Deep Tech Startups

WiSpry is a fabless RF semiconductor company that develops RF-MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) devices integrated with RF-CMOS processes for mobile handset and network applications. The company's tunable RF components reduce size, cost, and improve performance in smartphone front-end circuits and antenna tuning applications.

3 investors

Wodan applies advanced cryptography to enable secure collaboration and data sharing without sacrificing privacy. The company targets organizations that need to balance security with innovation across regulated and collaborative environments.

3 investors

Lithosquare is an AI platform for mineral discovery and exploration that uses geological expertise and machine learning to identify mineral deposits up to 10 times more efficiently. The company serves mining companies conducting mineral exploration and discovery across the US, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

3 investors

WSense builds underwater wireless communication and networking technology, offering end-to-end hardware and cloud components (IoUT platform) that enable secure multi-hop mesh networking and interoperability among submerged and surface sensors and autonomous vehicles. It serves the blue economy across sectors such as smart cables and pipelines, offshore energy, defense, carbon capture, and marine protected areas.

3 investors

Xairos develops a space-based quantum timing architecture for global position, navigation, and timing services with sub-nanosecond accuracy, serving transportation, telecommunications, power grids, financial systems, and data centers.

3 investors

Xeltis develops implantable vascular devices that transform into living tissue using Restorex supramolecular polymer technology. The company targets patients requiring hemodialysis vascular access or cardiovascular replacements.

3 investors

XGenomes develops DNA sequencing technology that combines novel biochemistry, hardware, and algorithms to sequence single molecules of DNA directly, without library preparation or a bioinformatics bottleneck. It aims to deliver complete, highly accurate genome sequencing at low consumable cost, offered first as a service and later via an instrument-and-consumables model.

3 investors

xMap is a global geospatial data infrastructure platform that delivers POI, mobility, traffic, demographics, and parcel data through agent-ready APIs and MCP bindings so AI agents can query the physical world. It serves developers, retail and restaurant brands, consulting firms, and investment teams for use cases like site selection, competitor analysis, and location intelligence across 200+ countries.

3 investors

XN Health develops a medical device that uses phrenic nerve stimulation to prevent ventilator-induced lung injury in mechanically ventilated patients by inducing diaphragm contractions. The device is intended for healthcare providers managing patients requiring mechanical ventilation support.

3 investors

Yaak develops a Spatial Intelligence Kit that can be paired with physical assets in construction and material handling to enable autonomous operation through AI learning from observed tasks. The system monitors fleet operations in unstructured environments and progressively takes over routine tasks without requiring coding.

3 investors

YoungWoo DSP builds a full line-up of inspection equipment covering display manufacturing processes and provides turn-key production systems for domestic and international customers. The company is expanding from display inspection into related areas such as semiconductors, secondary batteries, and AI robotics.

3 investors

Z-Polymers develops ultra-fine polymer fiber and filament, including its Tullomer super-polymer, for applications across manufacturing, textiles, civil engineering, medical, healthcare, aerospace, and construction. The company, incubated at the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, focuses on advanced polymer materials for US industry.

3 investors

Zeitgeist is a Layer 1 blockchain protocol for prediction markets, built on the Substrate framework and offering an SDK for others to implement their own prediction market technology. It introduces a governance model called futarchy and supports markets across areas such as sports, politics, cryptocurrency, insurance, and startups.

3 investors

Zentraxa precision-engineers bespoke bio-peptides and biomaterials, including adhesives inspired by marine mollusc chemistry that perform in wet, dirty and submerged conditions. Its products serve industries such as advanced wound care, ostomy bag adhesives, optical/transparent adhesives, and personal care ingredients, integrating into existing manufacturing lines.

3 investors

ZeoDAC develops direct air capture (DAC) technology using zeolite-based materials to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for climate mitigation and carbon management applications.

3 investors

Zephr provides a spatial stack of modular products that enable location-aware AI, including place data APIs, precise positioning (GNSS with 6DoF), and on-device LLM capabilities for mobile applications. The platform serves developers and companies building location-aware AI features.

3 investors

Zero Point Cryogenics manufactures dilution refrigerators and cryogenic systems for quantum research, academic institutions, and industrial partners. Based in Edmonton, Canada, the company designs custom cryostats with advanced features including remote access, precision engineering, and integrated data acquisition capabilities.

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zerothird builds entanglement-based quantum key distribution (QKD) cryptography to protect critical infrastructure, generating identical keys by distributing entangled photons to endpoints so any eavesdropping is detectable. Its approach is designed to resist both classical and quantum attacks.

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ZeroPoint develops hardware compression intellectual property that accelerates data throughput and capacity in AI and data center systems. The company's inline compression solutions address memory and storage bottlenecks in modern silicon without requiring model retraining or software modifications.

3 investors

Zeroport develops hardware-based secure connectivity solutions that provide real-time network access without relying on vulnerable IP pathways, designed for organizations seeking isolation and protection at the physical layer. The company serves enterprises, defense contractors, and government agencies requiring cybersecurity in mission-critical environments.

3 investors

Zinc is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage science-driven companies to solve critical global challenges. The firm focuses on identifying and backing founders and innovators in deep tech, health, climate, and related mission-driven sectors.

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ZSFab manufactures porous titanium spinal implants featuring hierarchical lattice architectures designed to support bone integration and reduce subsidence risk in cervical and lumbar fusion procedures. The InterConnect™ system combines optimized porosity, surface texturing, and biomimetic structural design for orthopedic surgeons and spinal fusion patients.

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QSI manufactures RF and microwave components and subsystems including amplifiers and sensors for telecommunications and industrial applications. The company is a Korean electronics manufacturer specializing in materials, components, and equipment for the semiconductor and sensor industries.

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AIO Core designs and manufactures silicon photonics integrated circuits that enable optical connectivity for high-performance computing, 5G infrastructure, and industrial equipment operating in extreme temperature ranges. The company serves semiconductor manufacturers, data center operators, and aerospace/automotive industries requiring reliable high-speed optical I/O solutions.

3 investors