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 Marketplace

FoodCloud

Seed Round in 2024
FoodCloud is an online marketplace based in Delhi, India, that connects consumers with home chefs, bakers, and caterers in the Delhi-NCR region. The platform allows users to discover and order home-cooked meals from a diverse selection of cuisines, offering over 5,000 menu items. Through its web and mobile app, FoodCloud facilitates the entire process, from finding chefs to placing orders and managing delivery, providing a comprehensive solution for those seeking wholesome, homemade food. The service has gained rapid popularity among consumers, catering to a wide array of culinary preferences.

MobiGarage

Seed Round in 2023
MobiGarage is a marketplace focused on refurbishing and selling used smartphones, aimed at providing affordable access to technology for consumers in India. The company utilizes Artificial Intelligence to streamline the second-hand mobile supply chain, offering refurbished devices that are 70% cheaper than new models and come with certified components and warranties. MobiGarage caters to a growing market, targeting 100,000 smartphones annually with a monthly growth rate of 20%. Its unique hub-and-spoke model allows it to reach underserved Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 markets, while its e-commerce platform facilitates online sales. By thoroughly testing and revamping devices, MobiGarage enables consumers from lower-income brackets to overcome barriers to digital access, thus contributing to the increasing number of first-time internet users in India.

Fashol

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Fashol is a technology-driven agriculture startup that facilitates direct market access for farmers while offering smallholder retailers an efficient last-mile delivery service. The company focuses on enhancing the food supply chain by sourcing fresh produce directly from farmers and delivering it to retailers. This approach ensures that consumers receive traceable and safe food products, while also creating a cost-effective supply chain that minimizes complexity, time, and expense. By connecting farmers with markets and streamlining logistics, Fashol aims to empower agricultural communities and improve the overall efficiency of food distribution.

Yindii

Seed Round in 2022
Yindii is a food rescue app designed to combat food waste and lower carbon emissions associated with unsold food surplus. The platform serves as a marketplace that connects restaurants and cafes with surplus food to consumers seeking discounted meals. Users can access the application to locate participating eateries, place orders online, and conveniently pick up their purchases. By facilitating these transactions, Yindii enables food retailers to minimize losses related to food waste while providing affordable meal options for consumers, ultimately contributing to a reduction in the overall carbon footprint.

Ubanku

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ubanku is an online marketplace focused on enhancing social and financial inclusion for the Gen Z demographic in Latin America. The company connects young individuals with financial entities and allies, offering a range of products and services designed to transform the university ecosystem. By prioritizing financial education, Ubanku aims to improve young people's relationship with money and empower them to make informed financial decisions.

ClearDekho

Series A in 2022
ClearDekho is an online eyewear marketplace based in Uttar Pradesh, specializing in a diverse selection of eyewear products. The company offers prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, reading glasses, computer glasses, and branded contact lenses. It provides customers with the convenience of purchasing eyewear through both online and offline channels, ensuring affordability and accessibility. ClearDekho aims to meet the growing demand for quality eyewear while catering to a wide range of customer needs.

KalPay

Seed Round in 2022
KalPay is the largest Shariah Compliant Buy Now Pay Later in Pakistan, giving our customers easy access to credit and allowing them to purchase products in 3 monthly installments. We have a portfolio of hundreds of brands spread across multiple segments!

Kreate

Seed Round in 2022
Kreate is an e-commerce marketplace that provides a pre-selling platform for authentic handmade organic products created by local artisans. This platform connects buyers seeking unique handmade items with sellers who offer these products, facilitating a seamless transaction process. By focusing on local craftsmanship, Kreate enables consumers to purchase high-quality handmade goods while supporting artisans in their communities. The platform eliminates the need for negotiations over product quality, ensuring that users can confidently buy and sell authentic handmade items.

Dastgyr

Series A in 2022
Dastgyr is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Karachi, Pakistan, that connects small retailers with manufacturers, brands, and wholesalers. Founded in 2020, the company aims to streamline the fragmented supply chain by enabling informal retailers to source a diverse range of products directly from sellers. Through its marketplace application, Dastgyr facilitates the purchasing of inventories at competitive prices, offering retailers access to a broad assortment of merchandise from both local and international sources.

Jagofon

Seed Round in 2022
Jagofon is an online marketplace focused on the buying and selling of second-hand smartphones. The company emphasizes stringent quality control to ensure reliable products, aiming to rebuild trust in the second-hand smartphone market. By facilitating the exchange of pre-owned devices, Jagofon contributes to reducing electronic waste and promoting environmental sustainability. Through its operations, the company provides customers with a responsible option for acquiring smartphones while encouraging eco-friendly practices.

GetFundedAfrica

Seed Round in 2022
GetFundedAfrica's mission is to help Africa’s most promising startups find funding, grow & solve society’s greatest challenges. We uplift people and economies in Africa through Partner Matching, Insightful Data, Goal-Oriented Group Cohorts, Venture Building, Market Places, Guided Advisory, Founders Communities, Shared Workspaces, Workforce Management, Consulting, Learning, Events, News, Entertainment and much more

Moveit

Seed Round in 2022
MoveIt is a tech enabled logistics start up aspiring to disrupt Pakistan's intra-city logistics. Currently the local logistics space is fragmented, inefficient and informal. There is no standardised pricing, or formal processes to book a cargo pick up vehicle. We are working to create an asset light, efficient, logistics marketplace where customers can interact with drivers, track their load and get their cargo insured. After manually validating our model, we are currently developing our tech platform to truly reimagine the intracity logistics space in Pakistan.

