Investors in Hardware

Velio Ventures B.V. is an investment company specializing in the technology, automotive, and high-tech equipment sectors. We strategically invest in early-stage to growth-stage companies that demonstrate disruptive innovation and market potential. With a focus on fostering technological advancements and operational excellence, we aim to support entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses globally. Velio Ventures B.V. leverages its industry expertise and network to provide capital and strategic guidance, helping companies achieve sustainable growth and leadership in their respective fields.

HCVC is a venture capital firm that focuses on supporting founders who are tackling significant challenges with innovative solutions. They specialize in investing in pre-seed and seed-stage companies that utilize breakthrough technologies to drive digital transformation, automation, and decarbonization initiatives globally. Their approach involves providing not only financial capital but also resources and collaborative support to help these early-stage companies grow and succeed in their missions. This includes leveraging advanced technologies to address pressing issues such as sustainability and efficiency across various industries. For more detailed information about HCVC and their investment philosophy, you can visit their official website at HCVC.

At Quantonation, we identify and evaluate startups that align with our thesis through a rigorous process. We actively scout for companies leveraging genuine quantum effects and deep physics principles in fields such as cybersecurity, pharmaceutical design, finance, manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data. We engage with entrepreneurs who share our vision of harnessing quantum technologies to create disruptive applications that surpass traditional approaches.

C4 Ventures is a leading European Venture firm led by former Apple and Microsoft executives, a team of business operators backing ambitious tech entrepreneurs. More than an investor, we strive to create value through deep understanding, strong involvement, and concrete operational support. Leveraging on the team’s second-to-none authority in European go-to-market, we notably strive to accelerate companies’ expansion into and across Europe.

At Blast Club, we invest alongside Anthony Bourbon and Eric Larcheveque in the startups of tomorrow, starting from €1,000 per project. Joining our club means partnering with successful entrepreneurs like Jonathan Anguelov (Aircall, Licorne), Thomas Rebaud (Meero, Licorne), Thomas Battistini (Jour, sold for €100M), Rand Hindi (Zama), and Louis Marty (Merci Handy). They invest under the same conditions and at the same time, supporting founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey with board seat involvement. Becoming a shareholder is simple and digital, managed entirely online by the Blast Club team. With over 4,000 members across France, Blast Club offers training and the opportunity to join one of the most influential clubs in the country.

Road Ventures is a Swiss based Venture Capital fund dedicated to launching the world's next wave of leading companies and entrepreneurs in the transportation and mobility sector. We invest in exceptional companies that offer innovative solutions to the mobility and transportation challenges of tomorrow typically in seed to series A rounds of financing. Launching the world’s next wave of leading companies in the transportation & mobility industry.

volvér.vc is an early-stage investor that invests in B2B technology-enabled companies.volver.vc accelerates early stage B2B tech startups with a focus on coachable founder teams and a hands-on approach, positioning as a preferred first investor in the pre-seed round.

Super Capital, founded in 2018 by Corentin Orsini, initially brought together a community of business angels. Quickly evolving, we expanded our vision by partnering with Thibaut Gimenez and Frédéric Bouleuc to establish Super Capital VC in 2020. Building on this foundation, Super Capital Leverage was launched in 2021 with the addition of a new partner, Frédéric Baecke, to enhance our non-dilutive financing offerings. Today, Super Capital operates as a 360° financing group specializing in early-stage investments from pre-seed to Series A. We support entrepreneurs through both equity financing and non-dilutive financing across our three business lines.

Arkley Brinc provides venture capital for early-stage tech startups in Poland (or European entities with Polish operations), with a focus on IoT and hardware-enabled technologies. In addition to funding, we offer over a decade of first-hand experience in business and product development, and a network that reaches deep into Silicon Valley and the Greater Bay region in China. Arkley Brinc VC is proud to be part of the PFR Starter FIZ fund from PFR Ventures, and to have Group One as our LP.

VIGO Ventures is an investment group supporting cutting edge R&D photonic teams in technology development and commercialization. We make early stage photonics companies ready for round A investment. We are a part of a larger ecosystem and offer long term business support for our portfolio companies which, includes possible next round financing. We light speed your way to round A. With a photonics and hardware focus we offer investment up to €1,5 mln and a possible growth financing up to €10 mln.

Global healthcare company investing as Corporate VC in healthcare startups with a connection to the Beurer World of Health & Wellbeing. Next to a financial investment we are offering support along the whole supply chain (Co-Development, Production, Sales, etc.)

Move Energy invests in early-stage ventures that are at the forefront of innovating both hardware and software solutions which contribute to the energy transition. We support companies making a tangible impact towards achieving net-zero targets, with a special focus on power, transport and buildings. In order to reach net zero by 2050, innovation in new high-impact technologies in these sectors will be crucial.