HAX

HAX is a venture capital program focused on accelerating hardware startups through its comprehensive support and resources. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, HAX operates in two key locations, San Francisco and Shenzhen, providing founders with an environment conducive to rapid prototyping and iterative development. The program emphasizes the importance of launching both B2C and B2B hardware startups, guiding them through critical phases such as business development, fundraising, and market entry. HAX accepts teams that demonstrate strong potential for scaling their ventures and solving significant technological challenges. Through a structured curriculum, entrepreneurs refine their product-market fit and business strategies while benefiting from a robust network of mentors and industry connections. HAX maintains an ongoing relationship with participating startups to support their growth beyond the initial program, ensuring they have the necessary resources and partnerships to succeed in the competitive marketplace.

Andrew Gollach

Principal

Duncan Turner

Managing Director

Past deals in Internet of Things

Particle

Series C in 2025
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.

Benerg

Seed Round in 2024
Benerg is an IoT technology company that designs and develops large-scale biogas systems. These systems convert food waste into energy with high efficiency, enabling businesses to manage their energy resources sustainably while reducing waste. The company specializes in scalable biogas machines and grid-independent operation, also producing organic fertilizer as a byproduct.

Particle

Convertible Note in 2024
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.

Particle

Series C in 2023
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.

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.

Pulse Industrial

Venture Round in 2023
Pulse Industrial, founded in 2017 and based in California, specializes in developing advanced monitoring solutions for industrial plants, particularly focusing on steam systems. The company has created a smart steam trap monitoring device that employs artificial intelligence to detect steam leaks by analyzing vibration and acoustic behavior. This technology, known as QALM, enhances visibility into potential failures, alerting maintenance personnel through low power wide area communication. Additionally, Pulse Industrial is exploring thermal applications utilizing phase change materials, further expanding its innovative offerings in the industrial sector. By enabling remote monitoring of critical components like steam traps, the company aims to improve safety and reduce fuel consumption across various industrial processes.

Mazlite

Seed Round in 2022
Mazlite is a developer of an industrial IoT platform focused on spray monitoring and digitization in hazardous environments. The company provides unique hardware sensors and web-based software that facilitate real-time analytics and cloud-based data management. This technology is particularly beneficial for industries such as automotive paint and pharmaceuticals, allowing manufacturers to monitor spray applications effectively. By utilizing a physics-based artificial intelligence system, Mazlite enables manufacturers to identify and resolve product quality issues, enhance sustainability, and reduce material and energy waste, ultimately minimizing scraps and repairs.

Particle

Series C in 2022
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.

Clarity Movement

Series A in 2022
Clarity Movement transforms how governments, communities, and businesses understand and respond to air pollution with IoT-based air quality monitoring technology. Our turn-key air quality monitoring solution supplements existing regulatory monitors with networks of hundreds to thousands of continuously-calibrated air quality sensors, making air quality management more accessible, cost-effective, and actionable than ever before. Founded in 2014, we have now deployed our next-generation, highly-accurate indicative air quality monitoring networks in more than 60 countries around the world — empowering our customers to build healthier communities with better data.

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.

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.

qZense Labs

Seed Round in 2021
qZense Labs develops innovative IoT devices designed for the rapid and precise internal quality grading of fresh food. By utilizing handheld scanners and loggers, the company collects data on factors such as ripeness, internal spoilage, sweetness, and shelf life. This technology aims to enhance the food supply chain operations, allowing retailers to provide high-quality fresh food to their customers. Through improved predictions of shelf life and more efficient inventory management, qZense Labs supports the food retail industry in optimizing its processes.

ASIOT

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

RxAll

Convertible Note in 2020
RxAll, Inc. is engaged in developing an artificial intelligence-based pharmacy platform that focuses on the authentication and distribution of pharmaceuticals in Africa. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, the company utilizes a deep learning hyperspectral Internet of Things (IoT) system for real-time drug authentication. Its platform employs a molecular sensor device along with a cloud database containing spectral signatures of various medicines, allowing for non-destructive verification prior to fulfilling pharmacy orders. This technology helps in identifying counterfeit drugs and provides pharmaceutical companies with timely information regarding product authenticity. By streamlining the process of delivering authenticated medicines to hospitals, pharmacies, and patients, RxAll aims to enhance access to high-quality medications while addressing the issue of drug counterfeiting.

