Published inSOSV·PinnedThe 2022 SOSV Climate Tech 100“SOSV has been deeply committed to climate tech for over a decade. We find and fund pre-seed startups that are inventing a better future. The human race isn’t called a race because we’re standing still — we’re in a hurry and we can do it; and because we can do…Climate Technology7 min readClimate Technology7 min read
Published inSOSV·Jun 2, 2022Meet the new chief science officers at HAX in Newark and IndieBio in NYCAt SOSV’s IndieBio and HAX, two new team members are helping deep tech founders address scientific challenges. Earlier this year, Susan Schofer, PhD, joined HAX as Partner and Chief Science Officer at its Newark, New Jersey facility, and Sabriya Stukes, PhD, joined IndieBio as Chief Scientific Officer in Manhattan. …Startup5 min readStartup5 min read
Published inSOSV·Apr 4, 2022The Future Tastes GreatIn the battle against climate change, it’s essential to find alternatives to mass animal agriculture. That’s why SOSV Managing partner Sean O’Sullivan, Apeiron Investment Group founder Christien Angermayer, and Good Food Institute CEO Bruce Friedrich decided to take advantage of Oscars week in Los Angeles to host a…Vegan3 min readVegan3 min read
Published inSOSV·Mar 3, 2022Meet Pae Wu, the new general partner at SOSV’s IndieBio in San FranciscoPae Wu is the newest general partner at SOSV. She runs IndieBio SF with fellow SOSV general partner Po Bronson. Pae is also the CTO of the program. Prior to joining IndieBio in 2020, Pae served as the Scientific Director of Telefónica’s moonshot factory — Alpha (Barcelona), Science Director at…Venture Capital4 min readVenture Capital4 min read
Published inSOSV·Jan 13, 2022Five SOSV HAX startups shine at CES 2022The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas wrapped last week, and five companies from SOSV’s HAX portfolio came away with awards and press coverage that rocked “the most influential tech event in the world.” HAX is a hands-on, pre-seed program for startups working to solve hard problems with…CES4 min readCES4 min read
Published inSOSV·Dec 9, 2021Panel discussion on cultured meat serves up substance and flavorSOSV IndieBio and The Redford Center bring together great minds to discuss the next agricultural revolution — SOSV IndieBio and The Redford Center recently hosted a fascinating panel discussion with Meat the Future filmmaker Liz Marshall and Dr. Uma Valeti, the founder and CEO of Upside Foods (formerly known as Memphis Meats) and the subject of Marshall’s documentary. Joining the conversation was Po Bronson, Managing Director…VC37 min readVC37 min read
Published inSOSV·Dec 7, 2021Forbes “30 Under 30 List 2022” features 13 SOSV foundersForbes released its annual 30 under 30 list highlighting those inventing the products, methods and materials of tomorrow. This year 13 SOSV founders were recognized in the categories Manufacturing & Industry and Healthcare. Tessa Callaghan and Aleksandra Gosiewski founded AlgiKnit (RebelBio) to transform fashion with rapidly renewable bio-based textiles. Based…Venture Capital2 min readVenture Capital2 min read
Published inSOSV·Nov 17, 2021Introducing the SOSV Holiday Gift GuideA compilation of fun and useful gifts from our portfolio — Hammacher who? Neiman what? When your portfolio gives you an inside line into more than 1,000 startups, standard gift catalogs just don’t cut the mustard. So as you consider gifts for those on your nice list, here is SOSV’s not-so-carefully curated collection of fun and useful items. Our deepest apologies…Gift Guide12 min readGift Guide12 min read
Published inSOSV·Sep 27, 2021September at SOSV: ⚡️HAX in Newark, Bill Gates at SOSV Climate Tech Summit, and more…Dear friends of SOSV, We hope you’re having a beautiful September! The big news is the U.S. HAX headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. In partnership with NJEDA and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, this $50M project will support industrial, healthcare, and climate startups. Big props go out to the passionate…Venture Capital5 min readVenture Capital5 min read
Published inSOSV·Sep 16, 2021SOSV and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announce new $50 million project to establish a U.S. headquarters for HAX in NewarkWe’re pleased to announce that SOSV HAX will build a state-of-the-art new facility in Newark, New Jersey, effectively doubling down on HAX’s work with founders in industrial, healthcare, and climate tech. SOSV’s partner in the five-year, $50 million project is the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), which — like…Venture Capital2 min readVenture Capital2 min read
