Advanced Manufacturing Startups

Worldover is an operating system for chemicals, cosmetics, and supplement manufacturers, along with the brands and ingredient providers working alongside them, covering procurement, formulation, production, quality, regulatory, and commercial workflows. The platform consolidates point tools into a single system of record with a data layer built for substances and AI agents (branded "Willow") that act across operations, originally launched as a PLM, formulation, and compliance tool.

4 investors

Worlds develops AI technology for processing and analyzing visual data in spatial and temporal context to enable enterprise applications in the physical world.

4 investors

Wright Electric develops commercial electric aircraft, including the Wright 1, a 186-passenger electric plane intended for short-haul routes such as LA-SF and London-Paris. The company works with airlines like easyJet and VivaAerobus and focuses on lower-cost, zero-emission air travel.

4 investors

WuXi AppTec is a global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) that provides integrated drug development services spanning chemistry, biology discovery, preclinical testing, and clinical research across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company serves pharmaceutical innovators seeking to accelerate the development and manufacturing of new therapies in a cost-effective manner.

4 investors

Ximkart provides a supply chain management solution for sourcing and importing raw materials across multiple countries, aiming to improve discovery, ordering, trust, and transparency. It targets businesses that rely on cross-border raw material procurement.

4 investors

Yummy Future builds a modular robotic system that automates food and beverage preparation tasks, functioning as a reconfigurable multi-category assembly line. It targets restaurants and food service businesses dealing with labor shortages and rising costs.

4 investors

Zeon Systems builds robotic infrastructure for scientific laboratories, enabling automation of flexible and adaptive experiments through perception, control, and manipulation capabilities. The platform serves research scientists and AI systems evaluating scientific tasks in physical environments.

4 investors

ZYOD is an apparel manufacturing platform that uses AI to make fashion production more efficient for clothing brands and businesses. Based in India, it offers end-to-end manufacturing services covering design through production.

4 investors

eSep Inc. develops and provides nanoceramics membrane separation technology and related equipment and systems for chemical processes and energy applications. The company serves industrial clients in Japan seeking to improve efficiency and sustainability.

4 investors

Takumi Giken is a Japanese company addressing challenges in the manufacturing/machining industry, working with processing and fabrication firms. It applies machine learning and software development to problems such as demand forecasting and technical systems for the sector.

4 investors

Photo Electron Soul develops and manufactures electron beam generation devices and components for research and industrial applications. The company is based in Japan with headquarters in Nagoya and operates development facilities in collaboration with Nagoya University.

4 investors

RICOS develops AI-powered simulation technology that combines computational analysis with machine learning to help manufacturers identify and visualize design and development challenges in product creation. The company serves manufacturing and product development teams across industries.

4 investors

Kaminashi is a service platform that implements comprehensive security measures including data encryption, two-factor authentication, and regular third-party security audits. The company operates on AWS infrastructure in Tokyo with redundant data protection and holds ISMS (ISO 27001) certification.

4 investors

Holoway develops precision surface-shape measurement instruments based on its own digital holography technology, offering measurement solutions for lab experiments, offline quality control, and inline/in-process measurement. Its systems measure flatness at nanometer resolution over large areas in a single shot without focusing, using a non-contact, non-destructive method.

3 investors

36ZERO Vision works in industrial image processing and machine vision technologies such as embedded vision, hyperspectral imaging, and deep learning for automated industrial processes. The company is presented in the context of exhibiting at the VISION 2026 trade fair in Stuttgart.

3 investors

3DGS manufactures glass-based substrate and packaging solutions for miniaturized RF, analog, and digital components in semiconductor and electronics applications. The company serves electronics manufacturers and semiconductor companies requiring advanced packaging, integrated passive devices, and heterogeneous integration technologies.

3 investors

3DR operates an e-commerce store selling drone platforms, components, and accessories for unmanned aerial systems. The company offers hardware kits, flight controllers, motors, batteries, and related parts for drone builders and operators.

3 investors

8inks develops a multilayer curtain coating process for battery electrode manufacturing, enabling layered cell architectures in a single coating line to improve energy density, cycle life, and cost. It serves battery makers across applications such as automotive, aviation, drones, consumer electronics, and stationary storage, offering pilot projects, contract manufacturing, and production system implementation.

3 investors

Abzena is an integrated CDMO and CRO providing end-to-end development and cGMP manufacturing services for complex biologics and bioconjugates, including ADCs, AOCs, bispecifics, and HPAPIs. It serves biotech, academic, and pharmaceutical customers across the drug development lifecycle from discovery through commercial manufacturing.

3 investors

Accupac is a contract development and manufacturing partner that formulates and manufactures beauty, personal care, and healthcare products for global consumer brands and emerging indie brands. The company serves CPGs and indie brands across cosmetics, skincare, haircare, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices.

3 investors

Acelfil develops industrial filtration systems designed to handle variable and spiking suspended-solids loads without manual operator intervention, aiming to reduce equipment shutdowns and downstream membrane damage. The product targets industrial water/wastewater treatment plant operators.

3 investors

Actus Nutrition manufactures and supplies protein, fat, and functional nutritional ingredients derived from milk and whey for food and beverage manufacturers. The company serves the food industry with branded ingredient solutions including casein proteins, whey proteins, and specialty dairy components.

3 investors

Aerogen Systems develops point-of-use contamination control for semiconductor manufacturing, using a modular reactor that chemically destroys airborne molecular contamination where wafers sit exposed. Its systems aim to reduce yield loss and ultra-high-purity nitrogen purge costs for fabs, with a longer-term goal of eliminating the need for cleanrooms.

3 investors

Megarobo (镁伽科技) develops autonomous agents and multi-agent solutions combining AI and robotic automation for smart laboratories and intelligent manufacturing. Its modular hardware and software systems serve industries including life sciences, chemicals, food and beverage, agriculture, consumer integrated circuits, and new energy, primarily in China.

3 investors