Rightbot

Seed Round in 2020
Rightbot is a technology company focused on warehouse automation through the development of artificial intelligence-driven robotics. The company's flagship product, Sherlock, automates the unloading and loading of floor-loaded containers, streamlining logistics processes. Additionally, Rightbot offers bin-picking autonomous mobile robots that enhance various inventory management functions, such as order fulfillment, inventory replenishment, cycle audits, and consolidation. By leveraging advanced robotics technology, Rightbot aims to help online commerce businesses efficiently meet consumer demands and improve overall operational productivity.

Amber Agriculture

Seed Round in 2020
Amber Agriculture, Inc. specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT) sensor and analytics solutions aimed at automating grain storage monitoring and management for farmers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company focuses on enhancing agricultural practices through technology. Its flagship product is an IoT self-install kit that allows farmers to automate the monitoring of crop quality and grain management processes. By utilizing wireless sensors and cloud analytics, Amber Agriculture enables farmers to effectively monitor and manage the condition of stored crops, minimize waste, and respond to market prices, all through a smartphone-connected system.

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.

Symphony

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Symphony specializes in predictive maintenance solutions that leverage the Internet of Things and machine learning to enhance operational efficiency. The company has developed sensor devices that wirelessly monitor vibrations from machinery with moving components, transmitting data to the cloud for analysis. Unlike traditional preventative maintenance systems that rely on technicians to interpret raw data, Symphony's approach simplifies the process by delivering actionable alerts directly to facility managers. This allows for quick identification of potential machinery problems, ultimately reducing unscheduled downtime and unnecessary planned maintenance. Facilities can implement Symphony's solution with a modest investment, which is designed to yield significant returns. Once the initial benefits are realized, the system can be easily scaled to monitor additional machines through the installation of more sensors and associated software licenses. By focusing on training AI algorithms rather than human operators, Symphony provides managers with the tools to effectively track machine performance over time, ensuring the smooth operation of industrial processes.

Clarity Movement

Series A in 2020
Clarity Movement transforms how governments, communities, and businesses understand and respond to air pollution with IoT-based air quality monitoring technology. Our turn-key air quality monitoring solution supplements existing regulatory monitors with networks of hundreds to thousands of continuously-calibrated air quality sensors, making air quality management more accessible, cost-effective, and actionable than ever before. Founded in 2014, we have now deployed our next-generation, highly-accurate indicative air quality monitoring networks in more than 60 countries around the world — empowering our customers to build healthier communities with better data.

RxAll

Seed Round in 2020
RxAll, Inc. is engaged in developing an artificial intelligence-based pharmacy platform that focuses on the authentication and distribution of pharmaceuticals in Africa. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, the company utilizes a deep learning hyperspectral Internet of Things (IoT) system for real-time drug authentication. Its platform employs a molecular sensor device along with a cloud database containing spectral signatures of various medicines, allowing for non-destructive verification prior to fulfilling pharmacy orders. This technology helps in identifying counterfeit drugs and provides pharmaceutical companies with timely information regarding product authenticity. By streamlining the process of delivering authenticated medicines to hospitals, pharmacies, and patients, RxAll aims to enhance access to high-quality medications while addressing the issue of drug counterfeiting.

Cradlewise

Convertible Note in 2019
Cradlewise specializes in developing intelligent infant care devices, particularly a smart crib that adapts to a baby's sleep patterns. This innovative crib can detect the early signs of waking and gently bounces the baby back to sleep, mimicking a parent's soothing touch. In addition to its auto-swinging functionality, the device includes integrated contactless monitoring features that track the baby's posture, activity, and breathing rate. By providing real-time insights, Cradlewise enables parents to better care for their children and reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The company aims to enhance the overall well-being of both infants and their caregivers.

Petcube

Convertible Note in 2019
Petcube, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing interactive Wi-Fi pet cameras aimed at enhancing the connection between pet owners and their pets when they are away from home. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Petcube's product lineup includes the Petcube Play 2, a smart HD camera equipped with a laser toy and voice control, allowing users to see, communicate with, and engage their pets remotely. Another notable product is the Petcube Bites 2, which features a treat dispenser alongside similar functionalities, enabling users to reward and train their pets effectively. Additionally, Petcube offers Petcube Care, a service that provides video history and alerts, enhancing the pet care experience. The company retails its innovative products online, positioning itself as a leader in the connected pet technology market.

