Techstars

Techstars is a global platform that invests in and supports early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2006, it operates a mentorship-driven accelerator program, providing seed funding, intensive mentorship, and access to a network of investors and entrepreneurs. Techstars has programs in various locations worldwide, including Boston, Boulder, New York, Seattle, London, Chicago, and Austin. It invests $118,000 in each company, with $18,000 in seed funding and an optional $100,000 convertible debt note. Techstars also has industry-specific accelerator programs, such as Techstars Retail and Techstars Music, focusing on retail and music technology, respectively. Its portfolio includes over 1,000 companies with a combined market cap of $8.1 billion.

Ethan Austin

Director

Sarah Bain

Managing Director

Tré Baker

Managing Director

Sylvain Carle

Mentor

Marcelo DoRio

Business Mentor

Tim Dorr

Managing Director

Tom Emrich

Mentor

Jordan Fliegel

Managing Director

Hugh Mc Girr

Program Manager

Terry Gold

Managing Director

Alisha Golden

Investment Lead

Kirstin Hunter

Managing Director

Matthew Jaeh

Managing Director

Adam Johnson

Mentor

Tariq Khan

Mentor

Matt Kozlov

Managing Director

Ryan Kuder

Managing Director

Raphaele Leyendecker

Managing Director

Taylor McLemore

Managing Director

Bob Moczydlowsky

Managing Director

Bruno Morency

Managing Director

Marie Moussavou

Chief Portfolio Services Officer

Yi Ming Ng

Mentor

Zach Nies

Managing Director

Hilla Ovil-Brenner

Managing Director

Melissa Pegus

Managing Director

Julie Penner

Program Director

Adrian Petersen

Mentor

Martin Schilling

Managing Director

Jason Seats

Partner

Ted Serbinski

Managing Director, Mobility

Mike Sherbakov

Mentor

KJ Singh

Managing Director

Oyin Solebo

Managing Director

Vijay Tirathrai

Managing Director

Caroline Tosbath

Associate

Kartik Varma

Managing Director

Jenna Walker

Managing Director

Anne Wellington

Managing Director

Morris Wheeler

Lead Mentor

Past deals in Electronics

Revent

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Revent is on a mission to help hundred thousand SMEs in GCC unlock $750M of Capex while saving 1M devices from prematurely ending up in e-waste

Phare Labs

Seed Round in 2024
Phare Labs specializes in developing advanced fire alarm systems that monitor various environmental factors such as air quality, occupancy, temperature, mold, humidity, and carbon monoxide. Their platform uses sensors and algorithms to provide personalized coaching for homeowners to maintain healthy indoor air.

Iris Light Technologies

Seed Round in 2023
Iris Light Technologies is an electronics company that specializes in advanced laser technology aimed at enhancing the silicon photonics market. The company develops innovative solutions that increase the bandwidth and energy efficiency of light chips by employing a unique and scalable method for integrating multiple lasers onto a single chip. This technology supports a variety of applications, including optical communications, optical sensors, and the emerging Internet of Things (IoT). By focusing on breakthrough on-chip laser technology, Iris Light Technologies empowers advancements in artificial intelligence and 5G communications, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of electronic solutions.

Meredot

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2018, Meredot specializes in wireless charging systems for various devices including mobile phones, laptops, earphones, speakers, and automobiles. Their key products are MeOutlet, a contactless power outlet system, and MePower, a cable-free charger for multiple devices. Meredot's innovative technology aims to enhance convenience while promoting sustainability.

Revent

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Revent is on a mission to help hundred thousand SMEs in GCC unlock $750M of Capex while saving 1M devices from prematurely ending up in e-waste

EyeLights

Series A in 2023
EyeLights is a developer of innovative motorcycle accessories focused on enhancing rider safety and experience through advanced technology. The company offers a head-up display GPS that projects crucial navigational and safety information directly into the rider's field of vision, allowing them to maintain focus on the road. This universal accessory alerts motorcyclists to potential hazards, such as sharp bends, traffic signals, and speed limits. Designed for easy installation in under five minutes, EyeLights is compatible with various helmet types, including full-face, convertible, and jet helmets. Its compact optical technology enables visibility of GPS data from over two meters away and features audio functionality for extended use of more than eight hours. The device is built to withstand adverse weather conditions, including rain and fog, while remaining lightweight at less than 100 grams. Overall, EyeLights aims to significantly enhance the safety and enjoyment of motorcycle riding.

