HWTrek, a Taipei-based startup that connects hardware makers with experts to help build marketable products, today announced it has completed a US$4 million series A round of funding led by WI Harper and ITIC, followed by Legend Star Capital, JD, and Global Brain.

HWTrek acts as an end-to-end platform where a maker can turn his or her creation into an actual business. HWTrek’s Product Development Hub is a dashboard to monitor progress on getting a product out of the garage and onto assembly lines. Users can collaborate with experts to get insights on sourcing parts, applying for certifications, and finding manufacturers.

This article by Paul Bischoff was published on Tech in Asia, read more here.