Deep Tech Startups

Astro Communications Technology develops satellite communication solutions, leveraging deep expertise in the satellite industry and signal processing.

2 investors

Astrolight develops laser communication technology for space and defense, including space-to-Earth and space-to-space optical terminals, optical ground stations, and an unjammable radio-silent data link for naval applications. Its products serve satellite operators and defense customers needing high-data-rate optical communications.

2 investors

Asya.AI is an AI research and software development company that creates products designed to augment human capabilities while maintaining user control. The company serves clients across multiple sectors through research-driven product development and design services.

2 investors

芯宿科技 (Atantares) develops molecular chips using semiconductor technologies such as integrated circuits, CMOS and MEMS to enable high-throughput, low-cost synthesis and detection of DNA, RNA and proteins. It offers a gene synthesis platform and services including primer synthesis, gene synthesis, sequencing, cloning and mutation, strain library preparation and gene editing, along with its EcoSyn electrochemical oligonucleotide synthesizer.

2 investors

Athanor builds Kairos, a verification engine for hardware and software that uses formal tools to prove or refute equivalence for RTL optimizations, carrying machine-checked proof and measured area reductions. It also maintains Pythia, an open-source Lean 4 tactic library for theorem proving, serving engineering teams that require formally verified computational claims.

2 investors

Atheras Analytics develops software tools for satellite operators to optimize the design and operation of high-throughput satellite networks that deliver broadband services globally. The platform addresses atmospheric challenges and multi-gateway switching requirements in next-generation satellite telecommunications.

2 investors

Onyx 360 develops 3D simulation and digital environment software for operators to safely test ideas, automate processes, and train on critical operations.

2 investors

Atium develops a patent-pending electrochemical technology for selective removal of mercury from water, wastewater, and acids. Its first product helps dental clinics capture dissolved mercury ions to reduce emissions, with applications spanning industrial wastewater treatment, environmental sanitation, and acid purification.

2 investors

Atlantium provides UV disinfection technology for water treatment across industries and municipalities. Its HOD (Hydro-Optic Disinfection) systems use ultraviolet light and fiber-optics to ensure water biosecurity and quality compliance.

2 investors

UK company building physics-based simulation and intelligent automation software for gas, electricity, water and transport networks.

2 investors

AtlasXomics develops spatial epigenomics tools, spanning chip fabrication, hardware, and bioinformatics, for researchers studying areas such as cancer and systems biology. The company serves scientific and clinical research customers with technology for analyzing epigenetic regulation.

2 investors

Atomontage builds a browser-based 3D platform using "Virtual Matter" microvoxel technology that lets users create, edit, remix, and stream interactive 3D worlds across devices, with optional AI-assisted creation. It serves game developers, 3D scan professionals (photogrammetry, LiDAR), sculptural artists, bioimaging researchers, and enterprises working with large 3D datasets.

2 investors

Atrisa builds an AI assistant for analog circuit engineering that helps teams design circuits, run simulations, debug failures, and capture engineering knowledge. It is aimed at analog hardware/semiconductor engineering teams to increase individual engineer productivity.

2 investors

Atsena Therapeutics is a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing treatments for inherited retinal diseases that cause vision loss. The company focuses on genetic medicines for conditions with limited approved therapies, utilizing proprietary AAV technology platforms.

2 investors

AUI builds Apollo-1, a neuro-symbolic foundation model that powers AI agents which converse with users while following defined business rules and guardrails. It is aimed at companies in regulated and unregulated industries that need predictable, reliable agents, and offers fine-tuning and API access.

2 investors

Aurealis Therapeutics is a Swiss-Finnish clinical-stage company developing multi-target bacterial gene therapies based on genetically engineered Lactococcus cremoris, using a modular platform that produces multiple human therapeutic proteins directly in diseased tissue. Its therapies target chronic wounds, cancer, and inflammatory diseases, with a lead product for diabetic foot ulcers.

2 investors

Auricle develops a neurostimulation implant designed to restore hearing for patients who do not benefit from hearing aids or existing solutions.

2 investors

Aurora develops plug-and-play propulsion and end-of-life deorbiting systems, including ARM thrusters and Plasma Brake tethers, for CubeSats and SmallSats up to 300kg. It targets satellite integrators, operators, and defense customers with ITAR-free, zero-debris hardware built on a European supply chain.

2 investors

Aurora Hydrogen develops microwave-driven methane pyrolysis technology to produce low-cost clean hydrogen without CO₂ emissions. The company serves energy companies seeking to reduce both costs and carbon footprint.

2 investors

Aurorin builds a modern CAD platform designed to accelerate engineering iteration by reducing software latency and integrating AI-native workflows. The company targets engineers and product teams who need faster design feedback cycles across industries including aerospace, robotics, and medical devices.

2 investors

Authentic Vision provides secure product digitalization solutions using holographic fingerprint technology and smartphone-based authentication to create copy-resistant product identities. The company helps manufacturers prepare for EU Digital Product Passport requirements while enabling anti-counterfeiting protection and customer engagement at the point of scan.

2 investors

AutoFlight develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and works with aviation regulators including Europe's EASA, China's CAAC, and the UAE's GCAA on safety certification.

2 investors

Autolab is an autoresearch platform for AI model training that uses autonomous AI agents to plan, code, run, and score machine learning experiments in parallel across a customer's own compute, iterating until a defined goal and eval metric are met. It serves ML teams working on pre-training, fine-tuning, post-training, and inference optimization, running on the customer's cluster or cloud account so code, data, and weights stay within their network.

2 investors

Automous develops electricity market forecasting, energy asset modelling, and optimization tools for scheduling and bidding of energy assets across multiple electricity markets. The company is a research-driven spin-off from Aalto University.

2 investors