mycoprotein and other ingredients, making strides in the sustainable ingredients market.

Bioprocol

Seed Round in 2019
Bioprocol is a company founded in 2004 that specializes in producing natural materials derived from ethically sourced plants within Colombia's rich biodiversity. Utilizing scientifically validated methods, Bioprocol develops raw materials for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and nutraceutical industries. The company's offerings are aimed at enhancing health, beauty, and well-being, particularly through the creation of skincare products designed to restore and improve skin quality. By focusing on sustainable practices, Bioprocol not only supports the conservation of Colombian biodiversity but also contributes to the development of high-value innovations in various sectors.

NotCo

Series B in 2019
NotCo is a food technology company based in Macul, Chile, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products, including mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. By leveraging artificial intelligence, NotCo recreates the taste, texture, color, and aroma of animal-based products using ingredients such as pineapple, coconut, cabbage, peas, bamboo, beets, chickpeas, and seeds. This innovative approach not only provides consumers with plant-based options but also offers manufacturers a new source of fiber, calcium, and protein derived from vegetables. NotCo distributes its products through retailers in Chile, aiming to transform food systems and promote sustainable consumption.

LiveKuna

Convertible Note in 2018
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company focuses on three primary ingredients: chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their health benefits, including antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects. These ingredients are often blended with probiotics, allowing LiveKuna to offer a range of nutritious food and snack items. By prioritizing quality and sustainability, LiveKuna provides customers with accessible options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Biomimetic Solutions

Seed Round in 2017
Biomimetic Solutions is a tissue engineering company focused on developing innovative technologies for clean meat production and regenerative medicine. Based in Nova Lima, Brazil, the company specializes in creating three-dimensional matrices and scaffolds that optimize cell culture processes and enhance the scalability of in vitro meat production. Its biomaterials are designed to mimic functional human tissues, making them suitable for a range of applications including drug discovery, toxicological testing, and clinical research. Established in 2016, Biomimetic Solutions aims to provide efficient and accessible solutions for the clean meat industry while contributing to advancements in healthcare and pharmaceutical testing.

Beeflow

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Beeflow S.A., founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in providing professional pollination services to farmers. The company leverages scientific knowledge and technology to enhance bee populations, developing organic compounds that improve the immune systems of bees and guide them to pollinate specific crops. This approach not only helps increase crop yields—reported to be between 20-90% for various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit—but also addresses the decline in bee populations. By focusing on the health and efficiency of bees, Beeflow aims to maintain the security of plant ecosystems and support sustainable agriculture practices.

NotCo

Series A in 2017
NotCo is a food technology company based in Macul, Chile, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products, including mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. By leveraging artificial intelligence, NotCo recreates the taste, texture, color, and aroma of animal-based products using ingredients such as pineapple, coconut, cabbage, peas, bamboo, beets, chickpeas, and seeds. This innovative approach not only provides consumers with plant-based options but also offers manufacturers a new source of fiber, calcium, and protein derived from vegetables. NotCo distributes its products through retailers in Chile, aiming to transform food systems and promote sustainable consumption.

LiveKuna

Convertible Note in 2017
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company focuses on three primary ingredients: chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their health benefits, including antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects. These ingredients are often blended with probiotics, allowing LiveKuna to offer a range of nutritious food and snack items. By prioritizing quality and sustainability, LiveKuna provides customers with accessible options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle.

LiveKuna

Convertible Note in 2017
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company focuses on three primary ingredients: chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their health benefits, including antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects. These ingredients are often blended with probiotics, allowing LiveKuna to offer a range of nutritious food and snack items. By prioritizing quality and sustainability, LiveKuna provides customers with accessible options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle.

LiveKuna

Seed Round in 2017
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company focuses on three primary ingredients: chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their health benefits, including antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects. These ingredients are often blended with probiotics, allowing LiveKuna to offer a range of nutritious food and snack items. By prioritizing quality and sustainability, LiveKuna provides customers with accessible options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle.