EyeLights

Series A in 2022
EyeLights is a developer of innovative motorcycle accessories focused on enhancing rider safety and experience through advanced technology. The company offers a head-up display GPS that projects crucial navigational and safety information directly into the rider's field of vision, allowing them to maintain focus on the road. This universal accessory alerts motorcyclists to potential hazards, such as sharp bends, traffic signals, and speed limits. Designed for easy installation in under five minutes, EyeLights is compatible with various helmet types, including full-face, convertible, and jet helmets. Its compact optical technology enables visibility of GPS data from over two meters away and features audio functionality for extended use of more than eight hours. The device is built to withstand adverse weather conditions, including rain and fog, while remaining lightweight at less than 100 grams. Overall, EyeLights aims to significantly enhance the safety and enjoyment of motorcycle riding.

Halion Displays

Seed Round in 2022
Halion Displays Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Waterloo. The company specializes in developing low-color full displays designed for portable devices, including smartwatches and e-readers. Halion's innovative display technology is daylight-visible and operates with low power consumption, positioning it as a potential global standard in display solutions. Their unique approach mimics the concept of ink on paper, utilizing advanced cyan, magenta, and yellow materials that can rapidly change colors, thus providing an exceptional refresh rate. This technology aims to enhance the user experience in various portable electronic devices.

Ateios

Venture Round in 2022
Ateios Inc. is a technology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializing in the development of ultra-thin and customizable batteries for use in flexible electronics. Founded in 2018, Ateios focuses on zinc-oxide battery technology, which offers significantly higher energy density compared to traditional coin cells. The company's innovative manufacturing process enables the production of batteries that can be tailored to fit the specific requirements of various applications, including smart textiles, soft robotics, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and wearable medical and fitness patches. By advancing the capabilities of thin and flexible electronics, Ateios is positioned to support the growing demand for integrated energy solutions in diverse industries.

Nicslab

Venture Round in 2022
Nicslab is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of electronics and photonics integrated circuits designed for advanced optical technologies. The company focuses on creating solutions that control light to facilitate information processing and data transfer, primarily targeting applications in data centers, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. Nicslab's product offerings include hardware subsystems, automation software, and data interaction services, which are engineered to simplify complex electronic and photonic systems. By providing a compact, programmable, multichannel source measurement unit, Nicslab enables clients to achieve high-speed silicon photonics networking and develop smart, energy-efficient devices that meet the demands of modern technological applications.

Kitchenery

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kitchenery is an innovative startup focused on transforming the kitchen appliance landscape through its proprietary modular wireless power transfer technology. The company specializes in developing solutions that convert traditional corded kitchen appliances into intelligent, cordless systems, thereby enhancing safety, convenience, and usability. Kitchenery's technologies enable flexible use of kitchen space by allowing various tasks, such as food preparation, cooking, and cleaning, on the same surface. Additionally, the appliances can be controlled via a smartphone application, enabling users to easily manage features like temperature and cooking time. This advancement not only reduces the risk of electrical shocks and kitchen fires but also promotes energy efficiency, resulting in lower energy bills for users. Through its efforts, Kitchenery aims to deliver a seamless and efficient cordless kitchen experience.

Thermexit

Funding Round in 2021
Thermexit specializes in high-end thermal interface gap filler pads designed to provide effective thermal management solutions for the electronics industry. The company's products are grounded in extensive research and development funded by government initiatives, focusing on advanced materials, particularly the use of carbon nanotubes in electrochemical systems. Thermexit manufactures and distributes patented thermal interface gap pads that facilitate efficient thermal interfaces between heat sinks and electronic devices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in electronic applications.

Nicslab

Funding Round in 2021
Nicslab is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of electronics and photonics integrated circuits designed for advanced optical technologies. The company focuses on creating solutions that control light to facilitate information processing and data transfer, primarily targeting applications in data centers, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. Nicslab's product offerings include hardware subsystems, automation software, and data interaction services, which are engineered to simplify complex electronic and photonic systems. By providing a compact, programmable, multichannel source measurement unit, Nicslab enables clients to achieve high-speed silicon photonics networking and develop smart, energy-efficient devices that meet the demands of modern technological applications.

