HapWare
PrivateLast Round
Pre Seed
Oct 19, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$1.98M
Momentum
Top 1%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
HapWare is a therapeutic devices company that develops advanced haptic and artificial intelligence technology to improve communication for individuals who are blind, low-vision, deaf-blind, or autistic.
Sector
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Verticals
Medical Devices, Consumer Electronics, Computer Vision
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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| Envision | 75% | |
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| Wicab, Inc. | 67% |
HapWare Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Seed | Oct 19, 2026 | ||||
| Grant | Nov 20, 2025 | ||||
| Accelerator | Sep 8, 2025 | ||||
| Accelerator | Apr 2, 2025 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
HapWare Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Sidecut Ventures | Pre Seed |
| Techstars | Accelerator |
| Avesta Fund | Pre Seed |
| OEDIT Advanced Industries Program | Grant |
| Mines Venture Fund | Pre Seed |
| Mines Venture Fund 1, LP | Pre Seed |
| Adaptation Ventures | Pre Seed |
Market signals
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- Oct 19, 2026
$1.5M round led by Adaptation Ventures
- Nov 20, 2025
Secured $250K in grant funding.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- is_developingOct 20, 2026
As of Oct 20th '26, Hapware develops ALEYE, a haptic wristband that translates facial expressions, gestures, and body language into vibration patterns for people who are blind, have low vision, or are DeafBlind, in Colorado.
- recognized_asOct 20, 2026
On Oct 20th '26, TIME recognizes Hapware as one of its Best Inventions of 2026 in the Accessibility category for ALEYE, a haptic wristband that helps people who are blind, have low vision, or are neurodivergent read nonverbal cues.
- receives_financingOct 19, 2026
On Oct 19th '26 in Colorado, Hapware closes an oversubscribed $1.5M Pre Seed round led by Adaptation Ventures, with participation from Sidecut Ventures, Mines Venture Fund, Avesta Fund, The Pitch Fund and others, ahead of bringing ALEYE to people worldwide.
HapWare Filings
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Common questions about HapWare's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is HapWare a public or private company?
HapWare is a private company.
What is the current stock price of HapWare?
HapWare is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks HapWare's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is HapWare worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for HapWare is not publicly available.
Can I buy HapWare stock?
HapWare shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was HapWare's last funding round?
HapWare's most recent funding round was Pre Seed on October 19, 2026.
Who are the main investors in HapWare?
Key investors in HapWare include Adaptation Ventures.
Will HapWare IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for HapWare.
How can I track HapWare secondary market activity?
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