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.
Hoofprint Biome is a developer of probiotics that improve the sustainability of ruminant livestock production. Its probiotics and natural enzymes improve cattle health and digestive care by eliminating methane and enabling the livestock industry to catalyze the symbiotic agriculture movement with microbiome engineering.
Hoofprint Biome
Series A in 2025
Hoofprint Biome is a developer of probiotics that improve the sustainability of ruminant livestock production. Its probiotics and natural enzymes improve cattle health and digestive care by eliminating methane and enabling the livestock industry to catalyze the symbiotic agriculture movement with microbiome engineering.
Avalo
Series A in 2024
Avalo is a plant biology company that employs interpretable machine learning, genomic discovery, and evolutionary theory to innovate crop development for future agricultural needs. Utilizing AI-assisted plant breeding, Avalo ensures that all its products are non-GMO and promote natural biodiversity. The company's core technology is a discovery engine that efficiently identifies the genetic foundations of complex traits, significantly shortening the time and reducing the costs associated with developing new crops. By focusing on traits such as drought tolerance, water-use efficiency, and nutrient density, Avalo's platform enhances crop evolution to adapt to changing climate conditions. This approach allows researchers to improve crop quality while providing diagnostic forecasting and gene discovery capabilities, ultimately advancing agricultural practices.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2024
Voyage Foods is focused on creating sustainable and scalable alternatives to popular food products that face challenges due to health, environmental, and social issues. The company utilizes natural, sustainable, and upcycled ingredients along with proprietary technology and food science to develop new food items that replicate the taste and appearance of traditional favorites. Their product offerings include Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate, and Bean-Free Coffee, all designed to provide the same enjoyment without compromising individual health or environmental integrity. This innovative approach allows consumers to savor their favorite foods while contributing to a more responsible food system.
California Organic Fertilizers
Series A in 2024
California Organic Fertilizers manufactures Organic Input Materials that are Food Safety and National Organic Program Compliant.
California Cultured
Series A in 2024
California Cultured is a food company creating sustainable, lab-grown cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar to be tasty. It produces cocoa intended to provide cocoa that is less bitter and requires less sugar. The company's product entices cocoa cells to grow by stimulation by food ingredients that are found in any grocery store and produce cocoa cells that is good for human health, enabling customers to avail premium quality cocoa products. California Cultured was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Davis, California.
Cauldron Ferm
Series A in 2024
Cauldron Ferm is a bio-acceleration process that exponentially scales up any precision fermented prototype to commercial quantities faster and with a lower cost of goods than any traditional production method.
Zymochem
Series A in 2024
ZymoChem, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in the development of eco-friendly chemicals and bioprocesses using engineered microbes to convert renewable feedstocks, such as sugars, into industrial chemicals. The company’s bio-manufacturing platform aims to produce bio-based materials while minimizing carbon emissions during production, thereby supporting a carbon-efficient economy. By establishing cost-effective bioprocesses and novel biosynthetic pathways, ZymoChem enables clients to reduce production costs and enhance their competitiveness in the market. Through its innovative approach, the company contributes to sustainable manufacturing practices and the advancement of a real-zero economy.
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.
QuantumCyte
Series A in 2023
QuantumCyte, Inc. is a technology platform company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in cell analysis systems aimed at predicting drug efficacy and improving cancer treatment outcomes. Founded in 2014, QuantumCyte develops automated microdissection solutions for molecular pathology, utilizing digital tissue maps to isolate regions of interest that contain important biomarkers. By harnessing artificial intelligence in digital pathology, the company enables healthcare providers to perform precise single-cell analysis, enhancing the understanding of immune system and cancer biology.
Allozymes
Series A in 2023
Allozymes is a deep technology company that specializes in ultrahigh-throughput microfluidics technology to enhance enzyme evolution and development. It focuses on creating sensitive and accurate assays for enzymatic reactions, alongside proprietary microfluidic chips and proteomics technologies. By employing molecular biology and process engineering, Allozymes aims to produce pure enzymes tailored for specific applications. This innovative platform enables clients to expedite custom enzyme development and to create novel, sustainable natural products.
SupplyNote
Series A in 2023
SupplyNote is a B2B platform that focuses on optimizing supply chain management for the food and beverage industry. It aims to simplify procurement by connecting restaurant owners with suppliers, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The platform provides a range of solutions, including automated purchasing, vendor management, and real-time inventory tracking, allowing businesses to concentrate on their core activities. Additionally, SupplyNote offers backend services for daily operations, such as food packaging, pest control, housekeeping, and payment services, which help restaurants reduce turnaround time and operational costs. Through continuous innovation, SupplyNote seeks to transform logistics and inventory management within the food sector.
