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.
Monogram Creative Console specializes in manufacturing a modular hardware interface that allows users to create custom controllers for various software applications. This innovative product consists of magnetically connecting tactile components, including sliders, dials, and buttons, which facilitate precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals. Users can design a personalized control setup, known as a Palette, to enhance their workflow in popular programs such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition. The system is available for purchase through the company's website and select retail partners, shipping to over 46 countries. Founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu, Monogram Creative Console has received recognition for its user experience design, winning a Gold award at the User Experience Design Awards in 2015.
ACiiST
Seed Round in 2023
ACiiST specializes in providing advanced IoT infrastructure technology designed for smart cities. The company’s platform utilizes existing street and highway lighting systems to create a seamless and scalable network that connects various outdoor cameras, sensors, displays, and other devices. This approach enhances communication across urban environments while ensuring improved reliability and security. ACiiST’s distributed switching technology allows for non-disruptive installation at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions, delivering significant savings along with enhanced support and maintenance. By leveraging existing electrical systems, ACiiST offers a more efficient, economical, and reliable means of upgrading urban infrastructure to meet modern connectivity needs.
Simbe Robotics
Convertible Note in 2022
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a robotic system named Tally, which autonomously navigates store aisles to conduct shelf audits. Tally captures real-time inventory data, identifying out-of-stock items, low stock levels, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies. By automating these repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, Simbe Robotics enhances operational efficiency for retail staff, allowing them to focus on customer service and other critical aspects of store management. The robotic system operates safely during regular store hours, effectively integrating into the shopping environment without disrupting customers or employees.
Flair
Series A in 2022
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.
Striemo
Seed Round in 2021
Striemo manufactures and develops electric personal mobility. Striemo was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
ACiiST
Seed Round in 2021
ACiiST specializes in providing advanced IoT infrastructure technology designed for smart cities. The company’s platform utilizes existing street and highway lighting systems to create a seamless and scalable network that connects various outdoor cameras, sensors, displays, and other devices. This approach enhances communication across urban environments while ensuring improved reliability and security. ACiiST’s distributed switching technology allows for non-disruptive installation at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions, delivering significant savings along with enhanced support and maintenance. By leveraging existing electrical systems, ACiiST offers a more efficient, economical, and reliable means of upgrading urban infrastructure to meet modern connectivity needs.
Simbe Robotics
Convertible Note in 2021
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a robotic system named Tally, which autonomously navigates store aisles to conduct shelf audits. Tally captures real-time inventory data, identifying out-of-stock items, low stock levels, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies. By automating these repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, Simbe Robotics enhances operational efficiency for retail staff, allowing them to focus on customer service and other critical aspects of store management. The robotic system operates safely during regular store hours, effectively integrating into the shopping environment without disrupting customers or employees.
Carv
Series A in 2020
Carv is a pioneering company that has developed the first wearable device specifically for skiers, functioning as a digital ski coach. Designed in collaboration with Olympians, the device features a thin smart insert that fits into any ski boot and provides real-time analytics on balance, edging, rotation, and pressure. It connects wirelessly to a smartphone, delivering immediate audio feedback through earphones, which is beneficial for both casual and advanced skiers. By offering detailed metrics and technique analysis, Carv enables users to enhance their skiing skills, analyze their performance after each run, and receive live coaching while on the slopes. This innovative approach allows skiers to train, compete, and challenge themselves in a way that was previously accessible only to elite athletes.
Lilu
Convertible Note in 2020
Lilu Inc. is a women’s health company based in New York, specializing in innovative solutions for new mothers. Founded in 2016, the company develops tech-enabled devices aimed at improving the breastfeeding experience. Its flagship product, the Lilu massage bra, is an FDA Class device that employs patented pneumatic massage technology to mimic natural breastfeeding motions, thereby increasing milk output and reducing discomfort associated with traditional breast pumps. Lilu's products, including the massage bra and pumping cover, are sold online and have received positive feedback from customers, who appreciate their effectiveness and user-friendly design. By addressing common challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers, Lilu seeks to empower women while promoting a more manageable breastfeeding journey.
nura
Series A in 2020
The nuraphone is a new headphone that integrates unique technology to automatically measure your hearing (from the outer ear all the way to the brain) and adapt music perfectly to you. In order for headphones to deliver the right sound, they must be matched to the listener. Nuraphones even recognize you when you put them on.
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 specializes in manufacturing a modular hardware interface that allows users to create custom controllers for various software applications. This innovative product consists of magnetically connecting tactile components, including sliders, dials, and buttons, which facilitate precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals. Users can design a personalized control setup, known as a Palette, to enhance their workflow in popular programs such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition. The system is available for purchase through the company's website and select retail partners, shipping to over 46 countries. Founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu, Monogram Creative Console has received recognition for its user experience design, winning a Gold award at the User Experience Design Awards in 2015.
