HAX

What is HAX?

HAX is a hands-on venture capital firm specializing in hard tech with a focus on CleanTech and DeepTech industries.

They differentiate themselves through their program that offers investment and operational support for companies in the early stages, primarily Seed and Series A rounds. HAX's investment range is quite broad, with the firm willing to invest a minimum of $100,000 up to $5,000,000, with a sweet spot of around $1,500,000 for the most promising ventures.

The firm is managed by seasoned professionals like Andrew Gollach, who brings his extensive technical and operational expertise to the team.

Gollach, who runs investment operations at HAX, contributes his deep understanding of renewable fuels and the traditional oil and gas industries, and plays a pivotal role in aiding companies after investment to de-risk their technology, flesh out their go-to-market strategies, and secure subsequent funding.

With his background in large CAPEX projects and a stint at LanzaTech which IPO'ed in 2023, Andrew is well-placed to add value. Additionally, he holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

HAX is part of the SOSV family, a multi-stage venture capital firm, and takes pride in its approach to foster advancements in hard tech sectors by offering resources such as their Talent Network, Industry Partnerships, and University Collaborations. Through their website, HAX invites visitors to subscribe to their newsletter to stay updated on their portfolio news, the latest hard tech trends, and job opportunities with HAX-backed startups.