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Closing the Capital Gap in HardTech

mHUB Ventures is an entity of the mHUB innovation center, committed to bridging the gap between early-stage innovation and market-ready technology.

Venture Capital for Founders Building the Physical World

Hardtech startups face challenges that software startups don't. Product development takes longer. Manufacturing introduces complexity. Customer validation often depends on pilots, regulatory milestones, and supply chain execution.  Hardtech absorbs more execution risk upfront, but it builds durable value as a result. 

Capital alone doesn't solve these challenges, which is why mHUB spent a decade building a platform for hardtech founders to succeed. Through its venture funds, hands-on accelerator programs, and access to world-class prototyping labs and industry networks, mHUB is providing the commercialization infrastructure needed to reach market faster.

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A Platform Built for Results

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61

Portfolio Companies

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2.8%

Selection Rate into Portfolio

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2.3B 

Capital Raised by mHUB Community

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89%

Raise Follow-on Capital as Same or Higher Valuation

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7:1

Ration of Dollars Invested to Follow-on

mHUB Ventures Spark Fund

mHUB Ventures believes hardware is the foundation of technological transformation. To date, the firm has invested in 61 startups through its Spark Fund I and Spark Fund II. Every startup selected into the portfolio is plugged into a 6-month accelerator program that focuses on industry engagement, rapid prototyping, and pilot deployment, alongside manufacturability and supply chain management within the broader mHUB innovation center and community.

mHUB Ventures doesn't just write checks, it increased the probability its portfolio companies will succeed. Reach out to learn more as an investor or startup.

Investments in Three Key Sectors

As the world reorganizes around emerging tech and a race to reindustrialize, mHUB Ventures is uniquely positioned in sectors operating at the intersections of deep tech, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability with a focus on energy, med tech, and smart manufacturing.

Investing with Industry

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Investing Earlier. Building Longer. 

Most venture firms provide capital after technical risk has already been reduced.

mHUB Ventures was designed to invest while companies are still solving the hardest commercialization challenges in the pre-seed stage .

Hardtech startups become stronger when capital is paired with engineering resources, manufacturing and supply chain expertise, customer access, and commercialization support from day one.

Every investment is designed to reduce risk, not simply fund growth. Through the mHUB Accelerator and broader innovation ecosystem, founders gain access to resources that help move technologies from prototype to commercial adoption faster than traditional venture models allow.

Unlock an Entire Commercialization Platform

Engineering & Product Development

Access more than $6M in prototyping equipment, testing labs, engineering expertise, and technical staff to accelerate product development.

Industry Validation

 Connect with corporate partners for pilot programs, customer discovery, technical feedback, and commercial partnerships. 

Manufacturing Network

Tap into regional and national suppliers, manufacturers, and production partners to reduce time from prototype to production. 

Fundraising Support

Receive coaching for investor readiness, introductions to follow-on investors, and ongoing fundraising support throughout growth. 

Marketing & Visibility

Gain exposure through mHUB events, media, content, and one of the strongest hardtech brands in North America. 

Talent & Mentorship

Work alongside experienced founders and tap into the mHUB talent pool for technical and operational contracts.

Momentum within the mHUB Portfolio

mHUB Ventures Board of Directors

haven-allenHaven Allen

CEO and Co-founder of mHUB

Managing Partner of the mHUB Spark Fund I & II 

Manas-MehandruManas Mehandru

mHUB Chief Operating Officer

Meredith OConnorMeredith O'Connor

Vice Chairman at JLL

Co-Chairman Advisory Board at First Women's Bank

John_RomickJonathan Romick

General Counsel at Linden Capital Partners

kochSteven Koch

Managing Partner of the mHUB Product Impact Fund I

Mike-Wallach headshotMichael Wallach

Head of Alternative Investments at Levy Family Partners

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Kevin Willer

Founder and CEO at 1871

Partner at Chicago Ventures

Interesting in connecting with us?

To become a Product Impact Fund Limited Partner, make direct investment into cohort companies, or attend investor-only Demo Days, complete an inquiry form and our investor relations team will follow up with you.