CroíValve
Series A in 2023
CroíValve is a developed a safe, effective, easy to use, percutaneous solution for treating all patients with severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
iMotorbike
Series A in 2023
iMotorbike is the leading online e-commerce platform for motorbikes in Southeast Asia, offering a diverse range of products including motorcycles, parts, and accessories. The marketplace aims to revolutionize motorcycle sales by providing an extensive selection of brands and models, along with a user-friendly search engine to help customers find motorcycles based on specific criteria such as make, model, and location. In addition to facilitating the purchase of motorbikes, iMotorbike enhances the user experience by offering services like insurance and financing, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for motorbike enthusiasts, owners, and professionals. The platform is dedicated to delivering a fast, secure, and straightforward online experience, distinguishing itself in the competitive market.
Artyc
Series A in 2023
Artyc specializes in providing sustainable cold shipping solutions for the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical sectors. The company manufactures refrigerant-free, reusable, active cooling containers designed to decarbonize the cold chain, thereby fostering a more sustainable logistics industry. By utilizing these innovative containers, businesses can benefit from reduced shipping costs and enhanced temperature monitoring throughout their logistics operations, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of temperature-sensitive goods.
unspun
Series A in 2023
Unspun, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of a platform that creates customized jeans using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental concerns by reducing global carbon emissions through automated and localized manufacturing processes. Unspun’s innovative approach not only eliminates pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory but also allows for the production of jeans in under ten minutes in a zero-waste manner. Their technology is showcased through the unspun.io platform, which provides digital customization solutions for various apparel brands. With a mission to make fashion more sustainable, Unspun is positioned at the intersection of robotics and digital apparel, striving to transform the industry with its unique approach to on-demand manufacturing.
Living Food
Series A in 2023
Living Food specializes in the development of packaged food and beverage brands aimed at delivering fresh, clean, and credible food options. The company offers a diverse range of healthy, preservative-free products, including bread, dressings, dips, pasta, and juices. By sourcing ingredients from farmers, bakers, brewers, chefs, and artisans, Living Food enables customers to enjoy sustainable and chemical-free food products. Additionally, the company emphasizes environmental responsibility in its operations, contributing positively to ecological well-being.
Pear Bio
Series A in 2023
Pear Bio is a biotechnology company based in Boston and London that focuses on developing precision medicine therapeutics for challenging cancer cases. By analyzing tumor biopsies and blood samples from patients, the company utilizes multi-omics approaches to identify new therapeutic targets. Their proprietary immune-microtumor system allows them to test the effectiveness of drug candidates directly on patient tumor samples. Pear Bio's innovative technology includes a specialized hydrogel that cultivates tumors outside the human body, effectively simulating drug resistance and streamlining the treatment selection process. This enables the identification of the most effective therapies for individual patients, thereby reducing the reliance on trial-and-error methods in cancer treatment.
Simply Good Jars
Series A in 2023
Simply Good Jars is a B-Corp company that delivers healthy meals in reusable + returnable packaging through use of smart refrigerated kiosks placed in offices, transit centers, universities and health-systems. Driven by purpose to change that way people think about consumption, SGJ introduces sustainable business practices into their everyday operations with a zero-waste goal. For every jar returned back to the company for reuse, they will help feed someone in need and ensure that no packaging materials end up in landfills.
Ten63 Therapeutics
Series A in 2023
Ten63 Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for challenging diseases, particularly those involving targets previously considered undruggable. Founded in 2017 and based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the company utilizes its proprietary platform, COPPER, which integrates advanced artificial intelligence and state-of-the-art physical models to explore vast chemical spaces. By employing low-residual, machine learning-based computational chemistry alongside superlinear search algorithms, Ten63 Therapeutics aims to identify and optimize drug candidates effectively. Their approach includes proprietary scaffold redesign and hopping technology, enabling the screening of trillions of molecules to predict resistance and redesign antibodies. This combination of techniques positions Ten63 Therapeutics at the forefront of developing durable treatments for some of the most lethal diseases.
LexxPluss
Series A in 2023
LexxPluss develops advanced automated transport robot systems tailored for logistics warehouses, addressing the ongoing labor shortage exacerbated by the surge in online shopping. The company's robots employ both autonomous and guided driving modes, allowing them to navigate complex environments with precision. By focusing on cost-effectiveness, on-site safety, and user experience, LexxPluss aims to help businesses automate operations that have traditionally relied heavily on human labor. This innovative approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves the safety of essential workers in the field, ultimately supporting the logistics industry’s evolving needs.
Renegade.bio
Series A in 2023
Renegade.bio is a biotechnology startup focused on creating and implementing high throughput diagnostics for the detection of novel infectious diseases. The company specializes in developing innovative diagnostics and assays that aid in drug development, utilizing advanced techniques such as biomarker discovery, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), next-generation sequencing (NGS), and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). This expertise enables healthcare organizations to offer diagnostic testing across various settings, including individuals, workplaces, schools, communities, events, concerts, and festivals.
Pili
Series A in 2023
PILI Inc. is a company based in Paris, France, that specializes in researching and manufacturing bio-fabricated colors derived from microorganisms. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on designing enzymes and fermentation biotechnologies that convert sugar into sustainable and long-lasting dyes and pigments. PILI produces renewable inks as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional toxic and non-recyclable options. The company emerged from a collaboration among a biologist, a designer, and a financial analyst in a biohacker space, leading to the creation of innovative products like a pen fed by bacteria. By utilizing microorganisms, PILI aims to replace petrochemical and non-sustainable vegetable dyes, promoting sustainable development while also helping businesses reduce costs.