Lorryz

Seed Round in 2022
Lorryz is a digital platform that connects cargo owners with truckers, streamlining the logistics process for both parties. Through its online marketplace and smartphone app, the platform enables users to create shipment requests and receive competitive rates from pre-screened transporters. Lorryz enhances operational efficiency by providing real-time tracking and shipment alerts, allowing clients to monitor their cargo throughout the delivery process. The platform emphasizes transparency and control, facilitating hassle-free bookings and fostering two-way feedback. By improving visibility and optimizing costs, Lorryz aims to transform road freight logistics for its users.

iWeb Technology Solutions Pvt.Ltd.

Seed Round in 2022
iWeb has created a unique student universe that provides students, professors and administrators an amazing academic experience through a comprehensive digitized Edtech SaaS Enabled Marketplace (SEM) provided on a freemium model that brings banks, fintech, edtech and several other student service players on a common platform.We have over 700k higher education students on our platform across India. We have around 10 plus universities 600 plus colleges on board and we digitize edtech saas workflow.

allrites.com

Seed Round in 2022
ALLRITES is Asia's leading marketplace to discover, buy, sell & manage Film, TV & Sports Content Rights. Created by industry veterans with a combined 100 years in the broadcasting, video and content world - the allrites.com marketplace unlocks the full value of content for owners by expanding distribution opportunities and monetisation potential. With a focus on the Asian market, ALLRITES has secured Indian content from SONY and Jiangsu TV in China. The Platform now features over 30,000 hours of content - More than Netflix in any country in Asia. ALLRITES has distribution contracts with several airlines and projects to reach over 40 million passengers in 2019. ALLRITES is backed by leading VC funds, SOSV and Artesian VC.

Xtingles

Seed Round in 2022
Xtingles operates as a multi-chain launchpad focused on autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) non-fungible token (NFT) collections, providing a platform for artists to showcase and monetize their ASMR work. The company offers a marketplace for digital sound art, allowing users to auction and discover personalized sensory soundscapes. By empowering artists and collectors, Xtingles aims to create a vibrant community that enhances the experience of ASMR through NFTs. Their vision includes establishing the largest ASMR Web3 network and integrating ASMR experiences into the Metaverse.

Ostad

Seed Round in 2022
Ostad is an online learning platform that connects users with verified and skilled tutors through a tutor marketplace. It offers live, one-on-one courses that focus on skill development rather than traditional video-based learning. The platform provides a range of certificate courses that include assessments, on-demand learning, and access to a supportive community. Users benefit from continuous mentoring and can improve their skills affordably. Ostad aims to enhance the learning experience by facilitating personalized education with experienced instructors.

LOOX

Seed Round in 2022
LOOX is a B2C Fashion focussed live Shopping marketplace making fashion shopping authentic, fun and real. Fashion ecommerce is estimated to be a $3.5bn industry by 2022 in Bangladesh and currently the market is untapped as there are no fashion brand aggregator here. We use the power of fashion eCommerce, live shopping, fashion specific product reviews such as colour accuracy, fit, feel, to solve shopping related problems and provide fashion & beauty content to help improve user’s lifestyle. Hence our vision is to be a giant fashion & beauty brand aggregator in Bangladesh first, then southeast Asia and then build our presence globally. We also solve problems for brands and sellers by getting them into the live selling business by providing them access to live studio, live presenters, marketing, logistics, all of this for free of cost.

LipaLater

Seed Round in 2022
LipaLater is a lending marketplace that facilitates postpaid payments for e-commerce transactions. The platform enables retailers to offer a point-of-sale credit option, allowing consumers to purchase goods and services online and repay in manageable monthly installments. This model supports both retailers and customers by making online shopping more accessible and affordable, as individuals can acquire products without the burden of upfront payments. LipaLater's approach aims to enhance the purchasing experience by providing a risk-free financing solution for consumers.

Fairmart

Seed Round in 2021
Fairmart operates an online marketplace that enhances the visibility of retail products for physical stores, particularly in Singapore. By automating the digitization of products, Fairmart enables minimarts, grocery stores, and specialty shops to make their offerings searchable online. This platform allows customers to easily find and pre-order items from local stores, simplifying the shopping experience. The company's services streamline inventory management and promote omnichannel engagement, helping to alleviate the operational challenges faced by traditional retailers while facilitating their digital transformation.

LOOX

Pre Seed Round in 2021
LOOX is a B2C Fashion focussed live Shopping marketplace making fashion shopping authentic, fun and real. Fashion ecommerce is estimated to be a $3.5bn industry by 2022 in Bangladesh and currently the market is untapped as there are no fashion brand aggregator here. We use the power of fashion eCommerce, live shopping, fashion specific product reviews such as colour accuracy, fit, feel, to solve shopping related problems and provide fashion & beauty content to help improve user’s lifestyle. Hence our vision is to be a giant fashion & beauty brand aggregator in Bangladesh first, then southeast Asia and then build our presence globally. We also solve problems for brands and sellers by getting them into the live selling business by providing them access to live studio, live presenters, marketing, logistics, all of this for free of cost.

Xtingles

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Xtingles operates as a multi-chain launchpad focused on autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) non-fungible token (NFT) collections, providing a platform for artists to showcase and monetize their ASMR work. The company offers a marketplace for digital sound art, allowing users to auction and discover personalized sensory soundscapes. By empowering artists and collectors, Xtingles aims to create a vibrant community that enhances the experience of ASMR through NFTs. Their vision includes establishing the largest ASMR Web3 network and integrating ASMR experiences into the Metaverse.

MarketForce

Seed Round in 2021
MarketForce is a technology company based in the US, Kenya, and Nigeria, focused on creating a comprehensive SuperApp for Africa's merchants. Through its B2B commerce and fintech platform, known as "RejaReja," it enables over 200,000 merchants across Sub-Saharan Africa to digitally source and order inventory, make payments, and access financing. The platform also allows merchants to generate additional income by reselling digital financial services, including airtime and bill payments. Founded in 2018 and supported by Y Combinator, MarketForce operates in five markets and employs an asset-light business model. Additionally, it offers tools for sales and distribution automation, empowering field agents to efficiently record activities and collect data in real-time using mobile devices. This integration enhances the overall efficiency and productivity of businesses in the region.