Petcube
Convertible Note in 2019
Petcube, Inc. specializes in interactive Wi-Fi pet cameras that enable pet owners to connect with their pets remotely. The company offers products such as the Petcube Play 2, an HD pet camera featuring a laser toy and voice control, allowing users to see, communicate with, and engage their pets from anywhere. Another product, the Petcube Bites 2, includes a treat dispenser alongside similar functionalities, helping users reward and train their pets while alleviating anxiety. Additionally, Petcube provides a subscription service called Petcube Care, which includes video history and important alerts regarding pet activity. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Petcube aims to enhance pet care through technology, making it easier for owners to monitor and interact with their pets.
Vision Infinitas
Seed Round in 2019
Vision Infinitas is a company that specializes in wearable sensor technology designed to monitor and optimize personal energy levels. The device automatically tracks an individual's dietary intake, including everything consumed as food and drink, to provide insights into nourishment and energy management. Currently, Vision Infinitas is operating in stealth mode, focusing on refining its product and developing its market strategy.
Petronics
Convertible Note in 2019
Petronics develops and offers robotic pets for cats. It offers Mousr, a robotic toy that includes 360-degree vision, environmental sensing, and Bluetooth features. Petronics was founded in 2014 and is based in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
nura
Series A in 2018
The nuraphone is a new headphone that integrates unique technology to automatically measure your hearing (from the outer ear all the way to the brain) and adapt music perfectly to you. In order for headphones to deliver the right sound, they must be matched to the listener. Nuraphones even recognize you when you put them on.
ACiiST
Seed Round in 2018
ACiiST specializes in providing advanced IoT infrastructure technology designed for smart cities. The company’s platform utilizes existing street and highway lighting systems to create a seamless and scalable network that connects various outdoor cameras, sensors, displays, and other devices. This approach enhances communication across urban environments while ensuring improved reliability and security. ACiiST’s distributed switching technology allows for non-disruptive installation at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions, delivering significant savings along with enhanced support and maintenance. By leveraging existing electrical systems, ACiiST offers a more efficient, economical, and reliable means of upgrading urban infrastructure to meet modern connectivity needs.
Lilu
Convertible Note in 2018
Lilu Inc. is a women’s health company based in New York, specializing in innovative solutions for new mothers. Founded in 2016, the company develops tech-enabled devices aimed at improving the breastfeeding experience. Its flagship product, the Lilu massage bra, is an FDA Class device that employs patented pneumatic massage technology to mimic natural breastfeeding motions, thereby increasing milk output and reducing discomfort associated with traditional breast pumps. Lilu's products, including the massage bra and pumping cover, are sold online and have received positive feedback from customers, who appreciate their effectiveness and user-friendly design. By addressing common challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers, Lilu seeks to empower women while promoting a more manageable breastfeeding journey.
Moona
Seed Round in 2018
Moona is a company focused on enhancing sleep quality through innovative technology. It offers a smart sleep device that regulates head temperature, adapting to the user’s needs throughout the night. The system, developed in 2016 and headquartered in Paris, France, utilizes a water-based cooling and heating mechanism within a thin membrane combined with memory foam. This design allows for a natural adjustment of body temperature, aiding users in falling asleep more comfortably. Additionally, Moona provides an online payment solution that offers customers a £5 discount on their purchases when using its service. For an annual subscription fee, users can enjoy unlimited discounts when shopping with Moona's retail partners, making it a cost-effective option for frequent shoppers.
Prynt
Convertible Note in 2018
Prynt is a manufacturer of instant camera cases designed for smartphones, allowing users to print photos instantly. The device is compatible with both iOS and Android phones and operates without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Users simply plug in the case, capture a photo, and receive a printed image within seconds. A unique feature of Prynt is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through the accompanying app, offering an innovative way to share memories. This combination of tangible prints and digital storytelling enhances the user's experience by merging physical photography with modern technology.
Yangliu Tech
Seed Round in 2018
Yangliu Tech
Next Thing Co
Convertible Note in 2018
Our first product is a digital camera named OTTO. OTTO's functions and behavior can be customized from a companion iPhone app. OTTO is also the FIRST product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module and designed specifically to be modified by hackers, artists, and everyday people.
Nuada
Convertible Note in 2018
Nuada is a company based in Braga, Portugal, specializing in the development of innovative systems that enhance hand function. Its products are designed to improve performance in healthcare, sports, and various professional activities. Nuada's solutions feature lightweight, breathable, and flexible smart textiles that can be customized to meet individual needs. The technology is non-intrusive and aims to be an essential everyday wearable, providing users with a seamless experience that they may even forget they are wearing.