RxAll

Pre Seed Round in 2019
RxAll, Inc. is engaged in developing an artificial intelligence-based pharmacy platform that focuses on the authentication and distribution of pharmaceuticals in Africa. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, the company utilizes a deep learning hyperspectral Internet of Things (IoT) system for real-time drug authentication. Its platform employs a molecular sensor device along with a cloud database containing spectral signatures of various medicines, allowing for non-destructive verification prior to fulfilling pharmacy orders. This technology helps in identifying counterfeit drugs and provides pharmaceutical companies with timely information regarding product authenticity. By streamlining the process of delivering authenticated medicines to hospitals, pharmacies, and patients, RxAll aims to enhance access to high-quality medications while addressing the issue of drug counterfeiting.

Grobo

Convertible Note in 2019
Grobo specializes in developing fully automated grow boxes designed for home use, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to facilitate smart gardening. Their systems employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize plant growth, enhancing yields while reducing growth times. The automated grow boxes feature personalized, app-controlled automatic watering and LED lighting systems, enabling users to cultivate high-quality food and medicinal plants in a virtual indoor environment. By integrating technology into the growing process, Grobo empowers individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the cultivation of safe and fresh plants at home.

qZense Labs

Seed Round in 2019
qZense Labs develops innovative IoT devices designed for the rapid and precise internal quality grading of fresh food. By utilizing handheld scanners and loggers, the company collects data on factors such as ripeness, internal spoilage, sweetness, and shelf life. This technology aims to enhance the food supply chain operations, allowing retailers to provide high-quality fresh food to their customers. Through improved predictions of shelf life and more efficient inventory management, qZense Labs supports the food retail industry in optimizing its processes.

Cradlewise

Seed Round in 2019
Cradlewise specializes in developing intelligent infant care devices, particularly a smart crib that adapts to a baby's sleep patterns. This innovative crib can detect the early signs of waking and gently bounces the baby back to sleep, mimicking a parent's soothing touch. In addition to its auto-swinging functionality, the device includes integrated contactless monitoring features that track the baby's posture, activity, and breathing rate. By providing real-time insights, Cradlewise enables parents to better care for their children and reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The company aims to enhance the overall well-being of both infants and their caregivers.

Pulse Industrial

Seed Round in 2019
Pulse Industrial, founded in 2017 and based in California, specializes in developing advanced monitoring solutions for industrial plants, particularly focusing on steam systems. The company has created a smart steam trap monitoring device that employs artificial intelligence to detect steam leaks by analyzing vibration and acoustic behavior. This technology, known as QALM, enhances visibility into potential failures, alerting maintenance personnel through low power wide area communication. Additionally, Pulse Industrial is exploring thermal applications utilizing phase change materials, further expanding its innovative offerings in the industrial sector. By enabling remote monitoring of critical components like steam traps, the company aims to improve safety and reduce fuel consumption across various industrial processes.

Tinkamo

Seed Round in 2019
Tinkamo is a company based in Shanghai, China, that specializes in designing and manufacturing modular STEM toys aimed at young children. Its primary product consists of connected smart blocks that simplify the learning of electronics and coding, making education both engaging and accessible for young learners. These wireless programmable blocks allow children to explore coding concepts while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Tinkamo's innovative approach targets the playschool market, contributing to the development of essential skills in a fun and interactive manner.

Amber Agriculture

Convertible Note in 2019
Amber Agriculture, Inc. specializes in developing Internet of Things (IoT) sensor and analytics solutions aimed at automating grain storage monitoring and management for farmers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company focuses on enhancing agricultural practices through technology. Its flagship product is an IoT self-install kit that allows farmers to automate the monitoring of crop quality and grain management processes. By utilizing wireless sensors and cloud analytics, Amber Agriculture enables farmers to effectively monitor and manage the condition of stored crops, minimize waste, and respond to market prices, all through a smartphone-connected system.

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.

WakeCap Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
WakeCap Technologies specializes in IoT-based solutions aimed at enhancing safety and productivity within the construction industry. The company provides a platform that allows construction firms to monitor and report on various site activities in real-time, including the tracking of materials, equipment, and workforce presence. By utilizing Internet-of-Things sensors and real-time data analytics, WakeCap empowers construction companies to optimize resource allocation, improve operational efficiency, and make informed decisions based on valuable insights. This innovative approach helps streamline processes, thereby transforming workforce management and contributing to safer and more productive construction environments.

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.

Ex Machina

Seed Round in 2018
Ex Machina is a private company founded in 2015, headquartered in Athens, Greece, with additional offices in Shenzhen, China, and San Francisco, California. The company specializes in weather analytics and forecasting services, focusing on providing accurate weather data and forecasts for specific locations. It also offers energy forecasting and enhances production precision for wind farms. Ex Machina aims to address significant challenges and contribute to the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution by utilizing innovative approaches supported by open source technologies and active community engagement.

WakeCap Technologies

Convertible Note in 2018
WakeCap Technologies specializes in IoT-based solutions aimed at enhancing safety and productivity within the construction industry. The company provides a platform that allows construction firms to monitor and report on various site activities in real-time, including the tracking of materials, equipment, and workforce presence. By utilizing Internet-of-Things sensors and real-time data analytics, WakeCap empowers construction companies to optimize resource allocation, improve operational efficiency, and make informed decisions based on valuable insights. This innovative approach helps streamline processes, thereby transforming workforce management and contributing to safer and more productive construction environments.

M5Stack

Seed Round in 2018
M5Stack is a developer and operator of open-source modular toolkits aimed at facilitating rapid product development, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. The company provides a platform that allows users to construct microcontroller computers using stackable modules. This design not only simplifies the process of learning about programmable modules but also enables users to create customized solutions efficiently. M5Stack's focus on modularity and accessibility makes it a valuable resource for both professionals and hobbyists in the tech community.

RayIoT Solutions

Seed Round in 2018
RayIoT Solutions Inc. specializes in developing innovative monitoring devices designed for health and safety. One of its flagship products, Raybaby, is a sophisticated baby monitor that tracks a child's respiration and sleep patterns, providing alerts for elevated respiratory rates that may indicate fever or other health issues. Equipped with an infrared video camera, Raybaby allows for live video streaming in complete darkness, along with built-in speakers and audio monitoring through a highly sensitive microphone. In addition, the company offers a wall-mounted monitoring device that transforms any space into a mini intensive care unit, continuously monitoring breathing rates and enabling the early detection of respiratory distress for patients in self-quarantine or quarantine facilities.

Next Thing

Convertible Note in 2018
Next Thing Co. is a company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. Its flagship product, OTTO, is a customizable digital camera that allows users to modify its functions and behavior through a companion iPhone app. OTTO is notable for being the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module, making it particularly appealing to hackers, artists, and everyday users who enjoy hands-on customization. In addition to OTTO, the company offers STAK, a comprehensive collection of tools that includes both hardware and software necessary for building smart devices.

SmartShepherd

Convertible Note in 2018
SmartShepherd is an Australian company established in 2017, specializing in the design and manufacture of wearable devices aimed at enhancing pedigree data collection in the livestock industry. The company offers a SmartShepherd system, which includes smart tags that leverage low-cost Bluetooth technology and an Internet of Things (IoT) architecture. This innovative solution significantly reduces barriers for farmers seeking to implement comprehensive pedigree recording, ultimately facilitating better livestock breeding practices and minimizing inbreeding. With a manufacturing facility located in Shenzhen, China, SmartShepherd combines expertise in livestock genetics, IoT, and data management to support breeders in optimizing livestock productivity.

NotifAi

Seed Round in 2018
NotifAi is a company based in Aliso Viejo, California, that specializes in developing hardware and software solutions to protect homes from water, mold, and appliance-related disasters. It offers a cloud monitoring platform that alerts service providers about potential issues such as laundry leaks, basement floods, and faulty pumps via text, email, or phone notifications. The company employs a network of sensor devices installed around various water sources and appliances, allowing users to monitor their homes 24/7. By leveraging technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, NotifAi provides actionable data for preventative maintenance, helping property owners reduce risks and potentially lower their insurance premiums. Founded in 2016, NotifAi aims to deliver peace of mind to homeowners through its innovative monitoring solutions.