EkkBaz

Seed Round in 2021
EkkBaz is a business-to-business re-commerce platform that facilitates connections between store owners and various businesses. The platform allows users to book dedicated grocery store space, providing an opportunity to display products to store visitors. It fosters collaboration among stakeholders through messaging and voice communication, enabling businesses to capture real-time order data. Additionally, EkkBaz offers the option to rent storage space for physical in-store promotions, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of products while streamlining business interactions.

FoodCloud

Seed Round in 2021
FoodCloud is an online marketplace based in Delhi, India, that connects consumers with home chefs, bakers, and caterers in the Delhi-NCR region. The platform allows users to discover and order home-cooked meals from a diverse selection of cuisines, offering over 5,000 menu items. Through its web and mobile app, FoodCloud facilitates the entire process, from finding chefs to placing orders and managing delivery, providing a comprehensive solution for those seeking wholesome, homemade food. The service has gained rapid popularity among consumers, catering to a wide array of culinary preferences.

Coffee Exchange

Seed Round in 2021
Coffee Exchange operates a global digital marketplace that aims to transform the green coffee trading industry by facilitating direct transactions between coffee producers and roasters. The platform provides stakeholders with transparent, real-time information, enabling informed buying and selling decisions. By eliminating intermediaries, Coffee Exchange offers commercial and logistics support, resulting in cost savings of 10-15% and significantly increasing revenue for producers, who can earn 100-150% more. The platform streamlines the coffee trading process through services such as coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support. Currently, over 1,100 coffee roasters in China are actively engaged with select producers from countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Coffee Exchange is also testing its platform in the USA, with plans to expand into the UK and South Korea.

ClearDekho

Seed Round in 2021
ClearDekho is an online eyewear marketplace based in Uttar Pradesh, specializing in a diverse selection of eyewear products. The company offers prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, reading glasses, computer glasses, and branded contact lenses. It provides customers with the convenience of purchasing eyewear through both online and offline channels, ensuring affordability and accessibility. ClearDekho aims to meet the growing demand for quality eyewear while catering to a wide range of customer needs.

Getaround

Convertible Note in 2021
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent cars by the hour or day through its app. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, the company operates in several cities across the United States, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Getaround’s platform utilizes patented technology to provide a contactless experience, eliminating the need for traditional rental procedures such as waiting in line or meeting car owners. Users can choose from a variety of vehicles, including luxury cars and trucks, while benefiting from included insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. This model not only offers convenience but also helps car owners earn extra income, thereby reducing the cost of car ownership and promoting environmental sustainability.

LipaLater

Convertible Note in 2021
LipaLater is a lending marketplace that facilitates postpaid payments for e-commerce transactions. The platform enables retailers to offer a point-of-sale credit option, allowing consumers to purchase goods and services online and repay in manageable monthly installments. This model supports both retailers and customers by making online shopping more accessible and affordable, as individuals can acquire products without the burden of upfront payments. LipaLater's approach aims to enhance the purchasing experience by providing a risk-free financing solution for consumers.

LipaLater

Seed Round in 2021
LipaLater is a lending marketplace that facilitates postpaid payments for e-commerce transactions. The platform enables retailers to offer a point-of-sale credit option, allowing consumers to purchase goods and services online and repay in manageable monthly installments. This model supports both retailers and customers by making online shopping more accessible and affordable, as individuals can acquire products without the burden of upfront payments. LipaLater's approach aims to enhance the purchasing experience by providing a risk-free financing solution for consumers.

allrites.com

Series A in 2021
ALLRITES is Asia's leading marketplace to discover, buy, sell & manage Film, TV & Sports Content Rights. Created by industry veterans with a combined 100 years in the broadcasting, video and content world - the allrites.com marketplace unlocks the full value of content for owners by expanding distribution opportunities and monetisation potential. With a focus on the Asian market, ALLRITES has secured Indian content from SONY and Jiangsu TV in China. The Platform now features over 30,000 hours of content - More than Netflix in any country in Asia. ALLRITES has distribution contracts with several airlines and projects to reach over 40 million passengers in 2019. ALLRITES is backed by leading VC funds, SOSV and Artesian VC.

Dastgyr

Seed Round in 2021
Dastgyr is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Karachi, Pakistan, that connects small retailers with manufacturers, brands, and wholesalers. Founded in 2020, the company aims to streamline the fragmented supply chain by enabling informal retailers to source a diverse range of products directly from sellers. Through its marketplace application, Dastgyr facilitates the purchasing of inventories at competitive prices, offering retailers access to a broad assortment of merchandise from both local and international sources.

MobiGarage

Seed Round in 2021
MobiGarage is a marketplace focused on refurbishing and selling used smartphones, aimed at providing affordable access to technology for consumers in India. The company utilizes Artificial Intelligence to streamline the second-hand mobile supply chain, offering refurbished devices that are 70% cheaper than new models and come with certified components and warranties. MobiGarage caters to a growing market, targeting 100,000 smartphones annually with a monthly growth rate of 20%. Its unique hub-and-spoke model allows it to reach underserved Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 markets, while its e-commerce platform facilitates online sales. By thoroughly testing and revamping devices, MobiGarage enables consumers from lower-income brackets to overcome barriers to digital access, thus contributing to the increasing number of first-time internet users in India.

