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 Hardware

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.

Particle

Series C in 2025
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

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.

Particle

Convertible Note in 2024
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

Last Gameboard

Seed Round in 2023
Last Gameboard is a technology company developing the world's first board game console. Its patented SenseScreen Touch technology enables players to use their own dice, cards, and miniatures, facilitating in-person and online gameplay.

Particle

Series C in 2023
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

Last Gameboard

Convertible Note in 2023
Last Gameboard is a technology company developing the world's first board game console. Its patented SenseScreen Touch technology enables players to use their own dice, cards, and miniatures, facilitating in-person and online gameplay.

Monogram Creative Console

Convertible Note in 2023
Monogram Creative Console is a company that specializes in designing modular hardware interfaces for creative software, enabling users to create personalized controllers using sliders, dials, and buttons. Their innovative product allows photographers, videographers, and other creatives to enhance their editing processes through a tactile and intuitive interface. The system consists of magnetically connecting components that facilitate efficient control of software applications, including popular programs like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. Founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu, Monogram Creative Console seeks to improve workflow versatility and productivity for its users. The company's products are widely available through various retail partners and are shipped to over 46 countries. Monogram has received recognition for its design excellence, including a Gold award at the User Experience Design Awards in 2015.

ACiiST

Seed Round in 2023
ACiiST is a provider of innovative IoT infrastructure technology designed for smart city applications. The company specializes in creating a seamless and scalable connectivity platform that utilizes existing street and highway lighting infrastructure to connect outdoor cameras, sensors, displays, and other edge devices. This solution enables cities to enhance security, improve efficiency, and upgrade overall functionality while maintaining a non-disruptive installation process. ACiiST's distributed switching technology significantly reduces costs, offering a solution that is approximately 10% of the alternatives, while also ensuring improved reliability, higher performance, and enhanced security. By leveraging existing electrical systems, ACiiST provides an efficient and cost-effective means of expanding communication points throughout urban environments.

Particle

Series C in 2022
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

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.

Monogram Creative Console

Seed Round in 2022
Monogram Creative Console is a company that specializes in designing modular hardware interfaces for creative software, enabling users to create personalized controllers using sliders, dials, and buttons. Their innovative product allows photographers, videographers, and other creatives to enhance their editing processes through a tactile and intuitive interface. The system consists of magnetically connecting components that facilitate efficient control of software applications, including popular programs like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. Founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu, Monogram Creative Console seeks to improve workflow versatility and productivity for its users. The company's products are widely available through various retail partners and are shipped to over 46 countries. Monogram has received recognition for its design excellence, including a Gold award at the User Experience Design Awards in 2015.

Last Gameboard

Seed Round in 2022
Last Gameboard is a technology company developing the world's first board game console. Its patented SenseScreen Touch technology enables players to use their own dice, cards, and miniatures, facilitating in-person and online gameplay.

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.

Labrador Systems

Seed Round in 2022
Labrador Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Oak Park, California, that specializes in developing assistive robots aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating practical applications of advanced robotics technology to address daily needs, particularly in the home health sector. By combining innovative hardware and software systems, Labrador Systems aims to enhance everyday living for its users through the deployment of personal robots designed to provide support and assistance.

ACiiST

Seed Round in 2021
ACiiST is a provider of innovative IoT infrastructure technology designed for smart city applications. The company specializes in creating a seamless and scalable connectivity platform that utilizes existing street and highway lighting infrastructure to connect outdoor cameras, sensors, displays, and other edge devices. This solution enables cities to enhance security, improve efficiency, and upgrade overall functionality while maintaining a non-disruptive installation process. ACiiST's distributed switching technology significantly reduces costs, offering a solution that is approximately 10% of the alternatives, while also ensuring improved reliability, higher performance, and enhanced security. By leveraging existing electrical systems, ACiiST provides an efficient and cost-effective means of expanding communication points throughout urban environments.

