HAX

HAX is a venture capital program that accelerates hardware startups through an intensive support system, operating primarily in Shenzhen and San Francisco. Founders begin their journey in Shenzhen, focusing on rapid prototyping and the development of various aspects of their business, including marketing strategies and business plans. Once they refine their products, teams transition to San Francisco, where the emphasis shifts to business development, fundraising, and establishing connections with corporates, investors, and media. HAX also offers specialized programs like HAX Growth, a seven-week bootcamp for launching B2C and B2B hardware startups, and HAX Boost, which helps selected teams enhance their sales and marketing strategies over six weeks. Founded in 2012, HAX is part of SOSV and targets technology companies that aim to create meaningful advancements in sustainability, industrial automation, and human health. The program continues to support startups beyond the initial phases, providing resources and guidance as they grow.

Andrew Gollach

Partner

Past deals in Ontario

Mazlite

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of an industrial IoT platform designed for spray monitoring and digitization in hazardous environments. The company offers technology for industrial spray digitization, featuring an Internet of Things platform for real-time spray monitoring using unique hardware sensors and software, by leveraging a physics-based artificial intelligence system, enabling manufacturers to identify and solve product quality issues, improve sustainability, minimize material and energy waste, reduce scraps and repairs.

Swap Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Swap Robotics, founded in 2019 and based in Kitchener, Ontario, specializes in manufacturing electric outdoor robots designed for vegetation cutting and snow plowing. The company offers commercial-ready robots that operate under a robotics-as-a-service model, allowing for versatility in outdoor maintenance tasks. Its innovative approach includes an in-house hydraulics platform that enables the easy swapping of attachments for various applications, making it possible for clients to automate their outdoor work with electric autonomous robots. By focusing on sustainable solutions, Swap Robotics aims to enhance efficiency in outdoor maintenance activities.

RockMass

Seed Round in 2020
RockMass Technologies is revolutionizing structural mapping by developing a data collection tool made for geologists. The company creates data collection more efficient, accurate and safe for geologists in mining, exploration, civil engineering and education. At RockMass, our goal is to improve geological mapping in the mining, civil engineering, and exploration industries with our revolutionary mapping technologies.

Skygauge

Seed Round in 2020
Skygauge has reinvented the drone to perform work not possible with drones today. Their first application is performing industrial inspections (Ultrasonic Testing). Instead of having workers on ropes, boom lifts, and scaffolding The Skygauge will perform inspections 5-10x faster. This reduces turnaround time, cost of inspection, and increases safety because workers are not exposed to work at height. Once they dominate the inspection market our core technology will branch out into pressure washing/cleaning, painting/coating, and attach a robot arm for general work. The same way robot arms created a workforce in factories their drones will create a workforce in the sky.

Aquova

Seed Round in 2020
Aquova offers adaptive AI-based sensors and power controllers that unlocks the potential of data in the electrochemical industry. Its patent-pending Advanced Data Management (ADM) technology is a combination of hardware and software working seamlessly together to enhance the performance of electrochemical processes, thereby reducing the energy consumption of electrochemical operations. The company was established in 2017 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Argentum

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Argentum Electronics, Inc. designs and manufactures advanced Smart Power over Ethernet Controllers (S.P.E.C), which utilize Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technologies for efficient power delivery and management. Their product line includes cloud-managed PoE splitters and power combiners aimed at high-power PoE applications, primarily servicing commercial and industrial sectors such as LED lighting and fan speed control. The company also focuses on modular DC power distribution systems, intelligent building automation, and wireless multi-sensor networks to help clients reduce electricity demand and enhance overall energy performance within buildings. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Argentum caters to a diverse clientele that includes building owners, architects, engineers, and construction firms.

RockMass

Convertible Note in 2020
RockMass Technologies is revolutionizing structural mapping by developing a data collection tool made for geologists. The company creates data collection more efficient, accurate and safe for geologists in mining, exploration, civil engineering and education. At RockMass, our goal is to improve geological mapping in the mining, civil engineering, and exploration industries with our revolutionary mapping technologies.

Grant & Union

Convertible Note in 2020
Grant & Union is part of the computer peripheral equipment manufacturing industry that allows users to snap together physical buttons, dials, sliders, and other inputs to create a tool that is personalized to a user’s workflow.

