HCVC

Hardware Club Ventures (HCVC) is a Paris-based venture capital firm established in 2014, with additional offices in Taipei, Tokyo, and San Francisco. It focuses on early-stage investments in hardtech companies worldwide, with a particular interest in digital health, AI, new sensors, connected devices, and consumer hardware. HCVC invests between $0.1 million and $1.5 million, supporting fearless founders tackling complex problems. Beyond capital, HCVC offers resources and collaboration through Hardware Club, a global community of over 500 startups. The firm has raised $50 million from institutional investors, targeting 10-15 companies over three years across Europe, North America, Asia, and Israel.

Alexandre Flamant

Partner

Aymerik Renard

General Partner

Jerry Yang

General Partner

81 past transactions

Cosmic Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Cosmic Robotics specializes in developing AI-driven robotic systems for the utility-scale photovoltaic solar construction industry. Their primary focus is to revolutionize large-scale renewable infrastructure projects by offering autonomous construction solutions, enhancing safety, speed, and efficiency in solar cell installation.

Chef Robotics

Series A in 2025
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Dyna Robotics

Seed Round in 2025
Dyna Robotics is at the forefront of revolutionizing robotic manipulation with cutting-edge foundation models. Our mission is to empower businesses by automating repetitive, stationary tasks with affordable, intelligent robotic arms. Leveraging the latest advancements in foundation models, we're driving the future of general-purpose robotics—one manipulation skill at a time. Dyna Robotics was founded by industry leaders who previously achieved a $350 million exit in grocery deep tech as well as top robotics researchers from DeepMind and Nvidia. Our team blends world-class research, engineering, and product innovation to drive the future of robotic manipulation. With sizable funding already in place, we're positioned to redefine the landscape of robotic automation. Join us to shape the next frontier of AI-driven robotics.

Alpine Eagle

Seed Round in 2025
Alpine Eagle is a technology company specializing in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). It develops hardware and software solutions to detect and mitigate threats posed by low-cost, autonomous drones. The company's offerings help identify the probability of drone incursions, enabling clients to enhance their security measures.

Fuse Vectors

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Fuse Vectors is a biotechnology company focused on transforming the manufacturing process of viral vector-based gene therapies. By developing an innovative gene therapy platform, Fuse Vectors aims to enhance the efficiency and scalability of production, significantly decreasing both the manufacturing time and costs associated with these therapies. This advancement is designed to facilitate broader access to essential treatments for patients suffering from various genetic disorders, ultimately contributing to the democratization of gene therapy in the pharmaceutical sector.

Orakl Oncology

Seed Round in 2024
Orakl Oncology specializes in expediting cancer drug discovery by employing advanced biology and AI-driven analysis. It maintains a unique collection of patient tumor avatars, integrating biological and clinical data, to create realistic tumor models that mimic real-life drug responses. By mining multi-modal experimental data and combining it with deep patient data, Orakl enables oncology companies to identify relevant targets and develop more effective treatments at an accelerated pace.

Tangible

Venture Round in 2024
Tangible is a platform to facilitate the structuring, modeling, and management of asset-backed financial transactions.

Cowboy

Venture Round in 2024
Cowboy is an innovative electric bike manufacturer focused on enhancing urban mobility for city riders. The company designs electric bicycles that prioritize simplicity, featuring a user-friendly interface without complex gears or settings. Cowboy's bikes are equipped with intelligent motor-assistance systems that automatically adjust to the rider's speed and pedaling force, facilitating effortless commuting. Additionally, the bicycles include features such as navigation, GPS, and live tracking, making them suitable for modern urban travel. Cowboy aims to empower individuals to navigate their cities mindfully, promoting a cycling culture that benefits both riders and their communities.

Surge

Seed Round in 2024
Surge is a biotechnology company dedicated to enhancing surgical outcomes for patients. It has developed an advanced immunological model known as Surge2surgery, which predicts postoperative infections. This innovative platform integrates a single-cell analysis of the immune system conducted prior to surgery with clinical data, utilizing a proprietary machine-learning algorithm. By examining millions of immune cells from a small blood sample, Surge's technology simulates surgical trauma in a controlled environment, allowing for improved predictions and potentially better patient care.

atmio

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Atmio is a climate technology company focused on the oil and gas sector, aiming to address methane emissions through an integrated operating system. The company offers a unique combination of hardware and software solutions designed to help industry operators detect leaks in gas infrastructure, manage the repair process, and report emissions to relevant stakeholders. By providing end-to-end guidance and automation, atmio enables companies to effectively measure and manage their greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to efforts in combating climate change. With its innovative approach, atmio aspires to become a leading provider in the field of emissions management.

Chiral

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Chiral is a manufacturer specializing in next-generation electronics utilizing advanced nanomaterials. The company focuses on producing nanomaterial-based transistors, particularly those made from carbon nanotubes, which are designed for the automated assembly of clean nanomaterials at the wafer scale. Chiral's innovative approach enables clients to develop and implement computing and quantum technologies, facilitating the transition from research to commercial applications at an industrial scale. By leveraging cutting-edge nanotechnology, the company aims to meet the growing demands of the electronics market.

