Deep Tech Startups

Wingtra builds aerial survey drones (such as the WingtraRAY) along with a connected app for planning, capturing, processing, and exporting mapping data into CAD and GIS workflows. It serves surveyors and GIS professionals who need accurate 2D maps and 3D models, and its drones are NDAA/FAA compliant and Blue UAS certified.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

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WiSpry is a fabless RF semiconductor company that develops RF-MEMS antenna tuning and tunable RF technology for wireless devices, enabling smaller devices with longer battery life and better connectivity. Now part of AAC Technologies, it provides tunable antenna solutions for the wireless and mobile market, including 5G front-ends.

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Wodan builds infrastructure that runs AI models on encrypted data without decryption, so the data stays mathematically encrypted throughout processing and only the key holder can access it. It targets identity and KYC providers, industrial manufacturers, and financial institutions seeking to use sensitive data while meeting compliance requirements.

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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.

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XCENA develops computational memory hardware that combines high-capacity pooled DDR5 memory with near-data processing (NDP) cores, built on the open Compute Express Link (CXL) standard to expand memory beyond CPU limits and run computation where data resides. It targets data center infrastructure for the AI era, serving hyperscalers, telcos, and research institutions with hardware plus a full-stack software SDK.

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Xenergic develops low-power, high-speed on-chip SRAM memory IP that chip designers integrate into their SoCs. Its memory families target applications in AI accelerators, high-performance computing, image sensors, IoT, and mobile and wearable devices.

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Xibus Systems develops a pathogen detection system that combines engineered bio-molecules, super fluorescent nano-beads, custom bacterial growth media, and AI analytical software to detect disease-causing bacteria in foods and beverages. The company serves the food and beverage safety industry with faster, more sensitive bacterial detection.

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XMAQUINA is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that gives members onchain exposure to humanoid robotics companies and related infrastructure across hardware, AI, power, and deployment, via its DEUS token. It operates in the crypto and robotics space, using DeFi marketplaces and exchanges for asset access, trading, and governance.

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xolo manufactures volumetric 3D printers for research and industrial applications in optics, bioprinting, and medtech. The company offers three product lines—Xell, Xube², and Custom Xube—serving academic and industrial research customers.

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XYZ Reality builds an augmented reality solution described as Engineering Grade AR for the construction industry, aimed at helping teams build accurately the first time and reduce rework on large-scale projects such as data centers. It serves developers and construction teams delivering mission-critical infrastructure globally.

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Yaak builds a Spatial Intelligence Kit that converts physical assets such as pallet jacks, forklifts, street sweepers, wheel loaders and class B vehicles into autonomous machines. It serves industries including warehousing, construction, public services, and port terminals and truck yards.

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YRIKKA develops processes for aligning AI with human values and provides AI red teaming, focused on high-stakes environments such as healthcare and space. The company targets organizations deploying AI in safety-critical settings.

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Yuma supports and accelerates projects building on Bittensor, a decentralized AI network, connecting entrepreneurs, developers, and businesses with resources to launch subnets. It also runs Yuma Asset Management, which provides institutional and accredited investors access to Bittensor subnet token strategies.

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Yuri develops in-house space labs and ground simulators that use microgravity for life sciences research, supporting drug development and cell-based therapies. It serves biotech and pharmaceutical customers, offering experiment platforms flown on the ISS and other space environments.

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Zama provides encryption technology for onchain finance that keeps blockchain addresses public while encrypting transaction amounts and commercial references at the token level. Its protocol supports confidential corporate payments such as cross-border vendor settlement, marketplace payouts, treasury flows, and trade finance, while allowing auditors, sanctions screening, and ERP systems role-based access.

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Zap Energy develops advanced nuclear systems built on a shared platform combining fission and fusion, delivering modular reactors that produce firm, carbon-free electricity and process heat. Its systems target markets such as AI data centers, remote and mining operations, industrial heat, logistics electrification, and defense installations.

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Zaphiro develops software for monitoring and automating electrical networks used by public utilities and grid operators, with emphasis on cybersecurity and integration with renewable energy sources to support the energy transition.

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Zemax (Ansys Zemax) provides physics-based optical simulation and design software used by engineers to model, analyze, and optimize optical systems such as lens assemblies before prototyping. It serves optical and imaging product developers across industries including medical imaging and diagnostics.

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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.

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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.

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Zepsor develops zero-power infrared sensors that operate without consuming battery power in standby mode, waking only when detecting target signals. The sensors are designed for applications in home automation, security systems, industrial safety, personal electronics, and smart building infrastructure.

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ZeroPoint develops hardware compression IP that compresses and decompresses data in silicon across the memory and storage hierarchy, reducing the memory bandwidth bottleneck for AI accelerators, CPUs, and networking SoCs. Its products (ZeroStream, ZeroAI, ZeroConnect CXL, ZeroStorage) target chip and data center designers seeking more effective memory bandwidth, capacity, and performance per watt.

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Zeroshot bio builds biology foundation models and AI pipelines that translate zebrafish drug-exposure data, combined with high-throughput single-cell RNA sequencing, into human pre-clinical insights. It generates compound rankings to accelerate hit-to-lead decisions for therapeutics developers.

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Zinc is a venture builder and innovation partner focused on science-for-impact ventures, offering venture building services, talent development programs, and innovation partnerships to support founders addressing challenges for people and the planet.

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