Monogram Creative Console

Convertible Note in 2020
Monogram Creative Console manufactures a modular hardware interface that allows users to design controllers for software. The product enables users to control software using sliders, dials, buttons, and a desktop application. Monogram Creative Console consists of magnetically connecting tactile controllers; sliders, buttons, and dials for faster, more precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers and beyond. Monogram Creative Console is available at https://monogramcc.com or through our retail partners B&H Photo Video in New York or Henry's Photo in Canada and ships to over 46 countries. In 2015 Monogram won Gold at the User Experience Design Awards (UXDA) while at IFA, Berlin from the International Design Center Berlin. Photographers can build a custom Palette to control photo editing applications like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, where physical sliders adjust exposure, dials can be turned to change temperature and buttons can execute macros. Premiere Pro and Audition support was added in June. The company was founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu.

Grobo

Convertible Note in 2019
Grobo specializes in developing fully automated grow boxes designed for home use, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to facilitate smart gardening. Their systems employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize plant growth, enhancing yields while reducing growth times. The automated grow boxes feature personalized, app-controlled automatic watering and LED lighting systems, enabling users to cultivate high-quality food and medicinal plants in a virtual indoor environment. By integrating technology into the growing process, Grobo empowers individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the cultivation of safe and fresh plants at home.

Skygauge

Seed Round in 2019
Skygauge has reinvented the drone to perform work not possible with drones today. Their first application is performing industrial inspections (Ultrasonic Testing). Instead of having workers on ropes, boom lifts, and scaffolding The Skygauge will perform inspections 5-10x faster. This reduces turnaround time, cost of inspection, and increases safety because workers are not exposed to work at height. Once they dominate the inspection market our core technology will branch out into pressure washing/cleaning, painting/coating, and attach a robot arm for general work. The same way robot arms created a workforce in factories their drones will create a workforce in the sky.

RockMass

Convertible Note in 2019
RockMass Technologies is revolutionizing structural mapping by developing a data collection tool made for geologists. The company creates data collection more efficient, accurate and safe for geologists in mining, exploration, civil engineering and education. At RockMass, our goal is to improve geological mapping in the mining, civil engineering, and exploration industries with our revolutionary mapping technologies.

Pulse Industrial

Seed Round in 2019
Pulse Industrial is a California-based company specializing in the development of advanced monitoring technologies for industrial applications. The company focuses on creating sensors that provide a comprehensive overview of valves and steam traps in industrial plants, enabling predictive maintenance and failure alerts. Its flagship product is an artificial intelligence-powered steam trap monitoring device that utilizes vibration and acoustic analysis to detect steam leaks. By employing low power wide area communication, the device efficiently alerts maintenance personnel to potential issues, thereby enhancing safety and reducing fuel consumption in industrial settings. Through these innovations, Pulse Industrial aims to improve operational efficiency and reliability in steam generation processes.

Hitch Tech

Seed Round in 2018
Hitch Tech Inc. is an educational technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, founded in 2018. The company develops a video platform tailored for African schools, which includes a battery-powered video hotspot that stores educational videos offline. This platform enables students and teachers to access a curated selection of videos aligned with local curricula and textbooks through WiFi or local networks. By providing unrestricted access to high-quality educational resources, Hitch Tech addresses challenges related to technology literacy, power, and internet infrastructure in underserved communities. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance learning opportunities and support the educational needs of Africa's emerging markets.

FluidAI Medical

Pre Seed Round in 2018
FluidAI Medical is focused on developing an innovative implantable biochip equipped with biosensors designed to detect post-operative complications, including internal bleeding, fluid leakage, and infections within the abdominal cavity. This advanced biosensor continuously collects data, identifying complications as they arise, and provides real-time notifications to both patients and healthcare providers. Specifically, the device aims to manage risks associated with surgeries by monitoring for anastomotic leakage, which involves gastrointestinal fluid leaking into the abdominal cavity. The biosensor is integrated into a catheter, where it resides within the abdominal cavity, while a monitoring unit remains external. When the biosensor detects changes indicative of a leak, it transmits alerts through the catheter to the external monitor. Data is continuously uploaded to the cloud for further analysis, ensuring timely alerts are sent to patients' smartphones, prompting them to seek medical attention, while offering detailed information to their doctors. Founded in 2014 and based in Kitchener, Canada, FluidAI Medical serves physicians, surgeons, hospitals, and patients with its groundbreaking technology.

