HCVC Overview
HCVC is a Paris-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in hardtech startups. Founded in 2015, the firm focuses on companies that leverage breakthrough technologies to digitize, automate, and decarbonize the world. HCVC operates offices in Paris and San Francisco and manages a global community called Hardware Club, comprising over 600 hardware and deep tech companies. The firm has raised multiple funds, including a $75 million Fund II in 2023, to support pre-seed and seed-stage companies in Europe and North America.
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HCVC
Investment focus
Product type
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
Industries / verticals
- AgriTech / FoodTech
- AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
- BioTech & Life Sciences
- Consumer Electronics & Smart Home (non-wearable)
- Defence Tech
- Energy
- Engineering / Manufacturing
- Industrial Automation
- MedTech & Devices
- SpaceTech / Aviation
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
€260,000 - €2,600,000
Contact information
General Partner
Aymerik Renard
Partner
Alexandre Flamant
Venture Partner
Evan Cohen
How to approach funds like HCVC
When reaching out to HCVC, founders should highlight their team's technical depth and a clear path to scalable hardware deployment. Demonstrate how your solution addresses a significant market need with defensible technology and a roadmap to industrialization. HCVC values founders who can articulate both the engineering challenges and the commercial milestones required to achieve global impact, especially in sectors where hardware innovation drives digital transformation or sustainability.
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