Impact Biosystems

Seed Round in 2021
Impact Biosystems develops hardware and software solutions for people in the health and fitness space. They provide hardware-connected recovery platforms that provide users with custom measurements of their bodies and enhance the gamifying and socializing experience.

Nordetect

Convertible Note in 2021
Nordetect is a Copenhagen-based analytical hardware company that develops lab-on-a-chip devices for environmental and agricultural analysis. Founded in 2016, it aims to bring medical-grade technology to the farming industry, enabling farm managers, agricultural service providers, and indoor growers to obtain reliable, easy-to-interpret data to improve harvests. The company’s nutrient analysis technology measures soil content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, providing results and data uploads, with recommendations on when to adjust agricultural techniques and allowing transparent tracking of soil nutrition.

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.

Impact Biosystems

Convertible Note in 2020
Impact Biosystems develops hardware and software solutions for people in the health and fitness space. They provide hardware-connected recovery platforms that provide users with custom measurements of their bodies and enhance the gamifying and socializing experience.

Roadie

Series A in 2020
Roadie Music is a music technology company founded by Hassane Slaibi and Bassam Jalgha, with offices in Seattle and Beirut. It specializes in creating innovative tools designed for musicians and music enthusiasts, combining their passions for music and technology. The company gained recognition with its first product, the Roadie Tuner, launched in 2013, which won the TechCrunch Disrupt 2014 Audience Choice Award. Subsequent products, including Roadie 2, Roadie Bass, and Roadie 3, were released in 2017, 2018, and 2020, respectively, each building on the success of its predecessor. Roadie Music focuses on enhancing tuning accuracy and noise immunity, allowing musicians to easily switch tunings and achieve precise pitch adjustments. Currently, the company is expanding into music education with the development of a new hardware solution and the launch of its guided teaching app, Ukulele by Roadie.

Hearth Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Hearth Labs develops thermal LiDAR sensors that rapidly scan buildings to create detailed thermal digital twins. The sensors capture the missing half of thermal comfort data, enabling precise simulation of heat transfer. Through its analysis platform, the company provides facility managers with insights to optimize energy use, reduce costs, and improve occupant comfort and environmental conditions.

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 is a company that specializes in designing modular hardware interfaces for creative software, enabling users to create personalized controllers using sliders, dials, and buttons. Their innovative product allows photographers, videographers, and other creatives to enhance their editing processes through a tactile and intuitive interface. The system consists of magnetically connecting components that facilitate efficient control of software applications, including popular programs like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. Founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu, Monogram Creative Console seeks to improve workflow versatility and productivity for its users. The company's products are widely available through various retail partners and are shipped to over 46 countries. Monogram has received recognition for its design excellence, including a Gold award at the User Experience Design Awards in 2015.

Nordetect

Seed Round in 2020
Nordetect is a Copenhagen-based analytical hardware company that develops lab-on-a-chip devices for environmental and agricultural analysis. Founded in 2016, it aims to bring medical-grade technology to the farming industry, enabling farm managers, agricultural service providers, and indoor growers to obtain reliable, easy-to-interpret data to improve harvests. The company’s nutrient analysis technology measures soil content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, providing results and data uploads, with recommendations on when to adjust agricultural techniques and allowing transparent tracking of soil nutrition.

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.

Labrador Systems

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Labrador Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Oak Park, California, that specializes in developing assistive robots aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating practical applications of advanced robotics technology to address daily needs, particularly in the home health sector. By combining innovative hardware and software systems, Labrador Systems aims to enhance everyday living for its users through the deployment of personal robots designed to provide support and assistance.

Hearth Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Hearth Labs develops thermal LiDAR sensors that rapidly scan buildings to create detailed thermal digital twins. The sensors capture the missing half of thermal comfort data, enabling precise simulation of heat transfer. Through its analysis platform, the company provides facility managers with insights to optimize energy use, reduce costs, and improve occupant comfort and environmental conditions.

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.

