Why 70% of Hardware Startups Fail Before Manufacturing – And How to Be the Exception
Building a hardware startup is not for the faint of heart. While software ventures often enjoy lower barriers to entry and the luxury of rapid iteration, hardware startups face unique and unforgiving challenges.
According to CB Insights and industry estimates, over 70% of hardware startups never reach mass production. These failures aren’t usually due to lack of innovation—but rather a disconnect between a great idea and the brutal realities of manufacturing, compliance, and scale.
This article is for founders, engineers, product managers, and investors who want to understand the pitfalls—and how to beat the odds.
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Discover how DFM principles help reduce cost, time, and risk in electronics. Hemargroup applies DFM from day one—design smarter, build faster.
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The ultimate guide for startups, scale-ups, and industrial companies looking for a reliable and certified electronics manufacturing partner
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How Hemargroup Supports Customers with Flexible, Resilient Supply Chains in a Changing Global Landscape
Swiss precision, flexible production, and nearshoring capabilities as key advantages for electronics manufacturing
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