HAX
HAX backs pre-seed startups solving hard industrial-scale challenges using innovative hard tech (plasma, physical AI, advanced chemistry) in energy, compute, transportation, health tech, and manufacturing. We provide hands-on technical support and global engineering organization beyond capital.
Check Size$550K – $550K
StagesPre-Seed, Seed
LocationUS
Data quality88verified
Investment thesis
HAX backs pre-seed startups solving hard industrial-scale challenges using innovative hard tech (plasma, physical AI, advanced chemistry) in energy, compute, transportation, health tech, and manufacturing. We provide hands-on technical support and global engineering organization beyond capital.
90 confidence · stated by fund
Pre-SeedSeedEnergyAdvanced manufacturingRoboticsHealth techAdvanced computeTransportationMaterials science
Partners
DT
Duncan Turner
General Partner
AV
Avra van der Zee
General Partner
What sets HAX apart
- embedded global engineering organization (35k sq ft Newark HQ + 10k sq ft HAX Plasma Forge in Princeton)
- industrial-grade prototyping space and technical mastery
- deep scientific/engineering expertise (team of scientists and engineers, not just capital providers)
- hands-on technical partnership for de-risking complex tech
Investment profile
- Stages
- Pre-Seed, Seed
- Sectors
- Energy, Advanced manufacturing, Robotics, Health tech, Advanced compute, Transportation, Materials science
- Cold inbound
- Accepted
Frequently asked questions
- What does HAX invest in?
- HAX is a pre-seed, seed stage Energy, Advanced manufacturing, Robotics, Health tech, Advanced compute, Transportation, Materials science investor, typically writing $550K – $550K checks, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: HAX backs pre-seed startups solving hard industrial-scale challenges using innovative hard tech (plasma, physical AI, advanced chemistry) in energy, compute, transportation, health tech, and manufacturing. We provide hands-on technical support and global engineering organization beyond capital.
- What check size does HAX write?
- HAX typically writes $550K – $550K checks at the Pre-Seed, Seed stage in Energy, Advanced manufacturing, Robotics, Health tech, Advanced compute, Transportation, Materials science.
- Is HAX actively deploying capital?
- HAX is actively deploying capital. What we observed: Active program recruiting founders, mention of upcoming HAX Plasma Forge in Princeton, newsletter signup, mentor recruitment, ongoing blog content about hard tech trends.
- What makes HAX different from other funds?
- HAX stands out on 4 points: embedded global engineering organization (35k sq ft Newark HQ + 10k sq ft HAX Plasma Forge in Princeton); industrial-grade prototyping space and technical mastery; deep scientific/engineering expertise (team of scientists and engineers, not just capital providers); hands-on technical partnership for de-risking complex tech.
- What other funds are similar to HAX?
- Funds with overlapping stage and sector focus include Wireframe Ventures, AME Cloud Ventures, Caffeinated Capital. See the full list below, or use DryPowder's AI fund matching to rank all tracked funds by fit with your specific startup.
- How do I reach out to HAX?
- HAX accepts cold outreach — you can apply directly at https://hax.co/program/. Use DryPowder's AI fund matching to see how your startup aligns with HAX's thesis and focus areas (Energy, Advanced manufacturing, Robotics, Health tech, Advanced compute, Transportation, Materials science) — it returns a fit score and specific talking points for your outreach.