Next Thing

Convertible Note in 2017
Next Thing Co. is a company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. Its flagship product, OTTO, is a customizable digital camera that allows users to modify its functions and behavior through a companion iPhone app. OTTO is notable for being the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module, making it particularly appealing to hackers, artists, and everyday users who enjoy hands-on customization. In addition to OTTO, the company offers STAK, a comprehensive collection of tools that includes both hardware and software necessary for building smart devices.

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.

Tinkamo

Seed Round in 2017
Tinkamo is a company based in Shanghai, China, that specializes in designing and manufacturing modular STEM toys aimed at young children. Its primary product consists of connected smart blocks that simplify the learning of electronics and coding, making education both engaging and accessible for young learners. These wireless programmable blocks allow children to explore coding concepts while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Tinkamo's innovative approach targets the playschool market, contributing to the development of essential skills in a fun and interactive manner.

Kamarq

Venture Round in 2017
Kamarq Holdings Pte. Ltd. specializes in creating IoT-enabled furniture and offers a subscription model for smart home and office solutions. The company aims to address the modern challenge of overwhelming consumer goods by promoting the concept of "unfilled space," which resonates with Japanese cultural aesthetics. Kamarq's innovative approach combines multiple functions into aesthetically pleasing designs, allowing individuals to enjoy spaces that foster creativity and connection. The product range includes coffee tables, dining tables, shelves, and benches, all available for online purchase. Through its offerings, Kamarq seeks to provide customers with affordable furniture options while enhancing their living environments, ultimately encouraging personal growth and deeper connections with others.

Next Thing

Convertible Note in 2017
Next Thing Co. is a company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. Its flagship product, OTTO, is a customizable digital camera that allows users to modify its functions and behavior through a companion iPhone app. OTTO is notable for being the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module, making it particularly appealing to hackers, artists, and everyday users who enjoy hands-on customization. In addition to OTTO, the company offers STAK, a comprehensive collection of tools that includes both hardware and software necessary for building smart devices.

WakeCap Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2017
WakeCap Technologies specializes in IoT-based solutions aimed at enhancing safety and productivity within the construction industry. The company provides a platform that allows construction firms to monitor and report on various site activities in real-time, including the tracking of materials, equipment, and workforce presence. By utilizing Internet-of-Things sensors and real-time data analytics, WakeCap empowers construction companies to optimize resource allocation, improve operational efficiency, and make informed decisions based on valuable insights. This innovative approach helps streamline processes, thereby transforming workforce management and contributing to safer and more productive construction environments.

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.

SmartShepherd

Convertible Note in 2017
SmartShepherd is an Australian company established in 2017, specializing in the design and manufacture of wearable devices aimed at enhancing pedigree data collection in the livestock industry. The company offers a SmartShepherd system, which includes smart tags that leverage low-cost Bluetooth technology and an Internet of Things (IoT) architecture. This innovative solution significantly reduces barriers for farmers seeking to implement comprehensive pedigree recording, ultimately facilitating better livestock breeding practices and minimizing inbreeding. With a manufacturing facility located in Shenzhen, China, SmartShepherd combines expertise in livestock genetics, IoT, and data management to support breeders in optimizing livestock productivity.

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.

Niwa

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

GardenSpace

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

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.

RayIoT Solutions

Convertible Note in 2017
RayIoT Solutions Inc. specializes in developing innovative monitoring devices designed for health and safety. One of its flagship products, Raybaby, is a sophisticated baby monitor that tracks a child's respiration and sleep patterns, providing alerts for elevated respiratory rates that may indicate fever or other health issues. Equipped with an infrared video camera, Raybaby allows for live video streaming in complete darkness, along with built-in speakers and audio monitoring through a highly sensitive microphone. In addition, the company offers a wall-mounted monitoring device that transforms any space into a mini intensive care unit, continuously monitoring breathing rates and enabling the early detection of respiratory distress for patients in self-quarantine or quarantine facilities.

