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Vanhawks

AcquiredYC W15

Toronto, CA · 11 employees · 5 known investors

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Vanhawks makes a carbon fiber commuter bicycle with integrated GPS, blind-spot sensors, and connected lights, paired with a mobile app that provides turn-by-turn navigation, route optimization, and activity tracking for urban cyclists.

ConsumerHardwareIoTTransportationCanadaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)

SZSohaib Zahid
Sohaib ZahidFounderSohaib Zahid is a founder with experience launching three companies and achieving two exits; he has background in product, sales, and business development, and is currently focused on climate solutions.
AAAdil Aftab Iqbal
Adil Aftab IqbalCo Founder2011–2015Adil Aftab Iqbal is founder of Vanhawks, which develops smart bicycles using carbon fiber and composite materials integrated with GPS navigation and connected sensors for urban cyclists.
AZAli Zahid
Ali ZahidFounder

Investors · 5

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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BDC Venture CapitalreportedMontreal · $365K – $25.6M

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Garage CapitalreportedWaterloo

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Inovia CapitalreportedMontreal · $250K – $8M

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Smartbike Maker Vanhawks (YC W15) Back from the Dead, Pursuing New Directionsblog.vanhawks.com · Nov 2016Vanhawks (YC W15) Raises $1.6M to Help Put the Valour Smartbike on the Roadtechcrunch.com · Mar 2015Vanhawks Raises $1.6M To Help Put The Valour Smartbike On The Road | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does Vanhawks do?
Vanhawks makes a carbon fiber commuter bicycle with integrated GPS, blind-spot sensors, and connected lights, paired with a mobile app that provides turn-by-turn navigation, route optimization, and activity tracking for urban cyclists.
Who founded Vanhawks?
Vanhawks was founded by Sohaib Zahid, Adil Aftab Iqbal, Ali Zahid.
Who are Vanhawks's investors?
Vanhawks's investors include FundersClub, Y Combinator, BDC Venture Capital, Garage Capital, Inovia Capital.
Where is Vanhawks headquartered?
Vanhawks is headquartered in Toronto, CA.