Preemadonna
Seed Round in 2017
Preemadonna Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in innovative solutions for girls and women. Founded in 2013, the company is best known for its flagship product, the Nailbot, an automated device that prints art and photos on nails in just five seconds. The Nailbot is complemented by an art platform that fosters a community of creators, particularly among Gen Z and Gen Alpha young women. Preemadonna leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and augmented reality to enhance user experiences. The company aims to expand its offerings to include nail polish and products for body art and makeup, allowing users to customize their personal aesthetics and share their creations on social media.
Next Thing Co
Convertible Note in 2017
Our first product is a digital camera named OTTO. OTTO's functions and behavior can be customized from a companion iPhone app. OTTO is also the FIRST product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module and designed specifically to be modified by hackers, artists, and everyday people.
KitchBot
Seed Round in 2017
KitchBot specializes in innovative kitchen technology, offering a smart temperature control socket that enhances the functionality of existing kitchen appliances. This device allows users to manage cooking processes remotely via an application, enabling them to pre-schedule cooking times and receive guidance on recipes. It provides precise control over temperature and cooking duration, making it easier to prepare a variety of dishes, including steaks, egg dishes, salmon, chicken, and vegetables. KitchBot aims to streamline the cooking experience, enabling customers to achieve delicious results with greater efficiency. For inquiries, a contact number is available on their website.
Prynt
Convertible Note in 2017
Prynt is a manufacturer of instant camera cases designed for smartphones, allowing users to print photos instantly. The device is compatible with both iOS and Android phones and operates without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Users simply plug in the case, capture a photo, and receive a printed image within seconds. A unique feature of Prynt is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through the accompanying app, offering an innovative way to share memories. This combination of tangible prints and digital storytelling enhances the user's experience by merging physical photography with modern technology.
Pillsy
Seed Round in 2017
Pillsy is an enterprise-grade platform for remote patient support and rapid development of connected medication experiences. It is a new smart pill bottle and app that uses behavioral science to support healthy habits around vitamins and medications. It also securely share the pill-taking information with loved ones and to help monitor people. Pillsy was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Next Thing Co
Convertible Note in 2017
Our first product is a digital camera named OTTO. OTTO's functions and behavior can be customized from a companion iPhone app. OTTO is also the FIRST product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module and designed specifically to be modified by hackers, artists, and everyday people.
Moona
Convertible Note in 2017
Moona is a company focused on enhancing sleep quality through innovative technology. It offers a smart sleep device that regulates head temperature, adapting to the user’s needs throughout the night. The system, developed in 2016 and headquartered in Paris, France, utilizes a water-based cooling and heating mechanism within a thin membrane combined with memory foam. This design allows for a natural adjustment of body temperature, aiding users in falling asleep more comfortably. Additionally, Moona provides an online payment solution that offers customers a £5 discount on their purchases when using its service. For an annual subscription fee, users can enjoy unlimited discounts when shopping with Moona's retail partners, making it a cost-effective option for frequent shoppers.
Teamosa
Convertible Note in 2017
Teamosa is a pioneering company that has developed a unique tea brewing machine, which merges modern technology with traditional eastern tea-making practices. This innovative device allows users to brew a perfect cup of tea in just three minutes, utilizing tea sourced directly from plantations. Teamosa's approach emphasizes the importance of quality, offering compostable capsules that ensure an exceptional tea experience rich in antioxidants and aroma. By combining premium ingredients with advanced brewing techniques, Teamosa aims to elevate the ritual of tea drinking into a more accessible and enjoyable experience for users.
Arovia
Seed Round in 2017
Arovia, Inc. specializes in the development of innovative collapsible television products designed for portability and ease of use. Founded in 2015 and based in Galveston, Texas, the company offers pop-up display products that can be easily collapsed to the size of a book. These displays connect wirelessly or via HDMI to various devices such as phones, tablets, or laptops, allowing mobile professionals to efficiently view and compare documents without the hassle of scrolling or switching between windows. Additionally, Arovia's products find applications in virtual and augmented reality, particularly in gaming. The company aims to enhance productivity and flexibility for users, making it easier to access mobile content in a variety of settings.
Smart Lumies
Convertible Note in 2017
Smart Lumies, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that creates connected toy cubes designed for children aged six and older. These innovative cubes allow kids to engage with a variety of games that combine physical interaction with digital content, enhancing their creativity, motor skills, and logical thinking. The platform features over 1,000 levels of games, utilizing sensors and mobile applications to track individual progress and recommend new games tailored to each child's developmental stage. By observing playtime and performance, Smart Lumies aims to continuously provide quality content that promotes learning through play. The company was founded in 2016 by Filip Kovacic Popov and Martina Grgic and has participated in a prominent hardware accelerator program to further its development and market reach.