M5Stack

Convertible Note in 2016
M5Stack is a developer and operator of open-source modular toolkits aimed at facilitating rapid product development, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. The company provides a platform that allows users to construct microcontroller computers using stackable modules. This design not only simplifies the process of learning about programmable modules but also enables users to create customized solutions efficiently. M5Stack's focus on modularity and accessibility makes it a valuable resource for both professionals and hobbyists in the tech community.

Particle

Series A in 2016
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.

Maetel

Convertible Note in 2016
Maetel is a South Korean company founded in 2016, based in Seoul, that specializes in developing fabric sensors designed to measure pressure, primarily for the prevention of bed sores. The company's products are applicable in various sectors, including clothing, cushions, mattresses, and other items. In addition to its work on fabric sensors, Maetel is also focused on creating Internet of Things (IoT) products by integrating wireless communication with advanced materials, aiming to enhance safety and convenience in everyday life.

RayIoT Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2016
RayIoT Solutions Inc. specializes in developing innovative monitoring devices designed for health and safety. One of its flagship products, Raybaby, is a sophisticated baby monitor that tracks a child's respiration and sleep patterns, providing alerts for elevated respiratory rates that may indicate fever or other health issues. Equipped with an infrared video camera, Raybaby allows for live video streaming in complete darkness, along with built-in speakers and audio monitoring through a highly sensitive microphone. In addition, the company offers a wall-mounted monitoring device that transforms any space into a mini intensive care unit, continuously monitoring breathing rates and enabling the early detection of respiratory distress for patients in self-quarantine or quarantine facilities.

iBaby

Venture Round in 2016
iBaby Labs, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in developing high-end, Wi-Fi connected baby monitoring devices. Their product portfolio includes baby monitors, air purifiers, and smart cameras, all designed to provide parents with real-time, remote access to their loved ones. Key features of their flagship product, the iBaby Care M7, include interactive education content, motion and sound alerts, and temperature and humidity monitoring. iBaby's products are available through major retailers and their official website, and have been recognized with numerous awards from tech and parenting industries.

Maetel

Seed Round in 2016
Maetel is a South Korean company founded in 2016, based in Seoul, that specializes in developing fabric sensors designed to measure pressure, primarily for the prevention of bed sores. The company's products are applicable in various sectors, including clothing, cushions, mattresses, and other items. In addition to its work on fabric sensors, Maetel is also focused on creating Internet of Things (IoT) products by integrating wireless communication with advanced materials, aiming to enhance safety and convenience in everyday life.

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.

Grobo

Seed Round in 2016
Grobo specializes in developing fully automated grow boxes designed for home use, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to facilitate smart gardening. Their systems employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize plant growth, enhancing yields while reducing growth times. The automated grow boxes feature personalized, app-controlled automatic watering and LED lighting systems, enabling users to cultivate high-quality food and medicinal plants in a virtual indoor environment. By integrating technology into the growing process, Grobo empowers individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the cultivation of safe and fresh plants at home.

M5Stack

Seed Round in 2016
M5Stack is a developer and operator of open-source modular toolkits aimed at facilitating rapid product development, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. The company provides a platform that allows users to construct microcontroller computers using stackable modules. This design not only simplifies the process of learning about programmable modules but also enables users to create customized solutions efficiently. M5Stack's focus on modularity and accessibility makes it a valuable resource for both professionals and hobbyists in the tech community.

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.

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.

Huaway IOT Technology

Seed Round in 2016
Huaway IOT Technology specializes in the development of robots that leverage Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The company focuses on creating cleaning robots specifically designed for high-altitude applications, such as building facades, curtain walls, and windows. Their innovative products include high-altitude curtain wall cleaning robots and brick-laying robots, which utilize module decomposition and system integration. These robots are engineered to replace human labor in high-risk and physically demanding environments, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency for businesses.

Grobo

Convertible Note in 2016
Grobo specializes in developing fully automated grow boxes designed for home use, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to facilitate smart gardening. Their systems employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize plant growth, enhancing yields while reducing growth times. The automated grow boxes feature personalized, app-controlled automatic watering and LED lighting systems, enabling users to cultivate high-quality food and medicinal plants in a virtual indoor environment. By integrating technology into the growing process, Grobo empowers individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the cultivation of safe and fresh plants at home.

