The Funding Dilemma of Hardware Focus Startups

Why are many investors hesitant to back manufacturing startups? The quick answer is cost; while the cost of building a software company has been reduced significantly during the last 20 years, hardware and industrial startups haven't seen the same reductions.

What needs to change to broaden the access to capital for hardware-driven startups?

Moderator :

Juan Barraza

Director of Student Innovation

PSU Center for Entrepreneurship

Panelist:

Cheryl Campos

Head of Venture Growth & Partnerships

Republic

Ken Vaughn

Director of Impact Investments

Vertuelab