Java EDA

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Electronic Design Automation

LabBox

Seed Round in 2021
LabBox is a company based in Pristina, Kosovo, that specializes in manufacturing and selling electronic hardware products designed for children. Established in 2017, LabBox offers engineering kits that encourage kids to build projects and engage with electronics in a hands-on manner. The company's subscription-based model delivers these kits monthly, providing children with opportunities to explore engineering concepts through practical activities. Each kit is complemented by a gamified platform that enhances the educational experience, making learning about electronics both fun and interactive. LabBox aims to inspire the next generation of engineers by fostering creativity and curiosity in the field of technology.

Ateios

Seed Round in 2020
Ateios Inc. is a technology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializing in the development of ultra-thin and customizable batteries for use in flexible electronics. Founded in 2018, Ateios focuses on zinc-oxide battery technology, which offers significantly higher energy density compared to traditional coin cells. The company's innovative manufacturing process enables the production of batteries that can be tailored to fit the specific requirements of various applications, including smart textiles, soft robotics, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and wearable medical and fitness patches. By advancing the capabilities of thin and flexible electronics, Ateios is positioned to support the growing demand for integrated energy solutions in diverse industries.

Wisear

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Wisear develops electrodes that detect bioelectrical activity in the head and face. Its technology integrates with wireless headphones and virtual reality headsets, enabling users to control music playback through brain signals.

WAVE

Pre Seed Round in 2020
WAVE provides a full complement of low-voltage system solutions, sales, service, design, installation, field engineering, project management, and consulting services. Their services include audio and video design and engineering, systems integration, service and preventative maintenance, and affiliate national services. They provide commercial audio-visual and control systems with expert advice and consulting services.

Boson Motors

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Boson Motors creates certified light-duty electric vehicle powertrains as well as an Android-based vehicle operating system. It has reimagined today's light utility vehicle for the future. Its custom-built lithium iron phosphate battery outperforms lead acid batteries in terms of lifespan, safety, low maintenance, and charge quality. It is an excellent battery for rough terrain.

REZA

Pre Seed Round in 2020
REZA is an American-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of electronic footwear. It incorporates innovative lighting technology into its products, aiming to enhance user safety at night while also serving as a stylish shoe accessory. The company operates as a footwear and apparel brand, developing advanced technologies to connect with and inspire its customer base. Its product range spans designer shoes to sports shoes, all intended to interpret fashion technology with a modern vision.

Lux Semiconductors

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lux Semiconductors develops crystalline thin-film semiconductors used in flexible integrated circuits and designs metal-core substrates intended to replace traditional organic and glass cores in advanced semiconductor packages. The company's patented platform improves heat dissipation, power delivery, electromagnetic shielding, structural stability, and signal integrity, enabling manufacturers across data-center processors, AI accelerators, aerospace and defense electronics, automotive systems, battery management, and medical devices to overcome performance bottlenecks.

Kapsul Air

Series A in 2019
Kapsul Air is a company focused on transforming the home comfort market through the development of aesthetically pleasing and high-performance appliances. Its flagship product, a 5,000 BTU window air conditioner, is designed for easy installation and user-friendly operation, offering 30% more visibility than traditional models while maintaining an attractive appearance both indoors and outdoors. In addition to air conditioning, Kapsul Air offers a variety of home-comfort appliances that manage temperature, humidity, and air quality. These products are equipped with advanced features, including connectivity to web services and compatibility with smart home platforms, allowing consumers to monitor and control factors such as heat, humidity, energy usage, and ambient light in their homes.

Ateios

Seed Round in 2019
Ateios Inc. is a technology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializing in the development of ultra-thin and customizable batteries for use in flexible electronics. Founded in 2018, Ateios focuses on zinc-oxide battery technology, which offers significantly higher energy density compared to traditional coin cells. The company's innovative manufacturing process enables the production of batteries that can be tailored to fit the specific requirements of various applications, including smart textiles, soft robotics, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and wearable medical and fitness patches. By advancing the capabilities of thin and flexible electronics, Ateios is positioned to support the growing demand for integrated energy solutions in diverse industries.

Creation Crate

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Creation Crate Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in a subscription box service designed to teach children aged 12 and older about electronics and programming. Founded in 2016 and based in Scarborough, the company provides monthly projects that include a pocket-sized computer and various components, along with an instructional booklet. Each box contains all necessary materials for assembling an electronic product, promoting hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In addition to its subscription service, Creation Crate also offers a variety of electronic components, such as buttons, cables, sensors, and displays, available for purchase online.

Prinsta

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Prinsta develops advanced electronics manufacturing solutions that enable rapid prototyping of printed circuit boards (PCBs) directly on desktops. By significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional prototyping methods—typically taking one to three months and requiring substantial financial investment—Prinsta allows companies and engineers to streamline their development processes. Their technology features quick prototype generation, smart embedded electronics, and automated optical registration, all contributing to enhanced efficiency in electronics manufacturing. This innovative approach positions Prinsta as a disruptive force in the industry, helping clients accelerate their time to market and save on production costs.

Unruly Splats

Seed Round in 2019
Unruly Splats develops interactive educational tools combining physical activity and coding. Their programmable floor tiles enable kids to learn computer science concepts through active games, fostering skill development and social interaction.

Unruly Studios

Seed Round in 2019
Unruly Studios, Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and manufactures interactive electronic floor tiles known as Unruly Tiles. These tiles light up, produce sounds, and can detect when stepped on, allowing children aged 6-12 to engage in active games, music, and light shows. The product encourages creativity and critical STEM skills by enabling kids to program their own games using Scratch, a programming language designed for children. In addition to its product offerings, Unruly Studios provides workshops in schools, after-school programs, and libraries, fostering social engagement and physical activity. Founded in 2014, the company was originally named JumpSmart, Inc. before rebranding to Unruly Studios, Inc. in June 2018.

Prinsta

Seed Round in 2019
Prinsta develops advanced electronics manufacturing solutions that enable rapid prototyping of printed circuit boards (PCBs) directly on desktops. By significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional prototyping methods—typically taking one to three months and requiring substantial financial investment—Prinsta allows companies and engineers to streamline their development processes. Their technology features quick prototype generation, smart embedded electronics, and automated optical registration, all contributing to enhanced efficiency in electronics manufacturing. This innovative approach positions Prinsta as a disruptive force in the industry, helping clients accelerate their time to market and save on production costs.

MacroFab

Series A in 2019
MacroFab is a technology-enabled electronics manufacturing platform and service provider with a network of North American factories, enabling hardware technology companies of all sizes to prototype and manufacture printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) at any scale. The company offers an easy-to-use platform that reduces upfront costs and complexity by integrating design data, providing early risk feedback, and coordinating production as conditions change. Through enhanced transparency and traceability across the design-to-manufacture workflow, MacroFab helps teams move from concept to market quickly while maintaining resiliency in dynamic environments. It manufactures millions of custom PCBA products annually, combining software-driven workflow management with manufacturing capability to support prototyping, low-volume production, and scalable manufacturing.

WIFIPLUG

Convertible Note in 2019
WIFIPLUG is a Leeds-based company that develops smart home devices, including an app-controlled smart plug and smart light switch designed to automate lights and household electronics and help manage energy use. The company enables remote control via a mobile app and real-time energy monitoring, and supports voice assistant integrations with major platforms such as Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. It offers an open application programming interface for easy B2B integration and custom development, positioning the product for both consumer and business use. WIFIPLUG emphasizes energy efficiency and cost savings through features powered by machine learning and data insights, and has pursued patents related to automatic energy savings and home security using machine learning. The company is headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, with an additional office in St. Louis, United States.

Novalia

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2006, Novalia specializes in creating thin, self-adhesive touch sensors using printed conductive ink and silicon microcontrollers. Based in Cambridge, UK, the company designs bespoke interactive solutions that connect brands with audiences across various sectors such as out-of-home advertising, magazines, retail, direct mail, and music.

Unruly Studios

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Unruly Studios, Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and manufactures interactive electronic floor tiles known as Unruly Tiles. These tiles light up, produce sounds, and can detect when stepped on, allowing children aged 6-12 to engage in active games, music, and light shows. The product encourages creativity and critical STEM skills by enabling kids to program their own games using Scratch, a programming language designed for children. In addition to its product offerings, Unruly Studios provides workshops in schools, after-school programs, and libraries, fostering social engagement and physical activity. Founded in 2014, the company was originally named JumpSmart, Inc. before rebranding to Unruly Studios, Inc. in June 2018.