Hitch Tech

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Hitch Tech Inc. is an educational technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, founded in 2018. The company develops a video platform tailored for African schools, which includes a battery-powered video hotspot that stores educational videos offline. This platform enables students and teachers to access a curated selection of videos aligned with local curricula and textbooks through WiFi or local networks. By providing unrestricted access to high-quality educational resources, Hitch Tech addresses challenges related to technology literacy, power, and internet infrastructure in underserved communities. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance learning opportunities and support the educational needs of Africa's emerging markets.

Forward Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Forward Robotics develops heavy-lift, long range cargo drones using proprietary avionics and control software. They aim to transform supply chain logistics with DroneLink and on-demand distribution.

RockMass

Convertible Note in 2018
RockMass Technologies is revolutionizing structural mapping by developing a data collection tool made for geologists. The company creates data collection more efficient, accurate and safe for geologists in mining, exploration, civil engineering and education. At RockMass, our goal is to improve geological mapping in the mining, civil engineering, and exploration industries with our revolutionary mapping technologies.

Avidbots

Seed Round in 2018
Avidbots Corp. develops and manufactures autonomous floor cleaning robots, primarily focusing on its flagship product, NEO, which is recognized as one of the most advanced autonomous scrubbing robots available. Founded in 2014 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Avidbots uses laser mapping technology to create detailed area maps and plan efficient cleaning paths. Its robots are designed to automate the labor-intensive aspects of commercial cleaning, allowing human cleaning crews to concentrate on higher-value tasks. Avidbots' products are utilized in various settings, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, colleges, and industrial sites across multiple countries. The company's vision is to integrate robots into everyday life to enhance human capabilities and improve operational efficiency in cleaning processes.

RockMass

Seed Round in 2017
RockMass Technologies is revolutionizing structural mapping by developing a data collection tool made for geologists. The company creates data collection more efficient, accurate and safe for geologists in mining, exploration, civil engineering and education. At RockMass, our goal is to improve geological mapping in the mining, civil engineering, and exploration industries with our revolutionary mapping technologies.

Lumotune

Seed Round in 2017
We are creating a platform to transform the world’s glass into digital displays.

Lumotune

Convertible Note in 2017
We are creating a platform to transform the world’s glass into digital displays.

Be Wear Wearable Technologies

Convertible Note in 2017
Be Wear was born to address the increasing need for personal security and protection while integrating seamlessly into users everyday lives. Our products provide aid and protection that cover a multitude of uses, including personal security, child safety and high profile safety as well as a bullet proof clothing smart system for first responder industries. Our team of engineers and designers have a single focus: to understand consumer/industry needs and develop the right solutions that can be integrated into their everyday lives. Loop: Our consumer-facing products provide personal security in the form of smart jewellery (rings, bracelets and collectible charms) that allow users to discreetly call for help during an emergency or disaster. Loop is an innovative and discreet safety accessory, that allows users to feel safe and secure during an emergency. With the press of a button, users can alert up to 5 close friends or family members, let them know you need their help and show them their location on a map. We simplify how people call for help, increase the changes of receiving help by 5x and provide users with an accessory that makes them feel good and look amazing!

PinPress

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Driven by electromagnetic processes, PinPress is a one-size-fits-all mould designed to save manufacturers time and money. Rather than using and switching several moulds during changeovers, PinPress goes solo in today's +$100 Million equipment manufacturing market. This market revolves around the latest trend, Just-in-Time manufacturing, creating a window of opportunity to cut downtime in half and streamline manufacturing operations.

Grobo

Seed Round in 2016
Grobo specializes in developing fully automated grow boxes designed for home use, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to facilitate smart gardening. Their systems employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize plant growth, enhancing yields while reducing growth times. The automated grow boxes feature personalized, app-controlled automatic watering and LED lighting systems, enabling users to cultivate high-quality food and medicinal plants in a virtual indoor environment. By integrating technology into the growing process, Grobo empowers individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the cultivation of safe and fresh plants at home.

