Advanced Manufacturing Startups

Aenova Group is a contract development and manufacturing organization producing pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.

1 investor

Aequs is an India-based contract manufacturer providing vertically integrated precision-component manufacturing for aerospace and consumer product OEMs, operating within a single special economic zone. Its consumer division builds custom products across plastics, metal, and electronics, from household appliances to toys.

1 investor

Aeristech develops high-speed motors, drives, and oil-free compressors, including turbo and fuel-cell compressors, along with air-bearing technology. It also offers consultancy services such as machine design and validation testing, plus prototyping and small-batch manufacturing.

1 investor

Aerium builds an AI workforce for industrial companies, using AI agents, custom-trained models, and a unified data foundation layered over ERPs, spreadsheets, and inboxes to automate supply chain, operations, commercial, and back-office workflows. It serves industrial sectors including equipment manufacturing, specialty chemicals, metal fabrication, and distribution.

1 investor

Aernnova designs, manufactures, and maintains advanced aerostructures and components for commercial aircraft, executive jets, helicopters, and emerging mobility platforms. It positions itself as a strategic partner in the aerospace industry.

1 investor

AeroFlexx develops a liquid packaging technology, the AeroFlexx Pak, that combines attributes of flexible and rigid packaging with features like 360-degree artwork, easy tear, and a self-sealing valve, while using less plastic. It serves consumer brands across categories including personal care, household products, food, pet care, and industrial.

1 investor

Svenska Aerogel manufactures Naerogel, a silica-based mesoporous aerogel powder used as a performance additive to improve thermal insulation, acoustic and fire resistance, and other material properties. It serves industrial customers in building and construction, process industry, transport, and advanced applications, with production based in Sweden.

1 investor

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.

1 investor

Aeromed Group is an aerospace and defense supply chain company that provides distribution, procurement, aftermarket services, and specialty products—including fasteners, MRO consumables, chemicals, and electronic materials—for military and commercial aviation platforms. It operates through multiple subsidiaries serving the U.S. Department of Defense, OEMs, and foreign militaries, with regional divisions across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

1 investor

AEROMOTORS provides motors, offering a product catalog and test samples to interested parties. The page is a brief contact/request form and does not detail the specific application or customer type.

1 investor

Aerosystems International (ASI) manufactures Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) and Ground Support Equipment (GSE), offering build-to-print, low-volume high-mix production including after-market and retrofit parts. Founded in 1971, it serves clients in the aerospace, telecommunications, and transport industries.

1 investor

AerSale provides integrated aviation aftermarket services across the full aircraft lifecycle, including component and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), parts and materials inventory, aircraft and engine sales, asset management, modifications, and teardowns. It serves fleet operators seeking to manage maintenance, inventory, and asset needs through a single vendor.

1 investor

AFG Holdings, Inc. is a technology and manufacturing company that combines precision engineering with OEM processes to develop products and solutions for its clients internationally. It focuses on applying engineering and innovation to manufacturing challenges.

1 investor

Afrilens manufactures freeform ophthalmic lenses—including single vision, progressive, ready-stock, and specialized lenses—in its Kenya factory using Schneider Optical equipment, with in-house coating options. It supplies opticians, retail chains, hospitals, and clinics across Kenya and is expanding into East and Central Africa.

1 investor

Aftermarket Performance Group (APG) is a group of vertically-integrated companies operating in the aftermarket performance parts and accessories space. It offers services such as administrative support, retail distribution, wholesale margin expansion, and online presence management for aftermarket parts businesses.

1 investor

Afton Scientific provides aseptic manufacturing and fill-finish services for biologics and small molecules, along with laboratory services including analytical testing, stability studies, quality control, and validation. It serves pharmaceutical companies from FDA-inspected facilities.

1 investor

AGC Biologics is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) providing development and cGMP manufacturing services for protein-based biologics and advanced therapies, including mammalian and microbial biologics, cell therapies, viral vectors, mRNA, and plasmid DNA. It serves biopharmaceutical companies from pre-clinical development through commercial production via facilities across the US, Europe, and Asia.

1 investor

Agency Tool Company builds infrastructure for robotics teams to build, deploy, and manage fielded robots, including ATC Deploy (over-the-air software updates and fleet management for robot fleets) and ATC Build (a CI runner backed by hosted NVIDIA Jetson embedded compute). Its tools target robotics companies operating real-world robots and integrate with CI systems like GitHub Actions and GitLab CI.

1 investor

Agidens designs, builds, and maintains turnkey industrial automation solutions and digital transformation services, combining process automation, engineering, and software for industries such as food, pharma, paper, plastics, and water treatment. It offers products including secure remote access, master data management, GenAI validation tools, MES/MOMS, and GxP compliance validation for industrial and manufacturing clients.

1 investor

Agile Ultrasonics develops patented continuous ultrasonic welding (CUW) technology and system-agnostic end effectors that weld, shape, join, compact and strengthen high-performance thermoplastic composites without energy directors or film inserts. Its solutions serve aerospace, automotive, industrial and consumer manufacturers, integrating into robotic, cobotic, CNC, ATL and additive/3D-printing environments.

1 investor

Agilex is a fragrance manufacturer that develops custom scents and scent solutions for mid-sized brands and manufacturers across categories including air care, home care, laundry care, personal care, bath and body, fine fragrance, pet care, and industrial and institutional products. The company provides fragrance design, consumer insights, regulatory and compliance support, and speed-to-market manufacturing.

1 investor

Agno Pharmaceuticals is a contract development and manufacturing organization providing services from active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and drug product formulation to cGMP manufacturing for clinical trials and commercial production of APIs, chemical intermediates, and drug products. It serves pharmaceutical clients across the drug development spectrum, from preclinical stages to commercialization.

1 investor

Agnora manufactures oversized architectural glass panels up to 130" x 300" in North America. The company focuses on custom glass fabrication with an emphasis on quality, innovation, and customer service.

1 investor

Agora Makers designs, manufactures, and installs public space furnishings and environments, combining design with industrial production. It works to create sustainable public spaces for cities and communities.

1 investor