HCVC

HCVC, also known as Hardware Club, is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage hardtech startups. Established with a community-driven approach, HCVC focuses on sectors such as robotics, AI infrastructure, climate technology, defense, techbio, and space. The firm operates primarily in Europe and North America, supporting companies from pre-seed to seed stages, with investment amounts ranging from €250,000 to €2.5 million. Notable investments include Automata, which has raised significant funding to expand its lab automation platform, and Caper, acquired by Instacart. Other prominent portfolio companies are Cowboy, a smart electric bike startup, and Span, which focuses on smart home energy solutions. Recent investments from their second fund include Renaissance Fusion, a company working on nuclear fusion technology, and Antaris, which is developing space technologies. HCVC's investment strategy emphasizes leveraging their extensive network within the Hardware Club community, which includes over 600 startups across 50 countries. This network provides valuable resources, partnerships, and collaboration opportunities for portfolio companies. The firm recently closed its second fund at $75 million, aiming to make around 40 investments, with an increased focus on supporting companies through larger checks and longer funding periods.