Advanced Manufacturing Startups

Modumetal develops nanolaminated metal alloys designed to outperform conventional metals on performance, durability, and sustainability. Its application-specific alloys target industrial above-surface and below-surface uses at scale.

3 investors

Molecula builds Circuit, an AI system that converts a company's technical documentation into guided support for quoting, field service, and troubleshooting. It targets manufacturing and service organizations, helping technicians and sales teams handle complex quotes and diagnostics without relying on the company's most experienced staff.

3 investors

Moov operates an online marketplace for buying and selling used, idle, surplus, and scrap semiconductor manufacturing equipment, serving businesses across categories like front-end, back-end, PCB/SMT, LED, and solar. It also provides door-to-door logistics services including de-install, rigging, crating, shipping, refurbishment, and installation, with operations in more than 55 countries.

3 investors

MuReva Phototherapy develops oral phototherapy devices intended to reduce dose-limiting side effects, such as oral mucositis, in cancer patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. Spun off from fiber-optic lighting company Lumitex, its light-transmission technology is being evaluated in a U.S. multicenter clinical trial and is not yet commercially available.

3 investors

Myrias Optics designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metalenses, covering research and development through high-volume production. It serves industries requiring precision optical components.

3 investors

Nanotronics (now CubeFabs) develops AI-based inspection and control systems for industrial manufacturing, including chip fabrication. The company has been providing these AI solutions to manufacturers for over 15 years.

3 investors

Natel Energy develops FishSafe turbine runners for hydropower plants, available in Francis, Kaplan, and propeller configurations that retrofit into existing civil works to improve efficiency while enabling high through-turbine fish passage survival. The company serves grid operators and hydropower asset owners aiming to modernize aging fleets and meet environmental fish-passage mandates.

3 investors

NFW (Natural Fiber Welding) develops plant-based, plastic-free materials including a leather alternative (MIRUM), engineered textiles (CLARUS), footwear outsoles (PLIANT), and biobased foam (TUNERA) for use by fashion, footwear, and consumer brands. The company partners with brands such as BMW, Patagonia, Allbirds, and Stella McCartney to make lower-carbon, circular products.

3 investors

NBD Nano develops advanced coatings, additives, and adhesives using nanotechnology to enhance product surfaces across various industries. The company applies chemistry innovations inspired by nature to create specialized material solutions for electronics, automotive, energy, and biomedical markets.

3 investors

Nectar builds a utility intelligence platform that aggregates energy consumption data from utility bills and online portals to help companies optimize their energy usage and costs. The platform serves organizations seeking to reduce their energy spend and carbon footprint by providing the data infrastructure needed to identify cleaner energy sources and better rates.

3 investors

Neural Concept offers an AI platform for engineering teams that embeds AI into product design workflows, from generative CAD to multi-physics decision-making, to speed up design iteration and product development. It serves major OEMs and top-tier suppliers in hardware engineering and simulation.

3 investors

New Motion Labs is a mechanical engineering IP licensing company that develops and licenses its Enduo sprocket tooth profile to sprocket manufacturers, using dual-point tooth engagement to extend chain drive life and reduce energy losses. The technology is retrofittable to existing chain drive applications.

3 investors

Newterra designs and provides modular water, wastewater, and environmental treatment systems for municipalities, industries, small communities, and developers, covering the treatment lifecycle from design and project management to technical support and parts. The company has been acquired by Grundfos, a global water technology company.

3 investors

Next Century Spirits develops and markets spirits brands and provides beverage development and production for partners in the spirits industry. The company operates its own brand group and manages distribution and product development across the alcoholic beverage sector.

3 investors

Niber Technologies develops electrospun nanofiber membranes that are ultra-breathable, waterproof, and PFAS-free for use in consumer textiles, professional and defense workwear, and industrial applications such as filtration, automotive, and construction. Founded on a family legacy in electrospinning research from South Korea, the company is headquartered in Singapore with operations in the Philippines.

3 investors

No Limbits designs adaptive clothing, including jeans with zippers for prosthesis access and sensory-friendly seamless, tagless apparel for people with disabilities, autism, and ADHD. The company sells its products directly to consumers through its online store.

3 investors

NSI Industries designs and manufactures branded electrical and HVAC products, including cable and conduit fittings, wire connectors, electrical tape, cable grips, and installation tools, for residential, commercial, and industrial electrical professionals. It operates a portfolio of brands such as Bridgeport, Polaris, TERMINATOR, WarriorWrap, Remke, and Platinum Tools, serving the North American market.

3 investors

Numat develops metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and manufactures them at industrial scale through an integrated campus with ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management. The company serves industrial customers seeking advanced materials for applications requiring precision chemistry and high-volume production.

3 investors

Ohm provides an AI platform that helps hardware engineering teams accelerate product development, testing, and validation for complex physical products including electric vehicles, batteries, and wearables. The platform ingests and analyzes multi-modal test data, predicts experiment outcomes, identifies anomalies, and automates root cause analysis to compress iteration cycles.

3 investors

oPRO.ai develops AI software that lets manufacturing enterprises deploy, scale, and maintain deep learning models in production, providing real-time forecasts, prescriptions, and supervised automation for process control variables. Its technology targets Industry 4.0 smart factory automation, with applications such as full-process cement production.

3 investors

Opt Industries engineers advanced materials using digital photolithography to create structured materials with precise microstructure control, enabling functional properties across applications from high-speed interconnects to fluid handling.

3 investors

ADI OtoSense provides a Smart Motor Sensor and Smart Maintenance System that monitor electric motor health, using self-learning sensors to detect abnormalities and prevent unplanned downtime. It serves industrial customers in sectors such as automotive, paper/pulp manufacturing, and food & beverage production for predictive maintenance.

3 investors

Oxford Flow designs and manufactures industrial flow control valves, pressure regulators, and pilot valves using precision engineering and fluid dynamics. Its patented axial valve designs aim to eliminate common failure points and fugitive emissions while reducing cost, maintenance, size, and weight across industrial applications.

3 investors

P2i develops molecular-level protective coatings, including dry plasma coating and liquid barrier coating, to protect electronic devices from liquid and moisture damage. It serves OEM manufacturers across consumer electronics, hearing aids, wireless earphones, and automotive/industrial sectors, deploying its technology at production scale globally.

3 investors