HAX

HAX is a global venture capital-backed program dedicated to accelerating startups with a hardware element. Operating across San Francisco and Shenzhen, HAX focuses on rapid prototyping and iteration, helping teams refine their products, business plans, and launch strategies. The program culminates in market readiness support, including introductions to corporates, investors, partners, and press, as well as securing funding and gaining traction.

Andrew Gollach

Principal

Ji Ke

Partner, Program Director and CTO

Past deals in Electronics

Q5D Technology

Convertible Note in 2025
Q5D automates the manufacture and assembly of wiring looms using advanced robotics, additive manufacturing, and intelligent software. It serves automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, helping Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers accelerate electrification, enhance reliability, and streamline supply chains.

Sharper Sense

Seed Round in 2025
Sharper Sense develops wearable neurotechnology to enhance vision, hearing, and touch. The company focuses on a neuromodulation patch that delivers non-invasive electrical stimulation to improve sensory acuity and perception, with potential applications for processing disorders and sensory loss, and to boost performance, enabling clearer, more accurate perceptions for improved task precision and safety.

YPLASMA

Seed Round in 2024
YPlasma, an INTA spin-off, develops plasma actuators for ionic flow control, enabling advancements in Energy and Electronics.

Mesa Quantum

Seed Round in 2024
Mesa Quantum is an electronics manufacturing company specializing in quantum technology solutions. The company develops advanced photonic quantum computing hardware, which aims to transform computing capabilities by offering an integrated photonic quantum computing chip designed to encode and manipulate quantum information. This innovative technology presents significant advantages in scalability and stability, enabling customers to leverage quantum computing to address complex problems that traditional computers cannot effectively solve. Mesa Quantum's focus on quantum sensors and chip-scale technology positions it at the forefront of the rapidly evolving quantum computing landscape.

Metal Light

Convertible Note in 2024
Metal Light is developing an emission-free generator using metal-air technology. This innovative solution aims to replace diesel generators, offering a silent operation, zero emissions at the point of use, and recyclable metal fuel.

kegg

Series A in 2024
kegg is a fertility health tracking device from a San Francisco based company founded in 2017 that combines fertility tracking with pelvic floor exercises. The device analyzes changes in cervical fluids to detect the fertile window and ovulation up to seven days in advance, providing users with information to guide conception decisions. By collecting data from cervical fluids, it aims to support women’s health through improved diagnosis, monitoring, and planning related to fertility.

Q5D Technology

Convertible Note in 2023
Q5D automates the manufacture and assembly of wiring looms using advanced robotics, additive manufacturing, and intelligent software. It serves automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, helping Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers accelerate electrification, enhance reliability, and streamline supply chains.

Pulse Industrial

Venture Round in 2023
Pulse Industrial is a California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing advanced monitoring solutions for industrial plants. The company focuses on creating sensors and devices that provide a comprehensive view of common valves and steam traps, which are critical components of steam generation processes. Pulse Industrial's flagship product, QALM, utilizes artificial intelligence to detect and monitor steam leaks by analyzing vibration and acoustic behavior. This innovative technology enables real-time alerts to maintenance personnel, facilitating timely interventions and enhancing operational safety. By leveraging low power wide area communication, Pulse Industrial's solutions aim to optimize energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption across various industrial applications.

Solano Energy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Solano Energy is an asset-light power company focused on making renewable energy accessible. It aims to deliver affordable renewable electricity by building a network capable of supporting low upfront capital expenditure. The company develops equipment that automatically generates, stores, and distributes solar energy, leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize performance and energy use. Founded by engineers from Oxford and Cambridge, Solano Energy emphasizes technical innovation to simplify the adoption of solar power and reduce overall power costs for consumers.

Metal Light

Seed Round in 2022
Metal Light is developing an emission-free generator using metal-air technology. This innovative solution aims to replace diesel generators, offering a silent operation, zero emissions at the point of use, and recyclable metal fuel.