Transmutex

Series A in 2024
Transmutex is a Swiss company founded in 2019 that specializes in innovative nuclear technology aimed at significantly reducing existing nuclear waste. The company leverages advanced techniques, including particle accelerators, to transmute long-lived nuclear waste into less harmful materials while simultaneously generating carbon-free energy. This energy can be reintegrated into the power grid or utilized for green hydrogen production. Comprising a diverse team of physicists, computer scientists, and environmentalists, Transmutex is pioneering a new approach to nuclear energy that offers scalable, carbon-free solutions without the typical challenges associated with conventional nuclear power plants.

Nūmi

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Nūmi is a biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionizing infant nutrition. It specializes in developing in-vitro-engineered milk, meticulously recreating the composition of human breast milk to provide an alternative for mothers facing breastfeeding challenges. This innovative product incorporates essential bioactive molecules like lactoferrin, human milk oligosaccharides, antibodies, and taurine, aiming to deliver the same nutritional benefits as mother's milk.

Delian Alliance Industries

Seed Round in 2023
Delian Alliance Industries is a seed-stage company focused on developing autonomous technology aimed at addressing national security challenges within the EU and its allies. By infusing the military industry with the innovative culture of venture-capital-funded startups, the company is creating a framework for future platforms dedicated to civil defense and protection. Delian Alliance Industries has developed an advanced autonomous surveillance system that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance mission-critical applications, reconnaissance, and situational awareness. This system analyzes, fuses, and geolocates diverse sensor data in real-time, allowing defense and civil engineers to integrate information from various sources, such as cameras and radars, into a coherent operational view.

Orakl Oncology

Seed Round in 2023
Orakl Oncology specializes in expediting cancer drug discovery by employing advanced biology and AI-driven analysis. It maintains a unique collection of patient tumor avatars, integrating biological and clinical data, to create realistic tumor models that mimic real-life drug responses. By mining multi-modal experimental data and combining it with deep patient data, Orakl enables oncology companies to identify relevant targets and develop more effective treatments at an accelerated pace.

Antaris

Seed Round in 2023
Antaris is a software platform provider focused on simplifying the design, simulation, and operation of satellites. The company offers a comprehensive digital space software platform that includes design tools, digital twinning, and open APIs, enabling clients to manage the entire lifecycle of their satellites. With features that encompass complete spacecraft software and mission control, Antaris aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce time-to-orbit, and lower mission operating costs. Additionally, the platform incorporates a secure space data networking protocol stack, further streamlining satellite operations for its clients.

Chef Robotics

Funding Round in 2023
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Karman+

Seed Round in 2023
Karman+ is a pioneering space resources company aiming to extract and utilize resources from asteroids, thereby enabling sustainable growth on Earth and in space. By expanding beyond the Kármán line, the company seeks to address finite resources and geopolitical challenges, facilitating a shift towards sustainable transportation, manufacturing, construction, and energy.

Renaissance Fusion

Seed Round in 2023
Renaissance Fusion is a company focused on the development of high-temperature superconductors aimed at making fusion electricity affordable and enhancing medical imaging techniques, particularly MRI. By providing advanced superconductors for plasma devices, the company seeks to simplify the stellarator technology, thereby facilitating the integration of fusion energy into the power grid. This innovation not only aims to lower the costs associated with fusion electricity but also promotes the use of MRI as a standard method of medical examination, contributing to improved healthcare accessibility.

Remedee Labs

Series A in 2022
Remedee Labs SAS is a French company founded in 2016, dedicated to developing innovative solutions for chronic pain management. The company has created the Microelectronic Endorphin Trigger (MEET), a personal endorphin stimulator that facilitates on-demand stimulation of the body’s natural endorphins to alleviate pain. Drawing on a decade of pre-clinical and clinical research, Remedee Labs aims to improve the quality of life for the 1.5 billion people worldwide suffering from chronic pain, particularly focusing on conditions such as fibromyalgia. By collaborating with medical practitioners, the company offers a patient-centered digital service platform that enhances the accessibility and effectiveness of endorphin-stimulation therapy for personal healthcare. As it continues to evolve, Remedee Labs plans to expand its platform to address additional chronic pain conditions, positioning itself as a leader in neuromodulation technology for pain management.

Giraffe360

Series A in 2022
Giraffe360 Limited is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the manufacture of robotic cameras for the real estate industry. Founded in 2016, Giraffe360 produces a camera that enables 360° photography, virtual tours, and precise floor plans, enhancing the property buying experience through realistic online representations. The company's offerings also include cloud processing services, data storage, and a content management system for effective file management and analytics. Giraffe360 aims to streamline the property scanning process, allowing real estate agents to create high-quality listing content, simplify viewings, and improve overall efficiency in selling properties.

Sarcura

Seed Round in 2022
Sarcura GmbH is an Austrian deep-tech startup founded in 2019, specializing in the development of a machine platform for the large-scale, industrial manufacturing of personalized cell therapies aimed at treating cancer. The company employs advanced semiconductor technology and microfluidic processing to facilitate real-time process control and manipulation at the cellular level. This innovative approach enables a fully automated and modular manufacturing system, enhancing the efficiency and safety of cell therapies while making them more cost-effective for patients. Based in Hinterstoder, Austria, Sarcura is poised to transform manufacturing paradigms in the field of patient-specific cancer treatment.

Surge

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Surge is a biotechnology company dedicated to enhancing surgical outcomes for patients. It has developed an advanced immunological model known as Surge2surgery, which predicts postoperative infections. This innovative platform integrates a single-cell analysis of the immune system conducted prior to surgery with clinical data, utilizing a proprietary machine-learning algorithm. By examining millions of immune cells from a small blood sample, Surge's technology simulates surgical trauma in a controlled environment, allowing for improved predictions and potentially better patient care.

