HAX

HAX is a venture capital program that accelerates hardware startups through an intensive support system, operating primarily in Shenzhen and San Francisco. Founders begin their journey in Shenzhen, focusing on rapid prototyping and the development of various aspects of their business, including marketing strategies and business plans. Once they refine their products, teams transition to San Francisco, where the emphasis shifts to business development, fundraising, and establishing connections with corporates, investors, and media. HAX also offers specialized programs like HAX Growth, a seven-week bootcamp for launching B2C and B2B hardware startups, and HAX Boost, which helps selected teams enhance their sales and marketing strategies over six weeks. Founded in 2012, HAX is part of SOSV and targets technology companies that aim to create meaningful advancements in sustainability, industrial automation, and human health. The program continues to support startups beyond the initial phases, providing resources and guidance as they grow.

Andrew Gollach

Partner

Past deals in Retail Technology

CleanRobotics

Series A in 2022
CleanRobotics, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, manufactures TrashBot, an autonomous system designed to streamline the recycling process. This innovative device utilizes robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to effectively distinguish between landfill waste and recyclables. By automating waste sorting, TrashBot makes recycling more affordable for businesses and enhances profitability for recycling facilities. The system is equipped with cloud-connected technology that employs cameras and sensors to analyze discarded items, providing valuable data to recyclers. This approach not only reduces waste hauling costs for businesses but also offers sustainable solutions to pressing environmental challenges.

Reach Industries

Seed Round in 2021
Reach Industries focuses on developing cutting-edge products for companies. Reach Industries was founded in 2020 and was headquartered in Bristol, UK.

Fairmart

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an online selling marketplace designed for physical stores by making products searchable by customers in their neighbourhood. The company's marketplace lists all products online and gives customers the ability to pre-order from the physical store, enabling store owners to remove the operational complexities of running a local store while digitalizing their business.

Vici Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
Vici Robotics is a commercial RaaS (Robot as a Service) company focused on boosting retailers’ productivity through automation technology.

Simbe

Convertible Note in 2021
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Its flagship product, Tally, automates the tedious tasks of auditing store shelves, such as identifying out-of-stock and low-stock items, locating misplaced products, and detecting pricing errors. The robot operates safely during normal store hours, allowing it to navigate aisles alongside shoppers and employees. By capturing real-time inventory data, Tally enables retail staff to enhance operational efficiency and improve inventory management, ultimately streamlining store performance and supporting informed decision-making.

XXICO

Seed Round in 2021
RayIoT is a platform consisting of devices and software that enable remote health monitoring. The company's solutions are AI-powered and help in predictive analysis of health conditions. Its connected and comprehensive workflow helps in the early detection of abnormal variations in vitals to the management of alerts. rayIoT aims to facilitate decision-making on health conditions by exploring the potential of continuous monitoring of vitals, predominantly breathing rate. The Falls Church, Virginia-located company was founded in 2015.

UnboxRobotics

Seed Round in 2021
UnboxRobotics Labs Pvt Ltd. provides automated flexible parcel sorting solutions for logistics industry. The company develops a technology platform that powers a fleet of robots that can sort, add and remove packages. Its platform also enables these robots to sort parcels by destinations. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Pune, India.

Fairmart

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of an online selling marketplace designed for physical stores by making products searchable by customers in their neighbourhood. The company's marketplace lists all products online and gives customers the ability to pre-order from the physical store, enabling store owners to remove the operational complexities of running a local store while digitalizing their business.

RockMass

Seed Round in 2020
RockMass Technologies is revolutionizing structural mapping by developing a data collection tool made for geologists. The company creates data collection more efficient, accurate and safe for geologists in mining, exploration, civil engineering and education. At RockMass, our goal is to improve geological mapping in the mining, civil engineering, and exploration industries with our revolutionary mapping technologies.

RxAll

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

Rightbot

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of artificial intelligence-driven robotics technology designed to provide warehouse automation. The company develops bin-picking autonomous mobile robots that are capable of automating warehouse inventory functions including order fulfillment, inventory replenishment, cycle audit, and consolidation among others, enabling online commerce players to satisfy the needs and demands of their consumers easily.

xRobotics

Convertible Note in 2020
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.

Robomart

Seed Round in 2020
Robomart, Inc. is a full-stack robotics company that has created the world's first store-hailing platform and the fastest way to shop. Robomarts are on-demand mobile stores, engineered with cutting-edge tech, including automation, a proprietary checkout-free system, and purpose-built refrigeration.

