Advanced Manufacturing Startups

IAC Group develops FiberFrame, a lightweight structural alternative for electric vehicles that uses eco-friendly renewable materials to achieve significant weight reduction compared to steel and plastic frames.

2 investors

IBBX provides intelligent monitoring of industrial machines and processes, combining IoT sensors with AI (its Retina platform) and expert analysts to deliver predictive maintenance and anomaly detection for factories and industrial operations. Its patented Antiwire technology harvests ambient energy to power wireless sensors, integrating data from PLCs, automation systems, and ERPs into unified dashboards.

2 investors

CHT Group is a speciality chemical manufacturer producing silicone elastomers and rubber compounds for industrial applications including automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. The company operates manufacturing facilities across Germany, Austria, the UK, Italy, North America, and China, serving customers through a global network of offices and partners.

2 investors

Ideal Tridon manufactures hose clamps and fastening solutions for industrial, automotive, agricultural, and construction applications. The company serves original equipment manufacturers and distributors across multiple industries through a portfolio of brands including ZSI, Foster, and Campbell Fittings.

2 investors

Identify3D provides a software platform that secures digital supply chains for additive manufacturing, encrypting design and parameter files so only authorized suppliers and machines can access them while enforcing production rules and tracking parts. It targets manufacturers with strict security and compliance needs, including defense and government sectors requiring FedRAMP, CMMC, and ITAR adherence.

2 investors

IFS provides Industrial AI and software for businesses that manufacture, service, and manage complex assets across operations. The platform combines simulation, optimization, and anomaly detection to enhance productivity and decision-making.

2 investors

iGii develops and manufactures Gii, a proprietary 3D porous pure carbon material for high-performance sensing, heating, and energy technologies. The company serves multiple industries requiring advanced materials for next-generation products.

2 investors

ImagoAI develops rapid food safety and quality testing solutions using hyperspectral imaging combined with AI for the food industry. The company targets on-site testing needs, particularly for detecting mycotoxins and other contaminants in food supply chains.

2 investors

Imajin operates an online "Manufacturing HUB" platform in Indonesia that connects businesses with local manufacturing micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) to source and produce products. It offers services such as 3D projects, mold and die making, part fabrication, mass production, and machining, with project progress tracked through its digital platform.

2 investors

Immensa provides end-to-end digital spare parts inventory solutions for the energy sector, combining AI-powered inventory assessment, digital inventory management, and localized on-demand advanced manufacturing. It serves asset-intensive industries such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, and power generation.

2 investors

IMPACT builds a containerized counter-drone defense system that autonomously detects, launches, and intercepts hostile drones, pairing two interceptors: HUNTER for close-range low-altitude threats and SABLE for fast, long-range movers. It targets protection of high-value sites such as data centers, power substations and plants, and airports.

2 investors

Imperative Chemical Partners is the largest privately held oilfield chemical services company in North America, providing specialized chemistries and application methodologies for exploration & production and midstream operators in oil and gas basins. The company leverages in-house manufacturing, blending, R&D, and product technology capabilities to deliver chemical solutions tailored to the unique requirements of energy sector clients.

2 investors

Inaedis develops RTAD (Room Temperature Ambient Drying), a biopharmaceutical formulation platform that enables alternative drug delivery routes for monoclonal antibodies and biologics, including subcutaneous, inhaled, and intranasal administration. The platform reduces manufacturing risk and cost for pharmaceutical companies while improving patient access through room-temperature stability and simplified administration.

2 investors

Inbolt develops a 3D vision robotics software platform that lets industrial robots locate parts and adjust their trajectories in real time using a robot-mounted 3D camera and a CAD-trained AI model. It serves manufacturers looking to retrofit existing robot stations or commission new ones for tasks like bin picking, pick-and-place, fastening, and dispensing on stationary or moving lines.

2 investors

Inductosense designs and manufactures ultrasonic sensor technologies for internal corrosion and erosion monitoring in industrial assets. The company provides the WAND product line, an embeddable wall thickness monitoring system that enables cost-effective and repeatable measurements for customers in oil, gas, and related sectors globally.

2 investors

Infinna is a circular fiber material made 100% from cotton-rich textile waste that replaces virgin materials in the fashion and apparel industry. The company targets fashion brands seeking to meet sustainability and circularity targets while producing high-quality garments.

2 investors

Inflection Space Systems operates high-volume factories designed to produce tens of thousands of spacecraft per year. It supplies commercial and government customers in the space industry.

2 investors

Inhance Technologies develops specialty chemicals, gases, and material technologies for customers across agriculture, healthcare, automotive, and electronics industries. The company provides customized solutions ranging from lab-scale samples to large-volume manufacturing across four continents.

2 investors

Inloop Robotics develops learning-enabled robotic arms that are deployed in warehouse and logistics environments. The company builds AI systems that enable robots to master complex manipulation tasks from human demonstrations.

2 investors

InnateIQ offers an AI agentic platform for manufacturers, aimed at business leaders, production teams, and sales teams to monitor operations, optimize production processes, and support sales strategies. It applies AI to manufacturing operations to provide real-time insights and process optimization.

2 investors

Innoactive provides a cloud-streaming and management platform for running NVIDIA Omniverse Kit–based digital twin and XR applications, letting manufacturing enterprises stream RTX-class 3D workloads from cloud or self-hosted GPUs to laptops, iPads, and XR headsets instead of deploying workstations per site. It adds enterprise IT controls such as SSO, group-based access, device management, and a governed application catalog for rolling out digital twins across global manufacturing sites.

2 investors

Innophos provides a portfolio of ingredient solutions for baked goods manufacturers, helping them respond to market trends by extending shelf life, improving texture and protein fortification, and reducing waste.

2 investors

Inovar Packaging Group manufactures high-end labels, sleeves, and pouches using flexographic and digital printing technology. The company serves brand and packaging customers with custom printed packaging solutions.

2 investors

Inspectle provides solutions for large food manufacturers to ensure compliance with SQF food safety standards.

2 investors