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 Restaurants

Caldo Restaurant Technologies

Seed Round in 2024
Caldo Restaurant Technologies is a robotics company focused on kitchen automation solutions for commercial kitchens. Their flagship product, OCTO, is an automated makeline designed to assist kitchen staff by managing the final stages of meal preparation. This system efficiently handles ready-to-eat items, processes incoming orders, and prepares customized meals autonomously, all while prioritizing safety and minimizing waste. Additionally, Caldo's Runner.OS software streamlines order management to prevent overcrowding at cooking stations, thereby enhancing workflow efficiency. By developing task-specific robotic assistants, Caldo aims to replace tedious and hazardous tasks in restaurant kitchens, enabling staff to focus on more complex culinary activities.

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.

Blink

Seed Round in 2023
Blink is a cloud-based enterprise ordering solution that allows restaurants, supermarkets, and cloud kitchens to launch direct-to-consumer online ordering channels. Its SaaS-based solution, which includes a branded ordering website and mobile app, assists brands in growing their orders via an advanced backend dashboard.

Bite

Series A in 2023
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing primarily on quick service and fast casual restaurants. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative products such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a mobile interface that enables contactless ordering through QR codes. Additionally, Bite’s self-ordering kiosk software employs facial recognition technology to identify guests and learn their preferences, allowing for personalized recommendations. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also helps restaurants build stronger customer relationships.

Ingest

Seed Round in 2023
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform tailored for the restaurant and food and beverage retail sectors. The platform integrates with various tools and systems to connect disparate data sources, enabling businesses to access critical metrics that are often difficult to obtain. By automating functions such as time and attendance, scheduling, invoice management, and reservations, Ingest provides real-time insights through interactive dashboards and emailed reports. This functionality allows decision-makers to identify operational strengths and weaknesses, facilitating faster and more informed decision-making across the organization.

Bite

Convertible Note in 2023
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing primarily on quick service and fast casual restaurants. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative products such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a mobile interface that enables contactless ordering through QR codes. Additionally, Bite’s self-ordering kiosk software employs facial recognition technology to identify guests and learn their preferences, allowing for personalized recommendations. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also helps restaurants build stronger customer relationships.

Caldo Restaurant Technologies

Seed Round in 2023
Caldo Restaurant Technologies is a robotics company focused on kitchen automation solutions for commercial kitchens. Their flagship product, OCTO, is an automated makeline designed to assist kitchen staff by managing the final stages of meal preparation. This system efficiently handles ready-to-eat items, processes incoming orders, and prepares customized meals autonomously, all while prioritizing safety and minimizing waste. Additionally, Caldo's Runner.OS software streamlines order management to prevent overcrowding at cooking stations, thereby enhancing workflow efficiency. By developing task-specific robotic assistants, Caldo aims to replace tedious and hazardous tasks in restaurant kitchens, enabling staff to focus on more complex culinary activities.

SmartBite

Convertible Note in 2022
SmartBite is a leading corporate food solutions provider in Southeast Asia, specializing in making it convenient for businesses to order food from restaurants and caterers. Established in Malaysia and the Philippines, the company was acquired by SmartBite Singapore in 2021. Recognizing the distinct needs of corporate food delivery, especially in the evolving workplace landscape post-COVID, SmartBite offers a platform featuring menu charts and integrated online payment systems. This allows professionals to easily select and order meals for their offices. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer support around the clock, ensuring that businesses receive the service they need for their food delivery requirements.

Blink

Seed Round in 2022
Blink is a cloud-based enterprise ordering solution that allows restaurants, supermarkets, and cloud kitchens to launch direct-to-consumer online ordering channels. Its SaaS-based solution, which includes a branded ordering website and mobile app, assists brands in growing their orders via an advanced backend dashboard.

Caldo Restaurant Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Caldo Restaurant Technologies is a robotics company focused on kitchen automation solutions for commercial kitchens. Their flagship product, OCTO, is an automated makeline designed to assist kitchen staff by managing the final stages of meal preparation. This system efficiently handles ready-to-eat items, processes incoming orders, and prepares customized meals autonomously, all while prioritizing safety and minimizing waste. Additionally, Caldo's Runner.OS software streamlines order management to prevent overcrowding at cooking stations, thereby enhancing workflow efficiency. By developing task-specific robotic assistants, Caldo aims to replace tedious and hazardous tasks in restaurant kitchens, enabling staff to focus on more complex culinary activities.

SmartBite

Convertible Note in 2022
SmartBite is a leading corporate food solutions provider in Southeast Asia, specializing in making it convenient for businesses to order food from restaurants and caterers. Established in Malaysia and the Philippines, the company was acquired by SmartBite Singapore in 2021. Recognizing the distinct needs of corporate food delivery, especially in the evolving workplace landscape post-COVID, SmartBite offers a platform featuring menu charts and integrated online payment systems. This allows professionals to easily select and order meals for their offices. The company is committed to providing exceptional customer support around the clock, ensuring that businesses receive the service they need for their food delivery requirements.