Wazer

Convertible Note in 2019
Wazer develops a desktop waterjet cutter that makes industrial-grade fabrication accessible in small workshops. The system cuts through a wide range of materials—metal, glass, stone, ceramics, carbon fiber, wood, plastics, rubber, and foam—using a high-pressure water jet with abrasive micro-particles and digital precision. It offers versatile, accurate cutting for prototyping and production, addressing limitations of other tools such as 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. By combining material versatility with a compact form and user-friendly operation, Wazer enables individuals and small businesses to perform professional-grade cutting in-house.

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.

ACiiST

Seed Round in 2018
ACiiST is a provider of innovative IoT infrastructure technology designed for smart city applications. The company specializes in creating a seamless and scalable connectivity platform that utilizes existing street and highway lighting infrastructure to connect outdoor cameras, sensors, displays, and other edge devices. This solution enables cities to enhance security, improve efficiency, and upgrade overall functionality while maintaining a non-disruptive installation process. ACiiST's distributed switching technology significantly reduces costs, offering a solution that is approximately 10% of the alternatives, while also ensuring improved reliability, higher performance, and enhanced security. By leveraging existing electrical systems, ACiiST provides an efficient and cost-effective means of expanding communication points throughout urban environments.

eno

Seed Round in 2018
Mindset Innovation, Inc., based in Montreal, Canada, designs and manufactures headphones aimed at enhancing employee concentration. The company's flagship product line includes enophones, enosound, and enowork, which utilize advanced technology such as electroencephalograms to monitor brainwaves in real-time. These headphones not only track mental fitness but also alert users when their concentration levels drop, promoting improved focus and the development of positive work habits. By enabling users to understand and manage their attention more effectively, the eno platform seeks to unlock individual potential and foster a more productive work environment. Founded in 2016, Mindset Innovation offers its products through online channels, emphasizing user engagement and self-improvement in workplace settings.

M5Stack

Seed Round in 2018
M5Stack is a developer and operator of open-source modular toolkits designed for rapid product development within the Internet of Things (IoT) industry. The company's innovative products enable users to construct microcontroller computers using stackable modules, promoting ease of learning and facilitating the creation of programmable devices. M5Stack's approach empowers both professionals and enthusiasts to engage in hands-on development, making it a valuable resource for those involved in IoT and related fields.

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.

Breezi.io

Convertible Note in 2018
Breezi.io, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing wireless devices designed to monitor and detect issues within heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. One of its key products, AirPulse, enables users to assess the condition of air filters and other HVAC components, allowing for proactive maintenance. The company serves both residential and commercial customers, helping them to identify potential problems before they escalate. Founded in 2016, Breezi.io is headquartered in Pittsboro, North Carolina, and aims to enhance the functionality of smart homes through innovative technology.

Prynt

Convertible Note in 2018
Prynt is a manufacturer of innovative smartphone camera cases that transform mobile devices into instant cameras. The case allows users to capture photos and print them instantly, without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Compatible with both iOS and Android phones, Prynt's unique feature is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through its accompanying app. This functionality offers a creative and engaging way for users to share their memories, combining tangible prints with digital storytelling.

Yangliu Tech

Seed Round in 2018
Yangliu Tech

Next Thing

Convertible Note in 2018
Next Thing Co. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. The company focuses on providing tools that facilitate the creation of these devices, prominently featuring STAK, a comprehensive collection of hardware and software resources. One of Next Thing's flagship products is OTTO, a customizable digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. OTTO is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing users to modify its functions and behaviors through a companion iPhone app. This innovative product targets hackers, artists, and everyday individuals, fostering creativity and personal expression in technology.

Nordetect

Convertible Note in 2018
Nordetect is a Copenhagen-based analytical hardware company that develops lab-on-a-chip devices for environmental and agricultural analysis. Founded in 2016, it aims to bring medical-grade technology to the farming industry, enabling farm managers, agricultural service providers, and indoor growers to obtain reliable, easy-to-interpret data to improve harvests. The company’s nutrient analysis technology measures soil content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, providing results and data uploads, with recommendations on when to adjust agricultural techniques and allowing transparent tracking of soil nutrition.