Seppure Technologies
Series A in 2023
Seppure Technologies is focused on transforming the energy-intensive processes of chemical separation and purification across various industries. By introducing innovative chemical-resistant nanofiltration membranes, Seppure aims to replace traditional methods like distillation and evaporation, which are known for their high energy consumption and environmental impact. The company's sustainable technology operates without the need for heat, significantly reducing global energy use, emissions, and pollution. This approach not only enhances efficiency in industrial-scale chemical separations but also contributes to a more sustainable future.
DIA
Grant in 2023
Dia has invented an electrochemical sensor that can measure a wide variety of chemical biomarkers non-invasively in saliva or sweat. The data is sent via Bluetooth to an app on the user’s smartphone and analyzed in real-time. From the app, it can be securely sent to a third party. To date, we have measured hormones, electrolytes, neurotransmitters and metabolites. At DIA, we let the biology dictate which analyte we put on which platform – our wearable arm sleeve for sweat or our table-top device for saliva – because some biomarkers, such as cortisol fluctuate throughout the day and need to be monitored through a wearable sensor, while others, such as creatinine are more suitable to a daily saliva test.
Multus
Series A in 2023
Multus is a London-based company established in 2019 that specializes in providing affordable and efficient growth media for the cultivated meat industry. By employing a machine learning approach, Multus develops entirely animal-free growth media tailored specifically for animal cells, helping cultivated meat companies scale their production while maintaining high performance. The company focuses on optimizing growth factor proteins produced by genetically engineered microorganisms, thereby eliminating the environmental drawbacks associated with traditional animal serum-based media. This innovative solution supports the growth of diverse animal cell types and tissues, enabling clients to produce sustainable meat products while minimizing the environmental and economic impacts of conventional meat production.
SAVA
Series A in 2022
All the health information we need is within us. Just below the skin. SAVA is redefining the way people interact with their health by developing the most advanced biosensing technology science has to offer, capable of accessing bodily information in a painless, real-time and affordable way.
BioSapien
Series A in 2022
BioSapien is a pre-clinical biotechnology company focused on creating innovative biodegradable implantable products for oncology applications. The company is developing a 3D-printed drug delivery platform that utilizes a biodegradable mesh to deliver active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) directly to tumor sites, thereby minimizing systemic side effects associated with traditional therapies. Their flagship product, the MediChip, is designed to administer FDA-approved high-dose systemic therapies in a localized and sustained manner, enhancing the quality of patient care. Current research is focused on applications for pancreatic and lung cancers, with plans to expand the pipeline to include other types such as colorectal, breast, and stomach cancers. By targeting drug delivery directly to cancerous tissues, BioSapien aims to improve treatment efficacy while reducing toxicity for patients.
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.
Verdex Technologies
Series A in 2022
Verdex Technologies Inc. is a company based in North Chesterfield, Virginia, that specializes in the design, patenting, and licensing of non-toxic nanofiber producing equipment for various applications, particularly in filtration and biomedical fields. The company leverages proprietary technology to mass produce advanced nanofibers, enabling the creation of high-quality nonwoven materials suitable for a wide range of uses, including engine filters, liquid filters, industrial air filters, and medical packaging. Verdex's innovative approach allows for the functionalization of nanofibers by incorporating nano-sized ingredients, enhancing the effectiveness of products like water filters. Committed to sustainability, Verdex utilizes biodegradable and bioresorbable polymers in its processes, ensuring that its production methods are environmentally friendly. Founded in 2011, the company aims to unlock the potential of nanofibers and improve quality of life through its advanced materials.
CleanRobotics
Series A in 2022
CleanRobotics has built an autonomous system, called TrashBot, that makes recycling affordable for businesses and profitable for recycling plants. Using robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence we detect and separate landfill waste from recyclables while gathering useful data for recyclers, reducing waste hauling costs for businesses, and replacing expensive waste receptacles.
Huue
Series A in 2022
Huue is a company focused on providing sustainable dyeing solutions for the denim and textile industries, specifically through the use of bio-synthesized indigo dyes. By employing fermentation biotechnology, the company utilizes naturally occurring microorganisms to produce colors, which significantly reduces the reliance on toxic chemicals traditionally used in dye production. This innovative approach not only enhances the environmental sustainability of the denim supply chain but also offers a greener alternative for fashion and textile manufacturers seeking to create eco-friendly products. Huue's commitment to harnessing renewable resources positions it as a leader in the movement towards more sustainable practices in the industry.