Antaris

Seed Round in 2022
Antaris is a software platform provider focused on simplifying the design, simulation, and operation of satellites. The company offers a comprehensive digital space software platform that includes design tools, digital twinning, and open APIs, enabling clients to manage the entire lifecycle of their satellites. With features that encompass complete spacecraft software and mission control, Antaris aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce time-to-orbit, and lower mission operating costs. Additionally, the platform incorporates a secure space data networking protocol stack, further streamlining satellite operations for its clients.

Spectrohm

Seed Round in 2022
Spectrohm is a technology company specializing in high-speed, scalable inspection solutions for bags and packages, utilizing patented radio wave technology. Its flagship products, CheckStream and CargoStream, are designed to assist governments, venues, and eCommerce businesses in detecting threats, enforcing tariffs, and preventing fraud with enhanced speed and accuracy compared to conventional methods. The company's innovative inspection system leverages radio wave technology to identify materials that pose potential hazards, enabling artificial intelligence to distinguish between substances that traditional X-ray methods might overlook. This advancement supports the development of fully autonomous inspection systems, providing comprehensive insights into package contents and addressing issues such as small package fraud and safety threats. Through its cutting-edge technology, Spectrohm aims to enhance security screening and inspection processes, making them safer and more efficient for its clients.

Automata

Series B in 2022
Automata is an automation company focused on providing robotic solutions for the life sciences sector. It specializes in developing simple and affordable robotic devices designed to enhance laboratory efficiency and accelerate innovation. By offering robotic automation to labs, Automata enables organizations to scale operations and achieve results more quickly. The company's technology allows for seamless reconfiguration of tasks, making it accessible for professionals in various environments, including labs, classrooms, and production lines. This flexibility ensures that businesses can easily adapt their robotic systems to meet evolving needs, facilitating greater productivity and collaboration in scientific research and manufacturing.

Cowboy

Series C in 2022
Cowboy is an innovative electric bike manufacturer focused on enhancing urban mobility for city riders. The company designs electric bicycles that prioritize simplicity, featuring a user-friendly interface without complex gears or settings. Cowboy's bikes are equipped with intelligent motor-assistance systems that automatically adjust to the rider's speed and pedaling force, facilitating effortless commuting. Additionally, the bicycles include features such as navigation, GPS, and live tracking, making them suitable for modern urban travel. Cowboy aims to empower individuals to navigate their cities mindfully, promoting a cycling culture that benefits both riders and their communities.

Ark Biotech

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Ark Biotech is a developer of advanced bioprocess technologies focused on the industrial production of cultivated meat. The company designs fit-for-purpose bioreactors and operating systems that produce real animal protein, which is biologically and chemically identical to traditional meat but grown in a bioreactor. By leveraging an intelligent bioprocess platform, Ark Biotech supports innovators in making informed decisions and significantly accelerating their development timelines. This approach aims to facilitate the delivery of transformative scientific solutions to those in need, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of scientific research in the field of cultivated meat production.

Anello Photonics

Series A in 2021
Anello Photonics, based in Silicon Valley, specializes in developing advanced sensors that deliver optical gyroscope performance at an affordable price. Founded by experts in silicon photonics and inertial navigation, the company has created a patented technology known as the Anello SiPhOG gyroscope. This innovative sensor leverages an integrated photonic system-on-chip that utilizes a proprietary waveguide process, which simulates the characteristics of optical fiber within a compact chip. Anello's technology aims to redefine navigation systems with next-generation capabilities, positioning the company as a leader in the mass-market sensor industry. The company has garnered support from prominent venture capital firms to propel its growth and technological advancements.

Gideon

Series A in 2021
Gideon is a robotics engineering company based in Zagreb, Croatia, specializing in the development of autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots tailored for unstructured, indoor industrial environments. Founded in 2017, it has emerged as one of the largest robotics firms in Central and Southeastern Europe. The company focuses on creating visual perception-based robots that assist with logistics in warehouses and other industrial settings. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, three-dimensional computer vision, deep learning, Lidar scanning, and automated navigation, Gideon's robots are designed to safely handle various types of goods. This innovative approach enables businesses to effectively address labor needs and enhance operational efficiency.

Alcatraz AI

Venture Round in 2021
Alcatraz AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a facial authentication platform aimed at enhancing security for physical access to government buildings and corporate campuses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company leverages advanced technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, and 3D sensing to facilitate secure and seamless entry processes. Their solution utilizes real-time 3D facial mapping and deep neural networks to automate the enrollment of individuals based on existing access control methods. This innovative system replaces traditional badging with a hardware device equipped with sensors, which recognizes individuals as they approach and grants access by unlocking doors. Alcatraz AI's platform is designed to provide high security while minimizing friction in the entry process, ensuring a streamlined experience for users.

