Frankenbuild Ventures LLC is a Boston-based venture capital firm specializing in funding innovative hardware-centric solutions designed to operate in extreme environments. With a focus on sustainability and disruptive technologies, the firm works with companies engaged in the development of dual-use hardtech across various sectors, including space tech, ocean tech, information technology (IT), mining, agritech, robotics, semiconductors, and energy solutions such as solar and wind.
The mission of Frankenbuild Ventures is to provide financial and strategic support to startups that are transitioning from prototype to market-ready products while focusing on addressing the unique challenges posed by demanding and often hostile environments. They aim to be part of the 4% of companies that achieve sustainable success in hardware innovation, helping their partners create significant impacts in areas that are critical for climate and environmental sustainability.
Understanding the difficulties faced by hardware startups, particularly in securing funding, Frankenbuild is committed to addressing this need by investing in companies that exhibit innovative and defensible intellectual property. This forward-thinking approach not only supports economic growth within the hardware sector but also promotes the sustainable use of technology in various applications.
Frankenbuild Ventures positions itself as a catalyst for change, fostering collaboration among entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders to nurture groundbreaking ideas and expedite their journey to commercialization. Whether in space exploration, agritech advancements, or integrated human-machine interfaces, Frankenbuild is dedicated to developing resilient technologies that meet the demands of today's challenging environments.