Hacksmith

Hacksmith

Turns fictional ideas into working prototypes

Overview

Hacksmith creates real, working prototypes of fictional tech inspired by comics, movies, and video games. Their main output is videos on YouTube that show the process of turning imagined gadgets into functional devices. Their products work by engineering and building actual hardware, sourcing parts, and testing them to demonstrate real-world feasibility. They differentiate themselves from competitors by combining hands-on fabrication with public storytelling and education—they document each build to show the engineering steps, not just the final product, and they actively aim to inspire young people to pursue STEM while monetizing through advertising partnerships with brands that want to reach their audience. Their goal is to turn fan-inspired ideas into tangible demonstrations that educate, entertain, and grow interest in science and engineering while supporting their content creation business.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Hacksmith

Simplify's Rating
Why Hacksmith is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Design

Entertainment

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$7.8M

Headquarters

Kitchener, Canada

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • August 2025 Smith Blade raised $10.6 million from 36,600 backers.
  • June 2026 Hacksmith reported 7,700-plus knives shipped and 43,600 total units sold.
  • Tubi's 2026 series and brand sponsors like Prime Video and Eufy broaden monetization.

What critics are saying

  • Smith Blade fulfillment trails demand: 43,373 sold, 11,071 shipped, only 26% complete.
  • Crowdfunding success creates execution risk; delayed shipping and KUSMA approval slowed January 2026 deliveries.
  • If product fulfillment slips, Hacksmith risks collapsing trust across fans, backers, and retail buyers.

What makes Hacksmith unique

  • Hacksmith turns YouTube engineering demos into shippable hardware, proven by Smith Blade.
  • The company owns a creator-to-commerce funnel across YouTube, Kickstarter, and Hacksmith.store.
  • Tubi launched Hacksmith Industries in 2026, extending distribution beyond social video.

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Funding

Total Funding

$7.8M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

37%

1 year growth

37%

2 year growth

37%
Tubefilter
Sep 9th, 2025
YouTube's Hacksmith just raised $10 million on Kickstarter - Tubefilter

If there's one thing everyone in our industry can agree on, it's this: Creators are innovators. And a recent spate of practical products from YouTubers If there's one thing everyone in our industry can agree on, it's this: Creators are innovators. And a recent spate of practical products from YouTubers like Linus Tech Tips, JerryRigEverything, Jonathan Katz-Moses, and Hacksmith Industries have shown us, once again, that creators don't just innovate in digital video.

TechARP
Oct 2nd, 2023
Warframe: How To Get Free Hacksmith Robot Bundle!

You can do so very soon, as Digital Extremes has partnered with Hacksmith Industries on custom Ratel and Domestik drones - along with a complete Moa cosplay!

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