HeroWear

HeroWear is a manufacturer of industrial back-assist exosuits designed to protect workers who perform repetitive bending and lifting in warehousing, logistics, distribution, and manufacturing environments. The company flagship product, the Apex 2 exosuit, is a lightweight soft exoskeleton weighing just 3 pounds that acts like artificial back muscles to reduce back strain and fatigue without motors, batteries, bulk, or disruption to work. The patented design was developed with a focus on comfort and scalability, resulting in what the company describes as unparalleled wearability and protection. HeroWear addresses the significant costs of workplace injuries, with overexertion and repetitive motion injuries costing U.S. businesses over 5.5 billion annually and back injuries accounting for 38.5% of all lost-time musculoskeletal disorders. The exosuit has demonstrated results in reducing back injuries, increasing productivity, and lowering total injury rates. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in the United States, HeroWear has raised approximately 7.8 million in a Series A round backed by America Seed Fund, White Road Investments, Engage, HHS, Hermitage Equity Partners, and ZEBOX.