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.
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NavLive
Seed Round in 2025
NavLive specializes in real-time 3D modeling and site surveying, serving the construction, nuclear, and automotive industries. Their platform integrates multi-sensor fusion and high-precision positioning technology to create instant, accurate 3D models of both indoor and outdoor environments. This enables clients to enhance decision-making processes through accessible, real-time data.
InnSight Technology
Seed Round in 2025
InnSight Technology is a biotechnology company focused on enhancing diagnostics and evaluation of eye diseases. The company develops innovative ophthalmic devices, including a novel hand-held biosensor designed for the detection of anterior ophthalmic injuries. Additionally, InnSight Technology works on advanced nanotechnology-based medical devices aimed at addressing specific clinical needs in ophthalmology. By providing these tools, the company seeks to improve ocular care for clinicians and their patients.
Sharper Sense
Seed Round in 2025
Sharper Sense is a company focused on wearable neurotechnology designed to enhance sensory acuity, including vision, hearing, and touch. The firm has developed a neuromodulation patch that employs comfortable, noninvasive electrical stimulation to improve sensory processing. This technology has both clinical and commercial applications, particularly in treating sensory processing disorders and sensory loss. By enhancing performance and safety, Sharper Sense aims to provide users with a clearer and more accurate perception of their surroundings.
Nascent Materials
Seed Round in 2025
Nascent Materials specializes in the production and scaling of advanced cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. The company employs proprietary chemistry and manufacturing processes, along with deep supply chain expertise, to develop and supply high-quality, nickel-rich cathode materials at competitive prices. Its products cater to the electric vehicle, consumer electronics, and computer and communication sectors, ensuring clients access to safe, affordable, and abundant battery technologies.
Kfobix
Seed Round in 2025
Kfobix is a technology company specializing in the development and application of advanced nanocomposite coatings for enhancing the durability and efficiency of energy infrastructure. The company's flagship product is a patented superhydrophobic coating, designed to prevent ice formation and water accumulation on surfaces such as wind turbine blades and power lines. This coating, applied via a simple spray method, offers high transparency, long-lasting durability, and ease of application, thereby reducing maintenance costs and operational disruptions in the energy sector. Additionally, Kfobix is pioneering anti-dirt coatings for solar panels, aiming to maximize their efficiency and output. The company's mission is to facilitate a seamless transition to renewable energy sources by providing practical solutions to pressing challenges in the sector, ultimately promoting a cleaner, more reliable, and sustainable energy future.
NOC Energy
Seed Round in 2025
NOC Energy specializes in decarbonizing industrial heating processes. It offers a plug-and-play service, replacing fossil fuel burners with high-temperature gas generators, enabling clients to optimize resource use based on access, availability, and price, all while eliminating carbon emissions.
Still Bright
Seed Round in 2025
Still Bright is engaged in the development of innovative electrochemical technology aimed at enhancing the domestic production of copper. The company has pioneered transformative reaction chemistry that facilitates the rapid, clean, and complete recovery of copper through a hydrometallurgical process. This technology allows for the swift conversion of concentrated copper ore into refined copper, addressing global copper demand while minimizing environmental impact.
Serene Sleep
Seed Round in 2024
Serene Sleep is a medical technology company that focuses on improving sleep quality by addressing snoring and sleep apnea. It develops and offers a non-invasive, targeted treatment procedure using palatal implants, designed to reduce disruptive snoring and enhance overall sleep for both the individual and their partner.
Namu Robotics
Seed Round in 2024
Namu Robotics provides artificial intelligence, software, and mechatronics engineering solutions for forestry industry.
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.
Seismi
Seed Round in 2024
Seismi is a veterinary healthcare company specializing in non-invasive, continuous monitoring solutions for pets. Their platform tracks vital signs such as heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure, providing pet owners with real-time, reliable health data, and reducing stress for both pets and owners. Additionally, Seismi offers cattle sensor technology and methane emission analytics, contributing to livestock health management and environmental sustainability.
XEra Energy
Seed Round in 2024
Xera Energy is a chemical manufacturing company specializing in the production of materials for lithium-ion batteries. The company's core focus is the development of advanced cathode and cathode intermediate materials, utilizing innovative hydro-separation and purification processes. By reclaiming critical minerals from spent batteries and ore concentrates, Xera Energy aims to support the electric vehicle and energy storage industries, offering cost-effective, high-quality solutions that promote sustainability.
silana
Seed Round in 2024
Revolutionizing the fashion industry.
Samphire Neuroscience
Seed Round in 2024
Samphire Neuroscience is a neurotechnology company based in London, England, founded in 2021. The company focuses on women's health and lifestyle enhancement through innovative solutions. Its primary product is a headband device that employs non-invasive electrical neuromodulation to stimulate specific areas of the brain. This technology aims to alleviate symptoms commonly associated with menstrual cycles, including pain, fatigue, and mood disturbances, thereby improving the overall well-being of women.
