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HF0

AcceleratorActively deployingoperating company · company profile

New York · 3 people tracked

Also known as HF0 ADVISORS, LLC

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Investment thesis

HF0 positions itself as a residency program aimed at experienced, repeat founders, running structured batches that culminate in demo days.

Invests inSector AgnosticNew YorkSan FranciscoUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Sep 22, 2026.

HQ
New York, US
Founded
2022
Last 12 months
2 investments
Private fund assets
$212.1M
VC funds
5
Portfolio companies
11

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website
Emily Liu· GP & COO

What they invest in

from 10 of 11 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×8SaaS ×5Enterprise Software ×3Future of Work ×2Hardware ×2Marketing Tech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1

HQs:United States×6United Arab Emirates×1

Portfolio companies · 11 tracked

alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like

By year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 22023 · 16 dated

Markopolo AImarkopolo.aiin𝕏✓ verified

Markopolo is an AI-powered marketing platform for consumer brands that predicts customer behavior and autonomously triggers interventions, with an "Agentic Commerce" system that assigns each customer an AI agent.

AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketing Tech

Ru(Cofounder)Tas(Cofounder)

Co-investorsDekko ISHO Venture CapitalJoa CapitalStartup BangladeshTranspose Platform Management

Neuralmachineneuralmachine.com✓ verified

Neural Machine develops technology to connect humans and machines, aiming to create a new form of "human computing" that extends the human mind.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware

Co-investorsSignalFireEvolution VC Partners

The Networkthenetwork.com✓ verified

The Network is building infrastructure for human connection, developing new ways to discover and understand people.

AI & Machine LearningSocialSan Francisco, US

Andres Kupervaser-GouldinTomas CerdeirainPedro Sotomayorin

Co-investorsBedrockShrug CapitalScript Capital

Thetopvoicesthetopvoices.comin✓ verified

Stake is a digital real estate investment platform that enables global property ownership by providing access to curated real estate funds and fractional ownership opportunities.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsFintechMedia & EntertainmentMobility & TransportationPropTechSaaSDubai, AE

Vytis Šliažas(CEO and co-founder)Manar Mahmassani(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)Rami Tabbara(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)

Co-investors359 Capital645 VenturesCarya Venture PartnersEmirates NBDSuperhero CapitalWa'ed Ventures+1 more

Aquariaaquaria.worldin𝕏Nov 2024 · $112M

Aquaria develops atmospheric water generation technology that harvests drinking water from the air.

CleantechClimate TechHardware

Co-investorsEvolution VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementBow CapitalMistletoeSoma CapitalUmami Capital

Clerk Chatclerk.chatin𝕏Oct 2024 · $7M

Clerk Chat is a business messaging platform that adds AI to telecommunication, letting companies send and receive text messages (including RCS and messaging within Microsoft Teams, Webex, and Zoom) for sales, support, and marketing.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US

Alexander Haque(Co-Founder)inStella Fulman(Co-Founder)Will Chertoff(Founder)in

Co-investorsMento vcTranspose Platform ManagementAltaIR CapitalRace Capital

Ephemeralephemeral.tattooJul 2026 · $4.5M

Ephemeral develops biodegradable tattoo ink designed to fade over time, offering a non-permanent alternative to traditional tattoos without laser removal.

BiotechConsumerNew MaterialsBrooklyn, US

Co-investorsCanaan PartnersFlucas VenturesAbstract VenturesEmbassy VenturesMax VenturesStratus Ventures+1 more

Final Round AIfinalroundai.comin𝕏Jan 2025 · $6.9M

Final Round AI provides AI tools for interview preparation, including mock interviews, real-time interview assistance, resume building, and LinkedIn optimization.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundLevel One FundMento vcRitual CapitalTranspose Platform Management+6 more

Hamilton AIhamilton.ai

Hamilton AI provides an autonomous platform for private aviation operators that ingests data from interactions across email, calls, meetings, and product use to surface business-relevant insights and automation tailored to the aviation business model.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Wouter Witvoet(Founder)in

Co-investorsBling CapitalCorrelation VenturesCambrian VenturesFJ LabsTTV CapitalWEEKEND

Tenkaratenkara.aiin𝕏Mar 2026 · $7M

Tenkara provides operations management software for manufacturers, offering visibility and automation for supplier coordination, freight management, pricing, ERP data, and compliance documentation.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Ben Stern(CEO)in

Co-investorsTrue VenturesNight CapitalScribble VenturesSF1WndrCo

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has HF0 made?
HF0 has 11 tracked investments, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
What sectors does HF0 focus on?
HF0 focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is HF0 located?
HF0 is headquartered in New York, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Evan Stites-Clayton, HF0 GP on Founder Residencies & AI Startups

Grace Gong · Evan Stites-Clayton

Thousands Apply. 10 Get In. Dave Fontenot’s HF0 Explained.

Just Go Grind · Dave Fontenot

From Serial Founder to Backing Unicorns Ft Dave Fontenot(Founder of HF0)

bizpodroohi · Dave Fontenot

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