Prynt
Convertible Note in 2017
Prynt is a manufacturer of instant camera cases designed for smartphones, allowing users to print photos instantly. The device is compatible with both iOS and Android phones and operates without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Users simply plug in the case, capture a photo, and receive a printed image within seconds. A unique feature of Prynt is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through the accompanying app, offering an innovative way to share memories. This combination of tangible prints and digital storytelling enhances the user's experience by merging physical photography with modern technology.
nura
Seed Round in 2017
The nuraphone is a new headphone that integrates unique technology to automatically measure your hearing (from the outer ear all the way to the brain) and adapt music perfectly to you. In order for headphones to deliver the right sound, they must be matched to the listener. Nuraphones even recognize you when you put them on.
Nuada
Convertible Note in 2017
Nuada is a company based in Braga, Portugal, specializing in the development of innovative systems that enhance hand function. Its products are designed to improve performance in healthcare, sports, and various professional activities. Nuada's solutions feature lightweight, breathable, and flexible smart textiles that can be customized to meet individual needs. The technology is non-intrusive and aims to be an essential everyday wearable, providing users with a seamless experience that they may even forget they are wearing.
Flair
Convertible Note in 2017
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.
Teamosa
Convertible Note in 2017
Teamosa is a pioneering company that has developed a unique tea brewing machine, which merges modern technology with traditional eastern tea-making practices. This innovative device allows users to brew a perfect cup of tea in just three minutes, utilizing tea sourced directly from plantations. Teamosa's approach emphasizes the importance of quality, offering compostable capsules that ensure an exceptional tea experience rich in antioxidants and aroma. By combining premium ingredients with advanced brewing techniques, Teamosa aims to elevate the ritual of tea drinking into a more accessible and enjoyable experience for users.
Walkies Lab
Seed Round in 2017
Walkies Lab Inc develops a smart wearable toy for toddlers that is fun to play and enhances their motor and intellectual development. It promotes movement and learning through screen-free active games. Walkies also provides meaningful statistics that enables parents to know the activity level as well as catch the important physical milestones of their kids.
Nuada
Seed Round in 2017
Nuada is a company based in Braga, Portugal, specializing in the development of innovative systems that enhance hand function. Its products are designed to improve performance in healthcare, sports, and various professional activities. Nuada's solutions feature lightweight, breathable, and flexible smart textiles that can be customized to meet individual needs. The technology is non-intrusive and aims to be an essential everyday wearable, providing users with a seamless experience that they may even forget they are wearing.
Naran
Convertible Note in 2017
Naran is hard at work developing MicroBot Platform, a hardware and software ecosystem designed to bring users’ homes to life.
Petronics
Seed Round in 2017
Petronics develops and offers robotic pets for cats. It offers Mousr, a robotic toy that includes 360-degree vision, environmental sensing, and Bluetooth features. Petronics was founded in 2014 and is based in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
GogglePal
Convertible Note in 2017
GogglePal, developed by AR Devices, LLC, is a universally mountable augmented reality heads-up display designed specifically for skiers and snowboarders. Founded in 2013 and based in San Jose, California, GogglePal transforms any pair of goggles into an augmented reality display, allowing users to access real-time performance data such as vertical feet traveled, calories burned, and trails taken. In addition to tracking these metrics, GogglePal includes an application that facilitates communication with friends on the slopes. This innovative device enhances the skiing and snowboarding experience by providing essential information and fostering connectivity among users.
ViDi
Seed Round in 2017
ViDi is an action camera brand that says people should be empowered, not excluded. While the mainstay brands make products for the gadget and tech enthusiasts, ViDi recognizes that action cameras should be easier, more affordable, and more available. Now everyone can shoot like a pro without breaking the bank.
Cinemood
Seed Round in 2016
Cinemood is a company that specializes in the development of portable mini-cinema projectors aimed primarily at children. These projectors are designed to project content onto any surface and come equipped with features such as a rechargeable battery, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, a built-in speaker, and internal memory. They also support mobile device screen mirroring, allowing users to access a curated selection of movies, cartoons, audio stories, and digital books. Headquartered in San Francisco and Moscow, Cinemood has established a presence in 150 countries and has achieved significant revenue, reflecting its growing popularity in the market.
Beetl Robotics
Seed Round in 2016
Beetl Robotics is bringing Robotics-as-a-Service to the consumer market. We are an experienced, multidisciplinary team of engineers leveraging cloud computing, machine learning and computer vision to liberate consumers from their most hated chores.