Bite

Seed Round in 2022
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing primarily on quick service and fast casual restaurants. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative products such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a mobile interface that enables contactless ordering through QR codes. Additionally, Bite’s self-ordering kiosk software employs facial recognition technology to identify guests and learn their preferences, allowing for personalized recommendations. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also helps restaurants build stronger customer relationships.

Ingest

Seed Round in 2022
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform tailored for the restaurant and food and beverage retail sectors. The platform integrates with various tools and systems to connect disparate data sources, enabling businesses to access critical metrics that are often difficult to obtain. By automating functions such as time and attendance, scheduling, invoice management, and reservations, Ingest provides real-time insights through interactive dashboards and emailed reports. This functionality allows decision-makers to identify operational strengths and weaknesses, facilitating faster and more informed decision-making across the organization.

BistroChat

Seed Round in 2022
Bistrochat is a developer of a restaurant management application that assists food and beverage businesses in enhancing their communication with guests. The application consolidates bookings from various platforms into a single table management system, streamlining the reservation process for restaurants. Additionally, it features a loyalty reward system designed to incentivize customer retention by encouraging diners to return to participating establishments. By providing these tools, Bistrochat enables restaurants to manage their bookings and loyalty programs more efficiently, ultimately improving customer engagement and satisfaction.

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.

Blink

Seed Round in 2021
Blink is a cloud-based enterprise ordering solution that allows restaurants, supermarkets, and cloud kitchens to launch direct-to-consumer online ordering channels. Its SaaS-based solution, which includes a branded ordering website and mobile app, assists brands in growing their orders via an advanced backend dashboard.

Ingest

Convertible Note in 2021
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform tailored for the restaurant and food and beverage retail sectors. The platform integrates with various tools and systems to connect disparate data sources, enabling businesses to access critical metrics that are often difficult to obtain. By automating functions such as time and attendance, scheduling, invoice management, and reservations, Ingest provides real-time insights through interactive dashboards and emailed reports. This functionality allows decision-makers to identify operational strengths and weaknesses, facilitating faster and more informed decision-making across the organization.

BistroChat

Convertible Note in 2021
Bistrochat is a developer of a restaurant management application that assists food and beverage businesses in enhancing their communication with guests. The application consolidates bookings from various platforms into a single table management system, streamlining the reservation process for restaurants. Additionally, it features a loyalty reward system designed to incentivize customer retention by encouraging diners to return to participating establishments. By providing these tools, Bistrochat enables restaurants to manage their bookings and loyalty programs more efficiently, ultimately improving customer engagement and satisfaction.

Bite

Seed Round in 2020
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing primarily on quick service and fast casual restaurants. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative products such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a mobile interface that enables contactless ordering through QR codes. Additionally, Bite’s self-ordering kiosk software employs facial recognition technology to identify guests and learn their preferences, allowing for personalized recommendations. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also helps restaurants build stronger customer relationships.

Remote Kitchen

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Remote Kitchen is a single unified platform to empower restaurants to run, manage and grow their business effectively.

byLocals

Seed Round in 2020
ByLocals is a virtual restaurant that offers a food aggregator platform focused on delivering high-quality meals prepared by local chefs. The company emphasizes the importance of using quality ingredients while ensuring that every aspect of food preparation, from cutting and assembling to packaging, is meticulously handled. ByLocals designs its dishes specifically for delivery, catering to customers who seek healthy and affordable dining options.

Ingest

Convertible Note in 2020
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform tailored for the restaurant and food and beverage retail sectors. The platform integrates with various tools and systems to connect disparate data sources, enabling businesses to access critical metrics that are often difficult to obtain. By automating functions such as time and attendance, scheduling, invoice management, and reservations, Ingest provides real-time insights through interactive dashboards and emailed reports. This functionality allows decision-makers to identify operational strengths and weaknesses, facilitating faster and more informed decision-making across the organization.

Giladiskon Indonesia

Venture Round in 2020
Social buying club where 1.5m Indonesian members get exclusive discounts at restaurants and lifestyle retailers

Global Belly

Convertible Note in 2020
Global Belly is a Newburgh, New York-based company that provides an online subscription meal kit service featuring ingredients tailored to various cuisines, including Thai and Indian. The kits include fresh vegetables, spices, proteins, and detailed recipe cards for preparing diverse dishes. Founded in 2014 and initially known as Saffron Fix Inc., the company rebranded to Global Belly in May 2018. In addition to its meal kits, Global Belly operates a content creation platform that allows chefs, bloggers, and influencers to transform their digital content into shoppable experiences. This innovative approach enables creators to monetize their brands by launching custom product lines, thereby enhancing consumer engagement and driving sales for both influencers and partner brands.