Milk Moovement
Series A in 2022
Milk Moovement is a software company focused on the dairy industry, specializing in the raw milk supply chain. Founded in 2018 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the company offers a cloud-based platform that connects various stakeholders in the dairy supply chain. Its milk management system serves as an Enterprise Resource Platform for tracking milk pick-ups and monitoring production, which helps identify process improvements and enhance performance. The platform includes features such as transportation monitoring, production tracking, quality assessment, and producer payment, providing users with access to essential metrics and historical data. By streamlining operations and reducing waste, Milk Moovement aims to increase efficiency and profitability across the dairy supply chain.
Ria Health
Series A in 2022
Ria Health is an online platform that provides telehealth services for individuals looking to improve their relationship with alcohol. It offers personalized treatment plans that include medication-assisted treatment options and behavioral therapies, all supported by licensed healthcare professionals. The platform emphasizes continuous monitoring to help users track their progress and maintain accountability in their recovery journey. Ria Health features a mobile app that grants users access to educational materials, support groups, and direct communication with care teams. This comprehensive approach aims to assist individuals in managing alcohol consumption and fostering healthier habits.
Keel Labs
Series A in 2022
Keel Labs is a biomaterials company focused on producing sustainable materials derived from renewable resources, specifically seaweed. The company addresses the ecological damage associated with the fashion industry by developing a platform for creating durable and rapidly degradable yarns from kelp. This innovative approach integrates scientific research and design with waste reduction in textile production, offering a viable alternative to conventional textiles for the footwear and apparel industries. By utilizing kelp, Keel Labs provides a functional and environmentally friendly resource that aims to mitigate the negative impacts of traditional material sourcing.
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.
Atato
Series A in 2022
Atato is a digital asset custody solution secured by multi-party computation. Atato enables web3 companies, market makers, institutions, and more safely store and manage any of their digital assets on Bitcoin and any EVM-supported chain without code. Atato is the first licensed and audited custodian with no AUM fee. Atato was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.
Voyage Foods
Series A in 2022
Voyage Foods is focused on creating sustainable and scalable alternatives to popular food products that face challenges due to health, environmental, and social issues. The company utilizes natural, sustainable, and upcycled ingredients along with proprietary technology and food science to develop new food items that replicate the taste and appearance of traditional favorites. Their product offerings include Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate, and Bean-Free Coffee, all designed to provide the same enjoyment without compromising individual health or environmental integrity. This innovative approach allows consumers to savor their favorite foods while contributing to a more responsible food system.
AnimalBiome
Series A in 2022
AnimalBiome specializes in personalized nutrition services focused on enhancing the gut health of dogs and cats through the science of the microbiome. The company offers microbiome tests that analyze the gut microbiome of individual pets, providing tailored nutrition recommendations based on the results. Additionally, AnimalBiome produces restorative supplements designed to introduce beneficial microbes sourced from healthy pets, helping to address microbiome imbalances. Through advanced diagnostics, including DNA sequencing, the company enables pet owners to gain insights into their pets' gut health, ultimately promoting a healthier and happier life for their animals.
Flair
Series A in 2022
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.
Neptune Robotics
Series A in 2022
Neptune Robotics specializes in the development and manufacture of underwater drones tailored for the maritime industry. These drones are engineered to combat the spread of invasive species in ocean ecosystems. Additionally, they are equipped with filtration and debris collection systems that contribute to ocean cleanup efforts, ultimately aiming to reduce waste and enhance the health of marine environments. By focusing on both ecological preservation and technological innovation, Neptune Robotics addresses critical environmental challenges faced by oceans today.
DNALite Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2022
DNALite Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing gene therapy treatments specifically for the gastrointestinal tract. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, DNALite utilizes innovative oral lipid nanoparticle technology to deliver mRNA and pDNA directly to intestinal stem cells. This approach targets the underlying causes of diseases such as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, a hereditary form of colorectal cancer that often necessitates invasive surgeries in adolescents. By enabling the intestinal tract to secrete therapeutic proteins into the bloodstream, DNALite aims to transform conventional protein biologics into oral medications, potentially improving patient outcomes and accessibility to treatment.
Novoloop
Series A in 2022
Novoloop is a company focused on transforming hard-to-recycle plastics into high-quality performance materials, effectively creating a circular economy for plastic waste. Through its innovative platform, known as Lifecycling™, Novoloop utilizes almost any type of plastic waste to produce materials that are molecularly identical to traditional products. This process not only diverts plastics from landfills but also results in materials with a lower carbon footprint compared to conventional virgin materials. By providing sustainable alternatives, Novoloop helps brands and manufacturers achieve their sustainability objectives while ensuring that quality standards are maintained. The company's mission is to foster a world where waste is minimized and material reuse is maximized, thus expanding the possibilities for plastics that currently lack viable futures.
Instoried
Series A in 2022
Instoried is an augmented writing platform based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, founded in 2018. It provides an AI-powered tool that enhances customer interest and engagement by helping content writers across various sectors, including e-commerce, news, and FMCG. The platform enables users to optimize the emotional appeal of their marketing content by predicting emotional engagement and identifying the brand's emotional quotient. By offering end-to-end writing support, Instoried assists content marketers in crafting messages that resonate with their target audiences.
