Hlabs was founded by Paul Hetherington in 2025.

Who are Hlabs's investors?

Hlabs's investors include Y Combinator.

Where is Hlabs headquartered?

Hlabs is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Hlabs

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 1 employees · 1 known investors

HLabs manufactures electronics and actuators for robotics companies in the United States, offering both pre-designed components for rapid prototyping and custom parts for production-scale applications.

Advanced ManufacturingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Hlabs was founded in 2025 by Paul Hetherington.

Paul Hetherington in 𝕏CEO & FounderHe previously founded and led Mystic, another company he started.

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

HLabs: US-made robot actuators and electronicsycombinator.com · Mar 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Hlabs do?: HLabs manufactures electronics and actuators for robotics companies in the United States, offering both pre-designed components for rapid prototyping and custom parts for production-scale applications.
Who founded Hlabs?: Hlabs was founded by Paul Hetherington in 2025.
Who are Hlabs's investors?: Hlabs's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Hlabs headquartered?: Hlabs is headquartered in San Francisco, US.