On 13 November, Kineo Finance hosted the first Hardtech Apéro in London, bringing together over sixty hardware and deeptech startup founders alongside investors and ecosystem partners.
The evening created a platform for twelve Series A companies to pitch and connect with capital providers and collaborators. Discussions explored how the UK can better support the growth of hardware-enabled ventures, from technical validation to commercial scaling, and how the ecosystem can work together to accelerate progress.
At Kineo, we believe that hardware innovators are tackling some of the most important problems of our time. These companies often operate at the intersection of software, electronics, AI, and physical systems, which brings both opportunities and specific scaling challenges.
We see our role as helping to increase visibility, strengthen collaboration, and provide the growth financing needed to support these companies at critical stages. The Hardtech Apéro series is part of our commitment to bringing the community together and helping ambitious founders scale efficiently and confidently.
If you would like to join any of our future events, please get in touch.