NanoQuan

Seed Round in 2018
NanoQuan Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kitchener that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced nanocomposite materials. The firm focuses on creating innovative materials with exceptional electrical, mechanical, optical, and thermal properties, catering to various industries, including electronics, automotive, and aerospace. Utilizing a proprietary dispersion-mixing technology, NanoQuan effectively incorporates nano-fillers into a diverse range of host materials, allowing for customized solutions to meet specific industry requirements at competitive prices.

Aerotronic

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Aerotronic Inc. is a manufacturer of drones and unmanned aerial systems, specializing in advanced applications for data analytics and inspections. Founded in 2016 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company has developed the Dauntless, a hybrid single-rotor helicopter equipped with remote sensing technology capable of both hover and forward flight. Aerotronic focuses on enhancing the efficiency of power line inspections, significantly reducing costs compared to traditional methods. Their drones capture high-speed data which is processed through a proprietary analytics platform and made accessible to clients via a web portal. This innovative approach allows for more accurate assessments and preventative maintenance predictions using machine learning. The company also offers a subscription model for ongoing data access and has established a marketplace for additional services, such as vegetation management. Aerotronic is led by a team with extensive expertise in aerospace and manufacturing, positioning the company to effectively serve industries such as energy, emergency response, and defense.

MacroFab

Venture Round in 2018
MacroFab is a technology-enabled electronics manufacturing platform and service provider with a network of North American factories, enabling hardware technology companies of all sizes to prototype and manufacture printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) at any scale. The company offers an easy-to-use platform that reduces upfront costs and complexity by integrating design data, providing early risk feedback, and coordinating production as conditions change. Through enhanced transparency and traceability across the design-to-manufacture workflow, MacroFab helps teams move from concept to market quickly while maintaining resiliency in dynamic environments. It manufactures millions of custom PCBA products annually, combining software-driven workflow management with manufacturing capability to support prototyping, low-volume production, and scalable manufacturing.

Kapsul Air

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Kapsul Air is a company focused on transforming the home comfort market through the development of aesthetically pleasing and high-performance appliances. Its flagship product, a 5,000 BTU window air conditioner, is designed for easy installation and user-friendly operation, offering 30% more visibility than traditional models while maintaining an attractive appearance both indoors and outdoors. In addition to air conditioning, Kapsul Air offers a variety of home-comfort appliances that manage temperature, humidity, and air quality. These products are equipped with advanced features, including connectivity to web services and compatibility with smart home platforms, allowing consumers to monitor and control factors such as heat, humidity, energy usage, and ambient light in their homes.

GRAPHENEST

Funding Round in 2018
Graphenest is a nanotechnology company that provides sustainable graphene-based coatings and plastic solutions and IP to protect electronics from electromagnetic shielding interference. Graphenest offers conductive plastics and coatings products that provide 220% more RF/EMI/EMC Shielding performance while reducing production costs by more than 15% and weight by up to 75%. Current shielding products are based on metals that are heavy, rigid, and energy & resource-intensive. Our customers are Tier 2 and 1 component or systems manufacturers for batteries (package and electronics control), electronics (housing, IC, printable electronics, antennas), electronics/telecom (Radar, LiDAR, 5G/6G, etc), cables & wires (power and data), among other critical components. Graphenest has vertically integrated material production, formulations, and IP to incorporate into clients' products. Our clean technology to produce graphene using recycled graphite, which is highly scalable, modular, and cost-effective due to implementing a 3R approach in our process, Reduce – Reuse – Recycle and "Industry 5.0" concepts, will enable a fully circular economy.

Notch Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Notch Inc., located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing advanced metamaterial solutions that enhance antenna technology. The company's innovations enable electronically controlled beamforming, which improves communication ranges and performance. Additionally, Notch Inc. incorporates features that bolster cybersecurity, ensuring that their solutions not only optimize connectivity but also protect against potential threats. Through its cutting-edge technology, Notch Inc. aims to address the evolving needs of modern communication systems.

