Tech Hardware (Public > Private "Spin-Out") seeking $100K in Bridge Financing & CEO offering 5% of Founders Shares
January 15, 2026
by a searcher from SDA Bocconi - School of Management in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Exploring selective recapitalization of a bootstrapped technology company.
Company seeking $100K SAFE or Convertible Note as Bridge Financing
CEO offering ≤5% of his Founder's Shares (or pledging majority)
Executive Summary: Spin-Out (Public > Private)
"Zombie Brand" Revival:
Legacy Tech + New Market Unlocked = MacBook Touchscreen Convertor
NeoSapien, Inc. was formed in 2018 as an authorized distributor of AirBar™, a patented, award-winning infrared touchscreen converter for laptops. The AirBar™ brand generated $1M+ in global sales, including $300K+ in organic sales by our team at approximately 60% gross margins.
Following the product’s discontinuation due to unrelated issues at the original manufacturer, NeoSapien completed a private spin-out (public NASDAQ → private) in 2025 by acquiring select assets and talent associated with the technology.
Working with former AirBar™ engineers, we’ve modernized the platform and are launching LapTouch™ - AirBar™ 2.0 enabling touchscreen and gesture functionality on MacBooks—a large, underserved market where Apple has never offered a native touchscreen solution.
Early demand is validated through countless customer requests, pre-orders with zero ad spend and strong live demo traction.
The company is also developing a software layer, creating additional long-term value and potential recurring revenue.
Transaction Structure:
1) Founder Secondary (up to 5%)
Sale of existing founder shares.
2) Primary Company Raise – $100K
SAFE or Convertible Note; capital invested directly into the company.
Potential Exit Paths:
- Strategic acquisition by a large hardware, peripheral, or platform company
- Manufacturing joint venture with a strategic partner
- Acquisition by a private equity portfolio company
- Alternative liquidity events evaluated opportunistically
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrOiiTcOE6Q
CEO Resume: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XtFaPTf0qrrA12q2y58iKnKDrj-IOQwv/view?usp=sharing
*Confidential discussions only. Investors may participate in one or both components.
from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Portland, OR, USA