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 AgTech

Tensorfield Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2022
Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures advanced agricultural machinery specifically for specialty row crops. Founded in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on innovative solutions to address challenges in modern farming practices. Its product lineup includes collaborative robots equipped with computer vision technology, which perform selective, non-invasive weeding without the use of herbicides. By utilizing thermal micro-dosing techniques, these robots help farmers combat herbicide resistance and support the sustainable production of safe, fresh food. Tensorfield Agriculture is supported by the HAX hardware accelerator and has received investment from the global venture capital firm SOSV.

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.

Artyc

Convertible Note in 2022
Artyc specializes in cold shipping solutions for biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical goods. The company focuses on creating sustainable logistics by providing refrigerant-free, reusable, active cooling containers. These innovative containers are designed to decarbonize the cold chain, thereby promoting a more environmentally friendly logistics industry. By utilizing Artyc's containers, businesses can benefit from reduced shipping costs and enhanced temperature monitoring, ensuring that sensitive products are transported safely and efficiently.

Artyc

Seed Round in 2022
Artyc specializes in cold shipping solutions for biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical goods. The company focuses on creating sustainable logistics by providing refrigerant-free, reusable, active cooling containers. These innovative containers are designed to decarbonize the cold chain, thereby promoting a more environmentally friendly logistics industry. By utilizing Artyc's containers, businesses can benefit from reduced shipping costs and enhanced temperature monitoring, ensuring that sensitive products are transported safely and efficiently.

Unicorn Biotechnologies

Seed Round in 2022
Unicorn Biotechnologies is developing a fully automated manufacturing platform to enable cellular agriculture producers to seamlessly scale products from the lab bench to supermarket shelves. Our full stack platform combines hardware, software and analytics to completely automate cellular agriculture manufacturing, reducing costs and increasing product quality. By providing a clear path to scale cellular agriculture from grams to tons, we will improve human and planetary health and drive the transition to animal free agriculture.

Neupeak

Seed Round in 2022
NeuPeak Robotics is an artificial intelligence and robotics company focused on automating farm labor, particularly in the area of fruit and vegetable harvesting. The company develops autonomous robotic harvesters that provide farmers with on-demand, 24/7 automated fruit-picking services. By equipping farms with these robots, NeuPeak addresses chronic labor shortages and helps improve industry profit margins. Additionally, the harvesters gather data analytics for precision plant health monitoring and deliver live reports, enhancing operational efficiency for farmers.

Drip.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Drip.ai is on a mission to develop a revolutionary technology capable of producing water out of thin air at utility scales, 100% sustainably, and affordably. By taping into our planet's atmosphere, we can safely and sustainably harvest the humidity naturally present in the air, allowing us to produce unlimited quantities of water completely sustainably, and thanks to our technology, without emitting any grams of C02 in the atmosphere.

ACiiST

Seed Round in 2021
ACiiST Smart Networks Ltd. specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure solutions for smart cities. Based in Azor, Israel, the company transforms street lighting systems into a comprehensive urban IoT framework that facilitates the integration of various devices, including cameras, Wi-Fi, and sensors. By utilizing distributed switching technology, ACiiST offers a scalable and secure network that enhances connectivity and reliability while significantly reducing costs compared to traditional methods. Their approach promotes a non-disruptive installation process, allowing cities to efficiently leverage existing electrical systems for improved communication capabilities. ACiiST's solutions aim to elevate urban functionality and safety through enhanced performance and support for a wide array of IoT devices.

Tensorfield Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2021
Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures advanced agricultural machinery specifically for specialty row crops. Founded in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on innovative solutions to address challenges in modern farming practices. Its product lineup includes collaborative robots equipped with computer vision technology, which perform selective, non-invasive weeding without the use of herbicides. By utilizing thermal micro-dosing techniques, these robots help farmers combat herbicide resistance and support the sustainable production of safe, fresh food. Tensorfield Agriculture is supported by the HAX hardware accelerator and has received investment from the global venture capital firm SOSV.

