SOSV

SOSV

SOSV is a global venture capital firm in NYC, Newark, and San Francisco, with $1.5B AUM, focusing on early-stage startups in deep tech, hard tech, and life sciences. They offer pre-seed/seed funding of $250K to $525K and boast a diverse portfolio of 1,000+ companies, supporting human and planetary health, with flagship programs like HAX and IndieBio providing extensive resources.

INDUSTRIES
BioTech
Food Tech
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Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+
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USA
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Overview

SOSV is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage startup development with a sharp focus on revolutionary deep technologies aimed at improving human and planetary health. With $1.5 billion in assets under management and over 1,000 portfolio companies, SOSV has established itself as a leader in the deep tech venture space.

The firm's flagship programs, HAX and IndieBio, are designed to accelerate startups in hard tech and life sciences, respectively. These programs provide startups with extensive resources, including access to state-of-the-art labs and fabrication facilities spread across New York City, Newark, and San Francisco. SOSV employs a strategic investment approach, initially offering pre-seed or seed funding ranging from $250,000 to $525,000 and following on in subsequent rounds.

The firm’s portfolio companies have attracted significant follow-on funding, raising $4.02 billion between 2020 and 2023, supported by over 1,000 co-investors. SOSV boasts an impressive track record with companies like NotCo, Upside Foods, Unspun, and Opentrons, each making strides in their respective fields from AI-driven food tech to sustainable apparel and laboratory automation.

The venture fund is committed to diversity, with founders representing 75 nationalities and operating in 40 countries. Approximately 44% of their founders hold PhDs, earned from 70 universities globally, and 33% of SOSV-backed startups have at least one female founder. The company's mission is anchored in its “human and planetary health” ethos, encompassing initiatives that make production practices sustainable, cure diseases, and enhance healthcare.

SOSV’s influence extends beyond mere financial backing. The firm offers ongoing support and cultivates a long-lasting community among founders and general partners. Their high-profile events, such as the SOSV Climate Tech Summit and VC-Founder Matchups, aim to propel the broader ecosystem forward. This holistic approach ensures that startups not only achieve technical and commercial milestones but also build resilient, impactful companies destined to benefit future generations.

SOSV | IndieBio

IndieBio accelerates biotech startups with up to $525K in funding, 8% equity, and expert support in research, product development, and market strategy.

SOSV | HAX

SOSV HAX accelerates hardtech startups with up to $250K in funding, 10% equity, and hands-on support in product development, manufacturing, and market entry.

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