Caldo Restaurant Technologies
Seed Round in 2024
Caldo Restaurant Technologies is a robotics company focused on kitchen automation solutions for commercial kitchens. Their flagship product, OCTO, is an automated makeline designed to assist kitchen staff by managing the final stages of meal preparation. This system efficiently handles ready-to-eat items, processes incoming orders, and prepares customized meals autonomously, all while prioritizing safety and minimizing waste. Additionally, Caldo's Runner.OS software streamlines order management to prevent overcrowding at cooking stations, thereby enhancing workflow efficiency. By developing task-specific robotic assistants, Caldo aims to replace tedious and hazardous tasks in restaurant kitchens, enabling staff to focus on more complex culinary activities.
YPLASMA
Seed Round in 2024
YPlasma, an INTA spin-off, develops plasma actuators for ionic flow control, enabling advancements in Energy and Electronics.
Macheon
Seed Round in 2024
Macheon AI is a robotics company specializing in the manufacture of surgical robots for head and neck procedures. These robots incorporate real-time, AI-driven decision support, aiming to enhance surgical precision, safety, and efficiency.
OLI
Seed Round in 2024
Medical Devices, Kidney Disease, Wearables, Medtech, Hardtech
Brightwater Tools
Seed Round in 2024
Brightwater Tools, headquartered in Vermont, is a woman-led startup specializing in sustainable sanitation solutions. The company has developed a unique building-scale wastewater nutrient recovery system that transforms high-strength wastewater into natural, nutrient-rich fertilizer. This process not only reduces harmful algal blooms in waterways but also promotes a circular economy by recycling nutrients. The system comprises three proprietary pieces of equipment, each facilitating key wastewater processes and available for individual or collective purchase. Brightwater Tools aims to become a significant equipment provider in this sector, with a strong customer base expected upon completion of its prototype and beta testing.
Renewell
Seed Round in 2024
Renewell is a company based in Bakersfield, California, that transforms inactive oil and gas wells into gravity-based energy storage systems. This innovative process involves lowering a weight connected to a regenerative winch down a repurposed wellbore, allowing for the storage of energy during periods of low demand and the release of electricity back to the grid when demand increases. By utilizing existing oil and gas infrastructure, Renewell aims to create a flexible and cost-effective energy storage network while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company's technology focuses on zero-self-discharge renewable energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
Algoma
Seed Round in 2024
Algoma operates as a digital architect and engineer focused on creating sustainable buildings and reducing the carbon footprint associated with construction. The company utilizes a digital platform that automates the integrated delivery of sustainable building projects. By combining automation with mass timber, Algoma streamlines architecture and engineering processes, allowing for quicker project completion, reduced costs, and improved returns for real estate developers. This approach not only accelerates construction timelines but also significantly minimizes embodied carbon emissions, positioning Algoma as a forward-thinking entity within the building industry.
Blaze Energy Technologies
Seed Round in 2024
Blaze Energy Technologies is a manufacturing company specializing in decarbonization solutions for heavy industry and commercial transport. It develops and provides technologies that enable zero-carbon combustion using ammonia, allowing for a smooth transition from traditional hydrocarbon fuels to future clean technologies. The company's innovative solutions seamlessly integrate with existing operations, leveraging established global manufacturing, maintenance, and supply chain channels.
RockMass
Seed Round in 2024
RockMass Technologies is transforming the field of structural mapping through the development of innovative data collection tools tailored for geologists. The company's technology enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of data collection in various sectors, including mining, exploration, civil engineering, and education. By providing real-time measurements of structural information from exposed rock faces, RockMass enables geologists to effectively analyze and assess the stability of geological formations. This advancement not only improves the process of geological mapping but also supports safety and operational efficiency in the industries it serves.
Danu Robotics
Seed Round in 2024
Danu Robotics is a company focused on creating innovative artificial intelligence and robotic technologies aimed at enhancing the recycling and waste management sector. Comprising a team of dedicated scientists and engineers, Danu Robotics is committed to developing advanced and sustainable solutions that promote environmental benefits. Their technology is designed to improve recycling efficiency, enabling users to manage waste more effectively and contribute to a cleaner environment.
xRobotics
Seed Round in 2024
xRobotics specializes in developing and manufacturing an innovative pizza-making robot tailored for the pizza restaurant industry. This automated solution addresses complex mechanical challenges and incorporates unique patented technologies to enhance the cooking process. The robot accommodates commonly used pizza sizes and adjusts production speed based on order sequences, ensuring improved productivity and consistency. It also features API integration, allowing for seamless operation and full automation of ingredient handling. Comprising a team of industry experts with backgrounds in leading companies such as Tesla, General Electric, SpaceX, and Boeing, xRobotics aims to elevate automation in the pizza sector, ultimately delivering a more efficient and high-quality pizza-making experience.
Cephia AI
Seed Round in 2024
Cephia AI is a stealth-mode startup, focusing on developing artificial intelligence technologies.
Gemma
Seed Round in 2024
Gemma is focused on revolutionizing the makeup experience for women by developing an automatic makeup application machine. This innovative device simplifies the process of applying makeup, enabling users to achieve various looks in under two minutes using automated airbrush technology and real-time color mixing. Gemma's patented technology empowers women to select their desired makeup look, essentially providing the benefits of a professional makeup artist in the comfort of their own homes. By streamlining makeup application, Gemma aims to enhance the confidence and convenience for busy individuals seeking a quick and effective beauty solution.
