SOSV

Executive Summary

SOSV is the world’s most active deep tech, seed">pre-seed venture capital firm, investing in founders at the earliest stages and providing them with deeply resourced labs, offices, and event spaces in multiple global locations.

• 800+ portfolio companies
• $7.3 billion raised by portfolio
• 44% of founders hold PhDs
• 32% of portfolio companies have at least one female founder

Snapshot

Fund Size	N/A USD
Stages Focus	Pre-Seed
Sectors Focus	Biotech, AI, Sustainable Technologies
Portfolio Size	10 companies

Investment Thesis

SOSV’s investment thesis is centered on funding deep tech founders at the seed">pre-seed stage, providing them with the first check and the necessary resources to build impactful companies. They focus on founders with strong academic backgrounds, particularly those with PhDs, and a commitment to addressing human and planetary health challenges through innovative technologies.

• Target Founders: Founders with PhDs and a passion for deep tech
• Sectors: Deep tech, including biotech, AI, and sustainable technologies
• Stage: seed">Pre-seed
• Check Size: Up to $550k for seed">pre-seed investments
• Geography: Global, with a focus on San Francisco, New York City, Newark, Cork, Pune, Shenzhen, and Tokyo
• Deal Criteria: Innovative deep tech solutions with potential for significant impact

Team & Activity

Active team contains 8 members (6 partners, 0 founders).

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is SOSV and what do they do?
  

  SOSV is a venture capital firm specializing in pre-seed investments in deep tech companies. They provide founders with initial funding, resourced labs, offices, and event spaces to help build impactful companies. SOSV focuses on sectors like biotech, AI, and sustainable technologies.

  Investor Profile: SOSV on EzFunding

• What is SOSV's investment strategy?
  

  SOSV's investment strategy focuses on funding deep tech founders at the pre-seed stage. They target founders with strong academic backgrounds, particularly those with PhDs, and support them in addressing human and planetary health challenges through innovative technologies.

  Investor Profile: SOSV on EzFunding

• Where is SOSV located?
  

  SOSV is headquartered in Menlo Park, United States, and operates in multiple global locations.

  Investor Profile: SOSV on EzFunding

• What are the typical check sizes for SOSV investments?
  

  SOSV typically invests between $250,000 and $550,000 USD in their portfolio companies.

  Investor Profile: SOSV on EzFunding

• Does SOSV accept cold outreach?
  

  No, SOSV does not accept cold outreach. They prefer to work with founders who are introduced through their network or events.

  Investor Profile: SOSV on EzFunding

• What are some notable portfolio companies of SOSV?
  

  Some notable portfolio companies of SOSV include Avalo.AI, unspun, Ten63, NotCo, Novoloop, OpenTrons, Upside Foods, Cradlewise, Smartex, and RxAll.

  Investor Profile: SOSV on EzFunding

• Who are the key team members at SOSV?
  

  Key team members at SOSV include Sean O’Sullivan, Cyril Ebersweiler, Pae Wu, Po Bronson, Stephen Chambers, Mohan S. Iyer, Patrick Lenihan, and Jane Funda.

  Investor Profile: SOSV on EzFunding

• What is SOSV's investment focus in the biotech sector?
  

  SOSV invests in biotech companies that are developing innovative solutions to address human health challenges. They focus on founders with strong academic backgrounds and a commitment to creating impactful technologies.

  Investor Profile: SOSV on EzFunding

• What stage does SOSV invest in?
  

  SOSV invests in the pre-seed stage, providing founders with the initial funding and resources needed to build their companies.

  Investor Profile: SOSV on EzFunding

• In which geographies does SOSV invest?
  

  SOSV invests in North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East.

  Investor Profile: SOSV on EzFunding