Composable Finance
Series A in 2022
Composable Finance is focused on developing a blockchain protocol that facilitates cross-layer and cross-chain interoperability. By bridging various Ethereum layer two implementations, the protocol enhances connectivity among different blockchain networks. This infrastructure enables smart contracts from diverse layer one blockchains to operate simultaneously on a single parachain. As a result, users can experience improved liquidity and greater financial and creative freedom in their blockchain interactions. Composable Finance aims to unlock the potential of a multi-layer and multi-chain future, providing essential tools for seamless integration and collaboration across the blockchain ecosystem.
Amper Technologies
Series A in 2022
Amper Technologies, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that develops a clip-on device designed to help factory owners and managers analyze power consumption, predict machine downtime, and implement predictive maintenance. The company provides a comprehensive solution that includes both hardware and software, featuring non-invasive sensors, an Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards. This technology enables plant managers to monitor various machine types, thereby enhancing productivity and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Amper's real-time monitoring and analytics tools allow manufacturing teams to identify root causes of issues, optimize operations, and reduce production losses. The solution is user-friendly and can be deployed quickly across different machines, empowering operators and managers with actionable data to improve performance and meet production targets.
Flickstree
Series A in 2022
Flickstree is a company that specializes in creating and aggregating short, engaging videos for various platforms, including publishers, OTT services, and telecom companies. By embedding Flickstree's video player, publishers can enhance user engagement and monetize their traffic without any upfront investment. The video content includes entertainment, performance marketing, and user-generated pieces, all localized in multiple languages. Entertainment videos are monetized through branding campaigns featuring pre-roll and mid-roll ads, leveraging Flickstree's extensive reach to help brands achieve their marketing goals. Performance marketing videos utilize a Cost Per Sale (CPS) model, offering competitive affiliate commissions on product sales across diverse categories. The company is supported by notable investors, including Samsung Ventures, SOSV, and various others, enhancing its capabilities in video commerce and artificial intelligence-driven affiliate marketing.
Stämm Biotech
Series A in 2022
Stämm Biotech is a San Francisco-based company specializing in advanced bioproduction systems designed to address the scaling challenges in the biotech industry. Founded in 2014, Stämm has developed an innovative biomanufacturing solution that integrates microfluidics, electroporation, and robotics, resulting in a compact, all-in-one Bioprocessor. This system has demonstrated productivity levels at least 70 times greater than traditional bioreactors, enabling clients to miniaturize bioreactors and optimize conditions more efficiently. Stämm's technology incorporates various sensors to monitor biological, physical, and chemical variations throughout the bioprocess, facilitating a streamlined approach to microbial growth and monoclonal cell line development. By transforming large-scale biotech operations into a more manageable micro-factory network, Stämm aims to unlock significant market potential in the coming years.
Voilà For Influencers
Series A in 2022
Voilà For Influencers is a leader in helping fashion influencers monetize content by connecting influencers, brands, and shoppers through AI.
Somatic
Series A in 2022
Somatic LLC, founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in robotic cleaning services for commercial bathrooms. The company develops advanced cleaning robots designed to enhance efficiency in restroom maintenance within office buildings. These robots utilize a virtual reality programming system to spray and wipe down surfaces effectively. Additionally, they are equipped with capabilities to open doors and operate elevators, which streamlines the cleaning process. By implementing Somatic's technology, clients can significantly reduce cleaning costs and improve staff retention while also enhancing overall hygiene in their facilities.
CroíValve
Series A in 2022
CroíValve is a developed a safe, effective, easy to use, percutaneous solution for treating all patients with severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
Green Li-ion
Series A in 2022
Green Li-ion is a technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2020, that specializes in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Its patented multi-cathode technology addresses inefficiencies in traditional battery recycling methods, enabling the rejuvenation of battery cathodes. This innovation not only enhances the purity of the output but also allows lithium-ion batteries to be reused effectively, extending their lifespan without compromising efficiency. By offering a cleaner and faster recycling process, Green Li-ion significantly improves profitability compared to existing methods, thereby mitigating risks to the precious metals industry and contributing positively to environmental sustainability.
HUVIAiR Technologies
Series A in 2022
HUVIAiR is a pioneer of visual-intelligence led construction management software. It’s flagship SaaS platform CONSTRA, enables customers to extract insights from visual inputs to make analytics driven decisions all along their planning, building and managing their projects better. CONSTRA ingests visual inputs from drones, 360 degree cameras, laser scanners, mobile phones and as well as traditional sources like CAD drawings and BIMS. The platform then extracts the technical and operational information within them onto a visually appealing dashboard. The various stakeholders of the project can then collaborate through this platform to meticulously plan each stage of the project, remotely monitor the progress, ensure the conformance to plan, identify deviations, list and manage snags, manage master data, and generate diverse formats of reports. At the heart of CONSTRA lies a computer vision based deep-learning engine system. This engine is capable of automatically detecting and reporting the actual progress of construction and benchmark it against the planned progress metrics captured within traditional CRM systems. Clients using CONSTRA can save up to 75% of time on progress monitoring, reduce their supervisory manpower requirement by at least 50% and reduce the overall costs of the project by up to 20%. CONSTRA is available for subscription in multiple attractive plans. The clients can access the platform though a web-interface as well as a mobile application.
