Hard Yaka

Hard Yaka is an investment firm based in Crystal Bay, Nevada, founded in 2010. It pursues technology investments across private equity and venture capital, including buyouts and distressed opportunities, and it frequently seeks majority stakes. The firm focuses on digital transformation infrastructure, including portable identity, payments, marketplaces, and regtech, and also backs early-stage opportunities in exchange space startups, targeting verticals within exchange markets as well as horizontals such as messaging and payments across exchange sectors.

Jun Hiraga

Managing Partner

Greg Kidd

Co-Founder, Partner

Kevin Leiske JD

Partner

Margaret Slemmer

Investor

Katie Sullivan

Partner

Past deals in Wireless

Everykey

Venture Round in 2019
Everykey, Inc. is a technology company based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2015. The company specializes in a Bluetooth device that replaces traditional keys and passwords. This innovative product not only generates secure passwords for various online accounts but also facilitates automatic logins when users visit websites. Everykey aims to enhance security and user convenience by streamlining access to multiple accounts through a single device, eliminating the need for multiple passwords and physical keys.

Nwave Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Nwave Technologies develops low‑power wireless hardware and software for Internet of Things applications, with a primary focus on parking space sensors. The company’s sensors use multiple sensing methods and advanced filtering to accurately detect vehicle presence while rejecting false signals such as underground train activity or electrical noise. They operate without wiring, have a battery life of 5 to 8 years, and communicate directly to a single gateway within a three‑mile range. The platform aggregates real‑time data and provides analytics and payment integration for parking asset owners, enabling efficient space management. In addition to parking, Nwave’s technology supports traffic management, metering, agriculture, oil and gas, and other asset‑management sectors.

Boosted USA

Seed Round in 2013
Boosted USA, established in 2012 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in designing and manufacturing electric skateboards. These boards are controlled wirelessly via a handheld device and are renowned for their power, portability, and fun riding experience. They cater to both recreational users and commuters, offering a range of models with customizable features such as ride modes, battery options, and braking systems. Boosted USA also operates battery recycling centers in the United States and sells its products online and internationally.
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