EyeLights

Seed Round in 2017
EyeLights is a developer of innovative motorcycle accessories focused on enhancing rider safety and experience through advanced technology. The company offers a head-up display GPS that projects crucial navigational and safety information directly into the rider's field of vision, allowing them to maintain focus on the road. This universal accessory alerts motorcyclists to potential hazards, such as sharp bends, traffic signals, and speed limits. Designed for easy installation in under five minutes, EyeLights is compatible with various helmet types, including full-face, convertible, and jet helmets. Its compact optical technology enables visibility of GPS data from over two meters away and features audio functionality for extended use of more than eight hours. The device is built to withstand adverse weather conditions, including rain and fog, while remaining lightweight at less than 100 grams. Overall, EyeLights aims to significantly enhance the safety and enjoyment of motorcycle riding.

Fathom

Convertible Note in 2017
Fathom Drones Inc is a company specializing in the development of innovative underwater drones that prioritize user-friendliness and portability. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fathom aims to revolutionize underwater exploration by making it accessible to a broader audience. Its flagship product, the Fathom One, enables users to explore underwater environments remotely, controlling the drone via a mobile application from a dry location. This technology allows individuals to experience underwater diving without physical immersion, catering to both recreational enthusiasts and professionals in various fields.

Fathom

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Fathom Drones Inc is a company specializing in the development of innovative underwater drones that prioritize user-friendliness and portability. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fathom aims to revolutionize underwater exploration by making it accessible to a broader audience. Its flagship product, the Fathom One, enables users to explore underwater environments remotely, controlling the drone via a mobile application from a dry location. This technology allows individuals to experience underwater diving without physical immersion, catering to both recreational enthusiasts and professionals in various fields.

Play Impossible

Pre Seed Round in 2017
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.

Halion Displays

Seed Round in 2017
Halion Displays Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Waterloo. The company specializes in developing low-color full displays designed for portable devices, including smartwatches and e-readers. Halion's innovative display technology is daylight-visible and operates with low power consumption, positioning it as a potential global standard in display solutions. Their unique approach mimics the concept of ink on paper, utilizing advanced cyan, magenta, and yellow materials that can rapidly change colors, thus providing an exceptional refresh rate. This technology aims to enhance the user experience in various portable electronic devices.

MacroFab

Funding Round in 2017
MacroFab is a technology-enabled electronics manufacturing platform and service provider with a network of North American factories, enabling hardware technology companies of all sizes to prototype and manufacture printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) at any scale. The company offers an easy-to-use platform that reduces upfront costs and complexity by integrating design data, providing early risk feedback, and coordinating production as conditions change. Through enhanced transparency and traceability across the design-to-manufacture workflow, MacroFab helps teams move from concept to market quickly while maintaining resiliency in dynamic environments. It manufactures millions of custom PCBA products annually, combining software-driven workflow management with manufacturing capability to support prototyping, low-volume production, and scalable manufacturing.

ENSO

Seed Round in 2017
1.5 billion people worldwide live with chronic pain, and the best option they have are drugs like Vicodin that have terrible side effects and make people feel sick. ENSO has developed the first opioid-free, wearable device clinically proven to solve pain better than Vicodin. It works by delivering a patented electrical stimulation treatment that relaxes the muscles and calms the nerves wherever it is applied, and it's all controlled via an app on your smartphone. Enso is being used to solve chronic and acute pain at over 100 medical centers in the US such as Stanford, Harvard and Cedars-Sinai. The device is covered by the VA Hospitals and workers compensation insurance plans and is expected to be covered by major commercial insurance plans by 2021.

MacroFab

Seed Round in 2016
MacroFab is a technology-enabled electronics manufacturing platform and service provider with a network of North American factories, enabling hardware technology companies of all sizes to prototype and manufacture printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) at any scale. The company offers an easy-to-use platform that reduces upfront costs and complexity by integrating design data, providing early risk feedback, and coordinating production as conditions change. Through enhanced transparency and traceability across the design-to-manufacture workflow, MacroFab helps teams move from concept to market quickly while maintaining resiliency in dynamic environments. It manufactures millions of custom PCBA products annually, combining software-driven workflow management with manufacturing capability to support prototyping, low-volume production, and scalable manufacturing.

MakerBloks

Seed Round in 2016
MakerBloks Inc. is a company based in Montréal, Canada, that specializes in designing and manufacturing electronic building blocks that foster creativity and learning in children. Founded in 2014, MakerBloks offers a range of color-coded, magnetically-connected blocks, along with starter kits and expansion sets focused on themes like spy technology and music. These innovative blocks enable users to build real electric circuits and engage in interactive play, complemented by a tablet game that challenges them to solve puzzles. MakerBloks aims to empower children to become creators by encouraging them to think critically, design, experiment, and create their own projects, such as lie detector tests and burglar alarms. The company's products are available for purchase online.