Chronus Health
Series A in 2022
Chronus Health, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a portable diagnostic platform aimed at delivering rapid point-of-care lab results, specifically for complete blood count and comprehensive metabolic panel tests. Founded in 2017 and based in Mountain View, California, the company's innovative system utilizes microfluidics and semiconductor technology, combined with data analytics, to provide healthcare providers with real-time test results. This capability allows for immediate diagnosis at the point of care, enhancing the efficiency of treatment and significantly improving patient outcomes. By enabling doctors to obtain lab results in minutes, Chronus Health facilitates timely decision-making in clinical settings.
Living Food
Series A in 2022
Living Food specializes in the development of packaged food and beverage brands aimed at delivering fresh, clean, and credible food options. The company offers a diverse range of healthy, preservative-free products, including bread, dressings, dips, pasta, and juices. By sourcing ingredients from farmers, bakers, brewers, chefs, and artisans, Living Food enables customers to enjoy sustainable and chemical-free food products. Additionally, the company emphasizes environmental responsibility in its operations, contributing positively to ecological well-being.
Jingwu Smart
Series A in 2021
Jingwu Smart is a robotics and AI company providing robot products in areas like hotels, catering, medical, and banking.
Unbox Robotics
Series A in 2021
Unbox Robotics is a company based in Pune, India, specializing in automated parcel sorting solutions for the logistics industry. Founded in 2019, it has developed a patent-pending, AI-powered robotic system that significantly enhances sorting efficiency. This innovative platform allows for rapid installation, taking ten times less time than traditional systems, and requires 50% fewer robots, leading to space savings of over 50%. By utilizing swarm intelligence and advanced algorithms, Unbox Robotics' technology improves productivity by more than fivefold, enabling logistics operators to optimize their sorting and order consolidation processes while minimizing the need for extensive warehousing. The company's subscription-based model further supports its mission to streamline operations within a limited footprint and capital investment.
LiveKuna
Series A in 2021
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company focuses on three primary ingredients: chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their health benefits, including antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects. These ingredients are often blended with probiotics, allowing LiveKuna to offer a range of nutritious food and snack items. By prioritizing quality and sustainability, LiveKuna provides customers with accessible options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Tidal Vision
Venture Round in 2021
Tidal Vision Inc. is a manufacturer based in Ferndale, Washington, specializing in sustainable products derived from ocean waste, such as salmon skin and crab shells. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on producing chitosan, a biodegradable industrial biopolymer extracted from crab shells, using a zero-waste extraction process that ensures high quality and cost-effectiveness. Tidal Vision's product range includes Alaska Salmon leather goods, chitosan-based clarifying agents for beverages, water treatment solutions, antimicrobial polymers, and various eco-friendly plant foods and cleaning products. By leveraging proprietary technologies, Tidal Vision serves multiple industries, including textiles and agriculture, offering environmentally friendly alternatives that meet industry demands while promoting sustainability.
Aanika Biosciences
Series A in 2021
Aanika Biosciences is a biotechnology company that provides food security services for large agricultural and food companies. The company combines IT and synthetic biology to develop novel solutions to a wide array of challenges. They use synthetic biology to ensure the integrity of supply chains and reduce potential losses. It helps companies gain valuable insights about their supply chains and their customers make better consumption choices and create a more sustainable world. Aanika Biosciences was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Lingrove
Series A in 2021
Lingrove, LLC is a manufacturer of bio-composite materials based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in high-performance natural fiber composites made from plant-based materials, utilizing a proprietary process to create products that mimic the appearance and properties of wood. Its flagship product, Ekoa, combines flax linen fibers with resin derived from industrial waste, and is primarily used in the production of musical instruments, as well as in the furniture, transportation, and construction industries. Lingrove aims to address the challenges posed by diminishing wood supplies and seeks to reduce deforestation and the carbon footprint associated with the built environment by offering sustainable, carbon-negative alternatives.
New Culture
Series A in 2021
New Culture is a food and beverage company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in producing animal-free cheese using innovative methods that involve microflora to create dairy proteins. By focusing on sustainable and ethical practices, New Culture aims to revolutionize the cheese-making process, offering a variety of delicious and healthy cheese alternatives. Their products are designed to reduce dependency on animal agriculture while providing consumers with access to nutritious dairy-like options.
Novoloop
Series A in 2021
Novoloop is a company focused on transforming hard-to-recycle plastics into high-quality performance materials, effectively creating a circular economy for plastic waste. Through its innovative platform, known as Lifecycling™, Novoloop utilizes almost any type of plastic waste to produce materials that are molecularly identical to traditional products. This process not only diverts plastics from landfills but also results in materials with a lower carbon footprint compared to conventional virgin materials. By providing sustainable alternatives, Novoloop helps brands and manufacturers achieve their sustainability objectives while ensuring that quality standards are maintained. The company's mission is to foster a world where waste is minimized and material reuse is maximized, thus expanding the possibilities for plastics that currently lack viable futures.
