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?? Announcing SOSV’s Biomanufacturing VC-Founder Matchup ?? April 21–25, 2025 | ?? Virtual | ?? Free ?? Where #biology meets bold #ambition. From ?? sustainable #jetfuel to ??next-gen #protein and ?? #pharma breakthroughs — #biomanufacturing has the potential to transform how we make #everything This April, SOSV is hosting a virtual matchmaking week for the founders and investors building that future. ?? 200 startups. 200 investors. 1 week of virtual 1:1 meetings. Whether you’re engineering #enzymes ??, scaling #fermentation ??, or building #bioreactors ??—if you’re building or backing the #bioindustrial age, this is for you. ?? Register now (it’s free): https://lnkd.in/dfh_yN47 Let’s connect the dots and catalyze what’s next. ?? #biomanufacturing #syntheticbiology #vc #startups #sosv #futureofbiotech #bioeconomy #climatetech #healthtech #founders #investors

As digital detoxing becomes more popular, it’s fascinating to see how the market for minimalist tech is evolving. For those looking to end doom scrolling, but keep plugged in for the essential tools to navigate daily life, SOSV portfolio company thelightphone.com just launched the Light Phone III ?? Similar to previous versions, the minimalist phone has an e-paper screen meant to keep distractions to a minimum while still offering calls, texts, navigation, alarms, hotspots, a calendar, music, and more. ?? $599 with Light’s own data plan starting at $30/month ?? thelightphone.com

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With dozens of portfolio company fundings each year, three very busy deep tech startup development programs, and a remarkable cast of general partners, SOSV is a virtual green house bursting with news and story ideas. I am delighted to announce that SOSV has signed up Kira Colburn to harvest the best of the blooms in her new role as Director of Communications for SOSV. Her enviable background in communications and venture started Sparkpr and went from strength-to-strength as head of platform at Work-Bench. Kira joined our nimble and tireless comms and marketing team this week, and she will work out of our HAX and IndieBio NY offices.

Startups are driving the next era of space exploration. Amidst the unique demands and rapid evolution of space technology, hear from Aerospace’s president and CEO, Steve Isakowitz, on the space startup ecosystem and Aerospace’s role in delivering innovative capabilities and driving adoption. Tune in to his conversation with SOSV GP and IndieBio CTO, Dr. Pae Wu: ??? Tomorrow, Thursday, March 27th ?? 6:00-8:30pm ET ?? Virtually on LinkedIn and YouTube Live and ?? in-person (NYC)

Meet the 21 deep tech startups building the future at HAX Demo Days, in San Francisco on April 29 and Newark on May 6. The same crew of companies in Robotics, Energy Independence, Health and Built Environment will appear at each demo day. Here is the line-up: ?? Robotics – Danu Robotics, Sodex Innovations, Gemma Robotics, Rightbot Technologies ,Terran Robotics, namu robotics ?? Energy Independence – HidrogeniCs, Navion Energy, PureLi, Benerg, XERA ENERGY ?? Health – ChronosDx, Untap Health, Kolibri, Portable Diagnostic Systems, XN Health, RxAll , PONS, Serene Sleep ?? Built Environment – Flux, RockMass (now Grounded AI) ?? Where & When: April 29 – San Francisco May 6 – Newark (with round-trip bus service from Midtown Manhattan) May 7 – Virtual & On-Demand After the pitches at the in-person events, stick around to connect with founders and fellow investors over refreshments.This is your chance to get early access to tomorrow’s transformative technologies—and the brilliant minds behind them. Register now to secure your spot: April 29 – San Francisco | Register - https://lu.ma/px3az1nv May 6 – Newark | Register - https://lu.ma/yjs6hlnp May 7 – Virtual | Register - https://lu.ma/3bdsmxgn cc: Duncan Turner, Katie Hoffman, Susan Schofer, Andrew Gollach, Naomi Ruth Stevens, Zaire Rock-Lacy #deeptech #climatetech #hardtech #backedbySOSV

SOSV is hosting Commercializing Deep Tech for Industries | SOSV & Women Moving Markets. Join us - April 2 in the SOSV HQ New York City