Augmenta

Series A in 2021
Augmenta is an agricultural technology company founded in 2017 in Athens, Greece, by George Varvarelis and Dimitris Evangelopoulos. The company specializes in providing an AI-driven solution that enhances farming efficiency through its hardware device, the "Field Analyzer," and an accompanying web platform. This device, which easily attaches to any tractor, assesses the specific needs for fertilizers, fungicides, and pesticides on a per-inch basis, enabling real-time, automated application without requiring farmer intervention. Augmenta's technology not only optimizes the use of agricultural inputs but also aids in increasing crop yields and reducing production costs while promoting environmental sustainability. The company's web platform allows farmers to track field performance through visual data analytics, facilitating informed, customized decision-making at the farm level. After completing two years of successful pilot programs across 24 fields, Augmenta is currently collaborating with food companies and has partnered with NVIDIA to advance its deep learning capabilities.

Vitesse Automation

Seed Round in 2021
Vitesse Automation is committed to helping factories improve production while reducing consumption, pollution, and waste.

Span

Series A in 2021
Span.IO is a company focused on advancing the adoption of renewable energy through innovative technology solutions for residential energy management. The firm develops a smart electrical panel that replaces traditional panels, allowing homeowners to monitor and control their energy usage seamlessly via a dedicated application. This device not only facilitates the efficient use of renewable electricity but also supports electric vehicle charging, enhancing the overall consumer experience. Span.IO's team comprises engineers with expertise in power generation, energy conversion, controls, and system integration, who are committed to creating products that positively impact the environment while providing users with greater visibility and control over their energy consumption.

Giraffe360

Seed Round in 2020
Giraffe360 Limited is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in the manufacture of robotic cameras for the real estate industry. Founded in 2016, Giraffe360 produces a camera that enables 360° photography, virtual tours, and precise floor plans, enhancing the property buying experience through realistic online representations. The company's offerings also include cloud processing services, data storage, and a content management system for effective file management and analytics. Giraffe360 aims to streamline the property scanning process, allowing real estate agents to create high-quality listing content, simplify viewings, and improve overall efficiency in selling properties.

Bodyport

Series A in 2020
Bodyport Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in manufacturing sensor-fitted weighing scales tailored for cardiac patients. Bodyport offers a biomarker-driven virtual clinic aimed at the prevention and management of heart disease. Its innovative device measures critical health indicators, including blood pressure, heart rate, heart rate variability, and arterial stiffness, all through sensors in the user's feet. This technology enables the detection of early signs of cardiovascular disease and supports care teams in assessing patients' overall health status. Additionally, Bodyport provides an online patient portal and educational materials to enhance patient engagement and understanding of their health.

Cowboy

Series B in 2020
Cowboy is an innovative electric bike manufacturer focused on enhancing urban mobility for city riders. The company designs electric bicycles that prioritize simplicity, featuring a user-friendly interface without complex gears or settings. Cowboy's bikes are equipped with intelligent motor-assistance systems that automatically adjust to the rider's speed and pedaling force, facilitating effortless commuting. Additionally, the bicycles include features such as navigation, GPS, and live tracking, making them suitable for modern urban travel. Cowboy aims to empower individuals to navigate their cities mindfully, promoting a cycling culture that benefits both riders and their communities.

Aryballe

Series B in 2020
Aryballe Technologies, established in 2014 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in developing innovative sensors and software that mimic the human sense of smell. The company's core products include eNose, O-Cell, NeOse Pro, and Solgel, which use biochemistry, optics, and machine learning to identify, measure, and represent odors. Aryballe's solutions are designed to enhance decision-making in various industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and automotive, by aiding in research and development, quality control, manufacturing, and end-user experiences.

Qashier

Seed Round in 2020
Qashier is a Singapore-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in providing smart point-of-sale solutions aimed at helping merchants digitize their businesses. Its flagship offering, the Qashier Smart Terminal, is a connected, multi-purpose device that integrates payment processing, robust POS software, and a proprietary app store. This innovative system allows merchants to manage various aspects of their operations through a single terminal, facilitating the startup, operation, and growth of their stores. By offering an open platform for third-party application integration along with an affordable subscription model, Qashier simplifies the complexities of modern retail for its users.

Pulsa

Seed Round in 2020
Pulsa is a technology company that develops innovative tank monitoring systems tailored for inventory-critical industries, particularly in gas distribution and hospitality. Its platform features advanced sensors, including liquid level, gas pressure, temperature sensors, and industrial weight scales, which provide high levels of accuracy and reliability. The company's real-time consumption monitoring solutions utilize gateway technology to track the pressure of gases and other distributed products. This enables businesses to receive timely notifications about inventory levels and predicted stock-out times through an advanced learning algorithm. By enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing logistics, Pulsa's systems support customers in managing their gas inventory effectively while maintaining high performance standards.

Span

Series A in 2020
Span.IO is a company focused on advancing the adoption of renewable energy through innovative technology solutions for residential energy management. The firm develops a smart electrical panel that replaces traditional panels, allowing homeowners to monitor and control their energy usage seamlessly via a dedicated application. This device not only facilitates the efficient use of renewable electricity but also supports electric vehicle charging, enhancing the overall consumer experience. Span.IO's team comprises engineers with expertise in power generation, energy conversion, controls, and system integration, who are committed to creating products that positively impact the environment while providing users with greater visibility and control over their energy consumption.

Alcatraz AI

Venture Round in 2020
Alcatraz AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a facial authentication platform aimed at enhancing security for physical access to government buildings and corporate campuses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company leverages advanced technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, and 3D sensing to facilitate secure and seamless entry processes. Their solution utilizes real-time 3D facial mapping and deep neural networks to automate the enrollment of individuals based on existing access control methods. This innovative system replaces traditional badging with a hardware device equipped with sensors, which recognizes individuals as they approach and grants access by unlocking doors. Alcatraz AI's platform is designed to provide high security while minimizing friction in the entry process, ensuring a streamlined experience for users.

