34x Labs is building an investment platform for the next generation of manufacturing.
We invest in the companies, people, and capabilities that will build what comes next.
American manufacturing is entering a new era of growth.
WHY NOW.
The next generation of growth will have to be built.
Across defense, aerospace, autonomy, robotics, energy, and advanced technology, companies are moving from prototypes and early orders to real production.
That transition requires more than capital. It requires suppliers, equipment, facilities, talent, infrastructure, and experienced partners who can help turn demand into capacity.
34x Labs is building the network, knowledge, and capital to invest in and support the companies making that transition.
WHAT WE DO.
Invest. Scale. Own.
34x Labs participates across the manufacturing growth cycle.
Invest
We make selective investments in manufacturing and hard-tech companies where capital, relationships, and operating insight can accelerate growth.
We are especially interested in businesses moving from early traction to real production, as well as established companies looking to expand through new equipment, technology, and facilities.
Scale
We work alongside founders and management teams as they expand manufacturing capacity.
That can include production planning, suppliers, facilities, equipment, capital, finance, and the broader network required to execute.
Own
Over time, we intend to invest in and acquire established manufacturing businesses and capabilities that strengthen the ecosystem around the companies we support.
Our goal is to build long-term ownership across the manufacturing economy, not simply advise from the sidelines.
FOUNDER-LED. OWNER-MINDED.
Founder-led. Owner-minded.
We are investors, not just advisors. We invest our own capital, work alongside founders and management teams, and intend to build long-term ownership in the manufacturing businesses and capabilities we believe in.
That changes how we approach the work. We think about capital, risk, execution, growth, and long-term enterprise value together.
34x Labs was founded by John Pugh, an entrepreneur and investor who has helped finance and deliver more than $1.8 billion of complex projects. His experience evaluating investments, structuring capital, assembling multidisciplinary teams, and leading projects from concept through execution informs how 34x works with manufacturing businesses today.
We bring together the people, capital, and capabilities required to help companies grow and create lasting value.
34x Labs works alongside Pugh Capital Partners, an affiliated investment and development platform.
We put capital behind what we believe in.
CENTRAL FLORIDA CORRIDOR
Building from Central Florida
34x Labs is building its initial network across the Central Florida corridor, from Tampa Bay through Orlando to the Space Coast.
The region brings together aerospace, defense, autonomy, advanced manufacturing, universities, skilled labor, infrastructure, and a growing base of companies looking to expand production.
By building deep relationships with founders, manufacturers, suppliers, investors, and operators across the region, we can understand the market better, identify opportunities earlier, and help connect companies with the capabilities they need to grow.
Investment Focus
34x Labs is interested in opportunities from angel and seed-stage investments through growth and expansion capital.
We are especially interested in manufacturing and hard-tech companies moving from early traction into production, as well as established businesses investing in new equipment, technology, and facilities.
We invest selectively with our own capital and are actively expanding our network of investors and capital partners.
We welcome relationships with individual investors, family offices, venture firms, private investment groups, and other institutions interested in manufacturing and hard-tech opportunities.
Our goal is to build a trusted network of capital partners who can invest alongside us as we identify compelling opportunities.
Invest Across the Manufacturing Growth Curve
Local Advantage
The Network We’re Building
Manufacturing growth depends on more than capital.
Companies need the right suppliers, equipment, facilities, engineers, operators, financing, and relationships to scale successfully.
34x Labs is building a network of manufacturers, founders, investors, advisors, and technical specialists who can help companies move faster and make better decisions.
Over time, that network becomes part of our investment advantage: better information, stronger relationships, earlier access to opportunities, and a deeper understanding of where manufacturing capacity is needed.
Let’s Build
Let’s Build What Comes Next
If you are building, growing, investing in, or supporting a manufacturing business, we would like to know you.
We are always interested in meeting founders, business owners, investors, manufacturers, suppliers, and technical experts who are helping expand American manufacturing capacity.