Advanced Manufacturing Startups

UNISERS develops automated contamination detection systems for semiconductor wafer manufacturing using optical detection and AI algorithms to identify nanoparticles and defect sources, helping chip makers improve production yields.

3 investors

Untuvia develops proprietary technology to recycle down feathers from textile waste into high-quality recycled down for use in the textile and apparel industry. The process is waterless, toxic-free, and significantly more energy and water efficient than conventional methods.

3 investors

Valuemize offers a product lifecycle costing platform that connects to existing product cost data from ERP or Excel, enriches it with external market data, and applies AI so teams can query costs, run BoM simulations, and track cost performance from development through production. It serves product development and manufacturing teams seeking cost transparency and control across a product's lifecycle.

3 investors

Verity manufactures precision metal products and refillable packaging solutions that emphasize durability and recyclability for consumer brands seeking sustainable alternatives to single-use packaging.

3 investors

Mowito develops physical AI models for robotic arms that enable factory automation by learning assembly tasks from minimal demonstrations, requiring no hardware modifications and allowing floor operators to reconfigure tasks independently. The company focuses on automotive and electronics manufacturing where precision and reliability are critical.

3 investors

Vertex provides a governance-preserving 3D access layer that streams context-aware pixels from product lifecycle management (PLM) systems to manufacturing, suppliers, and operations teams without exporting derivative geometry files. The platform extends authoritative product definition across enterprise operations while maintaining security, compliance, and version control.

3 investors

Verustruct develops robotic construction systems for building affordable and sustainable housing.

3 investors

VFR manufactures drones and drone components through contract manufacturing and development support services, leveraging manufacturing expertise inherited from PC, automotive, and aerospace industries. The company provides end-to-end solutions including design, component manufacturing, quality assurance, and customer support for drone makers and operators.

3 investors

Vimano develops nanotech polymer membranes made in India for applications including thermal management films for satellites, anion exchange membranes for hydrogen electrolysis and fuel cells, and membranes for flow batteries. Its products are PFAS-free and target energy storage, hydrogen mobility, and aerospace applications.

3 investors

Visplore builds interactive software for exploring and analyzing time series and sensor data, applying interactive graphics techniques from game development to advanced analytics. It is a spin-off of the research center VRVis and serves users working with industrial sensor data.

3 investors

Voltair Labs develops autonomous aircraft equipped with visual, thermal, and LiDAR sensors for inspecting and monitoring utility infrastructure, including power lines and substations. The platform enables utilities to conduct asset inspections, damage assessments, and fault localization at scale.

3 investors

Voodoo Manufacturing operates a robotic 3D printing factory with over 250 3D printers to produce parts at scale for engineers, entrepreneurs, and companies. Based in Brooklyn, it serves customers across manufacturing and product development.

3 investors

Voxel offers an industrial intelligence platform that applies AI computer vision to existing IP camera infrastructure to detect safety and operational risks—such as ergonomics, PPE, vehicles, and equipment issues—and turn them into assigned, trackable actions. It serves safety and operations leaders in industrial workplaces, pairing its computer vision models with certified safety and risk experts.

3 investors

Webee provides enterprise IoT software focused on Industry 5.0 applications, helping industrial and manufacturing organizations adopt connected technologies. The company operates in the industrial IoT and enterprise software space.

3 investors

Wenzel Spine is a medical technology company that develops and manufactures products for minimally invasive spine surgery, including stand-alone spine fusion devices. It serves surgeons and their patients across the healthcare system, operating in the spine/orthopaedics medical device industry.

3 investors

wheel.me develops autonomous wheels and mobile robots that move objects and heavy equipment on command, aimed at automating and optimizing intralogistics operations for industries and organizations. The company positions its product as an affordable, accessible automation solution in the robotics category.

3 investors

Whistle Robotics develops task-specific robots for small and medium-sized manufacturers, starting with CNC machine tending automation. The company aims to increase productivity and machine utilization while addressing labor shortages in factories.

3 investors

WithPoints develops 3D robot vision solutions and automation platforms, including its WENECT platform and custom one-stop automation services for industrial applications. The company builds scalable, self-developed technology aimed at flexible and extensible factory/industrial automation.

3 investors

Wootz provides advanced engineering and export-grade manufacturing solutions from India, aimed at helping businesses scale and compete globally. The company positions itself as a manufacturing and engineering partner for companies seeking to grow internationally.

3 investors

WorkClout provides SaaS software for safety, quality, and workforce performance in industrial sectors, helping operations and HR teams centralize employee training, troubleshooting, safety and quality procedures, and performance tracking. It targets industrial operations and HR teams aiming to improve production efficiency.

3 investors

Workerbase offers a connected worker platform for manufacturing that digitizes shopfloor work, delivers guided digital work instructions, orchestrates tasks by worker skill, and connects to factory systems and machines. It serves plant and production teams with real-time visibility, a no-code workflow builder, and support for industrial smartwatches alongside phones, tablets, and desktops.

3 investors

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.

3 investors

Xaba develops xCognition Cognitive Control, a generative AI platform that lets industrial robots, CNCs, and PLC-based systems self-program and adjust control logic without manual coding. It serves manufacturers in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, transportation, and fabrication to automate and scale production processes.

3 investors

Xenops provides AI software to support factory development and expansion. The company targets the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem.

3 investors