KoalaSafe
Seed Round in 2016
KoalaSafe is a company that offers a child-safe wireless router aimed at creating healthy digital environments for families. Founded in 2014 by Steve Pack and Adam Mills, and based in Broadway, NSW, KoalaSafe provides essential features for parents, including website blocking, time limits, and activity monitoring. This router empowers parents to manage and oversee their children's online activities effectively, ensuring they are protected from inappropriate content. Additionally, the device offers daily and weekly usage statistics, allowing parents to stay informed about their child's internet usage.
iBaby Labs
Venture Round in 2016
iBaby Labs, Inc. specializes in developing cloud-based baby monitors and related products that allow parents to monitor their infants through any Internet-connected iOS device. The company's flagship product, the iBaby Care M7, enhances a baby's developmental skills by providing educational content such as music, lullabies, and bedtime stories, along with features like a moonlight soother. iBaby's product range includes baby monitors, air purifiers, and home cameras, all equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity to enable remote monitoring. Their devices offer alerts for temperature, humidity, and other important factors to ensure parents are informed about their child's well-being. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, iBaby Labs markets its products through its website and various major retailers, including Target, Walmart, and Amazon. The company has received multiple awards in the tech and parenting sectors and has been featured in prominent media outlets.
Scooterson
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Scooterson Inc. is a technology start-up based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in manufacturing electric kick-scooters that are designed to enhance personal mobility in urban environments. Their scooters feature innovative body-gesture control, eliminating the need for traditional acceleration levers or gear changers. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, teleoperation, and semi-autonomous driving, Scooterson aims to revolutionize urban transportation for individual users and private fleet operators. The scooters are constructed with precision-machined aerospace-grade alloy parts and integrate cloud and smartphone technology, enabling them to adjust driving speed and maintain safety through big data analysis. This approach ensures a safe and enjoyable riding experience for users.
CHEGLASS
Seed Round in 2016
CHEGLASS
Alchema
Seed Round in 2016
Alchema Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the manufacture of a smart home cider-making device. Founded in 2015, Alchema enables users to easily produce hard cider, mead, and wine from fresh fruit on their kitchen countertops in approximately two weeks. The concept originated in 2014, driven by a team passionate about crafting small-batch cider. The company gained significant attention after a successful Kickstarter campaign that surpassed its funding goal, attracting nearly 1,000 backers. Alchema's device features a connected system with sensors that monitor the brewing process and upload data to the cloud, allowing users to track their progress via a mobile application.
Tinsel
Seed Round in 2016
Tinsel Inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in designing and manufacturing luxury audio necklaces for women. Their flagship product, The Dipper, combines the functionality of headphones with elegant jewelry, allowing users to listen to music, podcasts, and make phone calls through a stylish accessory. This innovation addresses common issues faced by women with traditional tech accessories, such as tangled wires and loss of items within purses. By transforming essential technology into fashionable pieces, Tinsel aims to enhance user convenience while complementing personal style.
Slick Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
Slick Technologies, based in Santa Cruz, California, specializes in manufacturing and selling an innovative action camera stabilizer known as Slick. Launched in 2015, this product is designed to be compatible with GoPro cameras, enabling users to capture smooth, hands-free videos. The stabilizer can be easily attached to various accessories, including helmets, poles, chest mounts, drones, and surfboards, using standard GoPro mounts. Slick Technologies sells its products primarily through online pre-orders, catering to a growing market of content creators and outdoor enthusiasts.
ViDi
Seed Round in 2016
ViDi is an action camera brand that says people should be empowered, not excluded. While the mainstay brands make products for the gadget and tech enthusiasts, ViDi recognizes that action cameras should be easier, more affordable, and more available. Now everyone can shoot like a pro without breaking the bank.
Fuzzy Flyers
Seed Round in 2016
Fuzzy Flyers is a manufacturer of interactive soft toys, established in 2016 and based in Irvine, California. The company focuses on creating innovative, tech-inspired toys designed for the modern child. By blending technology with traditional play, Fuzzy Flyers aims to engage children in a unique and interactive manner, appealing to the evolving interests of today's youth.
Tapplock
Seed Round in 2016
Tapplock Corp. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing smart padlocks featuring advanced fingerprint access technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Tapplock's products can store up to 500 fingerprints, allowing multiple users to access the lock. The locks can be unlocked using a fingerprint, a smartphone app, or a backup Morse-code method. The Tapplock app enables users to share and revoke access easily, enhancing convenience for families and groups. Tapplock's smart padlocks are designed to address security concerns associated with traditional keys and codes, offering a more secure and user-friendly alternative. The locks are constructed from tempered martensitic stainless steel, providing durability and a sleek appearance, while also featuring a built-in phone charger to prevent users from being stranded with a dead device.
Zeraph
Seed Round in 2016
Zeraph is a company focused on enhancing quality of life through the development of connected digital devices aimed at consumers. The flagship product, Flo, is a smart thermometer designed for ease of use, allowing parents to effortlessly monitor body temperature. Flo features a contact-free measurement system and a unique object mode that enables users to check the temperature of milk and food. Additionally, the device connects wirelessly to a free mobile application, providing a comprehensive solution for health monitoring and ensuring users can effectively track their family's well-being.
