Brinc

Brinc is a global venture accelerator and investment firm that focuses on hardware, IoT, and smart city technologies. Founded in 2011, Brinc has established a presence in various international locations, including Hong Kong, Barcelona, Tel Aviv, and Singapore. The company operates accelerator programs designed to help startups develop, manufacture, and scale their physical products. These programs typically provide mentorship, access to manufacturing facilities, supply chain expertise, and initial funding.

The core mission of Brinc is to support entrepreneurs in bringing their hardware innovations to market. They work with a wide range of companies, from early-stage concepts to those ready for production. Beyond acceleration, Brinc also makes direct investments in promising hardware startups. Their approach emphasizes the unique challenges of hardware development, which often involve complex manufacturing processes, longer development cycles, and significant capital requirements compared to software ventures. Brinc aims to de-risk and streamline this process for founders.

Over the years, Brinc has supported hundreds of startups across diverse sectors such as health tech, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and sustainable technologies. Their global network of mentors, investors, and manufacturing partners is a key component of their offering, enabling startups to navigate international markets and production landscapes. Brinc also actively engages in corporate innovation, partnering with larger companies to identify and invest in new technologies.