Findster
Seed Round in 2024
Findster is a pet technology company specializing in GPS tracking systems. It offers real-time pet monitoring without requiring monthly fees, using proprietary radio frequency technology for long-range, off-grid communication between modules. The company's flagship product, Findster Duo, allows pet owners to track their pets' locations and create virtual safe zones, with a range of up to 0.62 miles (1 km). Launched via a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2016, Findster Duo is now the top-selling product in its category on Amazon.com and is used in over 80 countries worldwide.
Mesa Quantum
Seed Round in 2024
Mesa Quantum is an electronics manufacturing company focused on developing advanced quantum technology solutions. It specializes in photonic quantum computing hardware, offering integrated chip-scale systems that encode and manipulate quantum information. This innovative approach aims to enhance computing power by providing significant advantages in scalability and stability over traditional methods. By leveraging its technology, Mesa Quantum enables customers to tackle complex problems that are difficult or impossible to solve with classical computing systems.
Navion Energy
Seed Round in 2024
Navion Energy focuses on developing and manufacturing portable energy storage solutions that leverage sodium-ion technology. This innovative approach aims to deliver sustainable and efficient energy storage, enabling various industries to adopt cleaner energy practices and enhance energy efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.
Tensorfield Agriculture
Seed Round in 2024
Tensorfield Agriculture, founded in 2018 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative agricultural machinery tailored for specialty row crops. The company focuses on creating robots equipped with computer vision technology that perform selective, non-invasive weeding without the use of herbicides, utilizing thermal micro-dosing techniques. This approach addresses the growing concern of herbicide resistance, allowing farmers to cultivate crops sustainably while ensuring the continued supply of safe, fresh food. Tensorfield Agriculture is supported by the HAX hardware accelerator and has received investment from the global venture capital firm SOSV, positioning it at the forefront of agricultural innovation in a post-herbicide landscape.
Mesh++
Seed Round in 2024
Mesh++ is a developer of solar-powered wireless communication technologies aimed at providing high-speed WiFi access in public spaces and remote areas. The company specializes in solar-powered routers that leverage mobile processing power to deliver reliable internet connectivity outdoors. By focusing on sustainable solutions, Mesh++ enables users to access high-speed internet at a low cost, enhancing connectivity in environments where traditional infrastructure may be lacking.
Wild
Seed Round in 2024
Situated in San Francisco, California, the company is presently functioning in stealth mode.
HidrogeniCs
Seed Round in 2024
Hidrogenics is a clean energy company specializing in methane pyrolysis technology. It converts methane into clean hydrogen and solid carbon products, such as synthetic graphite, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. The company's process uses multi-metal catalysts to decompose methane, supporting industries in their decarbonization efforts and the transition to green energy.
Sodex Innovations
Seed Round in 2024
Sodex Innovations is a company which is specialized in developing assistance-systems and automating-kits for excavators
Cocoon
Seed Round in 2024
Cocoon is a climate technology company that specializes in managing industrial waste through carbon capture. It offers environmental consulting services to businesses, helping them analyze and reduce their waste. Cocoon's core technology captures carbon from industrial waste, transforming it into sustainable building materials and decarbonizing steel and cement production. This process enables businesses to efficiently treat waste on-site, minimizing disruption and capital expenditure, while also reducing waste.
silana
Seed Round in 2024
Revolutionizing the fashion industry.
Lief Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2024
Lief Therapeutics is a medical device company focused on improving at-home care for individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. The company has developed a discreet biosensing patch that measures heart rate and breathing patterns with medical accuracy. This wearable device, known as Lief, helps users manage their stress responses through biofeedback exercises, allowing them to monitor their emotions and behaviors in real-time. Additionally, the device provides clinicians with insights into patient progress, enabling in-session training and tracking of psychological assessments. Lief Therapeutics also offers the Lief Health Score application, which records thoughts, emotions, and sensations, facilitating the tracking of daily progress and personalized practice exercises. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, the company sells its products online.
XFuel
Seed Round in 2024
XFuel is a company that specializes in producing sustainable and net-zero drop-in fuels for road, marine, and aviation applications. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with a presence in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, XFuel has developed innovative technology for the efficient and cost-effective conversion of biomass waste into low-carbon fuels. The company’s advanced fuels generate up to 85% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil fuel production, positioning them as a cleaner alternative in the transport sector. By providing decentralized and sustainable fuel solutions, XFuel aims to support distributors and consumers globally in reducing reliance on fossil fuels while working towards carbon-neutral and even carbon-negative fuel options.
Flowbio
Seed Round in 2024
Flowbio is a wellness and fitness services company that specializes in hydration monitoring for athletes, including triathletes, cyclists, and runners. The firm has developed a real-time hydration biosensor platform that utilizes a wearable, non-invasive patch to analyze sweat and assess key biomarkers, focusing initially on electrolytes and total body fluid loss. This technology enables users to receive personalized recommendations to enhance their athletic performance by better managing their hydration levels.
Level Zero
Seed Round in 2024
Level Zero Health is a technology company specializing in advanced biosensor solutions. It develops wearable devices equipped with DNA-based sensors, designed to precisely monitor key endocrine biomarkers in real-time. By combining biochemistry and nanotechnology, the company collects novel data, empowering users to gain insights into their hormonal health.
