United States · Pre-seed startup

Who invested in Hardshell

One round we have observed, with the one investor named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

AI

Raised 9 months ago

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$1.1Mraised across 1 round since 2026, from 1 source

Latest round
Pre-seed, $1.1MFeb 2026
Investors
1
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The rounds

  1. Feb 2026
    Pre-seed$1.1M

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Founders and team

From Hardshell's own website: 7 on the team.

  • Andrew SchokaCEO
  • Lauren CappaChief of Staff
  • Ben CutterHead of Engineering
  • Evan PlumleySenior Infrastructure Engineer
  • Reed CutterSenior Software Engineer
  • Rohan SinghSoftware Engineering Intern
  • Thomas Van PeltAI Security Data Engineering Intern

Everyone who backed them

Blu VenturesVC firm1round

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Quick answers about Hardshell

Who invested in Hardshell?

Hardshell's investors include Blu Ventures.

How much has Hardshell raised?

Hardshell has raised $1.1M across 1 round since 2026.

When did Hardshell last raise?

Hardshell's most recent round was a Pre-seed of $1.1M in Feb 2026.

What was Hardshell's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $1.1M in Feb 2026, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Hardshell first?

Hardshell's first round on record, in Feb 2026, was backed by Blu Ventures.

What stage is Hardshell at?

Hardshell's latest named round is a Pre-seed, in Feb 2026.

Where is Hardshell based?

Hardshell is based in the United States.

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