Calyx
Series A in 2021
Calyx develops advanced sensor platforms that monitor various parameters in poultry and livestock, utilizing cutting-edge technology to address complex challenges in the industry. The company specializes in gas sensor technology that detects airborne chemical emissions through innovative sensors patterned with viruses that bind to specific gas molecules. These sensors provide high specificity and sensitivity, changing color in response to different gases and their concentrations. By integrating artificial intelligence, computer vision technology, and data science, Calyx aims to enhance environmental monitoring and improve health outcomes for livestock and poultry, offering commercial customers effective solutions to track daily environmental changes.
Verdex Technologies
Series A in 2021
Verdex Technologies Inc. is a company based in North Chesterfield, Virginia, that specializes in the design, patenting, and licensing of non-toxic nanofiber producing equipment for various applications, particularly in filtration and biomedical fields. The company leverages proprietary technology to mass produce advanced nanofibers, enabling the creation of high-quality nonwoven materials suitable for a wide range of uses, including engine filters, liquid filters, industrial air filters, and medical packaging. Verdex's innovative approach allows for the functionalization of nanofibers by incorporating nano-sized ingredients, enhancing the effectiveness of products like water filters. Committed to sustainability, Verdex utilizes biodegradable and bioresorbable polymers in its processes, ensuring that its production methods are environmentally friendly. Founded in 2011, the company aims to unlock the potential of nanofibers and improve quality of life through its advanced materials.
Fleksy
Series A in 2021
Fleksy is a virtual keyboard technology provider known for its customizable keyboard application available on both Android and iOS. The Fleksy keyboard enhances the smartphone typing experience, allowing users to personalize their interface fully. With over 20 million downloads globally, it has gained significant popularity among consumers. For businesses, Fleksy offers a Software Development Kit (SDK) that facilitates the integration of a high-quality typing experience into their own applications on both platforms. This enables companies to concentrate on their core services while providing advanced language input capabilities. Fleksy's vision is to enable users to write seamlessly across various devices and languages, thereby enhancing overall communication efficiency.
Instoried
Venture Round in 2021
Instoried is an augmented writing platform based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, founded in 2018. It provides an AI-powered tool that enhances customer interest and engagement by helping content writers across various sectors, including e-commerce, news, and FMCG. The platform enables users to optimize the emotional appeal of their marketing content by predicting emotional engagement and identifying the brand's emotional quotient. By offering end-to-end writing support, Instoried assists content marketers in crafting messages that resonate with their target audiences.
LexxPluss
Series A in 2021
LexxPluss develops advanced automated transport robot systems tailored for logistics warehouses, addressing the ongoing labor shortage exacerbated by the surge in online shopping. The company's robots employ both autonomous and guided driving modes, allowing them to navigate complex environments with precision. By focusing on cost-effectiveness, on-site safety, and user experience, LexxPluss aims to help businesses automate operations that have traditionally relied heavily on human labor. This innovative approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also improves the safety of essential workers in the field, ultimately supporting the logistics industry’s evolving needs.
Abbot's Butcher
Series A in 2021
Abbot's Butcher, Inc. is a producer and marketer of plant-based meat products, established in 2016 and located in San Clemente, California. The company specializes in crafting gourmet, small-batch meat alternatives that are allergen-friendly and made from whole food ingredients. Its product line includes a variety of offerings such as chopped chick’n, beef sausage, chorizo, turkey burgers, herb-roasted chicken deli slices, Italian meatballs, and ground chicken and beef, all created using high-quality vegetables, herbs, and spices. Abbot's Butcher aims to provide consumers with accessible plant-based protein options that cater to diverse dietary preferences.
Ostoform
Series A in 2021
Ostoform is a spin-out medical device company from the University of Limerick, Ireland with a range of patented technologies, and the potential to scale, becoming a global leader in the area of ostomy skin health.
VideoVerse
Series A in 2021
VideoVerse is a video technology company that offers a comprehensive ecosystem of AI-driven tools designed for both enterprise and individual content creators. The company utilizes advanced machine learning technology to analyze live content and produce real-time video highlights, effectively capturing key moments. Among its flagship products are Magnifi, a cloud-agnostic platform that leverages AI to enhance live content, and Illusto, a user-friendly web-based video editing platform. By providing these innovative solutions, VideoVerse aims to empower content creators to maximize their video production capabilities efficiently and effectively.
New Age Meats
Series A in 2021
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company that develops healthy cultivated meat grown from animal cells instead of animal slaughter.
unspun
Series A in 2021
Unspun, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of a platform that creates customized jeans using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental concerns by reducing global carbon emissions through automated and localized manufacturing processes. Unspun’s innovative approach not only eliminates pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory but also allows for the production of jeans in under ten minutes in a zero-waste manner. Their technology is showcased through the unspun.io platform, which provides digital customization solutions for various apparel brands. With a mission to make fashion more sustainable, Unspun is positioned at the intersection of robotics and digital apparel, striving to transform the industry with its unique approach to on-demand manufacturing.