Terra Bioindustries
Seed Round in 2024
Producer of plant-based protein intended to decarbonize supply chains by creating valuable products from underutilized waste from other industries. The company offers a sustainable plant-based protein that is produced from spent grains by transforming the unused part of the grain from beer manufacturing into functional vegan protein, enabling clients to get products that replace the need for soy and pea protein in meat and dairy replacements
Gameboard
Seed Round in 2023
Gameboard is a technology company focused on revolutionizing tabletop gaming with its innovative board game console. This device features a 16” x 16” screen equipped with patented SenseScreen Touch technology, allowing players to use their own dice, cards, and miniatures while facilitating gameplay both in-person and online. By merging physical, digital, and augmented reality elements, Gameboard aims to enhance social interactions through gaming, enabling users to enjoy a wide variety of tabletop games without the need for specific game items. Through this platform, Gameboard seeks to foster meaningful connections among players, whether they are gathered together or participating from remote locations.
3DK Tech
Seed Round in 2023
3DK Tech, located at HAX, specializes in advanced metal 3D printing technology aimed at enhancing manufacturing processes for various industries, including aerospace, medical, and automotive. The company has developed a proprietary method that improves the selective laser melting (SLM) process, allowing for the production of complex parts with exceptional precision and efficiency. This innovation offers significant advantages, delivering parts that are 200 times more durable, produced 10 times faster, and at a cost 10 times more effective than traditional manufacturing methods. By focusing on aviation maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), 3DK Tech provides businesses with the ability to create high-quality components that meet rigorous industry standards.
AtoMe
Seed Round in 2023
AtoMe is a manufacturing company that develops enhanced-performance materials for metal additive manufacturing.
Lura Health
Seed Round in 2023
Lura Health has developed a groundbreaking non-invasive health monitoring platform that utilizes saliva as a diagnostic fluid, aiming to enhance clinical outcomes in chronic disease management. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company targets various chronic disease markets, including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and tooth decay. Its innovative sensors are integrated into patient-friendly orthodontic devices such as removable retainers and fixed braces. These sensors continuously measure analytes in saliva and automatically transmit data to a smartphone application, allowing users to track key diagnostic metrics related to their oral health. By enabling individuals to monitor their health in real-time, Lura Health seeks to improve personal health management and empower users to take charge of their well-being.
Qnetic
Seed Round in 2023
Qnetic is a developer of innovative flywheel energy storage technology aimed at enhancing bulk energy storage capabilities for electric grids. The company's solutions focus on providing low-cost energy storage options that facilitate the transition to renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar power. By enabling efficient energy storage, Qnetic's technology helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, supporting clients in their efforts to adopt sustainable energy practices. The company's advancements in energy storage are instrumental in promoting the wider deployment of renewable energy solutions.
AtomICs
Seed Round in 2023
AtomICs is a technology company specializing in data storage solutions. It develops software that stores digital data more densely, sustainably, and over extended periods using small molecules. The company's platform aims to significantly reduce the physical space required for data storage, enabling clients to access efficient and high-quality data storage services.
Cocoon
Seed Round in 2023
Cocoon is a climate technology company that specializes in managing industrial waste through carbon capture. It offers environmental consulting services to businesses, helping them analyze and reduce their waste. Cocoon's core technology captures carbon from industrial waste, transforming it into sustainable building materials and decarbonizing steel and cement production. This process enables businesses to efficiently treat waste on-site, minimizing disruption and capital expenditure, while also reducing waste.
Altiro Energy
Seed Round in 2023
Altiro Energy is a renewable energy power generation company that specializes in cleantech renewable power systems. The company has developed an innovative energy storage technology aimed at providing long-term energy storage solutions with zero emissions. Utilizing an iron-based powder, Altiro Energy's technology allows for efficient cycling through charging and discharging processes. This capability is particularly beneficial for wind and solar farms, as it helps stabilize energy production and minimizes waste when energy supply exceeds demand. Through its focus on cost competitiveness and safety, Altiro Energy contributes to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.
ViaBot
Seed Round in 2023
ViaBot Inc. develops autonomous outdoor robots tailored for commercial properties, including sports arenas, shopping malls, and corporate buildings. Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers its RUNO robots, which are capable of performing various outdoor maintenance tasks such as sweeping, lawn mowing, and providing security. These robots utilize vision-based technology to enhance security features, including the ability to scan license plates. ViaBot's solutions are designed with modular technology that allows for easy scheduling and long runtimes, ensuring round-the-clock monitoring and constant updates. The company's innovative approach aims to simplify outdoor maintenance for businesses, making operations more efficient and effective.
PureLi
Seed Round in 2023
PureLi is a cleantech company that boosts lithium extraction and production from brine sources.
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Seed Round in 2023
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Cool Amps
Seed Round in 2023
Cool Amps is a company specializing in lithium-ion battery recycling. It has developed a patent-pending electrochemical process that efficiently extracts and reclaims over 95% of target metals from end-of-use batteries. This method, unlike traditional shredding and smelting, does not use harsh chemicals or extreme heat, making it environmentally friendly. It also has a small footprint, allowing it to be co-located with battery manufacturers, and can directly recycle manufacturing scraps. By avoiding additional processing steps, the Cool Amps process reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of batteries produced, promoting sustainable manufacturing and reducing battery waste.
OLI
Seed Round in 2023
Medical Devices, Kidney Disease, Wearables, Medtech, Hardtech
Biomr
Seed Round in 2023
Biomr is a fibre technology company that develops and produces eco-friendly, waterproof, and oil-resistant coatings for the fashion industry. Utilizing renewable organic sources and free from chemicals, their innovative coatings are designed to protect clothing from various substances, enabling clients to create durable, sustainable garments.
LightHearted AI
Seed Round in 2023
LightHearted AI specializes in AI-driven remote cardiovascular diagnostics, offering a tool for swift, accurate, and cost-effective detection of heart conditions. Their medical device aims to prevent heart-related deaths by providing healthcare professionals with faster, more precise, and affordable support than existing technologies, thereby enhancing treatment procedures.
TrelliSense
Seed Round in 2023
TrelliSense specializes in advanced technology for the detection and measurement of methane emissions in various industrial settings. The company employs a low-cost mesh sensor array that utilizes sunlight as a spectroscopic light source to accurately identify and quantify methane leaks. Its solutions are applicable across multiple sectors, including oil and gas facilities, landfills, coal mines, bio-digestion plants, and agricultural operations. By providing precise data on the location and amount of methane gas emissions, TrelliSense enables businesses to effectively manage and mitigate their environmental impact.
RockMass
Seed Round in 2023
RockMass Technologies is transforming the field of structural mapping through the development of innovative data collection tools tailored for geologists. The company's technology enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of data collection in various sectors, including mining, exploration, civil engineering, and education. By providing real-time measurements of structural information from exposed rock faces, RockMass enables geologists to effectively analyze and assess the stability of geological formations. This advancement not only improves the process of geological mapping but also supports safety and operational efficiency in the industries it serves.
Mitico
Seed Round in 2023
Mitico specializes in advanced carbon capture solutions, utilizing a patented granulated metal carbonate sorption technology developed at Caltech. This innovative approach effectively captures over 95% of carbon dioxide emissions from post-combustion sources, such as gas-fired power plants, boilers, and waste-to-energy facilities. By providing carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) as a service, Mitico enables clients to significantly reduce their carbon emissions at a lower cost compared to conventional methods. The company's technology aims to facilitate mass mitigation of carbon emissions, making it an essential partner for industries seeking to address environmental challenges and transition towards more sustainable practices.
Renewell
Seed Round in 2023
Renewell is a company based in Bakersfield, California, that transforms inactive oil and gas wells into gravity-based energy storage systems. This innovative process involves lowering a weight connected to a regenerative winch down a repurposed wellbore, allowing for the storage of energy during periods of low demand and the release of electricity back to the grid when demand increases. By utilizing existing oil and gas infrastructure, Renewell aims to create a flexible and cost-effective energy storage network while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company's technology focuses on zero-self-discharge renewable energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
Mechasys
Seed Round in 2023
Mechasys is a company that specializes in innovative onsite management solutions for the construction industry. It has developed a laser projector that accurately displays construction plans in real scale directly on job sites, utilizing advanced laser positioning technologies with a precision of 3 mm. This system eliminates the need for workers to manually draw plans on-site, allowing them to lay down materials 40% faster. By enhancing productivity, reducing human error, and optimizing profits for entrepreneurs, Mechasys provides a significant advancement in construction management, contributing to more efficient and safer work environments.
Reach Industries
Seed Round in 2023
Reach Industries, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, is a software development company that specializes in creating advanced products for laboratories. The company develops a platform aimed at enhancing productivity and quality in lab environments. Its robotics software supports scientists by improving laboratory efficiency through features such as predictive quality and maintenance analytics, asset condition monitoring, and process optimization. This innovative approach enables clients to effectively manage material flow and securely store telematics and sensor data in the cloud.
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.
Algoma
Seed Round in 2023
Algoma operates as a digital architect and engineer focused on creating sustainable buildings and reducing the carbon footprint associated with construction. The company utilizes a digital platform that automates the integrated delivery of sustainable building projects. By combining automation with mass timber, Algoma streamlines architecture and engineering processes, allowing for quicker project completion, reduced costs, and improved returns for real estate developers. This approach not only accelerates construction timelines but also significantly minimizes embodied carbon emissions, positioning Algoma as a forward-thinking entity within the building industry.
Caldo Restaurant Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
Caldo Restaurant Technologies is a robotics company focused on kitchen automation solutions for commercial kitchens. Their flagship product, OCTO, is an automated makeline designed to assist kitchen staff by managing the final stages of meal preparation. This system efficiently handles ready-to-eat items, processes incoming orders, and prepares customized meals autonomously, all while prioritizing safety and minimizing waste. Additionally, Caldo's Runner.OS software streamlines order management to prevent overcrowding at cooking stations, thereby enhancing workflow efficiency. By developing task-specific robotic assistants, Caldo aims to replace tedious and hazardous tasks in restaurant kitchens, enabling staff to focus on more complex culinary activities.