Fogo Digital
Seed Round in 2016
Fogo Digital, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing innovative outdoor gadgets designed for safety and connectivity. Its flagship product, the Fogo, is a rugged and waterproof smart flashlight that integrates multiple features, including GPS navigation, a walkie-talkie, Bluetooth capability, and a USB backup battery. This versatile device is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts engaged in activities such as hiking, camping, biking, and hunting. Fogo Digital also offers a range of accessories to enhance the functionality of its products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Highland, Utah, the company primarily sells its products online, catering to individuals seeking reliable tools for their outdoor adventures.
Emberlight
Seed Round in 2016
Emberlight, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that specializes in home automation technology. It has developed a product designed to convert any standard light bulb into a smart lighting solution. This innovative device functions as a plug-and-play adapter that easily screws into existing light sockets and connects to the home WiFi network. By leveraging this technology, users can control their lighting fixtures remotely through mobile devices, providing convenience and flexibility in managing their home lighting from anywhere in the world.
Beetl Robotics
Convertible Note in 2016
Beetl Robotics is bringing Robotics-as-a-Service to the consumer market. We are an experienced, multidisciplinary team of engineers leveraging cloud computing, machine learning and computer vision to liberate consumers from their most hated chores.
VST Technology
Seed Round in 2016
VST Technology provides access to motion metrics and real-time motion that captures its users’ waist, legs, and feet. Its product STEPP, is a revolutionary wearable device that lets runners perfect their running form and also empowers them with ability to prevent injuries. The company equips the casual runners with technology and scientific data analysis services. VST Technology is a U.S.-based company.
nura
Seed Round in 2016
The nuraphone is a new headphone that integrates unique technology to automatically measure your hearing (from the outer ear all the way to the brain) and adapt music perfectly to you. In order for headphones to deliver the right sound, they must be matched to the listener. Nuraphones even recognize you when you put them on.
Simbe Robotics
Seed Round in 2016
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a robotic system named Tally, which autonomously navigates store aisles to conduct shelf audits. Tally captures real-time inventory data, identifying out-of-stock items, low stock levels, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies. By automating these repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, Simbe Robotics enhances operational efficiency for retail staff, allowing them to focus on customer service and other critical aspects of store management. The robotic system operates safely during regular store hours, effectively integrating into the shopping environment without disrupting customers or employees.
Ezeecube
Seed Round in 2016
EzeeCube is a modular home media device that connects to your TV and automatically syncs photos, videos and contacts from your iOS and Android phones or tablets. EzeeCube hardware is built from ground up and is powered by XBMC, an open source media center application.
Preemadonna
Seed Round in 2015
Preemadonna Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in innovative solutions for girls and women. Founded in 2013, the company is best known for its flagship product, the Nailbot, an automated device that prints art and photos on nails in just five seconds. The Nailbot is complemented by an art platform that fosters a community of creators, particularly among Gen Z and Gen Alpha young women. Preemadonna leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and augmented reality to enhance user experiences. The company aims to expand its offerings to include nail polish and products for body art and makeup, allowing users to customize their personal aesthetics and share their creations on social media.
Flair
Seed Round in 2015
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.
Alpine Labs
Venture Round in 2015
Alpine Labs is a company dedicated to making motion time-lapse photography accessible to photographers of all skill levels. Founded in San Diego, California, and with an additional office in Boulder, Colorado, the company gained initial recognition through its successful Kickstarter campaign for Radian, a precision rotary motion time-lapse device. In 2014, Alpine Labs merged with Vivo Labs, incorporating the Michron device into its product lineup. Both Radian and Michron enable users to capture impressive stationary and motion time-lapse images. The company focuses on in-house design and development of its products and software, ensuring quality and innovation in its offerings.
NUA Robotics
Seed Round in 2015
They have developed a way for your belongings to follow and communicate with you and the environment. They are making this magic by integrating robotics, computer vision and sensors network into your things, allowing you to control them from your smart phone
Revols
Venture Round in 2015
Revol Technologies focuses on developing quick-molding custom-fit Bluetooth earphones designed to enhance comfort and affordability. The company’s innovative approach allows users to mold the soft, flexible earphones to their unique ear contours, ensuring a personalized fit. This process is facilitated by a free mobile app that guides users through positioning the earphones and initiating the molding, which solidifies the fit in under 60 seconds. By offering a customizable listening experience, Revol Technologies aims to deliver the sound quality benefits of traditional custom-fit earphones at a significantly lower cost, making comfortable, wireless audio accessible to a broader audience.
Simbe Robotics
Venture Round in 2015
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a robotic system named Tally, which autonomously navigates store aisles to conduct shelf audits. Tally captures real-time inventory data, identifying out-of-stock items, low stock levels, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies. By automating these repetitive and labor-intensive tasks, Simbe Robotics enhances operational efficiency for retail staff, allowing them to focus on customer service and other critical aspects of store management. The robotic system operates safely during regular store hours, effectively integrating into the shopping environment without disrupting customers or employees.