Kytch

Convertible Note in 2020
Kytch, founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing a platform for smart connected quick service restaurants (QSRs). The company has developed artificial intelligence-powered predictive maintenance software that offers remote control, real-time data, and analytics. This software helps clients monitor machine performance, correlating event sequences and evaluating patterns to determine employee training needs. By enabling access to real-time insights, Kytch's technology aims to reduce downtime and ensure the efficient operation of equipment, such as ice cream machines, ultimately enhancing overall operational effectiveness for its clients in the QSR sector.

RockMass

Convertible Note in 2020
RockMass Technologies is revolutionizing structural mapping by developing a data collection tool made for geologists. The company creates data collection more efficient, accurate and safe for geologists in mining, exploration, civil engineering and education. At RockMass, our goal is to improve geological mapping in the mining, civil engineering, and exploration industries with our revolutionary mapping technologies.

RxAll

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

Robomart

Convertible Note in 2019
Robomart, Inc. is a full-stack robotics company that has created the world's first store-hailing platform and the fastest way to shop. Robomarts are on-demand mobile stores, engineered with cutting-edge tech, including automation, a proprietary checkout-free system, and purpose-built refrigeration.

xRobotics

Seed Round in 2019
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.

RxAll

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

Smartex

Seed Round in 2019
Smartex focuses on addressing significant challenges in the textile industry by leveraging advanced AI technology, specifically machine learning and computer vision. The company has developed a hardware-enabled software solution that detects textile defects and irregularities in real time. By implementing this innovative system, Smartex can halt production when defects are identified, thereby minimizing defective output and reducing textile waste. This proactive approach not only enhances production efficiency but also contributes to sustainability by lowering carbon dioxide emissions, energy consumption, and water usage. Moreover, Smartex provides factories with a user interface to monitor production statistics, further improving operational insights and decision-making capabilities.

RockMass

Convertible Note in 2019
RockMass Technologies is revolutionizing structural mapping by developing a data collection tool made for geologists. The company creates data collection more efficient, accurate and safe for geologists in mining, exploration, civil engineering and education. At RockMass, our goal is to improve geological mapping in the mining, civil engineering, and exploration industries with our revolutionary mapping technologies.

UnboxRobotics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
UnboxRobotics Labs Pvt Ltd. provides automated flexible parcel sorting solutions for logistics industry. The company develops a technology platform that powers a fleet of robots that can sort, add and remove packages. Its platform also enables these robots to sort parcels by destinations. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Pune, India.

Robomart

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Robomart, Inc. is a full-stack robotics company that has created the world's first store-hailing platform and the fastest way to shop. Robomarts are on-demand mobile stores, engineered with cutting-edge tech, including automation, a proprietary checkout-free system, and purpose-built refrigeration.

RockMass

Convertible Note in 2018
RockMass Technologies is revolutionizing structural mapping by developing a data collection tool made for geologists. The company creates data collection more efficient, accurate and safe for geologists in mining, exploration, civil engineering and education. At RockMass, our goal is to improve geological mapping in the mining, civil engineering, and exploration industries with our revolutionary mapping technologies.

Brickant Tech Limited

Seed Round in 2018
Brickant Tech Limited

Preemadonna

Seed Round in 2017
Preemadonna is the maker of Nailbot, a patented nail robot and intelligent manicure product line disrupting the $15B nail care industry. Our first Nailbot prints art and photos directly on fingernails in 5 seconds. Future Nailbots print full polish. Nailbot is powered by our art marketplace and community of makers who crave instant self expression, design digital art and love printing on the go with Nailbot. We will build other creative expression on demand printing and robotics products for our Preemadonna customer throughout her/his lifespan.

Arovia, Inc.

Seed Round in 2017
Arovia, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of innovative collapsible television products, designed for mobile professionals. Their flagship offerings include pop-up display products that can collapse to a compact size, similar to that of a book, and connect seamlessly to various devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops through wireless or HDMI connections. These displays enhance productivity by allowing users to view and compare documents without the need for constant scrolling or switching between windows. Additionally, Arovia's technology finds applications in virtual and augmented reality, particularly in gaming. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Galveston, Texas.

RockMass

Seed Round in 2017
RockMass Technologies is revolutionizing structural mapping by developing a data collection tool made for geologists. The company creates data collection more efficient, accurate and safe for geologists in mining, exploration, civil engineering and education. At RockMass, our goal is to improve geological mapping in the mining, civil engineering, and exploration industries with our revolutionary mapping technologies.