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.

Wazer

Seed Round in 2018
Wazer develops a desktop waterjet cutter that makes industrial-grade fabrication accessible in small workshops. The system cuts through a wide range of materials—metal, glass, stone, ceramics, carbon fiber, wood, plastics, rubber, and foam—using a high-pressure water jet with abrasive micro-particles and digital precision. It offers versatile, accurate cutting for prototyping and production, addressing limitations of other tools such as 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. By combining material versatility with a compact form and user-friendly operation, Wazer enables individuals and small businesses to perform professional-grade cutting in-house.

Next Thing

Convertible Note in 2017
Next Thing Co. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. The company focuses on providing tools that facilitate the creation of these devices, prominently featuring STAK, a comprehensive collection of hardware and software resources. One of Next Thing's flagship products is OTTO, a customizable digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. OTTO is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing users to modify its functions and behaviors through a companion iPhone app. This innovative product targets hackers, artists, and everyday individuals, fostering creativity and personal expression in technology.

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.

Prynt

Convertible Note in 2017
Prynt is a manufacturer of innovative smartphone camera cases that transform mobile devices into instant cameras. The case allows users to capture photos and print them instantly, without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Compatible with both iOS and Android phones, Prynt's unique feature is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through its accompanying app. This functionality offers a creative and engaging way for users to share their memories, combining tangible prints with digital storytelling.

Wazer

Seed Round in 2017
Wazer develops a desktop waterjet cutter that makes industrial-grade fabrication accessible in small workshops. The system cuts through a wide range of materials—metal, glass, stone, ceramics, carbon fiber, wood, plastics, rubber, and foam—using a high-pressure water jet with abrasive micro-particles and digital precision. It offers versatile, accurate cutting for prototyping and production, addressing limitations of other tools such as 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. By combining material versatility with a compact form and user-friendly operation, Wazer enables individuals and small businesses to perform professional-grade cutting in-house.

Next Thing

Convertible Note in 2017
Next Thing Co. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. The company focuses on providing tools that facilitate the creation of these devices, prominently featuring STAK, a comprehensive collection of hardware and software resources. One of Next Thing's flagship products is OTTO, a customizable digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. OTTO is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing users to modify its functions and behaviors through a companion iPhone app. This innovative product targets hackers, artists, and everyday individuals, fostering creativity and personal expression in technology.

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.

Arovia

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2015, Arovia specializes in developing innovative collapsible display products. Their flagship product is a pop-up screen that connects wirelessly or via HDMI to phones, tablets, or laptops, providing users with an immersive viewing experience on-the-go. Ideal for mobile professionals and VR/AR applications.

Nordetect

Seed Round in 2017
Nordetect is a Copenhagen-based analytical hardware company that develops lab-on-a-chip devices for environmental and agricultural analysis. Founded in 2016, it aims to bring medical-grade technology to the farming industry, enabling farm managers, agricultural service providers, and indoor growers to obtain reliable, easy-to-interpret data to improve harvests. The company’s nutrient analysis technology measures soil content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, providing results and data uploads, with recommendations on when to adjust agricultural techniques and allowing transparent tracking of soil nutrition.

Smart Lumies

Convertible Note in 2017
Smart Lumies develops connected physical toy cubes that combine colors, sounds, and sensors to enable children to play a wide range of educational games. Its flagship product, the Smart Lumies Cube, is simple to use and supports many games through a mix of physical toys and digital content. The platform includes mobile apps and analytics that monitor a child’s play and progress and tailor content and recommended games to boost skills such as creativity, motor development, logic, and problem solving. With an expanding dataset and more than 1000 levels, the company uses AI-powered recommendations to personalize future gameplay and content. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2017 by Filip Kovacic Popov and Martina Grgic, Smart Lumies aims to blend physical play with digital learning to entertain children while tracking development through play.