Kokoon Technology
Seed Round in 2015
Kokoon Technology Limited is a digital health company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in sleep enhancement solutions. Founded in 2013, the company manufactures sleep sensing headphones that incorporate EEG brainwave sensing technology to monitor sleep patterns. These headphones feature active noise cancellation, noise isolation, and white noise capabilities for improved sleep quality. Additionally, Kokoon offers a mobile application that includes an audio relaxation library and sleep analysis tools, utilizing movement and EEG sensors to gain insights into individual sleep behaviors. By combining advances in sensor technology and data science, Kokoon aims to personalize and enhance the sleep experience for users.
Carv
Funding Round in 2015
Carv is a pioneering company that has developed the first wearable device specifically for skiers, functioning as a digital ski coach. Designed in collaboration with Olympians, the device features a thin smart insert that fits into any ski boot and provides real-time analytics on balance, edging, rotation, and pressure. It connects wirelessly to a smartphone, delivering immediate audio feedback through earphones, which is beneficial for both casual and advanced skiers. By offering detailed metrics and technique analysis, Carv enables users to enhance their skiing skills, analyze their performance after each run, and receive live coaching while on the slopes. This innovative approach allows skiers to train, compete, and challenge themselves in a way that was previously accessible only to elite athletes.
Flair
Convertible Note in 2014
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.
Prynt
Seed Round in 2014
Prynt is a manufacturer of instant camera cases designed for smartphones, allowing users to print photos instantly. The device is compatible with both iOS and Android phones and operates without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Users simply plug in the case, capture a photo, and receive a printed image within seconds. A unique feature of Prynt is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through the accompanying app, offering an innovative way to share memories. This combination of tangible prints and digital storytelling enhances the user's experience by merging physical photography with modern technology.
Everpurse
Seed Round in 2014
Ever notice that your smartphone dies JUST when you need it most? We set out to build something so powerful and easy to use, it would make charging your phone an afterthought. To charge, all you have to do is slip your phone into the special charging pocket inside the purse! Whether you're at work or out on the town, your Everpurse will keep your phone charged all day long. You can carry your Everpurse inside a bigger bag, or by itself. When you get home, simply drop your Everpurse on the white charging mat for wireless charging!
Shot Stats
Seed Round in 2014
Demand for fitness wearables is exploding but they don’t meet the needs of athletes today. For actual improvement, they need instruction and motivation tailored to their sports, not an overload of data. Shot Stats gives athletes actionable and qualitative feedback with a training service powered by integrated hardware and software. Their vision is for tennis to lead the charge into this new era of powerful data-driven athletic insight. The revolution begins with Challenger, which provides instant data and audible cues while on the tennis court. Their future products include Challenger Lite and Flex. Lite will be smaller and less expensive than Challenger, without a screen, to appeal to recreational players. With Flex, their all purpose device, they will spread to new sports. Flex is versatile and will attach directly to you, your clothes, and your equipment. Using data from one or more of those devices, their app will create personalized lesson plans to drive and track your improvement.
Next Thing Co
Seed Round in 2014
Our first product is a digital camera named OTTO. OTTO's functions and behavior can be customized from a companion iPhone app. OTTO is also the FIRST product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module and designed specifically to be modified by hackers, artists, and everyday people.
Einfach-machen-lassen
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Just-do-let is a nationwide service for art. With more than 1,000 service partners and over 5,500 technicians they have in Germany the best coverage. They can use the services comprehensively implement a fixed price. Only can single-make-make complex services related to IT and consumer electronics implement comprehensively and efficiently.
Quitbit
Seed Round in 2014
Quitbit is a developer of innovative smart lighters designed to assist users in tracking, reducing, and ultimately quitting smoking. The company's lighters feature a built-in display that provides real-time information on the number of cigarettes smoked and the time elapsed since the last cigarette. These lighters connect wirelessly to a mobile application, allowing users to monitor their smoking history, set personal reduction goals, and manage usage limits. The app also includes features that calculate potential savings from reduced smoking and enables users to share their progress on social media. This integrated system aims to support individuals in making healthier choices regarding their smoking habits.
Curio
Pre Seed Round in 2013
An interactive and hackable toy character that interacts with an iPad.
Monogram Creative Console
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Monogram Creative Console specializes in manufacturing a modular hardware interface that allows users to create custom controllers for various software applications. This innovative product consists of magnetically connecting tactile components, including sliders, dials, and buttons, which facilitate precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals. Users can design a personalized control setup, known as a Palette, to enhance their workflow in popular programs such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition. The system is available for purchase through the company's website and select retail partners, shipping to over 46 countries. Founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu, Monogram Creative Console has received recognition for its user experience design, winning a Gold award at the User Experience Design Awards in 2015.
