About HAX
Hard problems in human & planetary health require hard tech solutions.
building hard tech is hard
We know because we’ve done it. It’s not your standard startup playbook, and it requires founders who are ready to get their hands dirty and go far beyond their computer keyboard. That’s why we engage beyond capital. We bring the right combination of engineering resources, community, and long-term capital to empower founders to move at unparalleled speed and global scale.
we invest and build alongside our founders
Startups can apply to HAX’s HQ in Newark and to the HAX Plasma Forge in Princeton with an initial prototype, customer insight, and vision. We then invest and build alongside our founders, fundamentally inflecting their technical progress with our team of engineers and investment partners. Founders should think of HAX as an extension of their engineering, business development, fundraising, design, and marketing teams. As startups reach critical milestones, we support fundraising strategy and investor introductions. As part of SOSV, we continue to invest in follow-on rounds from Fund V.
we are a globally diverse community
The most valuable part of the program (that is often understated) is engagement with a globally diverse community of HAX founders. Many have been successful, all have learned hard lessons, and everyone is excited to help each other succeed. Our community has grown to include a curated group of mentors, experts and partners that give our hard tech startups the best edge.
we are SOSV
HAX is built on the foundation of SOSV, the world’s most active deep tech venture capital firm investing at startup inception at pre-seed, with three deeply resourced locations for founders in San Francisco, New York, and Newark (HAX). The SOSV ecosystem spans the globe, with 800+ startups operating in 58 countries. In addition to our investment capital, SOSV’s marketing platform provides breakout opportunities for portfolio companies to shine through the annual SOSV Deep Tech 100 list, SOSV Climate Tech Summit and multiple VC-Founder Matchups and Demo Days / Investor Showcases yearly.