Blink

Seed Round in 2019
Blink is a cloud-based enterprise ordering solution that allows restaurants, supermarkets, and cloud kitchens to launch direct-to-consumer online ordering channels. Its SaaS-based solution, which includes a branded ordering website and mobile app, assists brands in growing their orders via an advanced backend dashboard.

Adurcup

Seed Round in 2019
Started in July 2015 by alumni's from IIT Kanpur - Adurup is India's leading restaurant procurement platform.With a vision to create automation for procurement in F&B industry, Adurcup is making a difference by helping restaurants procure well to service the consumers. Adurcup aims to improve the supply chain infrastructure of F&B industry. To address the same Adurcup offers solution in two domains : 1.B2B e-commerce platform - Adurcup offers a single point procurement solution in form of a web platform (www.adurcup.com) for standalone restaurants to shop products and services across categories ( food packaging,grocery,housekeeping materials,customized packaging ,pest control ,social wifi) and plan expenses.Clients include : Wow momo's,Devyani International,Impressario restaurants,Curefit ,Tea Halt etc. 2.Outsourcing solution - Adurcup offers three point solution for chain outlets to cater to their complete supply chain, comprising of - SOURCING, STORAGE and DISTRIBUTION through customized web dashboards having tools to manage inventory, trigger purchases and manage end-to-end supply chain.Clients include : Nazeer Hospitality , Wataburger etc With these solutions, Adurcup today impacts more than 1 million dining out experiences , half a million food deliveries and empowers more than 500+ SME's in the value chain.

Voix Ai

Seed Round in 2019
Voix enables restaurant chains to receive orders over voice interfaces like Google Home, Alexa, or Phone. Voix cloud AI platform interacts on behalf of the restaurants with the customers, take orders or book tables. Voix founding team has 50+ years of restaurateur, technology, and execution experience in building startups & products like Tesla, Amazon. Voix is live in 100s of restaurants and has been scaling to multiple national restaurant franchises. Experience the future of food ordering - https://voixai.wistia.com/medias/vwezo4i78n

Misk

Seed Round in 2018
Misk is a restaurant-loving community that helps you decide where to dine or drink a glass based on the recommendations of your friends.

Global Belly

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Global Belly is a Newburgh, New York-based company that provides an online subscription meal kit service featuring ingredients tailored to various cuisines, including Thai and Indian. The kits include fresh vegetables, spices, proteins, and detailed recipe cards for preparing diverse dishes. Founded in 2014 and initially known as Saffron Fix Inc., the company rebranded to Global Belly in May 2018. In addition to its meal kits, Global Belly operates a content creation platform that allows chefs, bloggers, and influencers to transform their digital content into shoppable experiences. This innovative approach enables creators to monetize their brands by launching custom product lines, thereby enhancing consumer engagement and driving sales for both influencers and partner brands.

Ingest

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform tailored for the restaurant and food and beverage retail sectors. The platform integrates with various tools and systems to connect disparate data sources, enabling businesses to access critical metrics that are often difficult to obtain. By automating functions such as time and attendance, scheduling, invoice management, and reservations, Ingest provides real-time insights through interactive dashboards and emailed reports. This functionality allows decision-makers to identify operational strengths and weaknesses, facilitating faster and more informed decision-making across the organization.

NoshPos

Seed Round in 2018
The All-In-One Solution for Food & Beverage Delivery Businesses

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.

Freshchefs

Seed Round in 2017
FreshChefs operates an online corporate catering platform that simplifies food ordering for corporate events. Through its WeChat app, the company offers a variety of signature dishes from multiple restaurants, ensuring convenience and choice for users. FreshChefs provides a single delivery system, streamlined billing options, and volume discounts, making the ordering process efficient and user-friendly. With a dedicated team of drivers and client managers, the company prioritizes the freshness and presentation of meals, allowing clients to enjoy quality food delivered to their location.

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.

Urbem

Seed Round in 2016
Urbem.Club was founded in early 2015 with two missions: - Help quality restaurants by encouraging people to eat out more often; - Offer their dining members fabulous value and recommendations. They provide an unparalleled marketing strategy - one that will see you increase the number of new bookings and gain new customers. They provide an unparalleled marketing strategy - one that will see you increase the number of new bookings and gain new customers.

Bite

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing primarily on quick service and fast casual restaurants. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative products such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a mobile interface that enables contactless ordering through QR codes. Additionally, Bite’s self-ordering kiosk software employs facial recognition technology to identify guests and learn their preferences, allowing for personalized recommendations. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also helps restaurants build stronger customer relationships.

