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Hlabs
YC W26San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 1 employees · 7 known investors
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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.
Also known as Hetherington Laboratories, Inc.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)
Hlabs was founded in 2025 by Paul Hetherington.
Investors · 7
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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 Pioneer, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, ADIN, Rice Capital, Vest Capital Partners, Wefunder.
- Where is Hlabs headquartered?
- Hlabs is headquartered in San Francisco, US.