Tapplock

Seed Round in 2016
Tapplock Corp. specializes in the development and marketing of smart padlocks that utilize fingerprint access technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers locks capable of storing up to 500 fingerprints, accommodating multiple users. The locks can be accessed through fingerprint recognition, a companion smartphone app, or a backup morse-code unlocking method. The Tapplock app enables users to share and revoke access seamlessly, enhancing security for families and businesses alike. Constructed from tempered martensitic stainless steel and coated with a glassy finish, the locks are designed to be both durable and visually appealing. In addition to their security features, Tapplock devices include a built-in phone charger, ensuring users are never left without power.

Grobo

Convertible Note in 2016
Grobo specializes in developing fully automated grow boxes designed for home use, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to facilitate smart gardening. Their systems employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize plant growth, enhancing yields while reducing growth times. The automated grow boxes feature personalized, app-controlled automatic watering and LED lighting systems, enabling users to cultivate high-quality food and medicinal plants in a virtual indoor environment. By integrating technology into the growing process, Grobo empowers individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the cultivation of safe and fresh plants at home.

Grobo

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Grobo specializes in developing fully automated grow boxes designed for home use, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to facilitate smart gardening. Their systems employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize plant growth, enhancing yields while reducing growth times. The automated grow boxes feature personalized, app-controlled automatic watering and LED lighting systems, enabling users to cultivate high-quality food and medicinal plants in a virtual indoor environment. By integrating technology into the growing process, Grobo empowers individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the cultivation of safe and fresh plants at home.

Maieutic Enterprises

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Maieutic is a startup comprised of engineers who are developing a revolutionary die and surface casting technology called a programmable surface. Manufacturers use die extrusions to flatten polymers into flat sheets. However through repetitive use deformations as well as wear tear occur on the die's surface. Manufacturers often use screws to re-adjust the surface and compensate for these solutions. Our patent pending solution is known as the "programmable surface", a surface comprised of an array of pins whose individual heights can be adjusted via lorrentz force. By varying the individual heights of each pin, we can emulate various surface topographies and compensate for surface deformities that arise in the manufacturing process.

Voltera

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Voltera is a manufacturer of circuit board printers designed to expedite hardware development for engineers. By enabling rapid prototyping of circuit boards within minutes, Voltera addresses the challenges associated with traditional fabrication processes, which often involve significant costs and lengthy lead times. This innovative technology allows organizations to iterate on circuit layouts quickly, drastically reducing the time and expense typically associated with outsourcing board fabrication. As a result, the development cycle can be shortened from months to days, empowering companies to bring new products to market more efficiently and effectively.

Avidbots

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Avidbots Corp. develops and manufactures autonomous floor cleaning robots, primarily focusing on its flagship product, NEO, which is recognized as one of the most advanced autonomous scrubbing robots available. Founded in 2014 and based in Ottawa, Canada, Avidbots uses laser mapping technology to create detailed area maps and plan efficient cleaning paths. Its robots are designed to automate the labor-intensive aspects of commercial cleaning, allowing human cleaning crews to concentrate on higher-value tasks. Avidbots' products are utilized in various settings, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, colleges, and industrial sites across multiple countries. The company's vision is to integrate robots into everyday life to enhance human capabilities and improve operational efficiency in cleaning processes.

Monogram Creative Console

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Monogram Creative Console manufactures a modular hardware interface that allows users to design controllers for software. The product enables users to control software using sliders, dials, buttons, and a desktop application. Monogram Creative Console consists of magnetically connecting tactile controllers; sliders, buttons, and dials for faster, more precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers and beyond. Monogram Creative Console is available at https://monogramcc.com or through our retail partners B&H Photo Video in New York or Henry's Photo in Canada and ships to over 46 countries. In 2015 Monogram won Gold at the User Experience Design Awards (UXDA) while at IFA, Berlin from the International Design Center Berlin. Photographers can build a custom Palette to control photo editing applications like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, where physical sliders adjust exposure, dials can be turned to change temperature and buttons can execute macros. Premiere Pro and Audition support was added in June. The company was founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu.

PinPress

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Driven by electromagnetic processes, PinPress is a one-size-fits-all mould designed to save manufacturers time and money. Rather than using and switching several moulds during changeovers, PinPress goes solo in today's +$100 Million equipment manufacturing market. This market revolves around the latest trend, Just-in-Time manufacturing, creating a window of opportunity to cut downtime in half and streamline manufacturing operations.
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