Highway1

What is Highway1?

Highway1 operates at the heart of the hardware startup ecosystem and is committed to fostering the growth of strong companies within this space. They focus on assisting hardware startups to overcome the unique barriers they face related to design, manufacturing, distribution, and retail.

Highway1's approach is collaborative and hands-on, aiming to guide startups towards creating a refined prototype that is ready for funding. They offer strategic investments up to $100,000 for 8% equity or $50,000 for 5% equity, providing startups with the necessary financial support for their journey.

Startups benefit from full-time electrical and mechanical engineering expertise, as well as 24/7 access to shared workspace and state-of-the-art prototyping labs. Highway1's offerings also include design for manufacturing (DFM) advice from PCH manufacturing engineers, full-time design staff, and exposure to influential names in industrial design (ID).

To demystify manufacturing, Highway1 arranges local factory tours and facilitates trips to Shenzhen, China. Their community and connections are robust, comprising a strong network of alumni, mentors, and vendors.

In addition, they help startups refine their storytelling skills and set them up to meet hardware investors. Highway1 is a division of PCH, a custom product solutions company that works with top brands worldwide.

The ultimate goal is to help startups scale efficiently, reach the market faster, and minimize inventory risk. With over 100 companies launched, Highway1 has a proven track record and provides a roadmap for hardware product success. For a full list of their startup alumni and extensive success stories, interested parties are encouraged to contact them for more information.