HCVC
Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
HCVC supports founders working to industrialize scientific and technological progress. The firm backs companies spanning next-generation computing, autonomous systems, robotics, biotechnology, space technology, and fusion energy. Portfolio companies demonstrate early traction with significant venture rounds and customer deployments.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team Β· 6 people
from the firm's websiteFounded HCVC in 2015 as a community-first venture firm focused on supporting hardtech founders.
Joined HCVC in 2017 with over 25 years of investment experience in breakthrough technologies, previously a partner at Innovacom.
Early career involved co-founding a semiconductor startup in Taiwan; currently splits time between Europe and Asia.
Started career exploring AI developments at IBM Watson before transitioning to venture in 2016; passionate about community building and co-founded London AI.
Motor racing engineer with over 20 years of experience in high-performance technologies; currently serves as President of Hyundai Motorsports.
Holds a PhD in Stem Cell Biology and previously ran the London chapter of Nucleate; focused on helping scientists transform research into disruptive startups.
What they invest in
from 27 of 93 portfolio companiesDeep Tech Γ10Hardware Γ10AI & Machine Learning Γ9Enterprise Software Γ5Healthtech Γ5Medical Devices Γ5Robotics Γ5SaaS Γ5
HQs:United StatesΓ11GermanyΓ1FranceΓ1
Investments Β· showing 60 of 93
founders shown can be your intro pathAlcatraz develops facial recognition technology for access control systems. The company uses AI to enable face-based authentication and building access.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMountain View, US
AmberBox develops gunshot detection systems that automatically identify and report shootings to first responders in real time. The technology is designed for US public and commercial buildings to enable faster emergency response.
CybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechIoTSaaSSan Francisco, US
ANELLO Photonics develops silicon photonics-based inertial navigation systems, specifically its SiPhOG platform, which delivers optical gyroscope performance in a chip-scale form factor for GPS-denied environments. The company serves defense, autonomous systems, and commercial markets requiring resilient navigation in contested or GPS-denied conditions across land, air, and sea operations.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsSanta Clara, US
Dr. Mario Paniccia(Co-Founder and CEO)
Arch Systems develops agentic AI software that analyzes factory floor data to provide real-time expert-level guidance to manufacturing teams. The platform connects operational data to prescriptive actions, helping electronics and discrete manufacturers reduce downtime, improve equipment availability, and optimize throughput without requiring additional dashboards or staff.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Ark applies machine learning and AI to bioprocessing, replacing trial-and-error methods with hybrid predictive models to accelerate drug development and scale biotherapeutic manufacturing. The platform serves biopharmaceutical companies and biotech firms seeking to reduce R&D timelines and production costs.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechSaaS
Zheng Huang(Co-Founder)Yossi Quint(Co-Founder & CEO)
Siren develops technology for early detection of diabetic foot ulcers to reduce injury risk. The company serves healthcare providers and patients managing diabetes.
Digital HealthHealthtechIoTMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Ran Ma(Co-Founder, CEO)Henk-Jan Scholten(Co-Founder, COO)Jie Fu(Co-Founder, CTO)
Atmio provides hardware and software for emission monitoring across gas infrastructure including pipelines, distribution networks, and storage facilities. The platform automates methane detection, measurement documentation, and EU-compliant reporting for gas operators.
Climate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareFrankfurt, DE
Automata provides lab automation and data management tools, enabling researchers and technicians to generate accurate data at scale through intuitive workflow creation.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechLegalTechRoboticsSaaS
Mostafa ElSayed(CEO and Co-Founder)Suryansh Chandra(Co-Founder)
Bodyport develops an FDA-cleared cardiac scale that non-invasively measures hemodynamic biomarkers through a patient's feet to detect early signs of worsening heart failure in a home setting. The company's platform pairs this hardware with a proprietary algorithm called the Congestion Index and a software system that integrates with electronic health records to enable remote patient monitoring and clinical decision support for heart failure management.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Caper builds AI-powered smart shopping carts equipped with GPS and computer vision for grocery stores. The carts enable self-checkout and in-store analytics for retailers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRetail Tech
Lindon Gao(Founder/CEO)inAhmed Beshry(Founder)inYilin Huang(Founder)
Food assembly robotics and AI platform for food production scaling
Chef Robotics builds robots and an AI operating system (ChefOS) for food preparation and meal assembly, addressing labor shortages in food manufacturing. The robots handle high-mix production with variable ingredients that traditional automation cannot manage.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRobotics
Chiral develops electron spin alignment technologies and applications based on the CISS effect to reduce resistivity and overpotential waste, enabling sustainable and higher-performance solutions.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew Materials
Cosmic Robotics develops autonomous construction equipment for critical infrastructure projects, starting with solar installations.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Dyna develops general-purpose robots powered by foundation models that adapt across environments and learn new skills rapidly, with deployment across a fleet that continuously improves.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Eight Sleep manufactures a smart bed system called the Pod that provides personalized temperature control, elevation adjustment, and integrated sound for sleep optimization. The product is designed for consumers seeking improved sleep quality and recovery.
ConsumerHardwareIoTWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Matteo Franceschetti(Founder/CEO)inMassimo Andreasi Bassi(Founder/CTO)inAlexandra Zatarain(Founder/CMO)in
Elroy Air develops autonomous hybrid-electric aircraft for heavy-payload cargo delivery, serving commercial logistics, defense, and humanitarian customers. The company builds and operates the Chaparral vehicle, a turbogenerator-hybrid eVTOL aircraft designed for distributed aerial logistics in remote and contested environments.
Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsCalifornia, US
Andrew Clare(CEO)Dave MerrillClint Cope
Karavela builds a foundation model of the human brain using magnetic resonance imaging and develops AI tools to enhance clinical trials in psychiatry and neurology. The company collects large-scale high-quality brain activity datasets from healthy participants to support personalized treatment research.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Alexis Thual(CEO)Bertrand Thirion(CSO)
Karman+ mines asteroids for raw materials to supply affordable resources for use in space and orbital manufacturing, eliminating the cost and environmental impact of launching materials from Earth.
CleantechDeep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Teun van den DriesSimon HallamLuke BowersoxDaynan Crull
Luko (now Allianz Direct) offers online insurance products including home and auto coverage for consumers in France, with transparent pricing and rapid digital subscriptions.
InsurTech
Agent-driven engineering platform automating CAD-to-simulation workflows
Navier provides cloud-based engineering agents that automate simulation setup and workflows for hardware engineers in aerospace and defense, enabling faster design iterations without manual configuration overhead.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does HCVC invest at?
- HCVC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does HCVC focus on?
- HCVC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Robotics.
- Does HCVC lead rounds?
- Yes, HCVC leads investment rounds.
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