Valispace

Seed Round in 2020
Valispace GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Bremen, Germany, develops a browser-based engineering software platform designed to enhance productivity in the development of complex hardware products such as satellites and rockets. The platform serves as a comprehensive Engineering Information Management System, facilitating team collaboration across various aspects of the engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, data-driven functional design, and detailed systems design. By providing tools for automated verification and live documentation, Valispace allows companies to transition from traditional waterfall methods to more agile hardware development approaches. Its software enables full traceability and offers a centralized location for managing test procedures and engineering data, ultimately helping clients reduce development time, improve quality, and lower costs across their projects.

Remedee Labs

Series A in 2019
Remedee Labs SAS is a French company founded in 2016, dedicated to developing innovative solutions for chronic pain management. The company has created the Microelectronic Endorphin Trigger (MEET), a personal endorphin stimulator that facilitates on-demand stimulation of the body’s natural endorphins to alleviate pain. Drawing on a decade of pre-clinical and clinical research, Remedee Labs aims to improve the quality of life for the 1.5 billion people worldwide suffering from chronic pain, particularly focusing on conditions such as fibromyalgia. By collaborating with medical practitioners, the company offers a patient-centered digital service platform that enhances the accessibility and effectiveness of endorphin-stimulation therapy for personal healthcare. As it continues to evolve, Remedee Labs plans to expand its platform to address additional chronic pain conditions, positioning itself as a leader in neuromodulation technology for pain management.

Gideon

Seed Round in 2019
Gideon is a robotics engineering company based in Zagreb, Croatia, specializing in the development of autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots tailored for unstructured, indoor industrial environments. Founded in 2017, it has emerged as one of the largest robotics firms in Central and Southeastern Europe. The company focuses on creating visual perception-based robots that assist with logistics in warehouses and other industrial settings. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, three-dimensional computer vision, deep learning, Lidar scanning, and automated navigation, Gideon's robots are designed to safely handle various types of goods. This innovative approach enables businesses to effectively address labor needs and enhance operational efficiency.

Augmenta

Seed Round in 2019
Augmenta is an agricultural technology company founded in 2017 in Athens, Greece, by George Varvarelis and Dimitris Evangelopoulos. The company specializes in providing an AI-driven solution that enhances farming efficiency through its hardware device, the "Field Analyzer," and an accompanying web platform. This device, which easily attaches to any tractor, assesses the specific needs for fertilizers, fungicides, and pesticides on a per-inch basis, enabling real-time, automated application without requiring farmer intervention. Augmenta's technology not only optimizes the use of agricultural inputs but also aids in increasing crop yields and reducing production costs while promoting environmental sustainability. The company's web platform allows farmers to track field performance through visual data analytics, facilitating informed, customized decision-making at the farm level. After completing two years of successful pilot programs across 24 fields, Augmenta is currently collaborating with food companies and has partnered with NVIDIA to advance its deep learning capabilities.

Caper

Series A in 2019
Caper, founded in 2019, specializes in developing AI-powered smart shopping carts designed to revolutionize physical retail. Their technology, inspired by Amazon Go's innovations, integrates image recognition, sensor fusion, and artificial intelligence into a compact, user-friendly cart. Shoppers can simply place their groceries inside the cart for automatic scanning and checkout, eliminating the need for cashiers and enhancing shopping efficiency. Caper aims to rapidly scale its solution across existing grocery stores, aiming to transform traditional retail practices.

Bellwether Coffee

Series B in 2019
Bellwether Coffee Co. specializes in manufacturing innovative ventless electric coffee roasters that promote sustainability and accessibility for coffee businesses, ranging from large brands to small cafés. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a unique roasting system that utilizes a catalytic process to eliminate harmful emissions, thereby negating the need for traditional ventilation systems. Their award-winning roaster, which integrates intuitive software, allows customers to control the roasting process and access an online marketplace for sourcing coffee beans. This technology enables users to achieve customized flavor profiles while contributing to environmentally friendly practices in the coffee industry. Bellwether Coffee has been recognized for its contributions, receiving the Best New Product award from the Specialty Coffee Association in 2019.

Automata

Series A in 2019
Automata is an automation company focused on providing robotic solutions for the life sciences sector. It specializes in developing simple and affordable robotic devices designed to enhance laboratory efficiency and accelerate innovation. By offering robotic automation to labs, Automata enables organizations to scale operations and achieve results more quickly. The company's technology allows for seamless reconfiguration of tasks, making it accessible for professionals in various environments, including labs, classrooms, and production lines. This flexibility ensures that businesses can easily adapt their robotic systems to meet evolving needs, facilitating greater productivity and collaboration in scientific research and manufacturing.

Heywear

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Heywear is a walk-in optical studio that specializes in providing prescription eyewear and eye testing services. The company features exam rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology, allowing for comprehensive eye examinations. In addition to these services, Heywear boasts a showroom filled with a variety of frames and an onsite optical lab where lenses are cut and prepared on-site. This efficient setup enables customers to receive their eye exams and obtain made-to-order glasses within a thirty-minute visit, streamlining the process of acquiring suitable eyewear.