Petcube
Seed Round in 2013
Petcube, Inc. specializes in interactive Wi-Fi pet cameras that enable pet owners to connect with their pets remotely. The company offers products such as the Petcube Play 2, an HD pet camera featuring a laser toy and voice control, allowing users to see, communicate with, and engage their pets from anywhere. Another product, the Petcube Bites 2, includes a treat dispenser alongside similar functionalities, helping users reward and train their pets while alleviating anxiety. Additionally, Petcube provides a subscription service called Petcube Care, which includes video history and important alerts regarding pet activity. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Petcube aims to enhance pet care through technology, making it easier for owners to monitor and interact with their pets.
Molecule Synth
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Molecule Synth is a musical instrument like none other: it is a connected, app-smart modular synthesizer, presented as hand-sized hexagon modules in a construction kit that can be arranged and rearranged in new configurations each time it is played. The hexagons are color-coded with visually intuitive logos that make its unique “snap-together” connections simple for anyone to manipulate. Molecule Synth “hacks” the experience of playing music so that “play” begins with the creative piecing together of the instrument itself. Users discover new fun and open-ended possibilities as they swap one controller for another, and explore Molecule’s compatibility with other sounds and instruments. Molecule Synth is sold as a 4- or 7-piece set, but it is devised as an infinitely-expandable system: its interconnected, highly adaptable hardware units are made so that each user might customize, add new modules of his or her choice, and fine-tune the instrument’s music making capabilities with app-enhanced features. You choose the sounds the instrument makes, and the way it makes those sounds — feed your inner-inventor and Design Your Own Instrument with Molecule Synth! Molecule Synth combines LEGO-like interchangeability with Synthesizers with Physical Electronics.
Fabule
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Fabule makes unique domestic devices with a lot of personality. They are committed to creating smart products that make you feel smart. You can easily open, upgrade, tinker with or repair anything they design, and make it truly yours.
Yeelink
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Qingdao Yeelink Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company established in 2012 that specializes in designing and developing a cloud-based platform aimed at assisting makers and enterprises in creating electronic connected devices and app-enabled hardware. The platform has enabled numerous makers in China to develop innovative products such as air quality sensors, remote controllers, home automation systems, smart LED lighting, and home security systems, often using basic Arduino programming skills. Yeelink provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including a SaaS platform, home gateways, Zigbee communication modules, and app templates for reference design. Additionally, the company offers a wealth of tutorials to help developers quickly get started on their projects.
Dustcloud
Seed Round in 2013
Dustcloud is a provider of gaming infrastructure focused on competitive outdoor gaming experiences. The company has developed a mobile, first-person shooter game that allows players to engage in laser tag in real-world environments. Its innovative gaming system utilizes Dusters, mobile game controllers designed to enhance gameplay, which operate through i-Beacon meshnets. Dustcloud's platform incorporates augmented reality headsets and IoT beacon zones, providing an immersive gaming experience. The Dusters were initially developed in China as part of the Haxlr8r hardware accelerator program, and the company has plans for manufacturing and shipping its products.
Everpurse
Seed Round in 2013
Ever notice that your smartphone dies JUST when you need it most? We set out to build something so powerful and easy to use, it would make charging your phone an afterthought. To charge, all you have to do is slip your phone into the special charging pocket inside the purse! Whether you're at work or out on the town, your Everpurse will keep your phone charged all day long. You can carry your Everpurse inside a bigger bag, or by itself. When you get home, simply drop your Everpurse on the white charging mat for wireless charging!
Portable Scores
Seed Round in 2012
Portable Scores specializes in creating connected portable electronic scoreboards tailored for recreational sports. The company's flagship product, the DigiTally, is designed for easy transport, fitting into a backpack while remaining visible from a distance, which enhances the experience for players and spectators alike. These scoreboards are versatile, adapting to various sports, and are wireless for convenience. Users can control the scoreboards using remote controls or mobile devices, allowing for real-time updates of scores and game times. This innovative approach helps facilitate seamless scorekeeping and enhances the overall enjoyment of recreational sports activities.
Nomiku
Seed Round in 2012
Nomiku Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in manufacturing immersion circulators for sous vide cooking. Founded in 2012, Nomiku emerged from a successful Kickstarter campaign for its inaugural product, the Nomiku Immersion Circulator. The company now offers a second-generation device that is both compact and powerful, accompanied by a companion app. This innovative appliance allows users to transform any pot into a temperature-controlled water bath, facilitating the preparation of perfectly cooked meals at home. Nomiku aims to make sous vide cooking accessible to everyone, believing that with the right tools, anyone can become a great cook. Its products are utilized in both home kitchens and restaurants worldwide.
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