The Hack Factory was founded to build and support an ecosystem and community of entrepreneurs and start-ups in the DC area.
We build companies based on new ideas and engage in rapid technology prototyping to enable disruptive solutions for a variety of complex problems and opportunities. We can provide venture capital, developmental capital and other investment funding.
Disruptive
Technology
We are interested not only in new artificial intelligence, data science and machine learning initiatives, but also in helping traditional companies unlock new value and opportunity with AI, data science, machine learning, and automation.
We firmly believe that current financial systems, contracting, and middleware will be heavily disrupted by blockchain and decentralized finance approaches and are excited by developments in Web3.
National
Security
We have deep experience in national security and intelligence missions and understand the opportunities associated with dual use technologies or mapping commercial technologies to NATSEC requirements.
New approaches and innovation will be required to meet the national security challenges of tomorrow and billions of dollars has been raised to support the development of those next-generation capabilities.
Cyber
Security
The DC region has many established security professionals looking to transform their expertise into start-up endeavors. Our founders have built, sold, and acquired companies in this space and look forward to supporting new advances in the cyber domain.
We need a innovative approaches to help manage cyber risk across public and private sector organizations.
Blackwire Labs provides cyber resilience solutions and creates domain-specific cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence (AI) models.
Darklight is an AI cybersecurity company providing clients with a simple, holistic, and continuously prioritized view of their cybersecurity risks and posture. Our state-of-the-art AI ensures rapid delivery of risk analysis and reporting.
The Tidal Platform gives defenders and enterprises the tools they need to tailor their security programs to relevant adversary behaviors.
On-demand malware analysis designed to revolutionize how individuals and organizations combat cyber threats. Our mission is to provide swift, accurate, and cost-effective malware analysis services, empowering you to strengthen your cybersecurity defenses and protect your digital assets.
Rainf4ll is dedicated to bringing the physical and digital worlds together through pcNFT (physically connected NFT) technology.
ODA helps clients identify, manage, and respond to global risks and uncertainties while exploring emerging opportunities and developing robust and adaptive strategies for the future.
We are located in the heart of Reston Town Center within walking distance to the DC Metro and with dozens of premium amenities nearby including restaurants, shops, hotels, and professional service providers.
Each Start-up Studio or Growth Labs relationship is unique. Please contact us to start a conversation on how we might work together.
As part of the Hack Factory community you’ll enjoy 24/7 access to our secure space, shared access to conference and Zoom rooms, high speed gigabit fiber internet access, a fully loaded hot/cold caffeine bar, and snacks. You’ll also enjoy special access to invitation only events on topics like quantum computing, AI, cybersecurity, and more!
The Hack Factory was built by long-time DC area entrepreneur Matt Devost who developed the space to provide support to local start-ups and address emerging challenges and opportunities in the disruptive technology and national security markets.
