Investors in Hardware

SFC Capital (formerly Startup Funding Club) is a leading early-stage investment firm providing capital and support to British startups. By combining our Angel Network and Seed Funds, we have created a unique model that allows investors to get exposure to SEIS- and EIS-qualifying businesses, either directly or through a diversified portfolio curated and managed by our expert team. Recognised by PitchBook Data as the UK's most active VC, our team has supported more than 400 startups to date. Notable SFC Capital portfolio companies include Onfido, Cognism, and Transcend Packaging.

Atmos' mission is to invest in world class founders, who are motivated to solve the world's most challenging issues, through the use of cutting edge technologies and a data driven approach. Atmos backs innovative teams that have cracked complex scientific problems, entrepreneurs who have commercialized their expertise, companies that are indispensable to their clients and management that understands the markets they serve. Atmos partners with teams working to build these enterprises into category leaders.

JR HOLDING is an Alternative Joint-Stock Company listed on the NewConnect Exchange Market in Poland since 2012.In accordance with our strategy, we invest in several key sectors of the future, such as renewable sources of energy, gaming, lifestyle, artificial intelligence, new media or biotech. While creating a business, we believe in more than just good projects or sectors of big potential - we believe in people and realtions.

Elephants&Ventures is an early-stage venture boutique specializing in tech startups. We partner closely with founders, offering expert advice on financing, strategy, and business development. Our focus areas include hardware & robotics, disruptive services, and creative ventures. Headquartered in Paris and NYC, we leverage our global presence to support innovative companies in scaling their operations and achieving their growth milestones.

We, at HCVC, are a venture capital firm that helps fearless founders tackle hard problems with our capital, resources, and collaboration.

We are one of the top French leaders in seed and venture capital, with €150m under management. Over the last 30 years, we have invested in 550 companies, 27 of which have gone public. Currently, we manage a portfolio of 60 active companies. Our dedicated team of 16 people, based in Lyon and Paris, is committed to supporting innovative ventures and driving their success.

Lifeline Ventures is a Helsinki-based early-stage VC. Founded by serial entrepreneurs, we work with early-stage companies in funding, sales, technology, strategy, and operations. Lifeline Ventures invests in future category-leading companies with strong founders. To date, we have invested in over 100 companies. Our investment ticket size ranges from 100 kEUR to 2 mEUR and we participate in angel, seed and series A rounds.

Miele is a manufacturer of high-end domestic appliances, commercial equipment and fitted kitchens. As the world’s leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, we create delightful experiences – not only with regard to the quality of our products, but also in terms of performance, convenience, design and sustainability. For our customers, this means the peace of mind of knowing that choosing Miele is a good decision – and probably the decision of a lifetime.

Orange Fab Romania is an acceleration program that facilitates collaboration between Orange and innovative startups. Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with sales of 43.5 billion euros in 2022 and 136,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2022, including 75,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 287 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2022.

A growth program for IoT and hardware startups, helping them validate, build and scale their business. Startupbootcamp IoT is a London based dedicated growth program for IoT, Industrial IoT & Impact companies aiming at looking to validate, build and grow their business by being connected to key stakeholders, mentors, investors & Corporate Partners.

Startupbootcamp HighTechXL is Europe's business accelerator for hardware startups. We believe that businesses should be a force for good, which is why we focus on sustainable business models that create social value as well as financial returns. We believe the future belongs to those who solve the world’s biggest problems.