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HWTrek (Hardware Trek) is the leading collaboration B2B platform for hardware innovation. We accelerate project development by pairing industry supply chain experts with project creators to help navigate the complexities of bringing new hardware to market. Creators get the support they need to bring their product visions from concept to reality.
Learn more about HWTrek: hwtrek.com/about-hwtrek and learn how to start a project today at hwtrek.com/create
Learn more about HWTrek: hwtrek.com/about-hwtrek and learn how to start a project today at hwtrek.com/create
Overview
Location
Taiwan
Phone
+886 2 2769 1698
Total raised
$4M
Founded date
2013
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 7
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| Apr 14, 2017 | How to win in the booming China babytech market | Thanks to the relaxing of the single-child policy in 2016, China is predicted to be heading towards a baby boom, with the number of newborns predicted to reach 18 million by 2018. As a result, the countries already crazy annual spending on ... |
| Mar 11, 2016 | Why It’s Still a Good Idea to Have Your Company at SXSW | At SXSWi 2016? Consider coming out to one of Tech.Co’s many events! While it's easy to make fun of SXSW – the pointlessness of it all, or the belief that it's just a giant party with no particular aim – the annual event in Austin, TX contin... |
| Jun 3, 2015 | Global Brain Invests in HWTrek Corporation, a Taiwan-based Global Open Innovation Platform for Hardware Startups | The “GB-V Growth Fund Investment Limited Partnership” managed by Global Brain Corporation, has invested in HWTrek Corporation, a Taiwan-based global open innovation platform for hardware startups. |
| Jun 2, 2015 | Hardware Development Platform HWTrek Gets $4M Series A | HWTrek, a Taipei-based platform that connects hardware startups with manufacturers and other resources, has scored a $4 million Series A. The funding was led by WI Harper and ITIC. Legend Star Capital (the investment arm of Legend Holdings,... |
| Mar 18, 2014 | This Asian crowdfunding site could beat Kickstarter with direct OEM relationships | Wouldn’t it be great if there was a Kickstarter platform that came with built-in relationships with all the big Asian OEMs? Turns out, there is. Platforms like Kickstarter have become the first option for would-be hardware makers to find cr... |
| Sep 11, 2013 | New Crowdfunding Platform Gives Hardware Innovators Realistic Production Sources | September 11, 2013 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you're hesitant to invest in cool gadget pitches on crowdfunding platforms, your instincts are valid. Research shows that only a quarter of Kick... |
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FAQ about HWTrek
When was HWTrek founded?
HWTrek was founded in 2013.
How much funding has HWTrek raised?
HWTrek has raised $4M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about HWTrek?
Parsers VC has collected 7 articles mentioning HWTrek, among them “How to win in the booming China babytech market” (Apr 14, 2017) and “Why It’s Still a Good Idea to Have Your Company at SXSW” (Mar 11, 2016).
Is HWTrek still active?
Yes, HWTrek is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from May 4, 2017.