Tanya Soman

Founder & Managing Partner

2021 - Current

Southpaw Capital is a VC fund with a hybrid approach, making investments in emerging funds and direct investments in Seed-Series B companies.

Venture Partner

2016 - 2019

500 Startups is a global venture capital seed fund with a network of startup programs headquartered in San Francisco. We have invested in over 2,000 technology startups all over the world since our inception in 2010. Our team of 150 people based in 20 countries manage seed investments across 74 countries and speak over 25 languages. The 500 Seed Program emphasizes internet marketing, customer acquisition, and fundraising. In addition to investments, we are passionate about helping build viable startup ecosystems and run educational programs around the world.

Principal

2015 - 2016

Associate

2014 - 2015

Sales Account Manager

2013 - 2013

Snaps is a mobile app that helps consumers engage with the brands and social causes they love. Snaps allows users to add virtually anything - from branded content provided by clients, images of athletes, celebrities and musicians, or a range of fun icons - to their photos. The result is unique UGC that attracts the attention of people across social networks, serving as a novel way to advertise as fans become content creators and brand ambassadors. Snaps has already helped dozens of brands activate their consumers, including Nestle, Fox Studios, Sony Pictures, Kate Spade, The Baltimore Ravens, and The US Olympic Committee. Snaps is available as a free download for both iOS and Android.

Social Media Marketing Manager

2013 - 2013