SOSV

Founded in 1995, SOSV is a global venture capital firm headquartered in New Jersey. It focuses on seed-to-growth stage investments in deep tech innovations, primarily in bio-tech/life sciences and hardware/robotics sectors, with a commitment to human and planetary health.

Michael Aberman

Partner

Lindsay Atkenson

Analyst

Hugh Bowen

Associate

Shawn Broderick

Venture Partner

Stephen Chambers

General Partner

Navin Danapal

Director, South East Asia

Cyril Ebersweiler

General Partner

Hiruy Ephrem

Analyst

Sheng Ge

Partner

Weichang Ge

Analyst

TR Harrington

Partner

Bradford Higgins JD

Venture Partner

Mohan S. Iyer

General Partner

Benjamin Joffe

Partner

Stephen McCann

CFO and General Partner

Carthach McCarthy

CFO

Yuan-Ting Meng

Analyst

Paul Monaghan

Principal

Brian Murphy

Finance Director

Sean O'Sullivan

Managing Partner

Oscar Ramos

General Partner

Eric Ramsay

Analyst

Susan Schofer Ph.D

Partner

Parikshit Sharma

Principal

Sabriya Stukes Ph.D

Partner

Duncan Turner

General Partner

Pae Wu

General Partner

Past deals in Virtual Reality

MixRift

Pre Seed Round in 2024
MixRift is a gaming company specializing in designing and developing interactive mixed-reality gaming experiences. It offers survival and puzzle games, aiming to provide immersive entertainment that bridges the gap between virtual and real-world gaming.

MixRift

Seed Round in 2024
MixRift is a gaming company specializing in designing and developing interactive mixed-reality gaming experiences. It offers survival and puzzle games, aiming to provide immersive entertainment that bridges the gap between virtual and real-world gaming.

Zebra Media

Convertible Note in 2021
Zebra Media is a video production company that specializes in multi-platform commercial and branded content creation. The firm collaborates with advertising agencies, broadcasters, and advertisers to produce a diverse range of engaging materials, including documentaries, web series, short films, and interactive projections. With a team of skilled directors and a flexible production structure, Zebra Media is able to adapt to varying project requirements while optimizing the clients' investment in visual content. Through its comprehensive services, Zebra Media aims to enhance audience engagement and entertainment in the digital landscape.

SuperWorld

Convertible Note in 2021
SuperWorld is a blockchain-powered augmented reality platform that combines a virtual real estate marketplace, an ad marketplace, and a social AR experience. It lets users place photos, videos, texts, and 3D objects in the real world, buy and sell virtual properties, monetize activity on land, and trade digital assets within an immersive ecosystem. Brands can tag anything anywhere in AR to engage audiences, creating a social and commercial environment built on blockchain technology.

SuperWorld

Seed Round in 2021
SuperWorld is a blockchain-powered augmented reality platform that combines a virtual real estate marketplace, an ad marketplace, and a social AR experience. It lets users place photos, videos, texts, and 3D objects in the real world, buy and sell virtual properties, monetize activity on land, and trade digital assets within an immersive ecosystem. Brands can tag anything anywhere in AR to engage audiences, creating a social and commercial environment built on blockchain technology.

Vivid Vision

Series A in 2020
Vivid Vision is a technology company that develops a virtual reality based therapy platform for vision disorders such as amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus. The core offering, the Vivid Vision software suite, provides interactive tests for eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity, and allows clinicians to monitor and control a patient's experience from a touchscreen interface. The system measures eye muscle imbalance and delivers different images to each eye to assess binocular vision and treat amblyopia, enabling ophthalmologists to treat strabismus and convergence disorders effectively. The platform is designed for use in eye clinics, primarily in North America. The company was founded in 2014 in San Francisco and later renamed from Apollo VR to Vivid Vision in 2015.

Try & Buy Fashion

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

Try & Buy Fashion

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

Vivid Vision

Convertible Note in 2018
Vivid Vision is a technology company that develops a virtual reality based therapy platform for vision disorders such as amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus. The core offering, the Vivid Vision software suite, provides interactive tests for eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity, and allows clinicians to monitor and control a patient's experience from a touchscreen interface. The system measures eye muscle imbalance and delivers different images to each eye to assess binocular vision and treat amblyopia, enabling ophthalmologists to treat strabismus and convergence disorders effectively. The platform is designed for use in eye clinics, primarily in North America. The company was founded in 2014 in San Francisco and later renamed from Apollo VR to Vivid Vision in 2015.

Arovia

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, Arovia specializes in developing innovative collapsible display products. Their flagship product is a pop-up screen that connects wirelessly or via HDMI to phones, tablets, or laptops, providing users with an immersive viewing experience on-the-go. Ideal for mobile professionals and VR/AR applications.

Morfus Mixed Reality

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

Vrex Lab

Seed Round in 2017
Vrex Lab is a global startup developing mobile VR/AR applications to create engaging and fun experiences.

Leap Motion

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

Vivid Vision

Seed Round in 2017
Vivid Vision is a technology company that develops a virtual reality based therapy platform for vision disorders such as amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus. The core offering, the Vivid Vision software suite, provides interactive tests for eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity, and allows clinicians to monitor and control a patient's experience from a touchscreen interface. The system measures eye muscle imbalance and delivers different images to each eye to assess binocular vision and treat amblyopia, enabling ophthalmologists to treat strabismus and convergence disorders effectively. The platform is designed for use in eye clinics, primarily in North America. The company was founded in 2014 in San Francisco and later renamed from Apollo VR to Vivid Vision in 2015.

SoniCam

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

Clever Robot Labs

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

SoniCam

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

Coolhobo

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

Vrex Lab

Seed Round in 2016
Vrex Lab is a global startup developing mobile VR/AR applications to create engaging and fun experiences.

SoniCam

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

Leap Motion

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

Vivid Vision

Seed Round in 2014
Vivid Vision is a technology company that develops a virtual reality based therapy platform for vision disorders such as amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus. The core offering, the Vivid Vision software suite, provides interactive tests for eye dominance, suppression, angle of deviation, and contrast sensitivity, and allows clinicians to monitor and control a patient's experience from a touchscreen interface. The system measures eye muscle imbalance and delivers different images to each eye to assess binocular vision and treat amblyopia, enabling ophthalmologists to treat strabismus and convergence disorders effectively. The platform is designed for use in eye clinics, primarily in North America. The company was founded in 2014 in San Francisco and later renamed from Apollo VR to Vivid Vision in 2015.

Ten Ton Raygun

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

Leap Motion

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

i-Tech

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

i-Tech

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