Big congratulations to SOSV portfolio company Light for being named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025 🎉

For 25 years, TIME has highlighted the products and ideas “making the world better, smarter, and more fun.” With innovation moving faster than ever, Light’s recognition is a reminder that sometimes less is truly more.

The company’s Light Phone III is a phone designed to help people flourish as the most thoughtful version of themselves, built for those seeking a more intentional relationship with technology. True to the company’s minimalist ethos: it offers just the essentials – calls, texts, a camera, basic navigation, and 5G hotspot – without the endless scroll of apps and notifications.

Whether users are looking for a digital detox, trying to be more present with their kids, or purchasing their first phone, the Light Phone III is a tool for living better.