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SOSV

Vertical Specialist · ~5-10% equity for $250K-$500K (varies by program)
B+

Good (B+) — Cohort Yield Grade

SOSV operates multiple specialist accelerator programs including IndieBio (biotech), HAX (hardware), Orbit (climate), and DLAB (deep tech). Strong vertical depth; partnership-owned. Founder outcomes consistently above mass-market accelerator peers in respective categories. Multi-decade operating history.

85
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Equity Terms Fairness
B
Founder Outcomes
B+
Mentor Quality
B+
Demo Day Yield
B
Post-Program Network
B+
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 1995 — longest-tenured active accelerator
  • IndieBio + HAX + Orbit + DLAB programs
  • Strong vertical-specialist methodology
  • Multi-decade partnership ownership

/ Best for

Deep tech, biotech, hardware, and climate-tech founders seeking vertical-specialist methodology and network.

/ Watch out for

Vertical depth is excellent but acceptance is competitive; founders outside the four core categories should look elsewhere.