Advanced Manufacturing Startups

A company developing microwave-based chemical processing technology to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the chemical manufacturing industry. The technology enables direct molecular-level heating, replacing traditional fossil fuel-dependent methods with renewable energy-compatible processes.

6 investors

LexxPluss develops autonomous mobile robots and infrastructure systems that enable industrial equipment at factories and logistics hubs to operate independently without human direction. The company addresses labor shortages and productivity challenges in manufacturing and logistics.

5 investors

3DOS is a peer-to-peer 3D printing and manufacturing network that enables users to upload designs, earn royalties, and produce products on demand globally. The platform connects designers, brands, and creators with a distributed network of 3D printer owners for decentralized manufacturing.

5 investors

3YOURMIND provides on-demand and additive manufacturing workflow software that lets companies build digital inventories of qualified parts, analyze printability and cost, and distribute production jobs to approved suppliers. It serves OEMs, operating companies, contract manufacturers, enterprises, and government/defense customers such as the U.S. military, with dual headquarters in Germany and the US.

5 investors

6K uses microwave plasma technology (Unimelt) to produce engineered materials, including battery cathode materials and metal powders for additive manufacturing, with an emphasis on sustainable processes. It serves industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics, operating innovation labs in Massachusetts and a production facility in Pennsylvania.

5 investors

Accelerate Wind develops edge-of-roof wind turbine technology for commercial and industrial customers globally, enabling local energy generation by harnessing wind channeled by building structures. The company builds hardware solutions to make small-scale wind energy cost-effective and accessible for businesses seeking on-site renewable energy.

5 investors

Access Optics is an ISO 13485 certified contract design and manufacturing company specializing in medical device innovation and high-temperature probe production.

5 investors

Adept Materials develops advanced materials for building envelopes that improve energy efficiency, durability, and moisture management without sacrificing comfort. The company's technology mimics biological moisture regulation mechanisms to help buildings reduce heating and cooling energy consumption.

5 investors

AeroShield is a materials science company that developed an ultra-clear silica aerogel, originating from research at MIT, aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings. It targets the building materials industry with insulation technology for the built environment.

5 investors

Network security platform providing universal network segmentation with zero agents and zero trust policy framework

5 investors

Aja Labs develops skincare-infused synthetic hair fibers for protective styling, designed to nourish the scalp while reducing environmental waste. The company targets premium beauty brands seeking sustainable alternatives in the hair care market.

5 investors

Akridata provides an AI-powered visual inspection suite that uses computer vision and machine learning to detect defects, track compliance, and optimize production quality in real time. Its products (Vision Assist, Vision Command, Vision Copilot) serve manufacturers, quality control teams, and data science teams across industries including automotive, medical devices, food and agriculture, railway, and critical infrastructure.

5 investors

Alchemy is a nanotechnology company developing protective coatings and films, including the ExoShield windshield protection line for vehicle owners and an infrared camouflage technology developed with the Canadian Armed Forces. It serves the automotive aftermarket and defense sectors.

5 investors

Almond manufactures Axol, a dual-arm robot designed for physical AI applications in real-world industrial and construction work. The robot is assembled in San Francisco and available for customer deployment.

5 investors

Alva Industries develops electric motors and drive systems using a patented FiberPrinting production technology for ironless, slotless stator windings, offering compact torque motors such as SlimTorq and GearTorq. The company targets electrification across multiple industries with a focus on high torque-density and lightweight motor designs.

5 investors

American Housing designs and manufactures modular rowhomes using a proprietary kit-of-parts built for mass production, container shipping, and rapid on-site assembly, with an internal software platform (Alamo) managing underwriting, site planning, factory production, and installation. The company operates a vertically integrated model for residential housing production in the United States.

5 investors

Amper is a production monitoring and intelligence platform that uses IoT sensors to track machines, operators, and jobs in real time, helping manufacturers identify hidden capacity and reduce downtime. It integrates with ERP systems and provides automated data collection, OEE tracking, and scheduling tools for job shops, OEMs, and contract manufacturers.

5 investors

An open-source design editor that allows developers and AI coding agents to collaborate on creating, modifying, and deploying UI components in real time, with changes directly converted to production code.

5 investors

Aptean develops industry-specific enterprise software for mid-sized to large and complex businesses, including ERP, transportation management, product lifecycle management, enterprise asset management, warehouse management, and manufacturing execution systems. Its products help companies in manufacturing, supply chain, retail, and distribution gain operational visibility and manage processes.

5 investors

Assent operates an AI-native platform for supply chain sustainability and compliance, helping complex manufacturers reduce risk, strengthen data integrity, and meet regulatory requirements. It combines AI, regulatory expertise, and a global supply chain data network to support product design, sourcing, and trade compliance decisions.

5 investors

Ati Robotics builds factory-hardened autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and an AI-driven orchestration platform (Ati Flow/Ativerse) that coordinates material movement on manufacturing floors and integrates with ERP and MES systems. It offers a robots-as-a-service model for manufacturing and distribution operations, serving customers from automotive assembly to pharmaceutical distribution across Fortune 500 and mid-market facilities.</parameter> <parameter name="sector_codes">["robotics", "ai_ml", "manufacturing"]

5 investors

Atlas designs and manufactures custom electric motors and motion systems for drones and robots, working as a joint-development manufacturing (JDM) partner that develops hardware to a customer's product requirements and provides guaranteed production capacity as they scale. It targets makers of autonomous platforms that need motion systems for constrained environments where off-the-shelf components fall short.

5 investors

Atmeto develops machine learning technology for clean energy generation, aiming to decouple carbon dioxide emissions from energy production.

5 investors

Atomscale builds AI models and a platform for atomic-scale materials manufacturing, capturing and analyzing process data to give real-time visibility, predict material properties, and apply adaptive process control. It serves semiconductor/materials fabrication organizations, data teams, and process engineers with domain-specific AI agents for improving yields and scale-up.

5 investors