HAX (Newark)
SoftBank-backed hardware / hard-tech accelerator historically operating a U.S. program presence in Newark, New Jersey. Helps deep-tech and hardware founders from prototype through early institutional rounds. Program details at hax.co.
Typical check size
$250K-$3M (stage-based estimate)
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Newark, NJ
AUM
N/A
Rounds they lead
Pre-Seed
Seed
Rounds they invest
Pre-Seed
Seed
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FAQs about HAX (Newark)
Stage fit, check size, thesis, and how founders typically approach this firm — based on public sources and our directory.
A hardware and hard-tech accelerator (SoftBank ecosystem) that invests in and operationally supports early deep-tech/hardware founders.
HAX has operated a U.S. program presence associated with Newark, NJ — distinct from its historical Shenzhen roots. Confirm current cohort location on hax.co.
Pre-seed/seed accelerator investments plus hands-on hardware development support.
Via hax.co application paths.
Hardware, robotics, climate hardware, and related deep tech.
Treat as an accelerator/program with Newark association — not a classic multi-stage GP solely headquartered as a Newark VC brand.
Program-standard accelerator checks; confirm current terms with HAX.
Founders often combine HAX with Newark Venture Partners and NYC metro funds.