Remidi

Seed Round in 2016
Remidi LLC, based in Austin, Texas, is a pioneering company specializing in the development of wearable musical instruments. The company's flagship product, the Remidi T8, transforms the entire human hand into a versatile music instrument, enabling users to create, record, and perform an infinite array of musical combinations through intuitive gestures. By integrating physical movement with music production, Remidi's innovative devices allow musicians and creators to engage with sound in a dynamic and immersive way, enhancing their overall creative experience across various media, including music, virtual reality, and video games.

WAVE

Pre Seed Round in 2015
WAVE provides a full complement of low-voltage system solutions, sales, service, design, installation, field engineering, project management, and consulting services. Their services include audio and video design and engineering, systems integration, service and preventative maintenance, and affiliate national services. They provide commercial audio-visual and control systems with expert advice and consulting services.

MacroFab

Seed Round in 2015
MacroFab is a technology-enabled electronics manufacturing platform and service provider with a network of North American factories, enabling hardware technology companies of all sizes to prototype and manufacture printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) at any scale. The company offers an easy-to-use platform that reduces upfront costs and complexity by integrating design data, providing early risk feedback, and coordinating production as conditions change. Through enhanced transparency and traceability across the design-to-manufacture workflow, MacroFab helps teams move from concept to market quickly while maintaining resiliency in dynamic environments. It manufactures millions of custom PCBA products annually, combining software-driven workflow management with manufacturing capability to support prototyping, low-volume production, and scalable manufacturing.

Muse Robotics

Seed Round in 2015
Muse Robotics specializes in providing a comprehensive hardware and software framework that facilitates the prototyping and scaling of high-performance robotics solutions. The company caters primarily to software development teams with innovative robotics concepts, offering them reliable and cost-effective hardware. By delivering advanced motion control electronics, sensing elements, and power management options that integrate seamlessly, Muse Robotics enables clients to focus on software innovation without the complexities of hardware development. This approach allows customers to efficiently create robust and reliable robotic systems that meet their specific needs.

Solenica

Seed Round in 2015
Solenica designs a solar-powered robotic mirror that tracks the sun's movement and reflects sunlight into rooms, providing natural illumination in residential settings where direct sunlight is unavailable.

CoolChip Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
CoolChip Technologies Inc. is a specialized provider of thermal management solutions, focusing on Kinetic Cooling technology to enhance the cooling of electronic devices. Founded by MIT engineers in 2010 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company develops high-performance and low-profile coolers tailored for high-performance computing servers, medical devices, data centers, and consumer electronics. CoolChip's innovative cooling systems enable devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops to efficiently dissipate heat with minimal power consumption, improving thermal performance while maintaining compact form factors and low noise levels. The company holds a significant portfolio of intellectual property, positioning it as a leader in transforming the electronics cooling industry and allowing manufacturers to create next-generation products.

UB+

Pre Seed Round in 2014
UB+ is an engineering and design firm that creates audio peripherals. The offering of its comprehensive line up of lifestyle electronics and audio peripherals continues to transcend boundaries.

Indybo

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Indybo is a company that manufactures modular robotic toys designed to enhance children's understanding of programming and electronics. By providing an engaging and enjoyable learning experience, Indybo aims to foster an early intuition for these subjects among young learners. Through its innovative products, the company transforms traditional educational methods, making complex concepts more accessible and enjoyable for children.

Fairwaves

Convertible Note in 2014
Fairwaves, Inc. is a manufacturer of open-source telecommunications equipment tailored for mobile operators. The company specializes in a range of products, including indoor, tower-mounted, and rack-mounted base stations, as well as two-channel SDR transceivers. Additionally, Fairwaves provides cloud core-based networks and offers support and consulting services related to its hardware. The company also engages in the online sale of ready-to-use products, accessories, and DIY kits. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, Fairwaves has expanded its presence with offices in Moscow, Russia; Riga, Latvia; and Paris, France. Its equipment is deployed in various locations, including Mexico, the Netherlands, and the Island of Mayotte, aimed at enhancing connectivity services, particularly in rural and low-income regions.