Smartchoice

Seed Round in 2021
Smartchoice operates an insurance marketplace in Pakistan, addressing the significant gap in coverage for a population where approximately 200 million individuals lack insurance. The platform allows users to compare over 15 insurance providers, offering a range of products including health, travel, car, and life insurance. By facilitating easy comparison and purchase of customized insurance plans, Smartchoice aims to enhance transparency and accessibility in the insurance market for individuals and small businesses. This approach supports the growing middle class in Pakistan by providing them with the necessary tools to make informed insurance decisions.

SuperWorld

Seed Round in 2021
SuperWorld is building community in AR powered by the blockchain. We have built an AR Real Estate marketplace + Ad marketplace on the blockchain (superworldapp.com) and a social AR app which allows users to personalize the real world by adding anything anywhere in augmented reality with photos, videos, texts, and 3D objects, and share the AR experience with their followers.

SuperWorld

Convertible Note in 2021
SuperWorld is building community in AR powered by the blockchain. We have built an AR Real Estate marketplace + Ad marketplace on the blockchain (superworldapp.com) and a social AR app which allows users to personalize the real world by adding anything anywhere in augmented reality with photos, videos, texts, and 3D objects, and share the AR experience with their followers.

Klaud9

Seed Round in 2021
Klaud9 is an online marketplace that leverages artificial intelligence to connect brands with professional photographers globally. The platform streamlines the process of ordering photo shoots, allowing companies to efficiently source photographers within seconds. By matching brands with suitable photographers, Klaud9 facilitates the creation of high-quality images for social media and marketing campaigns. Additionally, the platform offers resources for photographers to effectively showcase and sell their collections through an online portal, enhancing their visibility and opportunities.

GetCraft

Seed Round in 2020
GetCraft is a leading creative directory in Southeast Asia, specializing in connecting innovative companies with vetted marketing, content, and media providers. The platform facilitates the discovery of content creators and marketers, enabling businesses to meet their content marketing, influencer marketing, and native advertising needs effectively. Since its inception, GetCraft has successfully linked over 1,500 large companies with more than 10,000 providers, managing projects valued at over $24 million. By streamlining the process of finding high-quality content at competitive prices, GetCraft serves as a valuable resource for companies and agencies looking to enhance their marketing efforts.

MobiGarage

Seed Round in 2020
MobiGarage is a marketplace focused on refurbishing and selling used smartphones, aimed at providing affordable access to technology for consumers in India. The company utilizes Artificial Intelligence to streamline the second-hand mobile supply chain, offering refurbished devices that are 70% cheaper than new models and come with certified components and warranties. MobiGarage caters to a growing market, targeting 100,000 smartphones annually with a monthly growth rate of 20%. Its unique hub-and-spoke model allows it to reach underserved Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 markets, while its e-commerce platform facilitates online sales. By thoroughly testing and revamping devices, MobiGarage enables consumers from lower-income brackets to overcome barriers to digital access, thus contributing to the increasing number of first-time internet users in India.

OaCP

Convertible Note in 2020
OaCP specializes in healthcare technology focused on enhancing cancer diagnosis through innovative molecular in vitro diagnostics. The company offers patented chemical reagents that significantly reduce both the time and cost associated with DNA testing for cancer, achieving a 97% reduction in time and a 50% reduction in costs. Operating within the competitive USD 1 billion in situ hybridization market, OaCP has recorded USD 100,000 in sales and maintains a strong customer retention rate and gross margin. Its distribution network spans nearly 15 countries, serving hospitals and research and development centers. The company has participated in the RebelBio Accelerator program and secured funding of USD 330,000 from SOS Venture. OaCP has received recognition in various international competitions, particularly in Hong Kong and China. Currently, the company seeks an investment of EUR 2 million to further expand its market presence and develop its diagnostic technology, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.

Fieldcraft

Convertible Note in 2020
Fieldcraft operates a B2B marketplace designed to enhance connections within the sustainable food and agriculture supply chain. The platform assists growers of specialty grains and ingredients by streamlining marketing efforts and facilitating sales conversions. By providing a modern e-commerce experience, Fieldcraft increases transparency and simplifies sourcing for both buyers and suppliers. This innovation significantly reduces the time and costs associated with marketing, buyer verification, and small-volume fulfillment. Ultimately, Fieldcraft aims to empower small businesses that promote biodiversity and foster the development of new markets, thereby transforming the way food companies, retail chains, and manufacturers interact with their suppliers.

Getaround

Convertible Note in 2020
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent cars by the hour or day through its app. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, the company operates in several cities across the United States, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Getaround’s platform utilizes patented technology to provide a contactless experience, eliminating the need for traditional rental procedures such as waiting in line or meeting car owners. Users can choose from a variety of vehicles, including luxury cars and trucks, while benefiting from included insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. This model not only offers convenience but also helps car owners earn extra income, thereby reducing the cost of car ownership and promoting environmental sustainability.

YourLocal

Convertible Note in 2020
YourLocal is a marketplace that enables food vendors to promote and sell excess inventory to local customers in real-time. Customers buy the meals through the app and pick up at the shop.

Unboxed.network

Seed Round in 2020
Unboxed is a marketplace connecting marketers with creators for consumer-personalized social media content on-demand. Unboxed matches products with their consumers or lookalike audiences to create user-generated content worldwide. We leverage thousands of people, content creators, and real product consumers to create real content for other consumers. Content creators use the Unboxed app to receive tasks, submit created content, and get rewarded.