Ayrton Energy
Seed Round in 2023
Ayrton Energy, founded in 2021, focuses on enhancing energy security through innovative hydrogen storage technology. The company has developed a system that allows hydrogen to be stored in liquid form, providing a dense storage medium that can be safely handled and transported. This technology enables hydrogen to be delivered through existing infrastructures such as tanks, rail cars, transport trucks, and pipelines. By facilitating efficient storage and transportation of hydrogen, Ayrton Energy aims to support power generation and contribute to a more secure energy future.
OpenShelf
Seed Round in 2023
OpenShelf, founded in 2023, develops an inventory automation system aimed at optimizing contact lens management for optometrists. The company offers flexible robotic solutions that can handle, sort, and dispense thousands of unique contact lens boxes. This technology allows optometrists to gain valuable insights into their inventory, such as when to reorder specific prescriptions and the frequency of stock replenishment at their practice. By streamlining the contact lens inventory process, OpenShelf enhances operational efficiency and supports better patient care.
Presso
Seed Round in 2023
Presso specializes in automated laundry solutions, providing ultra-fast, on-demand dry-cleaning services through robotics and vending machines. Their primary focus is on the hospitality industry, offering a time-saving, cost-effective, and efficient alternative to traditional laundry methods for hotels and their guests.
Tandem
Seed Round in 2022
Tandem is a company focused on providing electrification solutions for heavy-duty vehicles, specifically through its innovative instant hybrid electric refrigerated trailer. The company's approach aims to eliminate the upfront costs and risks typically associated with electric drivetrains, facilitating a smoother transition to sustainable practices within the supply chain. With offices located in New York and Florida, Tandem is dedicated to advancing the future of electrification and sustainability in the transportation industry.
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.
Still Bright
Seed Round in 2022
Still Bright is engaged in the development of innovative electrochemical technology aimed at enhancing the domestic production of copper. The company has pioneered transformative reaction chemistry that facilitates the rapid, clean, and complete recovery of copper through a hydrometallurgical process. This technology allows for the swift conversion of concentrated copper ore into refined copper, addressing global copper demand while minimizing environmental impact.
Untap Health
Seed Round in 2022
Untap Health has developed a pathogen monitoring platform focused on enhancing community health by detecting infections before they escalate into outbreaks. The platform analyzes wastewater samples from various sources, including commercial sites, schools, and wastewater treatment facilities, to identify viruses present in sewage. By leveraging high-frequency data, Untap provides early warnings of potential health incidents, facilitating timely interventions. This non-invasive and anonymized approach enables communities to maintain cleanliness and safety, effectively contributing to public health monitoring and management.
Bisu
Seed Round in 2022
Bisu is a health technology company that offers a home health lab designed to enhance personal well-being through urine and saliva tests. Its devices monitor various health metrics, including dietary health, fat metabolism, and hydration levels, providing users with daily feedback on electrolytes, hydration, pH, ketones, and uric acid via a mobile application. This functionality enables individuals to track burned body fat, maintain metabolic health, achieve optimal ketosis, and improve physical endurance. Bisu has received recognition for its innovation, having been awarded by prestigious organizations such as Johnson & Johnson Innovation and MedTech Innovator, and it gained further acclaim at CES 2020 with the IHS Markit Innovation Award.
Metal Light
Seed Round in 2022
Metal Light is a clean technology company focused on creating a power-generating platform that utilizes innovative metal-air technology. This system serves as a drop-in replacement for traditional diesel generators, offering a reliable source of electricity while being emission-free at the point of use. The company's approach ensures a lower carbon impact throughout the product's lifecycle, enabling portable energy generation, residential power backup, and off-grid solutions. By providing access to clean and durable lighting at an affordable price, Metal Light aims to meet the growing global demand for sustainable energy alternatives.
Renewell
Seed Round in 2022
Renewell is a company based in Bakersfield, California, that transforms inactive oil and gas wells into gravity-based energy storage systems. This innovative process involves lowering a weight connected to a regenerative winch down a repurposed wellbore, allowing for the storage of energy during periods of low demand and the release of electricity back to the grid when demand increases. By utilizing existing oil and gas infrastructure, Renewell aims to create a flexible and cost-effective energy storage network while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company's technology focuses on zero-self-discharge renewable energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
Swap Robotics
Seed Round in 2022
Swap Robotics, founded in 2019 and based in Kitchener, Ontario, specializes in manufacturing electric outdoor robots designed for vegetation cutting and snow plowing. The company offers commercial-ready robots that operate under a robotics-as-a-service model, allowing for versatility in outdoor maintenance tasks. Its innovative approach includes an in-house hydraulics platform that enables the easy swapping of attachments for various applications, making it possible for clients to automate their outdoor work with electric autonomous robots. By focusing on sustainable solutions, Swap Robotics aims to enhance efficiency in outdoor maintenance activities.
Terran Robotics
Seed Round in 2022
Terran Robotics is a construction company based in Bloomington, Indiana, that focuses on innovative home construction services, particularly in automated adobe wall building. The company utilizes artificial intelligence and robotics to enhance traditional earthen building techniques. By employing a custom-designed cable-driven robot for three-dimensional printing of homes, Terran Robotics aims to improve durability with features such as fire resistance and superior sound dampening. This approach enables clients to significantly reduce housing costs, lower energy expenses, and maintain an environmentally friendly footprint.