Urbem

Venture Round in 2015
Urbem.Club was founded in early 2015 with two missions: - Help quality restaurants by encouraging people to eat out more often; - Offer their dining members fabulous value and recommendations. They provide an unparalleled marketing strategy - one that will see you increase the number of new bookings and gain new customers. They provide an unparalleled marketing strategy - one that will see you increase the number of new bookings and gain new customers.

Bestaurant

Seed Round in 2015
Bestaurant is a mobile application focused on private sharing of restaurant recommendations among trusted friends. It allows users to discover and share their favorite dining experiences, featuring tips and photos of specific dishes that friends enjoy. Users can create curated Gold Lists, highlighting one restaurant per cuisine or vibe in various cities, making it easier for friends to navigate dining options, particularly when traveling. The platform serves as a private repository for users to access their friends' top food experiences worldwide, ensuring that personal favorites are shared only within a trusted circle, rather than with the public. Additionally, Bestaurant aids users in finding suitable restaurants for various occasions and facilitates seat bookings at competitive rates.

Servy

Seed Round in 2015
Servy is empowering a community of foodies and hospitality professionals to improve the restaurant industry through private evaluations.

Tasting Collective

Convertible Note in 2015
Tasting Collective is a roving community of food lovers on a mission to create a more meaningful restaurant experience. To us, restaurants are stages upon which stories are told and setting in which relationships are built. They host chef-led dining events at top independent eateries, and give executive chefs an opportunity to experiment with food and come out of the kitchen to share stories and connect with diners. Members come together around communal tables to break bread, provide feedback to the chefs, and enjoy incredible dining experiences.

Madada

Venture Round in 2015
Madada is the operator of a luxury boutique hotel chain that provides hospitality and lodging services. The company owns and operates luxury hotels and apartments with leisure facilities, as well as traditional coffee shops, allowing clients to enjoy a stay with a local neighborhood ambiance.

Tasting Collective

Seed Round in 2015
Tasting Collective is a roving community of food lovers on a mission to create a more meaningful restaurant experience. To us, restaurants are stages upon which stories are told and setting in which relationships are built. They host chef-led dining events at top independent eateries, and give executive chefs an opportunity to experiment with food and come out of the kitchen to share stories and connect with diners. Members come together around communal tables to break bread, provide feedback to the chefs, and enjoy incredible dining experiences.

Fooze

Seed Round in 2015
Fooze, Inc. is a New York-based company that has developed a mobile application specifically for late night food delivery. Launched in 2015, the app offers customers a rotating selection of three quality meals from local restaurants, emphasizing convenience and speed, with deliveries typically arriving in as little as 20 minutes. By providing a streamlined service, Fooze aims to enhance the late night dining experience and offer better food choices compared to typical processed options. In addition to its delivery service, the company also engages in advertising and marketing services for local eateries, facilitating a mutually beneficial relationship between consumers and restaurants.

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!

Foodie For All

Seed Round in 2014
Foodie For All, LLC is a food delivery service based in New York City, specializing in connecting consumers and corporate clients with a variety of restaurants. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on delivering meals to homes and offices for weekday lunch and dinner, catering specifically to the needs of businesses seeking to enhance their food offerings for employees. Foodie For All provides concierge assistance, ensuring access to trendy restaurants and reliable delivery, which addresses the challenges faced by companies in the corporate foodservice sector. By facilitating corporate orders and streamlining the meal experience, the company aims to deliver a satisfying and efficient service to its clients.

Greenease

Seed Round in 2014
Greenease LLC is a mobile application that connects consumers with restaurants, cafes, and grocers that prioritize sourcing from local and sustainable farms. Founded in 2013 and based in Washington, D.C., the app is currently available on iOS in New York City and Washington, D.C. Greenease allows users to discover a variety of food options, including free-range, vegetarian, organic, and sustainably harvested seafood. The platform lists participating businesses for free, requiring them only to provide information about their farm sources, enabling consumers to learn about the origins of their food while dining out.

Servy

Seed Round in 2014
Servy is empowering a community of foodies and hospitality professionals to improve the restaurant industry through private evaluations.

MunchQuick

Seed Round in 2014
MunchQuick is an online platform and mobile app that enables its users to get health-conscious meals delivered to their homes. The venture was launched by Leith Jaber in April 2014 and is based in Alexandria, Virginia.

LuRenJia

Venture Round in 2011
Spiced duck and chicken chain brand based in Nanjing.

Eat Mubarak

Eat Mubarak is a company that specializes in enhancing the digital presence of restaurants through its food delivery application. The platform allows users to discover local dining options by searching for restaurants in their vicinity while providing access to menus, photos, user reviews, and ratings. This comprehensive service not only streamlines the process of finding restaurants but also empowers establishments to build their own digital ordering and marketing channels. By integrating online discovery and delivery, Eat Mubarak aims to create a seamless experience for both customers and restaurants.
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