ClearDekho

Seed Round in 2020
ClearDekho is an online eyewear marketplace based in Uttar Pradesh, specializing in a diverse selection of eyewear products. The company offers prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, reading glasses, computer glasses, and branded contact lenses. It provides customers with the convenience of purchasing eyewear through both online and offline channels, ensuring affordability and accessibility. ClearDekho aims to meet the growing demand for quality eyewear while catering to a wide range of customer needs.

allrites.com

Seed Round in 2020
ALLRITES is Asia's leading marketplace to discover, buy, sell & manage Film, TV & Sports Content Rights. Created by industry veterans with a combined 100 years in the broadcasting, video and content world - the allrites.com marketplace unlocks the full value of content for owners by expanding distribution opportunities and monetisation potential. With a focus on the Asian market, ALLRITES has secured Indian content from SONY and Jiangsu TV in China. The Platform now features over 30,000 hours of content - More than Netflix in any country in Asia. ALLRITES has distribution contracts with several airlines and projects to reach over 40 million passengers in 2019. ALLRITES is backed by leading VC funds, SOSV and Artesian VC.

FlashFomo Pty Ltd

Seed Round in 2019
FlashFomo Pty Ltd is an online marketplace based in Collingwood, Australia, that connects Asian social influencers with their fans by enabling them to create and sell personalized products through flash sales. Founded in 2019, the platform offers a variety of custom-designed items, including home wares, fashion accessories, jewelry, mobile cases, sunglasses, caps, bags, gift cards, and stickers, all crafted by the influencers. By partnering with key opinion leaders, FlashFomo aims to enhance their economic potential through made-to-order product releases, encouraging influencers to engage their followers in direct purchasing rather than merely accumulating likes. The business model incentivizes influencers through a profit-sharing arrangement, fostering a dynamic environment where creativity meets commerce.

Honeycomb

Seed Round in 2019
Honeycomb is an API marketplace that connects smart contracts to external data inputs from premier data providers. Smart contracts can query APIs on Honeycomb via decentralized chainlink oracles, enabling the contract to execute in a reliable, end-to-end secure manner on networks like Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Hyperledger. Honeycomb reduces the amount of time smart contract developers spend searching for viable data sources, and increase the amount of time they spend building smart contracts. Honeycomb is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Coffee Exchange

Seed Round in 2019
Coffee Exchange operates a global digital marketplace that aims to transform the green coffee trading industry by facilitating direct transactions between coffee producers and roasters. The platform provides stakeholders with transparent, real-time information, enabling informed buying and selling decisions. By eliminating intermediaries, Coffee Exchange offers commercial and logistics support, resulting in cost savings of 10-15% and significantly increasing revenue for producers, who can earn 100-150% more. The platform streamlines the coffee trading process through services such as coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support. Currently, over 1,100 coffee roasters in China are actively engaged with select producers from countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Coffee Exchange is also testing its platform in the USA, with plans to expand into the UK and South Korea.

allrites.com

Seed Round in 2019
ALLRITES is Asia's leading marketplace to discover, buy, sell & manage Film, TV & Sports Content Rights. Created by industry veterans with a combined 100 years in the broadcasting, video and content world - the allrites.com marketplace unlocks the full value of content for owners by expanding distribution opportunities and monetisation potential. With a focus on the Asian market, ALLRITES has secured Indian content from SONY and Jiangsu TV in China. The Platform now features over 30,000 hours of content - More than Netflix in any country in Asia. ALLRITES has distribution contracts with several airlines and projects to reach over 40 million passengers in 2019. ALLRITES is backed by leading VC funds, SOSV and Artesian VC.

Trainersvault

Seed Round in 2019
Trainersvault is developing a marketplace technology platform aimed at revolutionizing the global health and wellness industry, which is valued at over $300 billion. The platform functions as an all-in-one solution for personal trainers and fitness consumers, facilitating appointment bookings, customer referrals, digital downloads, and payment processing. By connecting individuals with personal trainers based on their workout schedules and training requirements, Trainersvault enhances accessibility to personal training services. Additionally, it provides trainers with tools to create, manage, sell tickets, and promote their events, while also offering analytics to assess performance. This comprehensive approach aims to simplify business operations for trainers and make personal training more accessible and affordable for consumers.

Web2ship.com

Seed Round in 2019
Web2ship.com operates as an online shipping platform tailored for Southeast Asia, functioning similarly to booking.com but for logistics. It enables online sellers to import orders, compare different shipping rates and services, and book courier options directly through its platform. By facilitating the management of shipments online, Web2ship.com provides users with access to competitive shipping rates and express delivery options, thereby streamlining the shipping process. The service aims to assist local entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses globally by offering an efficient and cost-effective shipping solution that meets the demands of e-commerce.

Web2ship.com

Seed Round in 2019
Web2ship.com operates as an online shipping platform tailored for Southeast Asia, functioning similarly to booking.com but for logistics. It enables online sellers to import orders, compare different shipping rates and services, and book courier options directly through its platform. By facilitating the management of shipments online, Web2ship.com provides users with access to competitive shipping rates and express delivery options, thereby streamlining the shipping process. The service aims to assist local entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses globally by offering an efficient and cost-effective shipping solution that meets the demands of e-commerce.

Coffee Exchange

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Coffee Exchange operates a global digital marketplace that aims to transform the green coffee trading industry by facilitating direct transactions between coffee producers and roasters. The platform provides stakeholders with transparent, real-time information, enabling informed buying and selling decisions. By eliminating intermediaries, Coffee Exchange offers commercial and logistics support, resulting in cost savings of 10-15% and significantly increasing revenue for producers, who can earn 100-150% more. The platform streamlines the coffee trading process through services such as coffee evaluation, logistics, customs clearance, quality inspections, and marketing support. Currently, over 1,100 coffee roasters in China are actively engaged with select producers from countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ecuador, Colombia, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Coffee Exchange is also testing its platform in the USA, with plans to expand into the UK and South Korea.

Test Sharing

Seed Round in 2018
Test Sharing is a platform designed to give consumers easy, affordable access to professional lab-testing for food.