STEERING AI

Seed Round in 2017
Steering AI Technologies Co. Ltd is a company focused on developing hardware and software solutions for autonomous driving. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Xi'an, China, it specializes in creating innovative products such as a smart steering box that monitors driver fatigue and an intelligent steering wheel cover that recognizes both steering motion and drivers' physiological features. Additionally, Steering AI offers a vehicle network cloud platform and a big-data management service designed to enhance fleet safety by monitoring driving behaviors. The company's emphasis on wearable technology and intelligent systems aims to provide early warning systems for fatigue driving, thereby ensuring the safety of drivers on the road.

GoBone

Convertible Note in 2017
GoBone is a company that specializes in creating innovative entertainment devices for dogs. Its flagship product is a smart bone designed to keep pets engaged and active, even when their owners are occupied. The device features capabilities such as rolling, spinning, and flipping, and it is equipped with a replaceable outer skin for durability. By utilizing app control, pet owners can interact with the toy remotely, offering new ways to play together. GoBone aims to enhance the health and wellness of dogs through modern technology, providing a solution for busy pet owners who want to ensure their pets remain active and entertained throughout the day.

Prynt

Convertible Note in 2017
Prynt is a manufacturer of innovative smartphone camera cases that transform mobile devices into instant cameras. The case allows users to capture photos and print them instantly, without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Compatible with both iOS and Android phones, Prynt's unique feature is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through its accompanying app. This functionality offers a creative and engaging way for users to share their memories, combining tangible prints with digital storytelling.

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.

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.

JOY Familytech

Convertible Note in 2017
JOY Familytech Inc. is a family and health technology company based in San Francisco, known for its innovative wearables designed to assist in child development. Founded in 2017, the company produces products such as the Octopus Watch, which serves as a multifunctional tool for children, incorporating the teaching of good habits, time management, and self-discipline. In addition to its wearable devices, JOY Familytech has developed the JOY behavioral platform, which leverages artificial intelligence to provide personalized routines and adaptive coaching for children. These offerings not only aim to foster responsibility and independence among young users but also aim to empower families by establishing structure and support in children's daily lives. The company sells its products through its own platform and various online retail channels.

M5Stack

Convertible Note in 2016
M5Stack is a developer and operator of open-source modular toolkits designed for rapid product development within the Internet of Things (IoT) industry. The company's innovative products enable users to construct microcontroller computers using stackable modules, promoting ease of learning and facilitating the creation of programmable devices. M5Stack's approach empowers both professionals and enthusiasts to engage in hands-on development, making it a valuable resource for those involved in IoT and related fields.

Particle

Series A in 2016
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

eno

Seed Round in 2016
Mindset Innovation, Inc., based in Montreal, Canada, designs and manufactures headphones aimed at enhancing employee concentration. The company's flagship product line includes enophones, enosound, and enowork, which utilize advanced technology such as electroencephalograms to monitor brainwaves in real-time. These headphones not only track mental fitness but also alert users when their concentration levels drop, promoting improved focus and the development of positive work habits. By enabling users to understand and manage their attention more effectively, the eno platform seeks to unlock individual potential and foster a more productive work environment. Founded in 2016, Mindset Innovation offers its products through online channels, emphasizing user engagement and self-improvement in workplace settings.

M5Stack

Seed Round in 2016
M5Stack is a developer and operator of open-source modular toolkits designed for rapid product development within the Internet of Things (IoT) industry. The company's innovative products enable users to construct microcontroller computers using stackable modules, promoting ease of learning and facilitating the creation of programmable devices. M5Stack's approach empowers both professionals and enthusiasts to engage in hands-on development, making it a valuable resource for those involved in IoT and related fields.

Fogo Digital

Seed Round in 2016
Fogo Digital is a manufacturer of smart connected outdoor gadgets based in Highland, Utah. The company develops a rugged, waterproof handheld device known as Fogo, which combines a GPS, walkie-talkie, flashlight, and USB backup battery to help users navigate, communicate, illuminate, and stay safe during outdoor activities. The flagship device also includes features such as Bluetooth and a digital radio, targeting hikers, campers, climbers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts who need reliable connectivity and navigation on road or trail. The company sells the device and accessories online and has been active since 2014.