Simbe Robotics

Convertible Note in 2022
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous robotic solutions for the retail sector. Its flagship product, Tally, automates the labor-intensive process of shelf auditing by navigating store aisles to assess inventory levels. Tally identifies out-of-stock items, low stock items, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies, providing valuable data to store staff. The robot operates safely alongside customers and employees during regular store hours, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in retail environments.

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.

Simbe Robotics

Convertible Note in 2021
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous robotic solutions for the retail sector. Its flagship product, Tally, automates the labor-intensive process of shelf auditing by navigating store aisles to assess inventory levels. Tally identifies out-of-stock items, low stock items, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies, providing valuable data to store staff. The robot operates safely alongside customers and employees during regular store hours, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in retail environments.

Q5D Technology

Seed Round in 2021
Q5D automates the manufacture and assembly of wiring looms using advanced robotics, additive manufacturing, and intelligent software. It serves automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, helping Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers accelerate electrification, enhance reliability, and streamline supply chains.

kegg

Convertible Note in 2020
kegg is a fertility health tracking device from a San Francisco based company founded in 2017 that combines fertility tracking with pelvic floor exercises. The device analyzes changes in cervical fluids to detect the fertile window and ovulation up to seven days in advance, providing users with information to guide conception decisions. By collecting data from cervical fluids, it aims to support women’s health through improved diagnosis, monitoring, and planning related to fertility.

Argentum

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

Intelligent Implants

Series A in 2019
Intelligent Implants is a bioelectronics company developing an implantable electrical stimulation platform that uses wireless devices to stimulate, steer, and monitor bone growth and tissue recovery. The company designs electrotherapeutic medical devices intended to treat diseases and accelerate healing in bone and other tissues. Its implants enable healthcare providers to control and monitor treatment, supporting decision making in patient care. By integrating data, engineering and medicine, Intelligent Implants aims to bring active, connected medical devices to clinical practice, improving outcomes for individuals with bone conditions and related injuries.

kegg

Convertible Note in 2019
kegg is a fertility health tracking device from a San Francisco based company founded in 2017 that combines fertility tracking with pelvic floor exercises. The device analyzes changes in cervical fluids to detect the fertile window and ovulation up to seven days in advance, providing users with information to guide conception decisions. By collecting data from cervical fluids, it aims to support women’s health through improved diagnosis, monitoring, and planning related to fertility.

Intelligent Implants

Convertible Note in 2019
Intelligent Implants is a bioelectronics company developing an implantable electrical stimulation platform that uses wireless devices to stimulate, steer, and monitor bone growth and tissue recovery. The company designs electrotherapeutic medical devices intended to treat diseases and accelerate healing in bone and other tissues. Its implants enable healthcare providers to control and monitor treatment, supporting decision making in patient care. By integrating data, engineering and medicine, Intelligent Implants aims to bring active, connected medical devices to clinical practice, improving outcomes for individuals with bone conditions and related injuries.

Pulse Industrial

Seed Round in 2019
Pulse Industrial is a California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing advanced monitoring solutions for industrial plants. The company focuses on creating sensors and devices that provide a comprehensive view of common valves and steam traps, which are critical components of steam generation processes. Pulse Industrial's flagship product, QALM, utilizes artificial intelligence to detect and monitor steam leaks by analyzing vibration and acoustic behavior. This innovative technology enables real-time alerts to maintenance personnel, facilitating timely interventions and enhancing operational safety. By leveraging low power wide area communication, Pulse Industrial's solutions aim to optimize energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption across various industrial applications.

Tinkamo

Seed Round in 2019
Tinkamo, headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in designing and manufacturing modular STEM toys for young children. Their primary product is connected smart blocks that simplify learning electronics and coding, making education engaging and entertaining for kids. The company caters primarily to the Chinese playschool market.

Flair

Seed Round in 2019
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.