Caper

Seed Round in 2019
Caper, founded in 2019, specializes in developing AI-powered smart shopping carts designed to revolutionize physical retail. Their technology, inspired by Amazon Go's innovations, integrates image recognition, sensor fusion, and artificial intelligence into a compact, user-friendly cart. Shoppers can simply place their groceries inside the cart for automatic scanning and checkout, eliminating the need for cashiers and enhancing shopping efficiency. Caper aims to rapidly scale its solution across existing grocery stores, aiming to transform traditional retail practices.

Span

Seed Round in 2018
Span.IO is a company focused on advancing the adoption of renewable energy through innovative technology solutions for residential energy management. The firm develops a smart electrical panel that replaces traditional panels, allowing homeowners to monitor and control their energy usage seamlessly via a dedicated application. This device not only facilitates the efficient use of renewable electricity but also supports electric vehicle charging, enhancing the overall consumer experience. Span.IO's team comprises engineers with expertise in power generation, energy conversion, controls, and system integration, who are committed to creating products that positively impact the environment while providing users with greater visibility and control over their energy consumption.

BuffaloGrid

Seed Round in 2018
BuffaloGrid is a pioneering company that provides mobile power and internet connectivity solutions to off-grid communities worldwide. Their mission is to empower the next billion smartphone users in frontier markets, enabling them to improve their quality of life and business activities through access to mobile digital services. The company's innovative technology includes an advanced off-grid phone charging system powered by solar energy, which can also communicate with a cloud platform using SMS and the internet. This allows users to access digital content and services, bridging the digital divide and fostering socio-economic development.

Cowboy

Series A in 2018
Cowboy is an innovative electric bike manufacturer focused on enhancing urban mobility for city riders. The company designs electric bicycles that prioritize simplicity, featuring a user-friendly interface without complex gears or settings. Cowboy's bikes are equipped with intelligent motor-assistance systems that automatically adjust to the rider's speed and pedaling force, facilitating effortless commuting. Additionally, the bicycles include features such as navigation, GPS, and live tracking, making them suitable for modern urban travel. Cowboy aims to empower individuals to navigate their cities mindfully, promoting a cycling culture that benefits both riders and their communities.

Pulsa

Seed Round in 2018
Pulsa is a technology company that develops innovative tank monitoring systems tailored for inventory-critical industries, particularly in gas distribution and hospitality. Its platform features advanced sensors, including liquid level, gas pressure, temperature sensors, and industrial weight scales, which provide high levels of accuracy and reliability. The company's real-time consumption monitoring solutions utilize gateway technology to track the pressure of gases and other distributed products. This enables businesses to receive timely notifications about inventory levels and predicted stock-out times through an advanced learning algorithm. By enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing logistics, Pulsa's systems support customers in managing their gas inventory effectively while maintaining high performance standards.

Bellwether Coffee

Series A in 2018
Bellwether Coffee Co. specializes in manufacturing innovative ventless electric coffee roasters that promote sustainability and accessibility for coffee businesses, ranging from large brands to small cafés. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a unique roasting system that utilizes a catalytic process to eliminate harmful emissions, thereby negating the need for traditional ventilation systems. Their award-winning roaster, which integrates intuitive software, allows customers to control the roasting process and access an online marketplace for sourcing coffee beans. This technology enables users to achieve customized flavor profiles while contributing to environmentally friendly practices in the coffee industry. Bellwether Coffee has been recognized for its contributions, receiving the Best New Product award from the Specialty Coffee Association in 2019.

Gideon

Seed Round in 2018
Gideon is a robotics engineering company based in Zagreb, Croatia, specializing in the development of autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots tailored for unstructured, indoor industrial environments. Founded in 2017, it has emerged as one of the largest robotics firms in Central and Southeastern Europe. The company focuses on creating visual perception-based robots that assist with logistics in warehouses and other industrial settings. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, three-dimensional computer vision, deep learning, Lidar scanning, and automated navigation, Gideon's robots are designed to safely handle various types of goods. This innovative approach enables businesses to effectively address labor needs and enhance operational efficiency.

Left Hand Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Left Hand Robotics, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing commercial-class smart robots designed for outdoor labor-intensive tasks. The firm offers the RT-1000 ROBOT, an autonomous workbot capable of performing various outdoor jobs such as mowing grass and clearing snow without human intervention. This robot can be equipped with attachments like the MOWER DECK for cutting large grassy areas and the SNOW BROOM for snow clearance. Additionally, the DEICER BOX can be added to manage slippery surfaces like sidewalks and bike paths. Incorporated in 2016 and headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Left Hand Robotics is notable for its self-driving snow-clearing technology, which uses GPS for navigation and can be monitored remotely through an online management dashboard, allowing for efficient and effective outdoor maintenance solutions.

Play Impossible

Venture Round in 2018
Play Impossible Corporation is a company focused on enhancing recreational activities through innovative technology. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in creating the Play Impossible Gameball™, a multi-sport, inflatable ball equipped with various electronic sensors. This smart ball interacts with a mobile application on smartphones and tablets, transmitting real-time data such as speed, distance, and spin rate via Bluetooth. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, it allows players to engage in a variety of games while also enabling them to record highlight videos. The Gameball features a unique charging stick that can fully recharge the ball in just 20 seconds, providing up to two hours of playtime. Play Impossible aims to promote active play and physical engagement through its cutting-edge products.