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.

Tapplock

Seed Round in 2016
Tapplock designs and markets smart fingerprint padlocks that store up to 500 fingerprints per lock and can be unlocked by fingerprint, smartphone, or backup morse-code. The devices are managed via the Tapplock app, which enables sharing and revoking access for multiple users. The company targets both consumers and enterprise clients with a fast, easy, and secure locking system backed by a biometric sensor and encrypted smartphone integration. The exterior is tempered martensitic stainless steel with a sleek finish, and certain models include a built-in phone charger. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, Tapplock emphasizes straightforward access control through the app in addition to traditional physical unlock methods.

Arduboy

Seed Round in 2016
Arduboy manufactures a credit card-sized video game player powered by Arduino technology. It features a capacitive four-way digital controller, two buttons, and a tiny OLED display, running on a single coin-cell battery for up to nine hours.

Huaway IOT Technology

Seed Round in 2016
Huaway IOT Technology specializes in the development of advanced robotic solutions utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The company focuses on creating innovative cleaning robots specifically designed for high-altitude applications, such as building facades, curtain walls, and windows. These robots incorporate modular decomposition and system integration techniques, allowing them to operate in challenging environments that pose safety risks to human workers. By replacing manual labor in high-risk and physically demanding tasks, Huaway IOT Technology aims to enhance operational efficiency and address safety concerns in various industries.

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.

ROVENSO

Convertible Note in 2016
ROVENSO is a Swiss company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland, with additional facilities in Shenzhen, China. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of remotely operated robots designed for challenging environments, focusing on security monitoring, safety assessment, and anomaly detection. Its flagship product, ROVéo, is a four-wheeled rover capable of operating autonomously around the clock in industrial settings, providing cost-effective security solutions that are two to three times more efficient than traditional manned guarding. ROVéo is equipped to patrol both indoor and outdoor spaces, detecting intrusions, thefts, and potential safety hazards such as fires or gas leaks, which can be critical for protecting lives and property. ROVENSO's innovations also include a lightweight immersive control station, LISéo, which enhances the operational capabilities of its robotic systems.

JOY Familytech

Pre Seed Round in 2016
JOY Familytech Inc. is a family and health technology company based in San Francisco, known for its innovative wearables designed to assist in child development. Founded in 2017, the company produces products such as the Octopus Watch, which serves as a multifunctional tool for children, incorporating the teaching of good habits, time management, and self-discipline. In addition to its wearable devices, JOY Familytech has developed the JOY behavioral platform, which leverages artificial intelligence to provide personalized routines and adaptive coaching for children. These offerings not only aim to foster responsibility and independence among young users but also aim to empower families by establishing structure and support in children's daily lives. The company sells its products through its own platform and various online retail channels.

ROVENSO

Pre Seed Round in 2016
ROVENSO is a Swiss company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland, with additional facilities in Shenzhen, China. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of remotely operated robots designed for challenging environments, focusing on security monitoring, safety assessment, and anomaly detection. Its flagship product, ROVéo, is a four-wheeled rover capable of operating autonomously around the clock in industrial settings, providing cost-effective security solutions that are two to three times more efficient than traditional manned guarding. ROVéo is equipped to patrol both indoor and outdoor spaces, detecting intrusions, thefts, and potential safety hazards such as fires or gas leaks, which can be critical for protecting lives and property. ROVENSO's innovations also include a lightweight immersive control station, LISéo, which enhances the operational capabilities of its robotic systems.

TrainerBot

Pre Seed Round in 2016
TrainerBot is a sports technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in robotics for table tennis training. Founded in 2013, TrainerBot has developed an innovative, app-enabled ping pong robot designed to enhance users' skills in the sport. The device features advanced capabilities such as direction control, spin control, and trajectory control, allowing users to program specific drills and simulate various gameplay scenarios. Users can engage in practice sessions without the need for a real opponent, making it a versatile training tool. The TrainerBot also enables users to play at different skill levels, compete with friends, and create custom trick shots, thereby offering a comprehensive training experience for table tennis enthusiasts.

