Re:Build, a manufacturing accelerator based in Massachusetts, announced a significant $2.1 billion funding round on October 27, 2026. Established in 2020 and often described as "America’s answer to Shenzhen," the company aims to revitalize domestic industrial production by supporting hardware startups and manufacturing projects. The recent capital infusion, led by General Catalyst and JPMorganChase’s Strategic Investment Group, will enable Re:Build to scale its manufacturing capabilities and incubate new startups focused on advanced technology products.

The accelerator has ties to Amazon, with co-founder Jeff Wilke, a former Amazon commercial CEO, and several other executives from the e-commerce giant on its team. Re:Build’s strategy involves both partnering with industrial firms to design and mass-produce hardware across sectors like aerospace and defense, and fostering startups in key underserved markets. Its network currently employs over 2,100 people and operates more than 2.4 million square feet dedicated to manufacturing in the U.S.

Among the ventures spun out by Re:Build is Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup developed in 2022 and separately funded with at least $1.4 billion. Slate Auto is focused on creating customizable, ultra-low-cost electric pickup trucks and has attracted investment from entities such as Jeff Bezos’ family office. This spinoff illustrates Re:Build's model of nurturing innovative startups before facilitating their independent growth.

Re:Build’s leadership stresses the dual importance of economic revitalization and national security in rebuilding American manufacturing. Jeff Wilke stated that the company’s mission is to counteract the effects of deindustrialization and to restore industrial strength in the U.S. General Catalyst’s CEO Hemant Taneja echoed these views, emphasizing that revitalizing U.S. manufacturing is critical to competing with China and reclaiming innovation leadership in hardware production.