Robodeck
Seed Round in 2022
RoboDeck is focused on creating an autonomous robot that automates the maintenance of outdoor wooden decks. The company's innovative technology utilizes proprietary stain capsules, allowing the robot to perform the labor-intensive tasks of cleaning and staining decks efficiently. This approach offers users a convenient solution for deck maintenance, eliminating the hassle typically associated with these chores. RoboDeck aims to enhance the experience of deck ownership by providing a reliable and effective service through robotics.
Monogram Creative Console
Seed Round in 2022
Monogram Creative Console specializes in manufacturing a modular hardware interface that allows users to create custom controllers for various software applications. This innovative product consists of magnetically connecting tactile components, including sliders, dials, and buttons, which facilitate precise and intuitive editing for photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals. Users can design a personalized control setup, known as a Palette, to enhance their workflow in popular programs such as Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition. The system is available for purchase through the company's website and select retail partners, shipping to over 46 countries. Founded by Ashish Bidadi and Calvin Chu, Monogram Creative Console has received recognition for its user experience design, winning a Gold award at the User Experience Design Awards in 2015.
MAA'VA
Seed Round in 2022
MAA'VA is focused on creating innovative green building materials designed to serve as sustainable alternatives to concrete. The company incorporates recycled plastics, utilizes carbon sequestration techniques, and promotes the upcycling of manufacturing waste. By addressing pressing issues such as the river sand shortage, water scarcity, climate change, and rapid urbanization, MAA'VA aims to provide eco-friendly solutions for construction. Its materials are suitable for both traditional and three-dimensional printing methods, enabling clients to adopt more sustainable practices in their building projects.
Renewell
Seed Round in 2022
Renewell is a company based in Bakersfield, California, that transforms inactive oil and gas wells into gravity-based energy storage systems. This innovative process involves lowering a weight connected to a regenerative winch down a repurposed wellbore, allowing for the storage of energy during periods of low demand and the release of electricity back to the grid when demand increases. By utilizing existing oil and gas infrastructure, Renewell aims to create a flexible and cost-effective energy storage network while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company's technology focuses on zero-self-discharge renewable energy storage, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
Samphire Neuroscience
Seed Round in 2022
Samphire Neuroscience is a neurotechnology company based in London, England, founded in 2021. The company focuses on women's health and lifestyle enhancement through innovative solutions. Its primary product is a headband device that employs non-invasive electrical neuromodulation to stimulate specific areas of the brain. This technology aims to alleviate symptoms commonly associated with menstrual cycles, including pain, fatigue, and mood disturbances, thereby improving the overall well-being of women.
SunGreenH2
Seed Round in 2022
SunGreenH2 is a company focused on producing green hydrogen through advanced nanotechnology and proprietary electrolysis systems. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Melbourne and London, the company has developed a modular and scalable electrolyser stack that enables efficient on-site hydrogen production using only sunlight and water. This innovative approach results in zero emissions and significantly reduces costs, facilitating the widespread adoption of green hydrogen across various sectors, including transportation, energy storage, and specialty chemicals. With over a decade of research in electrochemistry and nanotechnology, SunGreenH2 aims to unlock sustainable and scalable hydrogen solutions for industries worldwide.
Reach Industries
Seed Round in 2022
Reach Industries, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bristol, UK, is a software development company that specializes in creating advanced products for laboratories. The company develops a platform aimed at enhancing productivity and quality in lab environments. Its robotics software supports scientists by improving laboratory efficiency through features such as predictive quality and maintenance analytics, asset condition monitoring, and process optimization. This innovative approach enables clients to effectively manage material flow and securely store telematics and sensor data in the cloud.
Tera-X
Seed Round in 2022
Tera-X develops and manufactures terahertz technologies for online process control and quality testing uses. It is based in Singapore.
Chronos DX
Seed Round in 2022
ChronosDx is a biotechnology research company based in London, Germany, specializing in drug development and in vitro diagnostics. The firm focuses on creating bioassay technology tailored for diagnostics, drug screening, and development. ChronosDx develops high-performance, cost-effective, and scalable technology that effectively detects various biomarkers, including cell-free DNA, micro proteins, exosomes, and metabolites. This innovative platform enables medical professionals to monitor biomarkers both in-line and in vivo, enhancing the capabilities of healthcare diagnostics.
Caldo Restaurant Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
Caldo Restaurant Technologies is a robotics company focused on kitchen automation solutions for commercial kitchens. Their flagship product, OCTO, is an automated makeline designed to assist kitchen staff by managing the final stages of meal preparation. This system efficiently handles ready-to-eat items, processes incoming orders, and prepares customized meals autonomously, all while prioritizing safety and minimizing waste. Additionally, Caldo's Runner.OS software streamlines order management to prevent overcrowding at cooking stations, thereby enhancing workflow efficiency. By developing task-specific robotic assistants, Caldo aims to replace tedious and hazardous tasks in restaurant kitchens, enabling staff to focus on more complex culinary activities.