Wazer

Seed Round in 2016
Wazer develops a desktop waterjet cutter that makes industrial-grade fabrication accessible in small workshops. The system cuts through a wide range of materials—metal, glass, stone, ceramics, carbon fiber, wood, plastics, rubber, and foam—using a high-pressure water jet with abrasive micro-particles and digital precision. It offers versatile, accurate cutting for prototyping and production, addressing limitations of other tools such as 3-D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. By combining material versatility with a compact form and user-friendly operation, Wazer enables individuals and small businesses to perform professional-grade cutting in-house.

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.

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 attainable for photographers at all skill levels. Established with the launch of Radian, a precision rotary motion time-lapse device through a successful Kickstarter campaign, the company later merged with Vivo Labs in 2014, bringing the Michron device into its product lineup. Both Radian and Michron enable photographers to create stunning stationary and motion time-lapse imagery. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with an additional office in Boulder, Colorado, Alpine Labs designs all its products and software in-house in the United States. The company focuses on innovation in photography, providing user-friendly tools that enhance creative expression.

NUA Robotics

Seed Round in 2015
NUA Robotics specializes in developing robotic hardware and software that allow personal belongings to move, follow, and communicate with users and their surroundings. By integrating advanced robotics, computer vision, and sensor networks, the company enables these items to be controlled via smartphones. This innovative approach not only enhances the functionality of everyday objects but also facilitates obstacle avoidance, creating a seamless interaction between users and their belongings. NUA Robotics aims to make this technology accessible, transforming the way people engage with their personal items through intelligent movement and communication capabilities.

Arduboy

Seed Round in 2015
Arduboy manufactures a credit card-sized video game player powered by Arduino technology. It features a capacitive four-way digital controller, two buttons, and a tiny OLED display, running on a single coin-cell battery for up to nine hours.

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.

Vue Smart Glasses

Seed Round in 2014
Vue is a company that specializes in the development of smart glasses designed for everyday use. Their product line includes options for prescription lenses, plano glasses, and sunglasses, making them accessible to a wide range of consumers. Vue's innovative technology incorporates a Bluetooth headset system aimed at enhancing driver safety. This system features sensors and algorithms that monitor blinking patterns to identify signs of drowsiness in drivers. When fatigue is detected, the glasses employ various stimuli to help keep the user alert, promoting safer driving experiences. By merging style with functionality, Vue aims to redefine how wearable technology can be integrated into daily life.

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.

Prynt

Seed Round in 2014
Prynt is a manufacturer of innovative smartphone camera cases that transform mobile devices into instant cameras. The case allows users to capture photos and print them instantly, without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Compatible with both iOS and Android phones, Prynt's unique feature is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through its accompanying app. This functionality offers a creative and engaging way for users to share their memories, combining tangible prints with digital storytelling.

Robo Wunderkind

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Robo Wunderkind is a manufacturer of innovative robotics kits aimed at children, designed to facilitate learning in coding and robotics through engaging play. The company provides a variety of hands-on kits equipped with sensors and motors that respond to environmental stimuli such as noise, light, and gestures. These kits come with educational materials and online tutorials, allowing children to build, program, and experiment with their robotic creations. By fostering curiosity and nurturing creativity, Robo Wunderkind helps cultivate essential problem-solving skills in young learners.

Next Thing

Seed Round in 2014
Next Thing Co. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. The company focuses on providing tools that facilitate the creation of these devices, prominently featuring STAK, a comprehensive collection of hardware and software resources. One of Next Thing's flagship products is OTTO, a customizable digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. OTTO is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing users to modify its functions and behaviors through a companion iPhone app. This innovative product targets hackers, artists, and everyday individuals, fostering creativity and personal expression in technology.

