Hardware startups
After seed, boards want evidence: working units, costed BOM, and a factory path that is not a slide.
Hardware Form supports venture-backed teams from integrated prototype through EVT/DVT and controlled first production. Documentation is structured for diligence—BOM revision, test coverage, and certification plans—without claiming specific investors or clients.
Typical engagement
Illustrative program shape only — not a client case study. A US robotics team arrives after seed with a working lab prototype. Hardware Form runs architecture review, EVT units with production-intent PCBA, DFM on sheet metal, and a pilot build with shared factory test scripts before OEM ramp.
What changes after seed
- Architecture choices frozen enough to cost and test
- Supplier and factory access without a broker layer
- Validation artifacts that match what you will ship
- Clear ODM vs OEM decision timing
See choosing a manufacturer after seed and NPI.
Startup FAQ
Do you work with YC or other accelerators?
We work with funded hardware teams globally. We do not publish accelerator logos or client names without written approval.
What documentation do investors ask for?
BOM roll-ups, test plans, certification status, and pilot yield—scoped to your product class.