HAX

HAX is a venture capital program focused on accelerating hardware startups, operating from San Francisco and Shenzhen. Established in 2012, HAX provides founders with essential resources to rapidly prototype and iterate their products, encompassing physical models, technology developments, user interaction studies, and comprehensive business plans. The program supports accepted teams through a combination of full-time staff, mentors, and a vibrant startup community, emphasizing the development of scalable business strategies. Once products are ready for market introduction, teams transition to San Francisco, where HAX assists with business development, fundraising, and establishing critical partnerships. The program includes specialized initiatives such as HAX Growth, a 7-week bootcamp for launching B2C and B2B hardware startups, and HAX Boost, which helps teams refine their sales and marketing strategies while preparing for growth. HAX is part of SOSV, a global venture capital firm with a diverse portfolio, focusing on technology startups that aim to create meaningful innovations.

Andrew Gollach

Partner

Past deals in Bolivia

Vitrix Health

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vitrix Health, Inc. is a company that designs, develops, and manufactures innovative screening tools for the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on early-stage detection of oral diseases and cancers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, Vitrix Health utilizes a combination of optics and machine learning on a mobile platform to enhance the effectiveness of oral health screenings conducted by primary care providers. This technology addresses the significant number of Americans who do not visit dentists regularly, thereby improving overall health outcomes and reducing costs. The company's oral cancer screening device is currently undergoing pilot testing in various prestigious institutions, including Mt. Sinai Hospital and the University of Chicago Medical School, in addition to international clinical trials in Bolivia and India. By empowering primary care providers to detect oral diseases, Vitrix Health aims to bridge disparities in oral health and ensure timely referrals for dental care.
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