Unicorn Biotechnologies

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Unicorn Biotechnologies is developing a fully automated manufacturing platform to enable cellular agriculture producers to seamlessly scale products from the lab bench to supermarket shelves. Our full stack platform combines hardware, software and analytics to completely automate cellular agriculture manufacturing, reducing costs and increasing product quality. By providing a clear path to scale cellular agriculture from grams to tons, we will improve human and planetary health and drive the transition to animal free agriculture.

qZense Labs

Seed Round in 2021
QZense Labs Private Limited is a Bengaluru-based company that develops Internet of Things (IoT) solutions aimed at enhancing the assessment and management of fresh produce. Founded in 2019, the company offers innovative tools such as Q-Scan, a handheld infrared scanner for grading produce, and Q-Log, olfactory loggers designed for monitoring storage conditions. Additionally, QZense Labs provides a web dashboard that delivers insights on inventory, including real-time alerts regarding internal spoilage, ripeness levels, and remaining shelf life. By utilizing these technologies, QZense Labs enables retailers to optimize their food supply chain operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality fresh food to customers while improving inventory management and efficiency.

Nordetect

Convertible Note in 2021
Nordetect IVS is a biochemical analysis company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of biosensors and microfluidic chip technology for precision agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on nutrient analysis by detecting and quantifying essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil. Its Lab-on-a-chip devices facilitate reliable and affordable nutrient testing, enabling agronomists and farm-service companies to deliver actionable insights to farmers regarding soil health. By providing results on the nutritional content of soil and recommendations for fertilizer application, Nordetect helps optimize crop performance and supports informed agricultural practices.

AI Motion Sports

Seed Round in 2020
AI Motion Sports Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Hong Kong, specializes in developing a youth sports education and management platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and motion capture technology. The company provides real-time motion capture and gesture recognition software that effectively monitors, records, and analyzes the physical and health data of young athletes. This data is transformed into insightful reports tailored for schools, coaches, and parents, facilitating improved sports training, education management, and talent assessment. By digitizing youth sports performance and leveraging big data, AI Motion Sports aims to enhance the overall efficiency of sports education.

Asiot

Seed Round in 2020
Asiot specializes in the planning and development of innovative devices and services that leverage Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The company focuses on creating solutions that enhance operational efficiency and security across various sectors. Notable projects include cost-effective remote meter reading systems that can be retrofitted to existing utility meters for electricity, gas, and water. Additionally, Asiot has developed a management platform designed to centrally oversee face recognition devices, registrant information, and authentication records. This platform also incorporates body surface temperature detection to help organizations strengthen their security measures and ensure employee safety in the post-pandemic environment.

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.

Rightbot

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of artificial intelligence-driven robotics technology designed to provide warehouse automation. The company develops bin-picking autonomous mobile robots that are capable of automating warehouse inventory functions including order fulfillment, inventory replenishment, cycle audit, and consolidation among others, enabling online commerce players to satisfy the needs and demands of their consumers easily.

Tensorfield Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2020
Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures advanced agricultural machinery specifically for specialty row crops. Founded in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on innovative solutions to address challenges in modern farming practices. Its product lineup includes collaborative robots equipped with computer vision technology, which perform selective, non-invasive weeding without the use of herbicides. By utilizing thermal micro-dosing techniques, these robots help farmers combat herbicide resistance and support the sustainable production of safe, fresh food. Tensorfield Agriculture is supported by the HAX hardware accelerator and has received investment from the global venture capital firm SOSV.

Amber Agriculture

Seed Round in 2020
Amber Agriculture, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions designed for the agricultural sector, focusing on the automation of grain storage monitoring and management. By providing sensor and analytics technology, Amber Agriculture enables farmers to effectively manage, protect, and market their grain. The firm was established by founders with backgrounds in both agriculture and technology, positioning it at the forefront of automation innovations in the industry. Its initial product is an IoT self-install kit aimed at automating key processes for farmers, enhancing efficiency and productivity at the farm level.

Kytch

Convertible Note in 2020
Kytch, founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing a platform for smart connected quick service restaurants (QSRs). The company has developed artificial intelligence-powered predictive maintenance software that offers remote control, real-time data, and analytics. This software helps clients monitor machine performance, correlating event sequences and evaluating patterns to determine employee training needs. By enabling access to real-time insights, Kytch's technology aims to reduce downtime and ensure the efficient operation of equipment, such as ice cream machines, ultimately enhancing overall operational effectiveness for its clients in the QSR sector.

Opentrons

Convertible Note in 2020
Opentrons is a company focused on developing pipetting robot technology to automate laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles and programming in Python, Opentrons creates automated lab equipment that streamlines various scientific processes. Their product offerings encompass lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research. This automation helps scientific researchers reduce human error and expedite their experimental workflows, making lab work faster and less labor-intensive.

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.