Lumotune

Seed Round in 2017
We are creating a platform to transform the world’s glass into digital displays.

Lumotune

Convertible Note in 2017
We are creating a platform to transform the world’s glass into digital displays.

LiLoE

Convertible Note in 2017
LiLoE Labs is a retail company specializing in innovative delivery solutions. They have developed Jeffrie, a modern mailbox designed specifically for e-commerce shoppers. This smart mailbox integrates with a mobile application, allowing users to securely receive and manage their deliveries. Through the app, users can track their orders, exchange delivery information, and schedule deliveries for perishable and valuable items. LiLoE Labs aims to enhance the delivery experience by providing a convenient and efficient way to monitor and receive parcels.

LumenCache

Seed Round in 2016
Greentech radically changed the grid edge and most of the devices behind the meter. Rooftop energy sources, local storage, and electronic lights are the new normal. LumenCache connects these technologies together using modern structured wiring, and adds reliable Internet of Things control features.

VST Technology

Seed Round in 2016
VST Technology provides access to motion metrics and real-time motion that captures its users’ waist, legs, and feet. Its product STEPP, is a revolutionary wearable device that lets runners perfect their running form and also empowers them with ability to prevent injuries. The company equips the casual runners with technology and scientific data analysis services. VST Technology is a U.S.-based company.

Simbe

Seed Round in 2016
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Its flagship product, Tally, automates the tedious tasks of auditing store shelves, such as identifying out-of-stock and low-stock items, locating misplaced products, and detecting pricing errors. The robot operates safely during normal store hours, allowing it to navigate aisles alongside shoppers and employees. By capturing real-time inventory data, Tally enables retail staff to enhance operational efficiency and improve inventory management, ultimately streamlining store performance and supporting informed decision-making.

Simbe

Venture Round in 2016
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Its flagship product, Tally, automates the tedious tasks of auditing store shelves, such as identifying out-of-stock and low-stock items, locating misplaced products, and detecting pricing errors. The robot operates safely during normal store hours, allowing it to navigate aisles alongside shoppers and employees. By capturing real-time inventory data, Tally enables retail staff to enhance operational efficiency and improve inventory management, ultimately streamlining store performance and supporting informed decision-making.

Preemadonna

Seed Round in 2015
Preemadonna is the maker of Nailbot, a patented nail robot and intelligent manicure product line disrupting the $15B nail care industry. Our first Nailbot prints art and photos directly on fingernails in 5 seconds. Future Nailbots print full polish. Nailbot is powered by our art marketplace and community of makers who crave instant self expression, design digital art and love printing on the go with Nailbot. We will build other creative expression on demand printing and robotics products for our Preemadonna customer throughout her/his lifespan.

Simbe

Venture Round in 2015
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in autonomous robotic solutions for the retail industry. Its flagship product, Tally, automates the tedious tasks of auditing store shelves, such as identifying out-of-stock and low-stock items, locating misplaced products, and detecting pricing errors. The robot operates safely during normal store hours, allowing it to navigate aisles alongside shoppers and employees. By capturing real-time inventory data, Tally enables retail staff to enhance operational efficiency and improve inventory management, ultimately streamlining store performance and supporting informed decision-making.

PicBuy

Seed Round in 2015
PicBuy operates a smart showroom concept for retail by utilizing a connected selfie mirror installed in physical stores. This innovative mirror enables customers to keep track of the clothing items they try on, facilitating the sharing of these selections on social media for feedback. As a result, shoppers can make informed purchasing decisions and buy their chosen items online at a later time. By bridging the gap between in-store experiences and online shopping, PicBuy enhances customer engagement and streamlines the retail process.

Flicktek

Pre Seed Round in 2014
FlickTek specializes in advanced human-machine interface (HMI) solutions that enhance user experience through innovative technology. The company has developed sensor technology designed to accurately read and interpret finger movements and gestures, specifically for wrist devices such as smartwatches. By utilizing biometric signals generated from the tension and movement dynamics of tendons and body tissues, FlickTek's sensors transform these signals into electrical outputs. This enables users to manage notifications and calls through intuitive gestures, facilitating seamless interaction with electronic devices. With a strong foundation in biomedicine and engineering, FlickTek remains committed to pioneering advancements in biotechnology and improving quality of life through its technological innovations.
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