Intelligent Implants

Seed Round in 2018
Intelligent Implants is a bioelectronics company developing an implantable electrical stimulation platform that uses wireless devices to stimulate, steer, and monitor bone growth and tissue recovery. The company designs electrotherapeutic medical devices intended to treat diseases and accelerate healing in bone and other tissues. Its implants enable healthcare providers to control and monitor treatment, supporting decision making in patient care. By integrating data, engineering and medicine, Intelligent Implants aims to bring active, connected medical devices to clinical practice, improving outcomes for individuals with bone conditions and related injuries.

kegg

Convertible Note in 2018
kegg is a fertility health tracking device from a San Francisco based company founded in 2017 that combines fertility tracking with pelvic floor exercises. The device analyzes changes in cervical fluids to detect the fertile window and ovulation up to seven days in advance, providing users with information to guide conception decisions. By collecting data from cervical fluids, it aims to support women’s health through improved diagnosis, monitoring, and planning related to fertility.

Yangliu Tech

Seed Round in 2018
Yangliu Tech

SmartShepherd

Convertible Note in 2018
SmartShepherd, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Armidale, Australia with a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China, specializes in designing and producing wearable devices for collecting pedigree data in the livestock industry. The company's products include smart tags and the SmartShepherd system, which utilize low-cost Bluetooth technology and an IoT architecture to make full pedigree recording more accessible. This solution empowers farmers to enhance their breeding practices by providing detailed data on livestock genetics, thereby improving productivity and reducing inbreeding.

Tinkamo

Seed Round in 2017
Tinkamo, headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in designing and manufacturing modular STEM toys for young children. Their primary product is connected smart blocks that simplify learning electronics and coding, making education engaging and entertaining for kids. The company caters primarily to the Chinese playschool market.

kegg

Seed Round in 2017
kegg is a fertility health tracking device from a San Francisco based company founded in 2017 that combines fertility tracking with pelvic floor exercises. The device analyzes changes in cervical fluids to detect the fertile window and ovulation up to seven days in advance, providing users with information to guide conception decisions. By collecting data from cervical fluids, it aims to support women’s health through improved diagnosis, monitoring, and planning related to fertility.

Lumotune

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

SmartShepherd

Convertible Note in 2017
SmartShepherd, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Armidale, Australia with a manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China, specializes in designing and producing wearable devices for collecting pedigree data in the livestock industry. The company's products include smart tags and the SmartShepherd system, which utilize low-cost Bluetooth technology and an IoT architecture to make full pedigree recording more accessible. This solution empowers farmers to enhance their breeding practices by providing detailed data on livestock genetics, thereby improving productivity and reducing inbreeding.

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.

Lumotune

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

Intelligent Implants

Seed Round in 2017
Intelligent Implants is a bioelectronics company developing an implantable electrical stimulation platform that uses wireless devices to stimulate, steer, and monitor bone growth and tissue recovery. The company designs electrotherapeutic medical devices intended to treat diseases and accelerate healing in bone and other tissues. Its implants enable healthcare providers to control and monitor treatment, supporting decision making in patient care. By integrating data, engineering and medicine, Intelligent Implants aims to bring active, connected medical devices to clinical practice, improving outcomes for individuals with bone conditions and related injuries.

Intelligent Implants

Seed Round in 2016
Intelligent Implants is a bioelectronics company developing an implantable electrical stimulation platform that uses wireless devices to stimulate, steer, and monitor bone growth and tissue recovery. The company designs electrotherapeutic medical devices intended to treat diseases and accelerate healing in bone and other tissues. Its implants enable healthcare providers to control and monitor treatment, supporting decision making in patient care. By integrating data, engineering and medicine, Intelligent Implants aims to bring active, connected medical devices to clinical practice, improving outcomes for individuals with bone conditions and related injuries.

Slick Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Slick Technologies, established in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, specializes in the manufacture and sale of its flagship product, Slick - an action camera stabilizer compatible with GoPro devices. This hands-free solution enables users to capture smooth videos while engaged in various activities, as it can be attached to standard GoPro mounts on accessories like helmets, poles, or drones. The company primarily operates through online pre-order sales channels.

