SOS Raises $3.4 Million in Funding to Expand Smart Vending and Digital Marketing Platform

SOS, a female-founded creator and operator of interactive vending machines delivering premium products and digital content in public spaces, including Fenway Park, FLA Live Arena, Prudential Center, and Boston Children’s Hospital, has raised $3.4 million in funding. The company is solving the age-old problem of broken, out-of-stock tampon machines with a modern device and service that delivers essential personal care and beauty products from today’s leading brands.

“Our machines transform a moment of panic into a moment of empowerment and choice,” said Verbeek. “We believe that convenient access must be paired with exceptional products and an elevated retail experience. ‘Quick and easy’ shouldn’t mean ‘cheap and shoddy,’ especially when it comes to women’s health. Everyone deserves better.”

SOS got its start in Boston, where its smart vending machines are featured in high-traffic locations across the city. The company’s next installation will bring an additional 35 SOS machines to the Florida…