Neupeak

Seed Round in 2020
NeuPeak Robotics is an artificial intelligence and robotics company focused on automating farm labor, particularly in the area of fruit and vegetable harvesting. The company develops autonomous robotic harvesters that provide farmers with on-demand, 24/7 automated fruit-picking services. By equipping farms with these robots, NeuPeak addresses chronic labor shortages and helps improve industry profit margins. Additionally, the harvesters gather data analytics for precision plant health monitoring and deliver live reports, enhancing operational efficiency for farmers.

Reest

Convertible Note in 2020
Reest aims to make farming easy by using robots to automate farming processes. The company was founded in 2019 by Petro Shmigelskyi and Denys Kotelovych.

Nordetect

Seed Round in 2020
Nordetect IVS is a biochemical analysis company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of biosensors and microfluidic chip technology for precision agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on nutrient analysis by detecting and quantifying essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil. Its Lab-on-a-chip devices facilitate reliable and affordable nutrient testing, enabling agronomists and farm-service companies to deliver actionable insights to farmers regarding soil health. By providing results on the nutritional content of soil and recommendations for fertilizer application, Nordetect helps optimize crop performance and supports informed agricultural practices.

Livin Farms

Seed Round in 2019
LIVIN farms is a technology company in the alternative protein sector. It empowers everyone to start a food revolution out of their kitchen.

Tensorfield Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2019
Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures advanced agricultural machinery specifically for specialty row crops. Founded in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on innovative solutions to address challenges in modern farming practices. Its product lineup includes collaborative robots equipped with computer vision technology, which perform selective, non-invasive weeding without the use of herbicides. By utilizing thermal micro-dosing techniques, these robots help farmers combat herbicide resistance and support the sustainable production of safe, fresh food. Tensorfield Agriculture is supported by the HAX hardware accelerator and has received investment from the global venture capital firm SOSV.

Opentrons

Convertible Note in 2019
Opentrons is a company focused on developing pipetting robot technology to automate laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles and programming in Python, Opentrons creates automated lab equipment that streamlines various scientific processes. Their product offerings encompass lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research. This automation helps scientific researchers reduce human error and expedite their experimental workflows, making lab work faster and less labor-intensive.

Amper

Venture Round in 2019
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Smartex

Seed Round in 2019
Smartex focuses on addressing significant challenges in the textile industry by leveraging advanced AI technology, specifically machine learning and computer vision. The company has developed a hardware-enabled software solution that detects textile defects and irregularities in real time. By implementing this innovative system, Smartex can halt production when defects are identified, thereby minimizing defective output and reducing textile waste. This proactive approach not only enhances production efficiency but also contributes to sustainability by lowering carbon dioxide emissions, energy consumption, and water usage. Moreover, Smartex provides factories with a user interface to monitor production statistics, further improving operational insights and decision-making capabilities.

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.

qZense Labs

Seed Round in 2019
QZense Labs Private Limited is a Bengaluru-based company that develops Internet of Things (IoT) solutions aimed at enhancing the assessment and management of fresh produce. Founded in 2019, the company offers innovative tools such as Q-Scan, a handheld infrared scanner for grading produce, and Q-Log, olfactory loggers designed for monitoring storage conditions. Additionally, QZense Labs provides a web dashboard that delivers insights on inventory, including real-time alerts regarding internal spoilage, ripeness levels, and remaining shelf life. By utilizing these technologies, QZense Labs enables retailers to optimize their food supply chain operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality fresh food to customers while improving inventory management and efficiency.

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.

Poseidon-AI

Seed Round in 2019
Poseidon-AI targets for world food sustainability and revolutionizing the aquaculture industry.

Livin Farms

Seed Round in 2019
LIVIN farms is a technology company in the alternative protein sector. It empowers everyone to start a food revolution out of their kitchen.

Amber Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2019
Amber Agriculture, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions designed for the agricultural sector, focusing on the automation of grain storage monitoring and management. By providing sensor and analytics technology, Amber Agriculture enables farmers to effectively manage, protect, and market their grain. The firm was established by founders with backgrounds in both agriculture and technology, positioning it at the forefront of automation innovations in the industry. Its initial product is an IoT self-install kit aimed at automating key processes for farmers, enhancing efficiency and productivity at the farm level.

