HAX is a pre-seed program for hard tech startups, focusing on hardware and deep tech innovations. As part of SOSV, a global venture capital firm, HAX invests in and supports founders worldwide. Their typical investments are in the pre-seed and seed stages, with a strong emphasis on convertible notes.
Notable portfolio companies include Particle, Opentrons, and Clarity Movement. HAX offers hands-on venture capital and provides extensive support to founders, including access to prototyping facilities and expertise in hardware development. Their program in Newark, NJ, demonstrates their commitment to fostering innovation in strategic locations.
HAX Growth - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments168
Current Portfolio Count85
Total Portfolio Exits2
Top Investment Stages
Seed69 (42.6%)
Pre-Seed41 (25.3%)
Convertible Note40 (24.7%)
Series A9 (5.6%)
Series C3 (1.9%)
Stage Mix
Seed 43%Pre-Seed 25%Convertible Note 25%Series A 6%Series C 2%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
HAX Growth - Similar Investment Firms
HAX Growth - Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 7300Business Services
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- NAICS
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified