HARDS
AcceleratorPre-Seed–Series A
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesRobotics ×1
HQs:Brazil×1
Portfolio companies · 1 tracked
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMoya Aero · zagdaily.com · Jun 3, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does HARDS invest at?
- HARDS invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does HARDS focus on?
- HARDS focuses on SaaS.
- Does HARDS lead rounds?
- Yes, HARDS leads investment rounds.
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