NotCo

Seed Round in 2017
NotCo is a food technology company based in Macul, Chile, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products, including mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. By leveraging artificial intelligence, NotCo recreates the taste, texture, color, and aroma of animal-based products using ingredients such as pineapple, coconut, cabbage, peas, bamboo, beets, chickpeas, and seeds. This innovative approach not only provides consumers with plant-based options but also offers manufacturers a new source of fiber, calcium, and protein derived from vegetables. NotCo distributes its products through retailers in Chile, aiming to transform food systems and promote sustainable consumption.

Kaitek Labs

Convertible Note in 2017
Kaitek Labs is a research and development, and biotechnology company specialized in the design and production of biosensors. It was founded by Emilia Díaz in 2013 and is based in Chile.

LiveKuna

Seed Round in 2017
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company focuses on three primary ingredients: chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their health benefits, including antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects. These ingredients are often blended with probiotics, allowing LiveKuna to offer a range of nutritious food and snack items. By prioritizing quality and sustainability, LiveKuna provides customers with accessible options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle.

AsiaHub

Convertible Note in 2016
Brazilian consumers simply love international products. The country itself is now the 4th largest market for Aliexpress and yet the largest percentage of consumers, urban housewives, are uncertain of using Aliexpress' service. Instead, they prefer to shop at online sites like Walmart. At Asiahub, we connect the two together. We aggregate products from high-quality suppliers across China and then list them on Walmart Brazil and 9 other leading Brazilian e-commerce platforms. We handle payment, customs and shipping direct to customers in Brazil. We have now 5,000 products and will soon hit our 30,000 product target!

AsiaHub

Seed Round in 2016
Brazilian consumers simply love international products. The country itself is now the 4th largest market for Aliexpress and yet the largest percentage of consumers, urban housewives, are uncertain of using Aliexpress' service. Instead, they prefer to shop at online sites like Walmart. At Asiahub, we connect the two together. We aggregate products from high-quality suppliers across China and then list them on Walmart Brazil and 9 other leading Brazilian e-commerce platforms. We handle payment, customs and shipping direct to customers in Brazil. We have now 5,000 products and will soon hit our 30,000 product target!

Cookmood

Convertible Note in 2015
CookMood is a Brazil-based online platform specializing in live culinary classes, allowing users from around the world to learn or teach cooking via live streaming. The platform enables home cooks, professionals, and chefs to broadcast their culinary skills directly from their kitchens using a cellphone, tablet, or laptop. CookMood emphasizes accessibility, requiring no fancy equipment, and fosters a sharing economy by making it easy for participants to interact with instructors, ask questions, and gain insider cooking techniques. By transforming everyday kitchens into classrooms, CookMood provides an engaging and interactive culinary training experience for users eager to expand their cooking repertoire.

Cookmood

Seed Round in 2015
CookMood is a Brazil-based online platform specializing in live culinary classes, allowing users from around the world to learn or teach cooking via live streaming. The platform enables home cooks, professionals, and chefs to broadcast their culinary skills directly from their kitchens using a cellphone, tablet, or laptop. CookMood emphasizes accessibility, requiring no fancy equipment, and fosters a sharing economy by making it easy for participants to interact with instructors, ask questions, and gain insider cooking techniques. By transforming everyday kitchens into classrooms, CookMood provides an engaging and interactive culinary training experience for users eager to expand their cooking repertoire.

BitNexo

Seed Round in 2015
BitNexo is a Chile-based company established in 2014 that provides an online financial platform designed to facilitate digital currency transactions between Asia, particularly China, and Latin America. The company specializes in digital payments, remittances, and consulting services, utilizing blockchain technology to enhance the efficiency of cross-border transactions. BitNexo's platform allows small and medium-sized businesses to quickly and securely pay for goods and services across these regions while benefiting from reduced fees. The service includes a tracking system that enables users to monitor the status of their transfers in real-time, making it a valuable solution for businesses engaged in international commerce.

Yebame SpA

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Yebame is the first open carpooling platform in Chile to have the support of the Chilean Government. It is also, the first Chilean Carpooling to fight for the right of having a real legal carpooling system and build options that help the peer-to-peer rides for sports fanatics!
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