Quitbit

Seed Round in 2014
Quitbit is a technology company specializing in smoking cessation aids. It manufactures the world's first smart lighter, equipped with an integrated display that monitors cigarette consumption and tracks time since the last smoked cigarette. This device syncs wirelessly with Quitbit's mobile application, allowing users to view their smoking history, set reduction goals, and optionally regulate lighter usage. The app also features calculators to estimate financial savings from reduced smoking habits and offers social sharing options for progress tracking. Overall, Quitbit's system aims to empower individuals in their journey towards quitting or reducing smoking.

Monogram Creative Console

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Monogram Creative Console is a company that specializes in designing modular hardware interfaces for creative software, enabling users to create personalized controllers using sliders, dials, and buttons. Their innovative product allows photographers, videographers, and other creatives to enhance their editing processes through a tactile and intuitive interface. The system consists of magnetically connecting components that facilitate efficient control of software applications, including popular programs like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. Founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu, Monogram Creative Console seeks to improve workflow versatility and productivity for its users. The company's products are widely available through various retail partners and are shipped to over 46 countries. Monogram has received recognition for its design excellence, including a Gold award at the User Experience Design Awards in 2015.

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.

HexAirbot

Seed Round in 2013
HexAirbot is a team of professional open source UAV developers and designers. Their team consists of software engineers, hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, algorists and designers. Their product is an open source hardware and software drone. In addition, they are in the process of creating an open source community to explore the endless possibilities of UAVs, and share their achievements with the world.

Particle

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

Molecule Synth

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Molecule Synth is an innovative manufacturer of electronic musical instruments designed to enhance the creative process for musicians. Its primary product features a connected, app-smart modular synthesizer composed of hand-sized hexagonal modules that can be easily arranged and rearranged, allowing users to customize their instruments uniquely. Each module is color-coded with intuitive logos, facilitating simple "snap-together" connections for users of all skill levels. The synthesizer is sold in 4- or 7-piece sets, but it is inherently expandable, enabling users to add new modules and fine-tune their music-making capabilities. This design encourages exploration and creativity, as musicians can swap controllers and experiment with different sounds and configurations. Molecule Synth effectively merges the playful interchangeability of construction kits with the functionality of synthesizers, inviting users to design their own instruments and discover new musical possibilities.

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.

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 provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including software as a service (SaaS), home gateways, Zigbee communication modules, and app templates, enabling users to innovate with ease. Yeelink has successfully supported numerous makers in China, allowing them to develop a range of products such as air quality sensors, remote controllers, home automation systems, smart LED lighting, and home security devices, often utilizing basic programming skills. The company also offers extensive tutorials to help developers quickly get started, fostering a creative environment for both individuals and traditional enterprises alike.

Dustcloud

Seed Round in 2013
Dustcloud is a developer of innovative gaming infrastructure designed for competitive outdoor gaming experiences. The company specializes in creating a mobile, first-person shooter game that combines elements of traditional laser tag with modern technology. Its flagship product, the Duster, is a mobile game controller designed for use within a network of i-Beacon meshnets, allowing players to engage in immersive gameplay enhanced by augmented reality headsets and Internet of Things (IoT) beacon zones. Dustcloud aims to revolutionize outdoor gaming by providing a unique and interactive platform for gamers to enjoy. The company's products were developed in China as part of a hardware accelerator program, and they are poised for manufacturing and distribution.

ThinkMelon

Pre Seed Round in 2012
ThinkMelon is a Santa Monica-based developer of a brainwave and biofeedback device that focuses on enhancing users' mental focus. The company offers a sensor-enabled headband that measures brain activity through electroencephalography and pairs it with a mobile application. This system interprets brainwave data to provide users with valuable feedback, tips, and insights aimed at improving focus and mindfulness. By making brain activity visible, ThinkMelon helps individuals work more efficiently, study smarter, and achieve a clearer state of mind. The combination of hardware and a user-friendly app is rooted in scientific principles, providing users with a unique experience to better understand themselves and enhance their everyday performance.
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