Advanced Manufacturing Startups

Stern Engineering designs and manufactures touchless faucets, soap dispensers, flush valves, and related sanitary fixtures for commercial bathrooms, with all products developed and manufactured in-house to support water conservation and green building standards.

1 investor

Stillwind develops an AI-powered search engine that converts natural language queries into electronic component specifications, matching them against a proprietary database of millions of parts. The company is building toward a broader platform for autonomous electrical engineering, targeting embedded systems engineers and hardware developers.

1 investor

Stir Foods is a custom food manufacturer that develops, co-creates, and produces sauces, dressings, soups, and dips for foodservice, retail, and industrial customers. With over 75 years of experience, the company offers end-to-end culinary innovation and production services ranging from product ideation through supply chain delivery.

1 investor

Stirweld makes friction stir welding (FSW) technology accessible by supplying FSW heads that add welding capability to existing machining centers and an FSW spindle that converts industrial robots into hybrid welding/machining tools, along with engineering support and training. It serves manufacturers in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, rail, energy, and shipbuilding.

1 investor

StockRadars is a mobile stock-analysis app offering over 300 screening tools ("Radars"), custom screener building, shareholder tracking, volume and revenue analysis, price alerts, and image-based stock discovery. It serves retail investors trading Thai stocks (SET), aiming to simplify equity research.

1 investor

Stock Spirits Group is a European alcoholic beverage company that produces, imports, and distributes a portfolio of more than 80 local and regional spirits brands, including vodkas, flavoured liqueurs, rum, brandy, whisky, and tequila. Founded in 1884 in Trieste, it operates in 10 European countries and exports to over 50 markets worldwide.

1 investor

Stockmark is a Japanese company that develops large language models and AI-based products, offering both an AI PaaS platform and AI SaaS applications for businesses. The company also conducts research and development in natural language processing and LLMs.

1 investor

STOFF2 produces green hydrogen through zinc intermediate step electrolysis, a technology that combines hydrogen generation with energy storage using renewable sources like solar and wind. The system reduces hydrogen production costs by using electricity during periods of surplus renewable generation and operates without requiring critical materials like platinum, cobalt, or lithium.

1 investor

Stone designs and manufactures power generation turbines from the ground up, starting with natural gas turbines shipping in 2027, followed by steam, geothermal, and advanced cycles. The company aims to rebuild industrial manufacturing capacity for large-scale turbine production.

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Storio Group develops digital product creation tools and design software that allow customers to easily create personalised content across platforms. The company also manufactures and sells high-quality photo products including books, wall art, calendars, cards, and prints.

1 investor

Storyteller Overland designs and manufactures adventure and overlanding vehicles built on chassis such as Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, RAM, and Kenworth platforms, sold through a nationwide dealership and service network in the United States. Its lineup includes camper vans and expedition trucks aimed at off-road and off-grid travel enthusiasts.

1 investor

STOWA manufactures and sells mechanical watches, offering customer service support including sales consultation, repair, maintenance, and watch band replacement.

1 investor

STRÄHLE+HESS develops custom technical solutions for manufacturing, including noise reduction measures, tolerance compensation for component assembly, attachment systems such as fabric hoses and braided hoses, and tensioning strips.

1 investor

Strahman Group manufactures sanitary washdown equipment, industrial process valves, and automated valve systems for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and chemical processing industries. The company operates domestic manufacturing in Pennsylvania with ISO 9001 certification and offers custom engineering-to-order solutions.

1 investor

Strata Skin Sciences develops and provides dermatology treatment devices, including the XTRAC excimer laser and VTRAC excimer lamp for psoriasis and vitiligo, and the TheraClearX photopneumatic system for acne. Its products serve professionals in dermatology, plastic surgery, and aesthetics.

1 investor

Strato produces coupler systems and related components for railcars, including hose separation brackets, long-life yokes, and heavy-duty end hose straps. The company also provides on-site engineering consulting for rail customers with specialized projects.

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Stratton Aviation provides commercial aircraft component solutions including parts inventory, purchase and lease options, and end-of-life aircraft services for airlines, maintenance repair organizations, and lessors. The company operates a dual-certified repair station and offers 24/7 support globally.

1 investor

Linear Buddy is a thermoplastic elastomer safety product designed for site operations that resists damage and maintains durability through multiple reuse cycles. The product addresses workplace safety while supporting circular economy principles through full recyclability at end of life.

1 investor

A company providing automated solutions and 3D product configuration tools for consumers and operators, likely in the retail or display technology space.

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Stryza provides operational agility and workforce management software for frontline manufacturing workers. The platform helps manufacturers adapt to volatile demand, supply chain uncertainty, and workforce diversity challenges.

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STS Defense Solutions, a defense-focused division of STS Aviation Group, provides aircraft maintenance, modification, and sustainment (MRO) services for military fleets, working directly with prime contractors, OEMs, and government defense agencies. Its work spans flight-line and depot-level maintenance, avionics modernization, structural repair, and mission system integration across platforms in the U.S. and U.K.

1 investor

Stucki manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of tank car components for railroad applications, serving chemical and industrial transportation sectors with specialized parts for different tank car types including acid-resistant, general purpose, pressure, and safety-compliance variants.

1 investor

Suanfarma develops, manufactures, and distributes active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the global pharmaceutical industry, serving over 400 customers across 70+ countries. The company operates as a B2B contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing end-to-end solutions for small-molecule drug substances and intermediates using fermentation and chemical synthesis.

1 investor

Sufficiently Advanced develops robots for the apparel industry focused on dexterous handling and manipulation of soft materials in real-world environments.

1 investor