Advanced Manufacturing Startups

Paloma builds operations management software for companies in manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture. The company works directly with physical operations teams to diagnose and solve workflow inefficiencies that are typically managed through spreadsheets and manual processes.

6 investors

Peer Robotics develops collaborative cobots for manufacturing environments, designed to work alongside human workers to automate repetitive tasks while enhancing productivity. The company serves global manufacturers across logistics and production, offering cost-effective robotic solutions that prioritize human-robot collaboration and worker safety.

6 investors

Pelico provides an AI-native operations platform for complex manufacturers to eliminate execution blind spots and keep teams aligned in real time. The platform helps manufacturers in aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, luxury, and transportation systems anticipate disruptions and coordinate decisions across production, planning, and supply chain functions.

6 investors

Photoneo, now part of Zebra Technologies, develops 3D vision sensors and AI-driven robotic intelligence software for industrial automation tasks such as bin picking and depalletization. It serves businesses in automotive, logistics, e-commerce and other sectors seeking vision-guided robotics.

6 investors

Phykos cultivates seaweed for carbon sequestration and climate mitigation purposes.

6 investors

Pico MES provides a manufacturing execution system with digital work instructions and error-proofing tools that connect people, tools, and data on the shop floor. It targets mid-sized manufacturers, particularly suppliers in American manufacturing that still rely on paper-based operations.

6 investors

Pivot Robotics builds autonomous, camera-based robotic systems for grinding, finishing, and inspection of cast metal parts, using a vision-driven perception stack that adapts to part-to-part variation without extensive programming. It serves foundries and manufacturers working with materials such as cast iron, aluminum, titanium, and composites, with production deployments across North America.

6 investors

PlasmaLeap builds plasma-based, zero-emissions chemical reactors for the synthesis of green fuels and chemicals and for treating hazardous industrial waste. It serves industrial and academic research customers within the Power-to-X and green chemical production space.

6 investors

Poka provides a platform for factory workers to learn, solve problems, and share knowledge in real time on the factory floor. It serves manufacturers, connecting workers to digital manufacturing operations to support continuous improvement.

6 investors

Posh builds rapidly deployable battery storage and on-site power generation systems for commercial, industrial, and data-center customers, paired with intelligent energy management software. The company serves businesses that require fast power deployment when grid infrastructure cannot keep pace with demand.

6 investors

Propel Software provides cloud-based software that unifies teams, processes, and product information to support collaboration across the product lifecycle from concept to customer, aimed at product companies.

6 investors

Reditus Space builds reusable spacecraft systems that enable routine return of cargo from low Earth orbit, supporting in-space manufacturing and physical industrialization of space. The company provides infrastructure for commercial operators and manufacturers to deliver products and materials back to Earth economically.

6 investors

Regrello provides a generative AI platform designed for manufacturing and supply chain operations. The platform serves manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality teams seeking to replace email-based workflows and legacy ERP systems.

6 investors

Releaf Earth is a climate tech company that converts food waste, specifically palm kernel shells, into biochar for carbon removal and agricultural use. It focuses on carbon sequestration and supporting farmers and rural communities in Africa.

6 investors

Resourcly is an AI-driven platform that unifies PLM and ERP data to help manufacturing and engineering teams manage product complexity, reduce costs, and optimize supply chain operations. It serves procurement, engineering, finance, and operations teams across manufacturers by automating parts consolidation, inventory analysis, and supplier management.

6 investors

RLWRLD develops robotic hand dexterity solutions using proprietary motion capture data and foundation models for industrial automation tasks. The company serves manufacturing, logistics, and services sectors by enabling robots to perform precision hand tasks that currently require human workers.

6 investors

RoadBotics' road assessment technology now operates as part of Michelin Mobility Intelligence, offering automated evaluation of road conditions from collected imagery. Its offerings have included before-and-after analysis, risk projection maps and road safety scans, though the Michelin Better Roads product is being discontinued by the end of 2025.

6 investors

Scope offers AI-native data collection and reporting software for field inspection teams performing non-destructive testing (NDT) across sectors such as aerospace, chemical, energy, and infrastructure. Its platform automates report generation from industry standards and templates, with features for data security, role-based access, and multi-region scale.

6 investors

Seaspire develops safe and sustainable suncare and skincare products using Xanthochrome®, a proprietary class of biomolecules inspired by oceanic compounds. The company targets consumers seeking sun protection without harmful toxins.

6 investors

Senseye provides a predictive maintenance platform that uses industrial AI and domain knowledge to help maintenance teams assess asset health, anticipate failure risk, and prioritize actions across sites. It serves industrial and manufacturing organizations looking to scale predictive maintenance without relying on manual analysis or specialist skills.

6 investors

Seurat Technologies is a metal contract manufacturer that produces high-volume, industrial-scale metal parts using its proprietary Area Printing additive manufacturing technology, which decouples print speed from resolution. It serves conventional manufacturing markets and positions itself around decarbonization, with U.S. production based in a Boston facility.

6 investors

Singularity manufactures counter-weapon systems and air defense equipment designed to protect military personnel and civilians. The company focuses on producing affordable, mass-produced defense technology to help the US and allied nations maintain defensive capabilities against evolving threats.

6 investors

Slamcore develops embedded software that uses multi-sensor data fusion and SLAM algorithms to enable machines and robots to understand and navigate their environment. The software serves OEMs and manufacturers building autonomous systems across industrial, logistics, and robotics applications.

6 investors

Solcoa produces rare earth metals using proprietary chemistry for use in electric motors, generators, and speakers. The company operates production facilities scaling from 10 tonnes to hundreds of tonnes annually.

6 investors