Electronic Specifier becomes stakeholder in Hardware Pioneers

Founded by brothers David and Fabiano Bellisario Hardware Pioneers mission is to connect, educate and inspire its members to build a smarter tomorrow through connected hardware and IoT technologies. Some of the companies who have supported the community and taken the stage at Hardware Pioneers monthly conference include Intel, Texas Instruments, NXP, Microchip, Mouser, Avnet and many other leading manufacturers and distributors. Thanks to these collaborations and its long standing involvement in the startup ecosystem the company has truly become the beating heart of the IoT scene in Europe.

The acquisition will enable Electronic Specifier to expand its reach within the global electronics and technology markets by further enhancing its relationship with the startup community. Electronic Specifier will continue to work with Hardware Pioneers by offering editorial, marketing and sales support, as well as access to its growing global database of over 200,000 engineers and developers.

Commenting on the announcement, Electronic Specifier Managing Director Steve Regnier commented: “We see the agreement with Hardware Pioneers as a fantastic opportunity to accelerate the growth of the company. Our combined vision is to quickly expand the Hardware Pioneer community across the globe, connecting startups with the industry expertise that will help them build a successful businesses.”      

Hardware Pioneers CEO David Bellisario added: "We are extremely excited about our new business partnership with Electronic Specifier. Together, with our complementary strengths we will be able to grow the community beyond the UK and Europe. Together, we will connect, educate and inspire raising startups and pioneering engineers to build a smarter tomorrow through connected hardware and IoT technologies."