Alcatraz AI

Seed Round in 2018
Alcatraz AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a facial authentication platform aimed at enhancing security for physical access to government buildings and corporate campuses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company leverages advanced technologies such as machine learning, computer vision, and 3D sensing to facilitate secure and seamless entry processes. Their solution utilizes real-time 3D facial mapping and deep neural networks to automate the enrollment of individuals based on existing access control methods. This innovative system replaces traditional badging with a hardware device equipped with sensors, which recognizes individuals as they approach and grants access by unlocking doors. Alcatraz AI's platform is designed to provide high security while minimizing friction in the entry process, ensuring a streamlined experience for users.

Cowboy

Seed Round in 2018
Cowboy is an innovative electric bike manufacturer focused on enhancing urban mobility for city riders. The company designs electric bicycles that prioritize simplicity, featuring a user-friendly interface without complex gears or settings. Cowboy's bikes are equipped with intelligent motor-assistance systems that automatically adjust to the rider's speed and pedaling force, facilitating effortless commuting. Additionally, the bicycles include features such as navigation, GPS, and live tracking, making them suitable for modern urban travel. Cowboy aims to empower individuals to navigate their cities mindfully, promoting a cycling culture that benefits both riders and their communities.

Radian

Convertible Note in 2018
Radian Aerospace is innovating the aerospace sector with its next-generation spaceplane, which is the first fully reusable vehicle designed for horizontal takeoff and landing. This single-stage to orbit spacecraft aims to facilitate the transportation of people and light cargo to low Earth orbit as well as various terrestrial locations, operating in a manner similar to conventional aircraft. Radian's vehicles are constructed from advanced materials that can endure extreme conditions and are equipped with propulsion technologies that enhance maneuverability and overall performance. Additionally, they incorporate satellite systems that improve communication capabilities, thereby supporting enhanced missions and operational efficiency within the space industry.

PalleTech

Venture Round in 2017
PalleTech is a developer of innovative IoT-connected pallet technology that enhances cargo monitoring and predictive analytics. The company designs modular, recyclable paper pallets equipped with sensors to gather critical data about cargo conditions, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, location, humidity, shocks, drops, tilts, and weight. This real-time monitoring capability allows users to effectively manage their cargo and maintain oversight of the entire supply chain without the need for additional infrastructure. By facilitating direct communication with pallet providers, PalleTech streamlines logistics operations and helps businesses ensure the integrity and safety of their shipments.

Keecker

Seed Round in 2017
Keecker SAS is a Paris-based company that has developed an innovative mobile robot designed to enhance home entertainment, communication, and security. Founded in 2012, Keecker's robot features a smart video projector capable of displaying images on various surfaces, a high-quality surround sound system, and a 360-degree camera for video conferencing and environmental monitoring. The device operates autonomously, moving throughout the home while providing users with real-time analytics on temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, and other vital home metrics. Users can control the robot through a smartphone application, allowing them to interact with their home remotely, check in on security, and access entertainment options seamlessly. By integrating advanced technologies such as machine learning and AI, Keecker aims to create a comprehensive home platform that supports a variety of applications and enhances the overall living experience.

Cowboy

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Cowboy is an innovative electric bike manufacturer focused on enhancing urban mobility for city riders. The company designs electric bicycles that prioritize simplicity, featuring a user-friendly interface without complex gears or settings. Cowboy's bikes are equipped with intelligent motor-assistance systems that automatically adjust to the rider's speed and pedaling force, facilitating effortless commuting. Additionally, the bicycles include features such as navigation, GPS, and live tracking, making them suitable for modern urban travel. Cowboy aims to empower individuals to navigate their cities mindfully, promoting a cycling culture that benefits both riders and their communities.

Reach Robotics UK (closed)

Series A in 2017
Reach Robotics Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specialized in the development of gaming robots, with its flagship product being the MekaMon battlebot. The company aimed to merge robotics, gaming, and augmented reality, creating engaging entertainment platforms that brought video game characters to life. MekaMon was designed to be controlled via Bluetooth, Android, and iOS devices, allowing users to interact with the robot in various game modes. While its innovative approach positioned Reach Robotics at the forefront of consumer robotics, the company ultimately ceased operations.

Play Impossible

Venture Round in 2016
Play Impossible Corporation is a company focused on enhancing recreational activities through innovative technology. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in creating the Play Impossible Gameball™, a multi-sport, inflatable ball equipped with various electronic sensors. This smart ball interacts with a mobile application on smartphones and tablets, transmitting real-time data such as speed, distance, and spin rate via Bluetooth. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, it allows players to engage in a variety of games while also enabling them to record highlight videos. The Gameball features a unique charging stick that can fully recharge the ball in just 20 seconds, providing up to two hours of playtime. Play Impossible aims to promote active play and physical engagement through its cutting-edge products.

Amberbox Gunshot Detection

Seed Round in 2016
AmberBox provides instant gunshot detection, automating emergency processes to significantly reduce response time and remove human error, saving lives and mitigating liability. AmberBox detectors utilise a patented gunshot detection algorithm to respond immediately following a firearm discharge. With tri-factor authentication (percussion, audio and infrared), detectors are able to instantly determine a firearm signature with a near-zero false alarm rate. Upon activation, detectors alert first responders through our reporting network, and can integrate with other security systems, such as cameras, access control systems and mass notification to initiate.