CoolChip Technologies

Convertible Note in 2014
CoolChip Technologies Inc. is a specialized provider of thermal management solutions, focusing on Kinetic Cooling technology to enhance the cooling of electronic devices. Founded by MIT engineers in 2010 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company develops high-performance and low-profile coolers tailored for high-performance computing servers, medical devices, data centers, and consumer electronics. CoolChip's innovative cooling systems enable devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops to efficiently dissipate heat with minimal power consumption, improving thermal performance while maintaining compact form factors and low noise levels. The company holds a significant portfolio of intellectual property, positioning it as a leader in transforming the electronics cooling industry and allowing manufacturers to create next-generation products.

Fairwaves

Seed Round in 2014
Fairwaves, Inc. is a manufacturer of open-source telecommunications equipment tailored for mobile operators. The company specializes in a range of products, including indoor, tower-mounted, and rack-mounted base stations, as well as two-channel SDR transceivers. Additionally, Fairwaves provides cloud core-based networks and offers support and consulting services related to its hardware. The company also engages in the online sale of ready-to-use products, accessories, and DIY kits. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, Fairwaves has expanded its presence with offices in Moscow, Russia; Riga, Latvia; and Paris, France. Its equipment is deployed in various locations, including Mexico, the Netherlands, and the Island of Mayotte, aimed at enhancing connectivity services, particularly in rural and low-income regions.

MacroFab

Pre Seed Round in 2014
MacroFab is a technology-enabled electronics manufacturing platform and service provider with a network of North American factories, enabling hardware technology companies of all sizes to prototype and manufacture printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) at any scale. The company offers an easy-to-use platform that reduces upfront costs and complexity by integrating design data, providing early risk feedback, and coordinating production as conditions change. Through enhanced transparency and traceability across the design-to-manufacture workflow, MacroFab helps teams move from concept to market quickly while maintaining resiliency in dynamic environments. It manufactures millions of custom PCBA products annually, combining software-driven workflow management with manufacturing capability to support prototyping, low-volume production, and scalable manufacturing.

Indybo

Seed Round in 2014
Indybo is a company that manufactures modular robotic toys designed to enhance children's understanding of programming and electronics. By providing an engaging and enjoyable learning experience, Indybo aims to foster an early intuition for these subjects among young learners. Through its innovative products, the company transforms traditional educational methods, making complex concepts more accessible and enjoyable for children.

Onion Corporation

Convertible Note in 2014
Onion Corporation specializes in developing and delivering computing and connectivity devices tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Toronto and Shenzhen, the company provides a wide array of products, including wireless microprocessor modules, IoT development kits, consumer products, and various development boards. Onion Corporation's offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including makers, developers, students, and commercial and industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its solutions enable hardware developers to effectively connect their devices to the internet, streamlining the development process and allowing users to concentrate on their core hardware innovations. The company's products are available online and through various resellers and distributors, both domestically and internationally.

CoolChip Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2014
CoolChip Technologies Inc. is a specialized provider of thermal management solutions, focusing on Kinetic Cooling technology to enhance the cooling of electronic devices. Founded by MIT engineers in 2010 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company develops high-performance and low-profile coolers tailored for high-performance computing servers, medical devices, data centers, and consumer electronics. CoolChip's innovative cooling systems enable devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops to efficiently dissipate heat with minimal power consumption, improving thermal performance while maintaining compact form factors and low noise levels. The company holds a significant portfolio of intellectual property, positioning it as a leader in transforming the electronics cooling industry and allowing manufacturers to create next-generation products.

ProtoExchange

Seed Round in 2013
ProtoExchange is an outsourcing marketplace for hardware development. The platform matches the world's best hardware engineers to clients who are looking for on-demand hardware assistance. The platform works by matching Engineers to client projects. ProtoExchange ensures the engineer and client are a good fit to increase the success rate for each project. Similarly, they set the prices across the network, removing price competition and encouraging top talent to participate in the marketplace. As a result, clients can accelerate hardware development while minimizing overhead; engineers can expand on their hardware capabilities, engage in relevant projects, and earn income without undercutting their own services.

Responsive Sports

Seed Round in 2013
Responsive Sports makes smart sports equipment. The idea behind Responsive Sports is that if sensors are added to sports equipment athletes will be able to get better information about their performance. In addition to selling sports equipment embedded with sensors, Responsive Sports can also power stats for televised professional sports.
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