ClearDekho

Venture Round in 2018
ClearDekho is an online eyewear marketplace based in Uttar Pradesh, specializing in a diverse selection of eyewear products. The company offers prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, reading glasses, computer glasses, and branded contact lenses. It provides customers with the convenience of purchasing eyewear through both online and offline channels, ensuring affordability and accessibility. ClearDekho aims to meet the growing demand for quality eyewear while catering to a wide range of customer needs.

Getaround

Series D in 2018
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent cars by the hour or day through its app. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, the company operates in several cities across the United States, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Getaround’s platform utilizes patented technology to provide a contactless experience, eliminating the need for traditional rental procedures such as waiting in line or meeting car owners. Users can choose from a variety of vehicles, including luxury cars and trucks, while benefiting from included insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. This model not only offers convenience but also helps car owners earn extra income, thereby reducing the cost of car ownership and promoting environmental sustainability.

Spare Leash

Angel Round in 2018
Spare Leash Limited is a pet-sitting platform based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2016 by Elsa Medin and Erin Leigh. The company connects pet owners with verified pet sitters, offering a range of services tailored to the needs of pet owners, including dog walking, house sitting, dog boarding, and basic dog training. The platform ensures a safe, cage-free environment for pets while their owners are away, providing additional services such as daily walks, unlimited playtime, home safety checks, and updates through pictures and videos. By facilitating a worry-free experience for pet owners, Spare Leash promotes the well-being of pets in a home-like setting.

Unboxed.network

Seed Round in 2018
Unboxed is a marketplace connecting marketers with creators for consumer-personalized social media content on-demand. Unboxed matches products with their consumers or lookalike audiences to create user-generated content worldwide. We leverage thousands of people, content creators, and real product consumers to create real content for other consumers. Content creators use the Unboxed app to receive tasks, submit created content, and get rewarded.

OaCP

Convertible Note in 2018
OaCP specializes in healthcare technology focused on enhancing cancer diagnosis through innovative molecular in vitro diagnostics. The company offers patented chemical reagents that significantly reduce both the time and cost associated with DNA testing for cancer, achieving a 97% reduction in time and a 50% reduction in costs. Operating within the competitive USD 1 billion in situ hybridization market, OaCP has recorded USD 100,000 in sales and maintains a strong customer retention rate and gross margin. Its distribution network spans nearly 15 countries, serving hospitals and research and development centers. The company has participated in the RebelBio Accelerator program and secured funding of USD 330,000 from SOS Venture. OaCP has received recognition in various international competitions, particularly in Hong Kong and China. Currently, the company seeks an investment of EUR 2 million to further expand its market presence and develop its diagnostic technology, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.

Digital Asset Network

Seed Round in 2018
Digital Asset Network operates a market intelligence platform that connects institutional investors, asset managers, and venture capital funds with projects and issuers. The platform facilitates deal flow by providing data-driven insights, ensuring clients have access to accurate information and market intelligence. As digital and tokenized assets gain prominence in the financial industry, Digital Asset Network positions itself to unlock significant liquidity and create new asset classes. By enhancing tradability, transparency, and compliance of financial instruments, the network aims to bridge the gap between various market participants, from established investment banking firms to startups in developing regions. This approach addresses the growing demand for institutional-grade insights in the evolving landscape of digital finance.

FoodCloud

Seed Round in 2017
FoodCloud is an online marketplace based in Delhi, India, that connects consumers with home chefs, bakers, and caterers in the Delhi-NCR region. The platform allows users to discover and order home-cooked meals from a diverse selection of cuisines, offering over 5,000 menu items. Through its web and mobile app, FoodCloud facilitates the entire process, from finding chefs to placing orders and managing delivery, providing a comprehensive solution for those seeking wholesome, homemade food. The service has gained rapid popularity among consumers, catering to a wide array of culinary preferences.

OaCP

Seed Round in 2017
OaCP specializes in healthcare technology focused on enhancing cancer diagnosis through innovative molecular in vitro diagnostics. The company offers patented chemical reagents that significantly reduce both the time and cost associated with DNA testing for cancer, achieving a 97% reduction in time and a 50% reduction in costs. Operating within the competitive USD 1 billion in situ hybridization market, OaCP has recorded USD 100,000 in sales and maintains a strong customer retention rate and gross margin. Its distribution network spans nearly 15 countries, serving hospitals and research and development centers. The company has participated in the RebelBio Accelerator program and secured funding of USD 330,000 from SOS Venture. OaCP has received recognition in various international competitions, particularly in Hong Kong and China. Currently, the company seeks an investment of EUR 2 million to further expand its market presence and develop its diagnostic technology, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of life for cancer patients.

FoodieTrip

Seed Round in 2017
FoodieTrip, Inc. operates an online platform that connects travelers with local food guides to facilitate authentic culinary experiences around the world. Founded in 2015 and based in Sacramento, California, the company has created a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows users to find and book passionate food experts in over 115 international cities. Travelers can enjoy unique gastronomic adventures, ranging from speakeasy excursions in New York City to dumpling tastings in Xi'an, helping them to dine like locals and discover the rich culinary traditions of various destinations. Through its innovative platform, FoodieTrip enhances the travel experience by promoting local cuisine and fostering connections between food lovers and local guides.

FoodieTrip

Convertible Note in 2017
FoodieTrip, Inc. operates an online platform that connects travelers with local food guides to facilitate authentic culinary experiences around the world. Founded in 2015 and based in Sacramento, California, the company has created a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows users to find and book passionate food experts in over 115 international cities. Travelers can enjoy unique gastronomic adventures, ranging from speakeasy excursions in New York City to dumpling tastings in Xi'an, helping them to dine like locals and discover the rich culinary traditions of various destinations. Through its innovative platform, FoodieTrip enhances the travel experience by promoting local cuisine and fostering connections between food lovers and local guides.