AI Motion Sports

Seed Round in 2018
AI Motion Sports Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Hong Kong, specializes in developing a youth sports education and management platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and motion capture technology. The company provides real-time motion capture and gesture recognition software that effectively monitors, records, and analyzes the physical and health data of young athletes. This data is transformed into insightful reports tailored for schools, coaches, and parents, facilitating improved sports training, education management, and talent assessment. By digitizing youth sports performance and leveraging big data, AI Motion Sports aims to enhance the overall efficiency of sports education.

Tensorfield Agriculture

Seed Round in 2018
Tensorfield Agriculture develops and manufactures advanced agricultural machinery specifically for specialty row crops. Founded in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on innovative solutions to address challenges in modern farming practices. Its product lineup includes collaborative robots equipped with computer vision technology, which perform selective, non-invasive weeding without the use of herbicides. By utilizing thermal micro-dosing techniques, these robots help farmers combat herbicide resistance and support the sustainable production of safe, fresh food. Tensorfield Agriculture is supported by the HAX hardware accelerator and has received investment from the global venture capital firm SOSV.

thingc

Pre Seed Round in 2018
thingc Robotics specializes in providing on-demand farm workforce solutions through the use of artificial intelligence-powered robots. Headquartered in the United States and incorporated in 2017, the company develops lightweight, fully autonomous electric robots designed to perform various farming tasks, addressing the critical challenge of accessing skilled labor in the agricultural sector. Its initial product, an automated weeding robot, targets the organic horticulture industry, where labor costs are increasingly burdensome. thingc's business model includes a "Weeding-as-a-Service" offering, which allows farmers to receive weed-free areas for a flat per-hectare rate. The company also aims to enhance farm productivity by integrating advanced data insights and technology implementation, helping farmers make informed decisions to optimize resources and increase yields. Future developments will expand the robot's capabilities to accommodate additional farming functions.

ACiiST

Seed Round in 2018
ACiiST Smart Networks Ltd. specializes in providing Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure solutions for smart cities. Based in Azor, Israel, the company transforms street lighting systems into a comprehensive urban IoT framework that facilitates the integration of various devices, including cameras, Wi-Fi, and sensors. By utilizing distributed switching technology, ACiiST offers a scalable and secure network that enhances connectivity and reliability while significantly reducing costs compared to traditional methods. Their approach promotes a non-disruptive installation process, allowing cities to efficiently leverage existing electrical systems for improved communication capabilities. ACiiST's solutions aim to elevate urban functionality and safety through enhanced performance and support for a wide array of IoT devices.

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.

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.

Opentrons

Series A in 2018
Opentrons is a company focused on developing pipetting robot technology to automate laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles and programming in Python, Opentrons creates automated lab equipment that streamlines various scientific processes. Their product offerings encompass lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research. This automation helps scientific researchers reduce human error and expedite their experimental workflows, making lab work faster and less labor-intensive.

Yangliu Tech

Seed Round in 2018
Yangliu Tech

Opentrons

Series A in 2018
Opentrons is a company focused on developing pipetting robot technology to automate laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles and programming in Python, Opentrons creates automated lab equipment that streamlines various scientific processes. Their product offerings encompass lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research. This automation helps scientific researchers reduce human error and expedite their experimental workflows, making lab work faster and less labor-intensive.

Brickant Tech Limited

Seed Round in 2018
Brickant Tech Limited

Nordetect

Convertible Note in 2018
Nordetect IVS is a biochemical analysis company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of biosensors and microfluidic chip technology for precision agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on nutrient analysis by detecting and quantifying essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil. Its Lab-on-a-chip devices facilitate reliable and affordable nutrient testing, enabling agronomists and farm-service companies to deliver actionable insights to farmers regarding soil health. By providing results on the nutritional content of soil and recommendations for fertilizer application, Nordetect helps optimize crop performance and supports informed agricultural practices.

SmartShepherd

Convertible Note in 2018
SmartShepherd is an Australian company founded in 2017, based in Armidale, with a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China. It specializes in designing and manufacturing wearable devices aimed at collecting pedigree data in the livestock industry. The company's primary products include smart tags and an integrated system that leverages low-cost Bluetooth technology and Internet of Things (IoT) architecture. This innovative approach significantly lowers the barriers for farmers seeking to engage in full pedigree recording, thereby enhancing livestock breeding practices and reducing inbreeding. SmartShepherd’s team comprises experts in livestock genetics, IoT, and data analysis, dedicated to empowering farmers to improve livestock productivity through effective data management.