?? Startups, Space, and Boundless Frontiers - SOSV Deep Tech LIVE with Steve Isakowitz (President & CEO, The Aerospace Corporation) There’s no deep tech tougher than space tech—and no commercialization frontier more vast than what lies beyond the Kármán line. In a one-on-one conversation, Aerospace CEO Steve Isakowitz joins Pae W (SOSV GP & IndieBio CTO) to explore: ? The unique demands of space tech – tackling extreme radiation, zero gravity, and mind-boggling speeds ?? ?? The rapid evolution of the space tech category – where startups are breaking barriers ?? ?? Aerospace’s role in supporting and guiding startups – bridging the gap between private innovation & government needs ??? This promises to be a fascinating conversation! Isakowitz’s career spans NASA, where he helped open the door to the commercialization of space, to Virgin Galactic, where he raised $1 billion and positioned the private space venture as a leader in space tourism and micro-gravity research. At The Aerospace Corporation, a leading architect for the nation’s space programs, Isakowitz leads a team of more than 4,600 as they work alongside government and industry partners to outpace threats to the country’s national security while nurturing the innovative technologies needed to further a new era of space commercialization and exploration. This includes a strong focus on enabling new capabilities and helping drive adoption of the innovations coming out of the space startup ecosystem. ?? With payload costs down 20x, startups are unlocking new cosmic possibilities: ?? Permanent moon colonies ?? Human exploration of Mars ?? Advanced climate monitoring ??? Giant space stations ?? Zero-G pharmaceutical breakthroughs Let’s talk space, startups, and the future beyond Earth! ?????? ??? Thursday, March 27, 2025 ? 6:00 - 8:30 PM ET ?? New York City and Streaming Live right here on LinkedIn Live ?? Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on the rapid evolution of space tech and how startups are shaping the next era of exploration. #SpaceTech #DeepTech #Startups #Innovation #Aerospace #CommercialSpace

IndieBio - ?????????? 200+ ?????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ???????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????????? - is having their SF Demo Day this week! To celebrate, here’s a super quick peek at our fantastic facilities and staff in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco. Congrats to all the founders bringing amazing Deep Tech ideas to life! We’re thrilled to be on the journey with you. ?? BTW, SOSV has three incredible locations where startups can literally build anything they dream up. ???????? ???? ???????????????? ??????? ?? ???????? ???? ??????-???????? ?????????????? ?? ??????????-????-??????-?????? ???????? (chem, analytics, EE, mechatronics) + fabrication equipment ?? ???????????? ?????????????????????? & ???????????? ?????????????? ??? ?? ?????????????????? ???? ????????????????—mostly Ph.D.s & Postdocs ?? ??????????-???? ?????????????????????? ?????????????? with SOSV general partners If you’re a Ph.D. or postdoc getting ready to launch a deep tech startup, get in touch!? ?? Learn more about SOSV’s HAX and IndieBio Deep Tech Programs and get in touch at: https://sosv.com/programs/ #BuildwithSOSV #DeepTechTips

?? ?????????? ????????! ???? SOSV & Women Moving Markets presents: Commercializing Deep Tech for Industrial Resilience - on ????????? ???????? ???????? ???????? The commercialization of deep tech—critical innovations in energy, manufacturing, and materials—has never been more urgent. As global supply chains shift and industrial strategy takes center stage in policy discussions, how do startups, investors, and corporates navigate this evolving landscape? ?? Join us for a compelling discussion with: ??Dr. Vanessa Chan, Inaugural Vice-Dean Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Penn Engineering and Former Chief Commercialization Officer, U.S. Department of Energy ??Dr. Susan Schofer, Partner & Chief Science Officer,?HAX?(SOSV) Together, they will explore: ? Key inflection points in deep tech sectors driving industrial transformation ? The role of government & private capital in scaling hardware innovation ? Corporate engagement strategies for bridging the gap between R&D and commercialization ????? Broadcast live from our IndieBio NY event space in Manhattan, this is the third installment of ???????? ???????? ???????? ????????, our new event series. Dr. Chan will be joined by ???????? ?????????????? ?????????????? Katie Hoffman and Partner & CSO Susan Schofer from our ?????? program team.