Advanced Manufacturing Startups

SPREAD provides a unified engineering platform that integrates data from PLM, CAD, ERP, and ALM systems into a single connected ontology for complex product manufacturers. It serves automotive OEMs and other companies building complex products across Europe.

6 investors

Stämm is a biomanufacturing company founded in 2016 that builds the Bioprocessor, a continuous, bubble-free bioreactor using single-use 3D-printed cartridges for producing monoclonal antibodies, biosimilars, and cell and gene therapies. It serves biologics producers seeking lower costs and scalable, automated manufacturing.

6 investors

SunRay Scientific develops anisotropic conductive adhesives (ZTACH ACE), conductive inks, epoxies, and related materials for printed and flexible electronics, integrable with existing pick-and-place manufacturing equipment. It serves OEMs and technology companies across industries such as automotive, healthcare, smart labels, sensors, and IoT devices.

6 investors

Swatchon provides an in-stock catalog of fabric colors and materials for apparel manufacturers and designers to verify samples, test print quality, and scale production with transparent quotes from vetted mills.

6 investors

Tanso provides software for calculating Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) using automated processes, a TÜV-certified methodology and ISO 14067 compliance. It targets manufacturers and suppliers that need auditable emissions data for standards and rating schemes such as EcoVadis, CDP, and the GHG Protocol.

6 investors

Teleo retrofits heavy construction equipment such as dozers, trucks, and loaders into supervised autonomous robots, letting a single operator remotely run multiple machines from a control center. It targets general contractors in the construction industry seeking productivity gains.

6 investors

Tempo develops a proprietary thermochemical storage metal-oxide (TSM) material, based on a magnesium compound that stores and releases high-temperature heat, to electrify industrial heat. It works with customers in cement, chemicals, metals, and food & beverage industries.

6 investors

Torus is an AI system that analyzes engineering documents such as P&IDs, datasheets, and specifications to identify cross-document inconsistencies and automate engineering workflows. The platform serves engineering firms and project teams managing capital-intensive infrastructure projects like substations, pipelines, and treatment plants.

6 investors

Unchained Robotics develops MalocherBot, a modular robotic automation system for manufacturing and production tasks such as palletizing and bin picking, targeting small to large enterprises seeking to increase return on investment.

6 investors

UNION develops software and industrial operations systems for manufacturing, including a command platform (Faction) for planning and execution, and an execution layer (Fabric) for machine coordination. The company targets defense and advanced manufacturing sectors with modular, autonomous factories designed for rapid retooling and continuous production capability.

6 investors

Vention offers a cloud-based full-stack automation platform that unifies modular hardware, software, and AI for designing, programming, simulating, deploying, and monitoring industrial robot cells and automated equipment. It serves manufacturers across North America and Europe for building and managing factory automation projects.

6 investors

Visolis engineers industrial-scale alternatives to traditional fuels and chemicals through biology and chemistry, producing MEV as a non-toxic, biodegradable drop-in replacement that can be manufactured in distributed facilities worldwide.

6 investors

Volt14 Solutions develops silicon-majority anode materials that replace conventional graphite anodes in lithium-ion battery cells, aiming to increase energy density and lower cost while remaining compatible with existing cell manufacturing infrastructure. It sells integrated, ready-to-use anode solutions to battery cell manufacturers.

6 investors

VXB Aerospace develops software using generative capabilities to help engineers design custom components involving complex multi-physics, such as antennas, electronics, and plasma propulsion. It serves the aerospace and hardware engineering sector.

6 investors

Westmag designs and manufactures drone motors and robot actuators for autonomous machines, with design and production based in South San Francisco using domestic and allied supply chains. The company builds integrated motor solutions for drone platforms and humanoid/mobile robots at scale.

6 investors

Womp provides browser-based 3D modeling software and on-demand 3D printing services for designers, agencies, and makers. The platform combines AI-assisted design tools with production and fulfillment capabilities, enabling users to model, prototype, and manufacture physical products at any scale.

6 investors

Zeitview provides inspection software for renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure assets, combining visual data capture across more than 60 countries with AI and machine learning to analyze imagery. It delivers faster, lower-cost inspections of energy and infrastructure assets for asset owners and operators.

6 investors

Zendar develops high-definition radar systems for autonomous vehicles, aimed at improving how self-driving cars perceive their surroundings. It operates in the automotive hardware sector.

6 investors

Zephyr Fusion develops compact, in-orbit fusion power systems for space-based applications including microgravity manufacturing, data centers, defense, propulsion, and human habitation. The company leverages fusion technology to provide megawatt-class power generation for space industry customers.

6 investors

ZeroMark develops AI-driven adaptive targeting intelligence systems for defense applications, particularly for drone detection and response. The company adds intelligent targeting capabilities to existing weapons platforms to enable faster and more precise responses to modern aerial threats.

6 investors

ZSCC designs AI silicon chips (XPU) optimized for energy efficiency in machine learning inference and training, targeting the infrastructure demands of recursive self-improvement and advanced AI systems. The company is developing both individual processor units and clustered systems for scientific discovery and model training applications.

6 investors

Zitara develops software solutions for battery management and monitoring, enabling companies to optimize battery safety, reliability, and performance across design and deployment. The company serves renewable energy and electrification sectors working to reduce costs and waste in battery operations.

6 investors

Zohr provides mobile tire replacement and repair services that come directly to customers at their location. The company serves vehicle owners who want a faster and more convenient alternative to traditional tire shops.

6 investors

ZwitterCo develops zwitterionic anti-fouling membranes that resist organic fouling for filtration of industrial wastewater and process streams. Its products serve dairy and food & beverage processors, biotechnology companies, grain processing/biorefining, and landfill leachate treatment for water reuse and product recovery.

6 investors