Aryballe

Seed Round in 2016
Aryballe Technologies, established in 2014 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in developing innovative sensors and software that mimic the human sense of smell. The company's core products include eNose, O-Cell, NeOse Pro, and Solgel, which use biochemistry, optics, and machine learning to identify, measure, and represent odors. Aryballe's solutions are designed to enhance decision-making in various industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and automotive, by aiding in research and development, quality control, manufacturing, and end-user experiences.

Noke

Convertible Note in 2016
Nokē is a company focused on reinventing commercial security through innovative hardware and software solutions. Founded by David Gengler and Cameron Gibbs and based in Lehi, Utah, Nokē specializes in cloud-based Bluetooth locks that connect to smartphones, eliminating the need for traditional keys and combinations. Its offerings include an intuitive analytics dashboard, wireless locks, and integrated systems designed to enhance access control and asset tracking. By simplifying security management and providing customized access options, Nokē aims to improve the protection of employees, buildings, and resources, allowing for efficient monitoring of locks and the movement of items in transit.

Flic

Seed Round in 2016
Shortcut Labs is a technology company that specializes in the development of wireless smart buttons designed to provide physical shortcuts for digital functions on mobile devices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a unique product that allows users to trigger applications, services, and tasks on their phones, tablets, or computers with the simple press of a button. These buttons are sold in packs for retail and as individual units through the company's website. In addition to the hardware, Shortcut Labs develops apps for both iOS and Android platforms, and provides an open API to support integration of the buttons with various applications. This innovative approach enables users to conveniently access their devices and perform tasks seamlessly, regardless of their location.

Reach Robotics UK (closed)

Seed Round in 2016
Reach Robotics Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specialized in the development of gaming robots, with its flagship product being the MekaMon battlebot. The company aimed to merge robotics, gaming, and augmented reality, creating engaging entertainment platforms that brought video game characters to life. MekaMon was designed to be controlled via Bluetooth, Android, and iOS devices, allowing users to interact with the robot in various game modes. While its innovative approach positioned Reach Robotics at the forefront of consumer robotics, the company ultimately ceased operations.

Keecker

Seed Round in 2015
Keecker SAS is a Paris-based company that has developed an innovative mobile robot designed to enhance home entertainment, communication, and security. Founded in 2012, Keecker's robot features a smart video projector capable of displaying images on various surfaces, a high-quality surround sound system, and a 360-degree camera for video conferencing and environmental monitoring. The device operates autonomously, moving throughout the home while providing users with real-time analytics on temperature, humidity, CO2 levels, and other vital home metrics. Users can control the robot through a smartphone application, allowing them to interact with their home remotely, check in on security, and access entertainment options seamlessly. By integrating advanced technologies such as machine learning and AI, Keecker aims to create a comprehensive home platform that supports a variety of applications and enhances the overall living experience.

BLOCKS

Seed Round in 2015
BLOCKS offers a modular sensor platform designed for the industrial workforce, centered around a customizable wristband. This device integrates various plug-and-play sensors that enable the collection of biometric and environmental data, tailored specifically to meet the needs of each industrial client. The wristband provides contextual insights, such as workforce location during emergencies, proximity to hazardous materials, and real-time health metrics, all aimed at enhancing safety and productivity in diverse sectors. By processing this data, BLOCKS helps organizations to make informed decisions and improve operational efficiency.

Reach Robotics UK (closed)

Seed Round in 2015
Reach Robotics Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specialized in the development of gaming robots, with its flagship product being the MekaMon battlebot. The company aimed to merge robotics, gaming, and augmented reality, creating engaging entertainment platforms that brought video game characters to life. MekaMon was designed to be controlled via Bluetooth, Android, and iOS devices, allowing users to interact with the robot in various game modes. While its innovative approach positioned Reach Robotics at the forefront of consumer robotics, the company ultimately ceased operations.

iskn

Seed Round in 2015
iskn is a consumer electronics company that develops and markets the slate for smart drawing. iskn is the leading pioneer in AUGMENTED INTERACTION thanks to its technology representing 24 international patents based on 60 years of deep tech R&D expertise in magnetometry at the world-renowned CEA LETI. The company’s primary mission consists in enriching the experience and facilitate interaction with the digital world by bringing back emotion through the use of day-to-day physical objects. This has already come to life by turning any pencil into a digital one with the widely adopted SLATE, and the yet to come disruptive REPAPER graphic tablet.

Prynt

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

Lima

Series A in 2014
Lima Technology, Inc. is a company that specializes in personal cloud storage solutions, allowing users to securely store large amounts of data on their own devices. Founded in 2012 and based in Newark, Delaware, Lima offers a unique device that combines a hardware adapter with multi-platform applications for computers, smartphones, and tablets. This technology enables users to maintain their files at home on their own hard drives while providing seamless access from various devices. Lima aims to transform the way digital devices interact, promoting a cohesive system that allows for efficient data management across multiple platforms.

Radian

Radian Aerospace is innovating the aerospace sector with its next-generation spaceplane, which is the first fully reusable vehicle designed for horizontal takeoff and landing. This single-stage to orbit spacecraft aims to facilitate the transportation of people and light cargo to low Earth orbit as well as various terrestrial locations, operating in a manner similar to conventional aircraft. Radian's vehicles are constructed from advanced materials that can endure extreme conditions and are equipped with propulsion technologies that enhance maneuverability and overall performance. Additionally, they incorporate satellite systems that improve communication capabilities, thereby supporting enhanced missions and operational efficiency within the space industry.
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