Brazil's first hardware+software accelerator, focusing on Industry 4.0 startups across various sectors.
Location
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, BR
Founded
2019
Hards is Brazil's first hardware and software accelerator, specializing in Industry 4.0 startups. The firm targets sectors such as AgTech, EnergyTech, Smart Cities, e-Mobility, CleanTech, Climatetech, IndTech, Logistics, IoT/Wearables, and HealthTech. Hards typically invests in seed-stage companies, providing crucial early-stage funding to help these startups scale.
The firm boasts a portfolio of innovative companies that reflect its focus on cutting-edge technology and industry transformation. Hards is led by a team of experienced partners who bring a wealth of knowledge and industry connections to the table. Their investment philosophy centers on supporting startups with not just capital but also strategic guidance and industry-specific expertise. Additionally, Hards offers unique value-add services tailored to the complex needs of hardware and software startups, including mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to specialized resources.
Hards - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies1
Current Portfolio Count1
Top Investment Stages
Seed1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