The Alpha Labs

Convertible Note in 2016
The Alpha Labs Inc. is a manufacturer of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The company focuses on developing lightweight and user-friendly optical technology to enhance the user experience. Its smart glasses feature a slim lithium-polymer battery that can be charged via micro USB-B, along with Wi-Fi connectivity, sensors, a bone conduction speaker, an AR vision module, and a camera. These glasses enable users to share photos, play music, search the web, and receive directions, addressing common issues associated with existing AR technologies, such as weight, comfort, and design aesthetics.

Simbe Robotics

Seed Round in 2016
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous robotic solutions for the retail sector. Its flagship product, Tally, automates the labor-intensive process of shelf auditing by navigating store aisles to assess inventory levels. Tally identifies out-of-stock items, low stock items, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies, providing valuable data to store staff. The robot operates safely alongside customers and employees during regular store hours, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in retail environments.

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.

Simbe Robotics

Venture Round in 2015
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous robotic solutions for the retail sector. Its flagship product, Tally, automates the labor-intensive process of shelf auditing by navigating store aisles to assess inventory levels. Tally identifies out-of-stock items, low stock items, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies, providing valuable data to store staff. The robot operates safely alongside customers and employees during regular store hours, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in retail environments.

Flicktek

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Flicktek specializes in innovative human-machine interface (HMI) solutions. By combining expertise in biomedicine and engineering, the company develops technology that interprets human bio-physiological signals to control electronic devices. Flicktek focuses on sensor technology for wrist devices, enabling gesture-based interactions such as managing notifications or calls.

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.

Voltera

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Voltera is an innovative technology company that specializes in additive and flexible electronics, focusing on circuit board printing. It offers a prototyping tool designed to accelerate hardware development, allowing engineers to build and customize products more efficiently. By providing accessible tools for electronics projects, Voltera supports educators teaching the fundamentals of electronics, product developers creating cutting-edge solutions, and researchers exploring new materials and methods. Its platform fosters rapid iteration and innovation, empowering organizations worldwide to enhance their design processes and reduce lead times in product development.

Linkitz

Seed Round in 2014
Linkitz is a manufacturer of innovative wearable electronic kits designed for children to explore technology. The kit features a collection of unique electronic links that snap together and can be rearranged to create various configurations, allowing children to engage in hands-on learning. Each link has customizable functionalities, which can be programmed using a simple, picture-based interface. This interactive approach helps children grasp fundamental programming concepts while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. By combining hardware and software in an engaging format, Linkitz empowers young users to build and experiment with their own creations, enhancing their understanding of technology in a playful manner.

LightUp

Pre Seed Round in 2013
LightUp develops an educational technology platform that combines an electronics construction kit with a digital tutor application to teach kids the fundamentals of technology through hands-on projects using real components. The platform features mobile-based augmented reality labs designed to engage students in new ways and to help them understand electronics, circuits, and coding. The company is based in the United States.

Blinkiverse

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Blinkiverse is an interactive hardware company that has developed open source building blocks to control LED strips in very imaginative ways. Blinkiverse is designed to enhance the theater experience - giving artists and designers creative license with Lego-like pieces to create an interactive light show—suitable for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Portable Scores

Seed Round in 2012
Portable Scores is a developer of connected portable electronic scoreboards designed specifically for recreational sports. The company's flagship product, the DigiTally, is engineered to be highly portable, fitting comfortably in a backpack while offering visibility from a distance, making it suitable for various sporting environments. This innovative scoreboard allows users to maintain scores and time easily, utilizing wireless technology and can be controlled via buttons, remote controls, or Android phones. The system also enables real-time publishing of scores and times to the internet, providing a comprehensive solution for scorekeeping in both outdoor and indoor settings.

Makeblock

Pre Seed Round in 2012
Makeblock, established in 2013 by Jasen Wang and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, specializes in a do-it-yourself robotics construction and programming learning platform. This platform provides mechanical parts, electronic modules, and graphical programming software, empowering STEM learners, educators, and hobbyists to build and customize robots with versatile functionalities like hovercrafts or cars.
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