Flux reports $37M in new investment

Flux reports $37M in new investment

Flux Secures $37 Million in Funding to Advance Browser-Based Electronics Design Platform

Flux, a startup co-founded by Matthias Wagner, has announced a $37 million funding round to develop a browser-based electronics design platform aimed at democratizing hardware development. The investment, led by 8VC with a $27 million Series B contribution in January 2026 and supplemented by a $10 million Series A round from the Outsiders Fund in August 2024, underscores growing industry interest in AI-driven manufacturing solutions.

The platform, which integrates AI and modern software principles, seeks to simplify electronics design workflows traditionally dominated by complex, specialized tools. By enabling real-time collaboration and iterative design in a browser-based environment, Flux aims to lower barriers to entry for developers and address workforce shortages in the field. The company reported one million user sign-ups since launching its platform five years ago and targets a user base exceeding one million active participants.

Flux’s approach reflects broader trends in hardware innovation, where startups are leveraging software-centric methodologies to streamline development. Wagner, inspired by user-friendly platforms like Figma, envisions electronics design becoming as intuitive as software coding, reducing reliance on traditional, fragmented tools.

The funding highlights investor confidence in AI’s potential to reshape manufacturing. 8VC partner Francisco Gimenez, an early advocate for Flux, emphasized the startup's alignment with modernization efforts in hardware development. Analysts note that AI-native tools could address challenges such as supply chain inefficiencies and workforce gaps, particularly in sectors like defense and decentralized infrastructure.

As the AI and manufacturing landscape evolves, Flux’s success may influence the accessibility and scalability of hardware design, with implications for both startups and established tech ecosystems.

According to reports: https://www.ainvest.com/news/flux-backed-8vc-raises-37-million-democratize-electronics-design-2602/