CleanRobotics
Series A in 2021
CleanRobotics has built an autonomous system, called TrashBot, that makes recycling affordable for businesses and profitable for recycling plants. Using robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence we detect and separate landfill waste from recyclables while gathering useful data for recyclers, reducing waste hauling costs for businesses, and replacing expensive waste receptacles.
Coutloot
Series A in 2021
Coutloot is a mobile-first consumer-to-consumer (C2C) social commerce platform based in India, designed to facilitate online sales for small businesses and individual sellers. The platform enables a diverse range of users, from local vendors to celebrities, to list products for sale quickly and efficiently. Sellers can connect with buyers across the country, offering trending products while maintaining quality through rigorous checks. Coutloot also incentivizes sellers with opportunities to earn weekly cash bonuses based on their sales performance. The app provides a seamless shopping experience, allowing buyers to bargain for products from the comfort of their homes, thus enhancing the accessibility of online commerce for all participants.
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.
Looking Glass
Series A in 2021
Looking Glass Factory is a company focused on developing holographic technology, primarily through its flagship product, the Looking Glass, which is the first desktop holographic display designed for 3D creators. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong, the company aims to make 3D creation accessible without the need for virtual reality or augmented reality headsets. Looking Glass Factory also offers a web-based holographic sharing platform that utilizes light field rendering software, allowing artists, designers, developers, filmmakers, and photographers to engage with 3D content in an innovative manner.
Neptune Robotics
Series A in 2021
Neptune Robotics specializes in the development and manufacture of underwater drones tailored for the maritime industry. These drones are engineered to combat the spread of invasive species in ocean ecosystems. Additionally, they are equipped with filtration and debris collection systems that contribute to ocean cleanup efforts, ultimately aiming to reduce waste and enhance the health of marine environments. By focusing on both ecological preservation and technological innovation, Neptune Robotics addresses critical environmental challenges faced by oceans today.
Protera
Series A in 2021
Protera specializes in the development of functional ingredients for the food industry through protein engineering and artificial intelligence. The company utilizes a proprietary deep-learning algorithm to enhance the design and development of proteins and enzymes, enabling the rapid prediction of high-value food products. This innovative approach allows Protera to address ethical, environmental, and consumer health challenges while producing ingredients that are both healthy and sustainably sourced. By streamlining the protein design process, Protera supports customers in bringing safe and nutritious foods to market more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Halla
Series A in 2021
Halla is a company that specializes in Taste Intelligence, focusing on delivering personalized grocery experiences through advanced artificial intelligence. Their platform combines food data and human behavior insights to create tailored product recommendations, substitutions, and search functionalities for grocery retailers. By utilizing machine learning models, Halla enables grocers to understand and respond to individual shopper preferences in real-time. The company's suite of products can be integrated into various customer touchpoints, including online cart pages and in-store promotions, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales. This approach not only helps shoppers discover appealing products at optimal moments but also aims to improve overall shopping experiences and increase transaction values.
Beeflow
Series A in 2021
Beeflow S.A., founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in providing professional pollination services to farmers. The company leverages scientific knowledge and technology to enhance bee populations, developing organic compounds that improve the immune systems of bees and guide them to pollinate specific crops. This approach not only helps increase crop yields—reported to be between 20-90% for various fruits such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit—but also addresses the decline in bee populations. By focusing on the health and efficiency of bees, Beeflow aims to maintain the security of plant ecosystems and support sustainable agriculture practices.
AnimalBiome
Venture Round in 2021
AnimalBiome specializes in personalized nutrition services focused on enhancing the gut health of dogs and cats through the science of the microbiome. The company offers microbiome tests that analyze the gut microbiome of individual pets, providing tailored nutrition recommendations based on the results. Additionally, AnimalBiome produces restorative supplements designed to introduce beneficial microbes sourced from healthy pets, helping to address microbiome imbalances. Through advanced diagnostics, including DNA sequencing, the company enables pet owners to gain insights into their pets' gut health, ultimately promoting a healthier and happier life for their animals.
Mendel.ai
Series A in 2021
Mendel is a clinical AI platform for life sciences and healthcare organizations that deciphers health data with clinician-like logic. It indexes structured and unstructured data and replaces the complexity of querying with the simplicity of chatting.
True Made Foods
Series A in 2021
True Made Foods, Inc. specializes in producing and selling vegetable-based sauces and condiments, including ketchup, barbecue sauce, and sriracha. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with a manufacturing facility in Henderson, North Carolina, the company focuses on creating healthier food options by infusing fresh vegetables into its products and significantly reducing sugar content. This approach transforms traditional condiments, often considered empty calories, into nutrient-dense alternatives suitable for health-conscious consumers. True Made Foods markets its offerings through a combination of supermarkets and online retailers, emphasizing the use of natural ingredients without added sugars.
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