CargoKite
Seed Round in 2022
CargoKite, founded in 2022 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in micro cargo ships aimed at transforming maritime logistics. The company designs sailing cargo vessels that harness high-altitude winds for propulsion, allowing for emission-free operations. This innovative approach enhances the efficiency of small ship operations while minimizing personnel costs through digitization. By eliminating the need for large energy storage, CargoKite facilitates decarbonization in the shipping industry, offering clients a sustainable and flexible solution for their logistics needs.
HausBots
Seed Round in 2022
HausBots Limited specializes in designing and manufacturing wall-climbing robots aimed at enhancing efficiency in painting and maintenance tasks within various industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the company has developed a unique wall-climbing robot that can navigate rough surfaces, making it suitable for exterior and warehouse painting, as well as for high-definition visual inspections and infrastructure surveys. This innovative technology enables clients to automate inspections and maintenance at height, thereby increasing productivity and ensuring effective protection and upkeep of the built environment. The company's focus is on utilizing robotics to streamline labor-intensive tasks, particularly for large-scale exterior projects.
Wild.
Seed Round in 2022
Wild is a stealth startup based in Santa Monica, California, focused on developing energy-efficient batteries for electric vehicles. Founded in 2020, the company is dedicated to innovating in the battery sector, aiming to enhance the performance and sustainability of electric vehicle technology. Operating in stealth mode, Wild is working on advanced solutions to meet the growing demand for efficient energy storage in the automotive industry.
FluidAI
Seed Round in 2022
FluidAI Medical is a company dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative technology in post-operative recovery. It has developed a smart catheter system that employs artificial intelligence to monitor patients' health data within the body. This proactive approach enables the early detection of postoperative complications, allowing healthcare providers to access critical health information promptly. By leveraging data-driven insights, FluidAI aims to improve recovery outcomes and transform the standards of post-operative care.
Gameboard
Seed Round in 2022
Gameboard is a technology company focused on revolutionizing tabletop gaming with its innovative board game console. This device features a 16” x 16” screen equipped with patented SenseScreen Touch technology, allowing players to use their own dice, cards, and miniatures while facilitating gameplay both in-person and online. By merging physical, digital, and augmented reality elements, Gameboard aims to enhance social interactions through gaming, enabling users to enjoy a wide variety of tabletop games without the need for specific game items. Through this platform, Gameboard seeks to foster meaningful connections among players, whether they are gathered together or participating from remote locations.
Flowbio
Convertible Note in 2022
Flowbio is a wellness and fitness services company that specializes in hydration monitoring for athletes, including triathletes, cyclists, and runners. The firm has developed a real-time hydration biosensor platform that utilizes a wearable, non-invasive patch to analyze sweat and assess key biomarkers, focusing initially on electrolytes and total body fluid loss. This technology enables users to receive personalized recommendations to enhance their athletic performance by better managing their hydration levels.
ViaBot
Seed Round in 2022
ViaBot Inc. develops autonomous outdoor robots tailored for commercial properties, including sports arenas, shopping malls, and corporate buildings. Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers its RUNO robots, which are capable of performing various outdoor maintenance tasks such as sweeping, lawn mowing, and providing security. These robots utilize vision-based technology to enhance security features, including the ability to scan license plates. ViaBot's solutions are designed with modular technology that allows for easy scheduling and long runtimes, ensuring round-the-clock monitoring and constant updates. The company's innovative approach aims to simplify outdoor maintenance for businesses, making operations more efficient and effective.
Artyc
Seed Round in 2022
Artyc specializes in providing sustainable cold shipping solutions for the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical sectors. The company manufactures refrigerant-free, reusable, active cooling containers designed to decarbonize the cold chain, thereby fostering a more sustainable logistics industry. By utilizing these innovative containers, businesses can benefit from reduced shipping costs and enhanced temperature monitoring throughout their logistics operations, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of temperature-sensitive goods.
Gaia AI
Seed Round in 2022
Gaia AI is an MIT spinout focused on enhancing forestry management through advanced perception artificial intelligence. By leveraging technology similar to that used in autonomous vehicles, the company processes various data sources, including LiDAR, camera, and satellite imagery, to provide accurate insights into forest conditions. This approach enables landowners, project developers, and investors to assess the carbon stock and timber content of their properties effectively. Gaia AI aims to modernize the forestry industry by reducing complexities in evaluating the multifaceted values of forests, such as carbon sequestration, ecosystem services that support biodiversity, and wildfire risk management. In doing so, the company seeks to position trees as a viable and economically beneficial solution in the fight against climate change.
Portable Diagnostic Systems
Seed Round in 2022
Portable Diagnostic Systems is focused on developing a microfluidics-based drug testing platform tailored for law enforcement applications. Founded in August 2019, the company aims to enhance roadside drug screening by providing accurate results from a small saliva sample. This innovative approach employs salivary diagnostics and antibody engineering, allowing for quick and easy collection during traffic stops. The platform is designed to minimize false positives and meet the specific needs of police departments, thereby improving the reliability of drug testing in impaired driving cases.
Unicorn Biotechnologies
Seed Round in 2022
Unicorn Biotechnologies is developing a next-generation biomanufacturing platform to power the cell-based manufacturing revolution, starting with cultivated meat. By providing a clear path to affordably and rapidly scale cultivated meat, we will improve human and planetary health and drive the transition to animal-free agriculture.
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