Amper

Venture Round in 2017
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

AptaCam

Pre Seed Round in 2017
AptaCam is a biotechnology company based in Shenzhen, China, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing biosensors for the detection of HPV and other infectious diseases. In addition to its biosensors, AptaCam creates software that enhances the functionality of its portable devices, enabling comprehensive data analysis when connected to a computer. The company's focus is on producing high-quality aptamers, which are essential for molecular recognition in various applications. Driven by innovation, AptaCam aims to simplify and improve the efficiency of molecular recognition technologies while offering extensive information on aptamers across multiple disciplines.

Nordetect

Seed Round in 2017
Nordetect IVS is a biochemical analysis company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in the development of biosensors and microfluidic chip technology for precision agriculture. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on nutrient analysis by detecting and quantifying essential macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in soil. Its Lab-on-a-chip devices facilitate reliable and affordable nutrient testing, enabling agronomists and farm-service companies to deliver actionable insights to farmers regarding soil health. By providing results on the nutritional content of soil and recommendations for fertilizer application, Nordetect helps optimize crop performance and supports informed agricultural practices.

Amber Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2017
Amber Agriculture, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions designed for the agricultural sector, focusing on the automation of grain storage monitoring and management. By providing sensor and analytics technology, Amber Agriculture enables farmers to effectively manage, protect, and market their grain. The firm was established by founders with backgrounds in both agriculture and technology, positioning it at the forefront of automation innovations in the industry. Its initial product is an IoT self-install kit aimed at automating key processes for farmers, enhancing efficiency and productivity at the farm level.

STEERING AI

Seed Round in 2017
Steering AI Technologies Co. Ltd, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Xi'an, China, focuses on developing innovative hardware and software solutions for autonomous driving. The company specializes in early warning systems for fatigue driving, creating products such as a smart steering box that monitors driver alertness, an intelligent steering wheel cover that tracks steering motions and recognizes physiological features, and a vehicle network cloud platform. These technologies aim to enhance safety by utilizing wearable technology and intelligent methods to monitor driving behaviors. Additionally, Steering AI offers a big data management service platform for fleet operators, ensuring the protection of drivers and promoting safer driving practices.

Amper

Convertible Note in 2017
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

SmartShepherd

Convertible Note in 2017
SmartShepherd is an Australian company founded in 2017, based in Armidale, with a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China. It specializes in designing and manufacturing wearable devices aimed at collecting pedigree data in the livestock industry. The company's primary products include smart tags and an integrated system that leverages low-cost Bluetooth technology and Internet of Things (IoT) architecture. This innovative approach significantly lowers the barriers for farmers seeking to engage in full pedigree recording, thereby enhancing livestock breeding practices and reducing inbreeding. SmartShepherd’s team comprises experts in livestock genetics, IoT, and data analysis, dedicated to empowering farmers to improve livestock productivity through effective data management.

Niwa

Seed Round in 2017
Niwa offers a smartphone-controlled platform designed to simplify and automate the process of growing plants, making it accessible and engaging for users. The system consists of four main components: an extensive repository of growing programs, an intuitive software interface for tracking plant progress and managing tasks, a set of smart sensors and actuators to optimize the growing environment, and a community platform for sharing data and enhancing growing techniques. By allowing users to manage their plant production from any internet-connected device, Niwa empowers individuals to take control of their food production, enabling them to achieve larger harvests and maximize yields effortlessly. This innovative approach combines technology with gardening, catering to both novice and experienced growers.

Mojo

Pre Seed Round in 2017
We are experts in tech, working alongside experts in fertility. These partnerships have fostered a vision of democratising fertility care for the future. We believe that everyone should have access to reliable and affordable fertility care.

Opentrons

Seed Round in 2017
Opentrons is a company focused on developing pipetting robot technology to automate laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles and programming in Python, Opentrons creates automated lab equipment that streamlines various scientific processes. Their product offerings encompass lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research. This automation helps scientific researchers reduce human error and expedite their experimental workflows, making lab work faster and less labor-intensive.

GardenSpace

Seed Round in 2017
GardenSpace offers an innovative solution for both small and large farms by providing a digital platform that simplifies crop management. Their primary product is a static robot designed to automate the watering of plants, seamlessly connected to a water supply and Wi-Fi. This system includes a user-friendly app that serves as a garden command center, allowing users to input plant details and monitor essential health metrics such as chlorophyll levels, temperature, and soil conditions. The robot is solar-powered, eliminating the need for batteries or external power sources. By facilitating the collection and utilization of crop data, GardenSpace enables farmers to focus on the enjoyment of growing their own food or flowers while effectively managing their agricultural operations.

