HeroWear develops the Apex 2 occupational exosuit, which uses elastic bands to act as an extra set of back muscles and reduce strain by 20–40%. The company says the Apex 2 is one of the most scientifically and academically validated exosuits on the market, citing a study covering more than 281,000 hours of work that showed back injuries reduced to zero. Additional study results reported an 8% improvement in worker productivity, a 30% decrease in work-related discomfort, and a 40% reduction in fatigue. Born in Vanderbilt University labs and founded in 2019, HeroWear serves industries including logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, food & beverage, and retail. The company has experienced rapid growth with revenue doubling each year and was recognized on Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business list for innovation and technology. HeroWear plans to use new capital to advance product development, expand its team, and continue onsite training and client services for its growing install base.

Total raised

$5M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Apr 2025