NextFab Ventures
Venture capitalPhiladelphia · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
NextFab Ventures backs pre-seed, hardware-focused startups building venture-scale companies in critical technologies such as robotics, automation, cleantech, and physical AI, where early technical risk keeps strong companies from getting funded. The firm aims to systematically derisk breakthrough technologies by pairing seed capital with hands-on engineering support, business coaching, and milestone-driven execution. Through deep technical engagement and access to contract manufacturers, advisors, and downstream investors, it helps founders reach the inflection points that unlock Series A and beyond.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 10 of 31 portfolio companiesEnergy ×4Hardware ×4Cleantech ×3Climate Tech ×3Healthtech ×3Biotech ×2Medical Devices ×2AgTech ×1
HQs:United States×10
Investments · 31 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathConverts sodium sulfate waste into high-value chemicals using proprietary electrolyzer technology.
Precision spraying technology that reduces chemical use by up to 90% in agriculture.
Smart windows that respond to sunlight to save energy, reduce glare, and generate renewable power.
Provides continuous, real-time water intelligence for oceans, lakes, and industrial waterways.
ConnectDER manufactures meter socket adapters that simplify the installation of distributed energy systems, including solar, EV charging, and battery storage solutions for homeowners and installers.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwarePhiladelphia, US
Whitman Fulton(Executive Officer, Director)Ivo Steklac(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Gustafson(Director)
BoardDaniel Goldman(Director)Rajan Gupta(Director)Matt Coleman(Director)
Scalable automation platform for high-dexterity tasks previously untouched by traditional robotics.
Enables artificial intelligence and deep learning at the edge of wireless systems.
Philadelphia, US
John David Ferguson(Executive Officer)
Real-time chemical sensing platform providing lab-grade analysis for industrial applications.
Autonomous debris-removal robot engineered for airport environments with advanced obstacle avoidance.
Florrent develops bio-based supercapacitors with higher energy density than standard supercapacitors, aimed at short-duration power quality and reliability applications such as data center backup power, grid reliability, and renewables firming.
CleantechDeep TechEnergy
Alexander Nichols(Director, Promoter)Jose LaSalle(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Joseph Hastry(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardChristopher Noble(Director)Priya Yadav(Director)
Develops high performance, zero maintenance electric propulsion systems for marine applications.
East Greenwich, US
Benjamin Charles Sorkin(Director)Daylin Joseph Frantin(Director)Jonathan Lord(Cofounder)
Automated platform for hydrogel testing across medicine, cosmetics, and agriculture applications.
Haylon Technologies develops battery management systems and software for optimizing performance across drones, electric vehicles, grid storage, and space applications.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyHardwareChampaign, US
Namin Shah(Co-Founder & CEO)inDante Vaisbort(Co-Founder & COO)inRaj Lulla(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Smart devices that help hospital facility teams automate compliance work.
Hubly Surgical makes the Hubly Drill, an FDA-cleared single-use cranial access kit and cordless drill for bedside neurosurgical procedures such as drilling burr holes and EVD placement.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Casey Qadir(Founder)
Non-invasive, continuous stroke monitoring system.
Robotic platform for inspecting critical energy facility infrastructure in hazardous locations.
Microfluidics-based multi-drug testing platform for law enforcement impaired driving assessments.
Uses machine vision and AI to help livestock producers optimize and automate operations.
Smart compression system that enhances circulation and relieves symptoms of chronic stable angina.
HealthtechCoatesville, US
Adam Salamon(Executive Officer, Director)
On-demand reactor platform that produces critical industrial chemicals using electric fields.
THE MOST is a marketplace and hardware platform for natural hair care products and solutions tailored to Afro-textured hair, serving Black women seeking simplified grooming solutions and culturally-informed products.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerWellness & FitnessWashington, US
Dawn Myers(Founder and CEO)
SOLUtion Medical is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing reconstitution drug-delivery products, including its dual-chamber TwistJECT prefilled syringe and auto-injector for treating adrenal crisis.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Julia Anthony(Founder & CSO)
Philadelphia, US
Richard Powers(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Delmonico(Executive Officer, Director)Steve Bishop(Director)Robert Ball(Director)Alex Levit(Director)
Strella Biotech develops high-tech sensors that monitor ethylene gas to track the ripening of fruits and vegetables, with current deployment monitoring 15% of U.S. apples.
AgTechBiotechFoodTechSeattle, US
Katherine Sizov(Executive Officer, Director)Jacob Jordan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Brett Topche(Director)Jay
BoardEric Linn(Director)Nolan Paul(Director)
Marine robotics company developing autonomous underwater vehicles for exploration and inspection.
Enhances guided tour experiences while enabling revenue-generating transactions for tour operators.
Programmable floor tiles with built-in lights and sounds designed for durability.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does NextFab Ventures invest at?
- NextFab Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does NextFab Ventures focus on?
- NextFab Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Robotics.
- Where is NextFab Ventures located?
- NextFab Ventures is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.
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