Amber Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2016
Amber Agriculture, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions designed for the agricultural sector, focusing on the automation of grain storage monitoring and management. By providing sensor and analytics technology, Amber Agriculture enables farmers to effectively manage, protect, and market their grain. The firm was established by founders with backgrounds in both agriculture and technology, positioning it at the forefront of automation innovations in the industry. Its initial product is an IoT self-install kit aimed at automating key processes for farmers, enhancing efficiency and productivity at the farm level.

Amper

Convertible Note in 2016
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Beetl

Seed Round in 2016
Beetl Robotics specializes in developing autonomous consumer robots designed to assist with household chores, particularly in outdoor spaces like backyards and gardens. The company employs a skilled team of engineers who utilize cloud computing, machine learning, and computer vision technologies to create robots that autonomously navigate obstacles and detect nearby motion. These robots are equipped with sensors that enable them to perform various tasks, including cleaning up pet waste, thereby alleviating consumers from tedious maintenance responsibilities. By offering Robotics-as-a-Service, Beetl aims to enhance the convenience and efficiency of home care for its customers.

Amper

Seed Round in 2016
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Amber Agriculture

Seed Round in 2016
Amber Agriculture, Inc. is a technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The company specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions designed for the agricultural sector, focusing on the automation of grain storage monitoring and management. By providing sensor and analytics technology, Amber Agriculture enables farmers to effectively manage, protect, and market their grain. The firm was established by founders with backgrounds in both agriculture and technology, positioning it at the forefront of automation innovations in the industry. Its initial product is an IoT self-install kit aimed at automating key processes for farmers, enhancing efficiency and productivity at the farm level.

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.

Artronics

Seed Round in 2016
Artronics provides a range of services from data-acquisition and recording to telemetry to navigation and sensors for aerospace, automotive, military, and marine markets.

Beetl

Convertible Note in 2016
Beetl Robotics specializes in developing autonomous consumer robots designed to assist with household chores, particularly in outdoor spaces like backyards and gardens. The company employs a skilled team of engineers who utilize cloud computing, machine learning, and computer vision technologies to create robots that autonomously navigate obstacles and detect nearby motion. These robots are equipped with sensors that enable them to perform various tasks, including cleaning up pet waste, thereby alleviating consumers from tedious maintenance responsibilities. By offering Robotics-as-a-Service, Beetl aims to enhance the convenience and efficiency of home care for its customers.

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.

Opentrons

Seed Round in 2016
Opentrons is a company focused on developing pipetting robot technology to automate laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles and programming in Python, Opentrons creates automated lab equipment that streamlines various scientific processes. Their product offerings encompass lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research. This automation helps scientific researchers reduce human error and expedite their experimental workflows, making lab work faster and less labor-intensive.

LumenCache

Seed Round in 2016
Greentech radically changed the grid edge and most of the devices behind the meter. Rooftop energy sources, local storage, and electronic lights are the new normal. LumenCache connects these technologies together using modern structured wiring, and adds reliable Internet of Things control features.

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.

Livin Farms

Seed Round in 2015
LIVIN farms is a technology company in the alternative protein sector. It empowers everyone to start a food revolution out of their kitchen.

Opentrons

Seed Round in 2014
Opentrons is a company focused on developing pipetting robot technology to automate laboratory experiments. By utilizing open-source principles and programming in Python, Opentrons creates automated lab equipment that streamlines various scientific processes. Their product offerings encompass lab robots, workstations, hardware modules, consumables, reagents, and labware, all designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of research. This automation helps scientific researchers reduce human error and expedite their experimental workflows, making lab work faster and less labor-intensive.

AnSing Technology

Seed Round in 2014
AnSing Technology Pte. Ltd.

Niwa

Seed Round in 2014
Niwa offers a smartphone-controlled platform designed to simplify and automate the process of growing plants, making it accessible and engaging for users. The system consists of four main components: an extensive repository of growing programs, an intuitive software interface for tracking plant progress and managing tasks, a set of smart sensors and actuators to optimize the growing environment, and a community platform for sharing data and enhancing growing techniques. By allowing users to manage their plant production from any internet-connected device, Niwa empowers individuals to take control of their food production, enabling them to achieve larger harvests and maximize yields effortlessly. This innovative approach combines technology with gardening, catering to both novice and experienced growers.
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