Property Passbook

Convertible Note in 2016
Property Passbook operates a global marketplace designed to provide transparency and streamline the real estate investment process. By leveraging proprietary data sets and advanced algorithms, the company identifies undervalued property opportunities across 54 major markets worldwide. Its platform employs thousands of unique data points to assist investors in making informed decisions, akin to the research capabilities of Wall Street firms. Property Passbook enables clients to compare new construction residential projects easily, helping them identify the most promising investments for long-term appreciation. Additionally, the company offers comprehensive support, including 24/7 customer service, financing assistance, and real-time asset management through a mobile app, aiming to enhance client performance while simplifying investment strategies.

Trainersvault

Seed Round in 2016
Trainersvault is developing a marketplace technology platform aimed at revolutionizing the global health and wellness industry, which is valued at over $300 billion. The platform functions as an all-in-one solution for personal trainers and fitness consumers, facilitating appointment bookings, customer referrals, digital downloads, and payment processing. By connecting individuals with personal trainers based on their workout schedules and training requirements, Trainersvault enhances accessibility to personal training services. Additionally, it provides trainers with tools to create, manage, sell tickets, and promote their events, while also offering analytics to assess performance. This comprehensive approach aims to simplify business operations for trainers and make personal training more accessible and affordable for consumers.

Eattiamo

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Eattiamo scouts and selects the best Italian food producers and aggregates them in a digital network. It provides them with innovative tools and service to increase their visibility and commercial reach, at national and international level. Eattiamo is the platform for producers to exploit digital sale channel. Eattiamo team takes care of creating content and upload products not only on its own e-commerce platform, but also on other key partners' ones, both in Italy and abroad. It also manages logistics, pricing and online payments. By multiplying the marketplaces products are featured in, Eattiamo increases the sales opportunities for producers, spread their brand awareness and fully promote their products. One platform, multiple channels, infinite sales opportunities. Eattiamo deeply believes in the power of networks, for their ability of putting together people that share interests and passions.

Forkyoo

Convertible Note in 2016
Forkyoo acts as a business-to-consumer marketplace (or “venue”) that allows users who comply with Forkyoo's policies to offer, sell and buy recipe kits within a fixed-price format. Forkyoo is not directly involved in the transaction between buyers and sellers. As a result, Forkyoo has no control over the quality, safety, morality or legality of any aspect of the items listed, the truth or accuracy of the listings, the ability of sellers to sell items or the ability of buyers to pay for items. Forkyoo does not pre-screen users or the content or information provided by users. Forkyoo cannot ensure that a buyer or seller will actually complete a transaction.

OneMoreCloset

Seed Round in 2016
OneMoreCloset offers the largest selection of rent-able clothes for men, women, and children at an affordable price, with direct delivery. Users can also rent out their clothes at prices they set. OneMoreCloset connects stores and designers to users in a interactive clothes sharing app. Visit our website at onemorecloset.com and look out for our upcoming app.

Miramix

Seed Round in 2015
Miramix is a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in producing customized nutritional supplements tailored to individual health goals. The company offers a unique marketplace where consumers can select modular and combinable blends to create personalized supplements, including custom, whole food, and private label options. Utilizing micro-dosing technology, Miramix provides both the hardware and software necessary for users to formulate their own vitamin and health supplement mixes with precision. Their product range encompasses workout supplements, beauty supplements, and more, catering to a diverse clientele seeking specific nutrient solutions.

Forkyoo

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Forkyoo acts as a business-to-consumer marketplace (or “venue”) that allows users who comply with Forkyoo's policies to offer, sell and buy recipe kits within a fixed-price format. Forkyoo is not directly involved in the transaction between buyers and sellers. As a result, Forkyoo has no control over the quality, safety, morality or legality of any aspect of the items listed, the truth or accuracy of the listings, the ability of sellers to sell items or the ability of buyers to pay for items. Forkyoo does not pre-screen users or the content or information provided by users. Forkyoo cannot ensure that a buyer or seller will actually complete a transaction.

PartnerGo

Venture Round in 2015
PartnerGo is an online platform designed to facilitate connections among real estate professionals globally. Launched in 2014 by Tanya Cheng and based in Hong Kong, the platform allows realtors to submit requests that can be viewed by others in the network. Interested parties can send collaboration proposals, and upon selection, agreements are signed to initiate business. PartnerGo aims to enhance the cross-border real estate market by matching and verifying trustworthy professionals, thereby promoting a more liquid and competitive environment. The platform enables users to source, negotiate, and collaborate on real estate transactions, helping buyers access off-plan properties and resale projects directly from developers and sellers.

Idea Market

Seed Round in 2015
Idea Market is a crowd-sourced marketplace that matches entrepreneurs with pre-funded concepts to create companies. It brings together ideas, talent, and money to build successful companies. The company’s aim is to help create 1 million companies in the next 20 years, creating 10 million jobs, and positively impacting a billion people and resulting in 1 trillion dollars in value added to the global economy. Idea Market was founded in 2014 by Bill Gross and is headquartered in San Francisco, C.A.

Getaround

Series B in 2014
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent cars by the hour or day through its app. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, the company operates in several cities across the United States, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Getaround’s platform utilizes patented technology to provide a contactless experience, eliminating the need for traditional rental procedures such as waiting in line or meeting car owners. Users can choose from a variety of vehicles, including luxury cars and trucks, while benefiting from included insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. This model not only offers convenience but also helps car owners earn extra income, thereby reducing the cost of car ownership and promoting environmental sustainability.