Grobo

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Grobo specializes in developing fully automated grow boxes designed for home use, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to facilitate smart gardening. Their systems employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize plant growth, enhancing yields while reducing growth times. The automated grow boxes feature personalized, app-controlled automatic watering and LED lighting systems, enabling users to cultivate high-quality food and medicinal plants in a virtual indoor environment. By integrating technology into the growing process, Grobo empowers individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the cultivation of safe and fresh plants at home.

Helios

Venture Round in 2015
Helios is bike enthusiasts & dedicated riders. They understand the risks of sharing a road with automobiles, and believe that bikes should be just as visible as any other vehicle on the road. They are also inventors & entrepreneurs. They realize that the biking experience can be greatly improved in many different facets. By infusing bicycles with smart technology, they hope to revolutionize the way bikers interact with their bikes.

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.

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.

Helios

Seed Round in 2015
Helios is bike enthusiasts & dedicated riders. They understand the risks of sharing a road with automobiles, and believe that bikes should be just as visible as any other vehicle on the road. They are also inventors & entrepreneurs. They realize that the biking experience can be greatly improved in many different facets. By infusing bicycles with smart technology, they hope to revolutionize the way bikers interact with their bikes.

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.

Darma

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Darma Inc. specializes in non-wearable health tracking technology, offering a unique DARMA cushion that allows users to monitor their vital signs through a dedicated application. This innovative cushion tracks stress levels, sitting time, and posture, providing reminders to encourage users to stand and move. Additionally, it alerts users to high stress levels and suggests guided meditation for stress management. Beyond the DARMA cushion, the company has developed a 2mm fiber optic sensor pad designed for placement under mattresses in hospitals or homes, enabling continuous and non-invasive monitoring of vital signs and cardiac performance. This integrated system aims to enhance proactive health management, reduce hospital readmissions, and improve the quality of life for patients with chronic diseases by utilizing advanced algorithms and machine learning to predict and prevent adverse health events.

Next Thing

Seed Round in 2014
Next Thing Co. is a company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. Its flagship product, OTTO, is a customizable digital camera that allows users to modify its functions and behavior through a companion iPhone app. OTTO is notable for being the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module, making it particularly appealing to hackers, artists, and everyday users who enjoy hands-on customization. In addition to OTTO, the company offers STAK, a comprehensive collection of tools that includes both hardware and software necessary for building smart devices.

Niwa

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

Petcube

Seed Round in 2013
Petcube, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing interactive Wi-Fi pet cameras aimed at enhancing the connection between pet owners and their pets when they are away from home. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Petcube's product lineup includes the Petcube Play 2, a smart HD camera equipped with a laser toy and voice control, allowing users to see, communicate with, and engage their pets remotely. Another notable product is the Petcube Bites 2, which features a treat dispenser alongside similar functionalities, enabling users to reward and train their pets effectively. Additionally, Petcube offers Petcube Care, a service that provides video history and alerts, enhancing the pet care experience. The company retails its innovative products online, positioning itself as a leader in the connected pet technology market.

Helios

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Helios is bike enthusiasts & dedicated riders. They understand the risks of sharing a road with automobiles, and believe that bikes should be just as visible as any other vehicle on the road. They are also inventors & entrepreneurs. They realize that the biking experience can be greatly improved in many different facets. By infusing bicycles with smart technology, they hope to revolutionize the way bikers interact with their bikes.

Particle

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Particle provides hardware and software tools to help users prototype, scale, and manage IoT products. Particle is an IoT device platform that enables businesses to easily add the power of connectivity to any product. From hardware to connectivity to device management and cloud, Particle provides developers with tools to prototype IoT solutions quickly as well as a reliable and secure platform for enterprises to scale. Over 150,000 product builders in more than 170 countries and half of the Fortune 500 have deployed connected IoT devices powered by Particle. Listed as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2015 and named as a major player to watch in the IoT Landscape in IDC Marketscape’s 2018 Vendor Assessment, Particle’s customers include NASA, SpaceX, consumer hot tub manufacturer Jacuzzi, and coffee-brewing pioneer Keurig. Venture backed by Root Ventures, Spark Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. Particle is based in San Francisco, CA and Shenzhen, China. Particle was founded on 2012.

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.
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