SOSV

SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Sean O'Sullivan (who coined the term "cloud computing" in 1996). Headquartered in Princeton, NJ with secondary base in Cork, Ireland. $1.5-1.6B AUM. 961 companies across 78 nationalities in 59 countries. 5 unicorns, 6 IPOs, 64 acquisitions. 67 staff including 30 partners.

Operates five specialized accelerator programs: HAX (hardware/hard tech), IndieBio (biotech/life sciences), Chinaccelerator (Asia market entry), MOX (mobile/emerging markets), and dlab (Web3, spun out as independent fund 2024). Fund V closed at $306M in 2024.

SOSV focuses on replacing humanity's means of production through deep tech. Fund V allocation: 70% climate tech, 25% health tech, 5% opportunistic. Programs by sector:

• HAX: chemistry, electronics, robotics, manufacturing. $250K ($150K cash + $100K in-kind) for 10%. 6 months. Shenzhen, SF, Newark, Tokyo.
• IndieBio: biotech, food tech, materials, therapeutics. $525K for 8-10%. 4-5 months. SF (flagship) and NYC.
• Chinaccelerator: fintech, e-commerce, edtech for Asia market entry. 6 months.
• MOX: mobile internet, cross-border scaling. Asia-focused.
• dlab: Web3 infrastructure. Up to $250K. Fully remote. Spun out 2024.

First check in deep tech. Multi-stage from pre-seed through Series B. 60 pre-seed investments + 150 follow-on annually. Proprietary ACE (Accelerator Contract for Equity) instrument. Tens of thousands of sq ft of in-house labs and fabrication facilities. HAX Newark: 35,000 sq ft (opened April 2024). IndieBio SF: full wet lab. Weekly strategy calls, assigned mentors, 2,000+ alumni network, $500K+ partner perks. Grant writing, tech transfer, IP support.

<p><strong>Q?</strong></p><p>What are SOSV's investment criteria?</p><p>SOSV focuses on deep tech startups that address significant global challenges, particularly in climate tech, health tech, and physical AI. The firm primarily invests at the pre-seed stage, with initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $550,000.</p><p><strong>Q?</strong></p><p>How can I apply or pitch to SOSV?</p><p>Founders can apply through SOSV's application page at <a href='https://sosv.com/apply'>sosv.com/apply</a> or contact them via email at <a href='mailto:contact@sosv.com'>contact@sosv.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Q?</strong></p><p>What makes SOSV different from other venture capital firms?</p><p>SOSV distinguishes itself through its dual model of venture capital and accelerator programs, providing extensive resources and support to startups through HAX and IndieBio.</p><p><strong>Q?</strong></p><p>What is the geographic scope of SOSV's investments?</p><p>SOSV invests globally, with a significant presence in the United States, India, Europe, and Southeast Asia, supporting founders from diverse backgrounds.</p><p><strong>Q?</strong></p><p>What is the typical follow-on investment size?</p><p>Follow-on investments can reach up to $100 million through SOSV's Select Fund, allowing for significant support as companies scale.</p>