Agrilicious.com

Seed Round in 2014
First-of-its-Kind National Destination and Marketplace For All Things Local Food and Handmade Goods. Agrilicious.com is at the heart of the food movement providing an exciting way to participate in the local food experience while expanding the family-to-farmer connection. A resource for all things local food – individuals, families, farmers, restaurants, grocery and meal delivery services, distributers, educators and experts all come together through Agrilicious to share ideas, connect, and make a difference!

Dustcloud

Seed Round in 2014
Dustcloud is a provider of gaming infrastructure focused on competitive outdoor gaming experiences. The company has developed a mobile, first-person shooter game that allows players to engage in laser tag in real-world environments. Its innovative gaming system utilizes Dusters, mobile game controllers designed to enhance gameplay, which operate through i-Beacon meshnets. Dustcloud's platform incorporates augmented reality headsets and IoT beacon zones, providing an immersive gaming experience. The Dusters were initially developed in China as part of the Haxlr8r hardware accelerator program, and the company has plans for manufacturing and shipping its products.

Launchpilots

Seed Round in 2014
Launchpilots Limited operates an online marketplace that links university students with brands through campus event sponsorships. The platform enables student leaders to connect with potential sponsors and attendees by consolidating campus event information. Launchpilots offers a performance-based pricing model that allows brands to create targeted campaigns aimed at millennials, focusing on specific objectives and key performance indicators. This system encourages student ambassadors to promote these campaigns on social media, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Headquartered in China, Launchpilots Limited functions as a subsidiary of Robin8 Inc., emphasizing its role in facilitating brand partnerships within the university ecosystem across Asia.

Dustcloud

Seed Round in 2013
Dustcloud is a provider of gaming infrastructure focused on competitive outdoor gaming experiences. The company has developed a mobile, first-person shooter game that allows players to engage in laser tag in real-world environments. Its innovative gaming system utilizes Dusters, mobile game controllers designed to enhance gameplay, which operate through i-Beacon meshnets. Dustcloud's platform incorporates augmented reality headsets and IoT beacon zones, providing an immersive gaming experience. The Dusters were initially developed in China as part of the Haxlr8r hardware accelerator program, and the company has plans for manufacturing and shipping its products.

Unboxed.network

Seed Round in 2013
Unboxed is a marketplace connecting marketers with creators for consumer-personalized social media content on-demand. Unboxed matches products with their consumers or lookalike audiences to create user-generated content worldwide. We leverage thousands of people, content creators, and real product consumers to create real content for other consumers. Content creators use the Unboxed app to receive tasks, submit created content, and get rewarded.

Launchpilots

Venture Round in 2013
Launchpilots Limited operates an online marketplace that links university students with brands through campus event sponsorships. The platform enables student leaders to connect with potential sponsors and attendees by consolidating campus event information. Launchpilots offers a performance-based pricing model that allows brands to create targeted campaigns aimed at millennials, focusing on specific objectives and key performance indicators. This system encourages student ambassadors to promote these campaigns on social media, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Headquartered in China, Launchpilots Limited functions as a subsidiary of Robin8 Inc., emphasizing its role in facilitating brand partnerships within the university ecosystem across Asia.

Click 4 classes

Seed Round in 2013
Click 4 Classes operates a website that serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking information on classes and training providers across various business sectors. The platform offers guidance on nearly every aspect of planning or joining classes, making it easier for users to find suitable educational opportunities. By aggregating and presenting relevant information, Click 4 Classes aims to simplify the process of discovering and enrolling in training programs, thereby facilitating personal and professional development for its users.

Dustcloud

Seed Round in 2013
Dustcloud is a provider of gaming infrastructure focused on competitive outdoor gaming experiences. The company has developed a mobile, first-person shooter game that allows players to engage in laser tag in real-world environments. Its innovative gaming system utilizes Dusters, mobile game controllers designed to enhance gameplay, which operate through i-Beacon meshnets. Dustcloud's platform incorporates augmented reality headsets and IoT beacon zones, providing an immersive gaming experience. The Dusters were initially developed in China as part of the Haxlr8r hardware accelerator program, and the company has plans for manufacturing and shipping its products.

Getaround

Series A in 2012
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent cars by the hour or day through its app. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, the company operates in several cities across the United States, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Getaround’s platform utilizes patented technology to provide a contactless experience, eliminating the need for traditional rental procedures such as waiting in line or meeting car owners. Users can choose from a variety of vehicles, including luxury cars and trucks, while benefiting from included insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. This model not only offers convenience but also helps car owners earn extra income, thereby reducing the cost of car ownership and promoting environmental sustainability.

Adconnect

Seed Round in 2012
AdConnect.com is a service of AdJungle, Inc. which was incorporated in the State of California in 1999. Founded by the same team that created EPage.com Classifieds and AdJungle.com (among other sites), AdConnect.com is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to their customers, AdConnect was created to affordable allow anyone to offer a full service classifieds or auction site to their users. Because AdConnect hosts the service, you do not have to worry about platform compatibility, merchant accounts, customer support, training, server uptime, bandwidth costs, or the time to set up and fiddle with a software package. Your time is free to do what is really important, promote your own Web site and make money. There are no time consuming future upgrades to worry about, because with AdConnect you will always have the latest version of the software. Sites can be configured and operational in a matter of minutes. It only takes (at most) a few hours to fully set up a site with custom pricing and categories.

Getaround

Seed Round in 2011
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace that facilitates peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent cars by the hour or day through its app. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, the company operates in several cities across the United States, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Getaround’s platform utilizes patented technology to provide a contactless experience, eliminating the need for traditional rental procedures such as waiting in line or meeting car owners. Users can choose from a variety of vehicles, including luxury cars and trucks, while benefiting from included insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance. This model not only offers convenience but also helps car owners earn extra income, thereby reducing the cost of car ownership and promoting environmental sustainability.
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