Deep Tech Startups

Phantom Photonics develops quantum-enhanced sensing technologies designed to operate in challenging environments where conventional sensors fail. The company serves industries requiring advanced measurement and observation capabilities in conditions others cannot access.

2 investors

Pharaoh Neuro is a neurotechnology company focused on protecting and restoring brain health, with an emphasis on the fluids surrounding the brain such as cerebrospinal fluid. It develops devices and technology in the neurology and brain health category.

2 investors

PhaseTree provides a materials design platform that combines physics-based simulation with AI modeling to help users discover and optimize materials without coding. The platform serves researchers and engineers working on material science challenges.

2 investors

Phenota develops automation technology for hematology laboratories, applying Raman spectroscopy to routine blood testing for real-time analysis. It targets clinical diagnostic labs with tools built around their workflow.

2 investors

Phi Optics develops quantitative phase imaging (QPI) technology that upgrades existing microscopes to enable non-invasive, real-time 3D imaging of live cells, tissues, organoids, and small organisms without labels or specimen damage. The technology serves research institutions and clinical laboratories in life sciences and diagnostics.

2 investors

Phinity builds AI agents that design, verify, and tape out custom chips end-to-end, aiming to let users describe a chip and receive a GDS file in weeks. It operates in the semiconductor design automation space using AI-driven agents.

2 investors

Phoenix Boring develops trenchless technology for underground infrastructure construction that handles complex geological conditions while minimizing surface disruption. The company serves utility and infrastructure projects, particularly in challenging terrain and dense urban environments.

2 investors

Phononic Vibes develops and sells noise and vibration control solutions based on proprietary metamaterial technology, with applications in infrastructure, automotive, home appliances, and construction. Founded as a Politecnico di Milano spin-off, the Italian company serves industrial partners such as Deutsche Bahn, Mercedes, and Elica.

2 investors

Photon Queue develops quantum memory devices using linear optics technology for photon storage. The company serves applications requiring practical quantum memory solutions in quantum computing and related fields.

2 investors

PhotonFirst develops integrated photonics sensing technology for measuring strain, shape, temperature, and pressure. The company serves customers across various end-markets who require advanced sensing solutions.

2 investors

Photonium develops AI-assisted optical design software and consulting services for engineers designing lenses and optical systems. The platform automates design exploration and optimization workflows for applications in satellites, drones, AR/VR, quantum computing, and consumer electronics.

2 investors

Physical Turing conducts real-world testing and evaluation of humanoid robots in deployment environments like warehouses and factories. The company verifies whether robots can operate reliably outside controlled laboratory conditions before customer deployment.

2 investors

Phystech Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests in deeptech startups building on fundamental scientific advances.

2 investors

PicoCELA develops multi-hop wireless mesh Wi-Fi networking products (the PCWL series and PicoManager management software) that reduce wired cabling in large or hard-to-wire sites such as factories, construction sites, and warehouses. This page lists the company's Japanese sales and integration partners rather than describing new products.

2 investors

PICOSATS develops miniaturized RF communication hardware, including non-regenerative transponders for CubeSats and small satellites operating in LEO and GEO orbits across the Ka and Ku bands. The company also works on satellite telecommunication systems and ground station technology.

2 investors

PiKNiK uses a generative AI engine to reconstruct 3D building envelope models from public registries, aerial imagery, parcel data and permit archives, delivering results with confidence scores and provenance trails. It provides customers a dedicated NVIDIA Omniverse session for navigating and refining the models in a live GPU-accelerated 3D workspace, hosted in SOC 2-compliant, high-uptime data centers.

2 investors

The company provides a data wallet for personal data ownership and management, alongside AI-powered personal agent cards that deliver automated recommendations without requiring manual user input.

2 investors

PINC develops nonlinear photonic circuits and devices based on periodically poled thin-film lithium niobate (NanoPPLN) technology for applications ranging from UV to mid-infrared wavelengths. The company sells bare chips and integrated modules to customers requiring light source and conversion solutions.

2 investors

Pipe Network provides cloud infrastructure built specifically for AI workloads. The platform serves teams running computationally intensive AI applications.

2 investors

Pitcrew AI develops autonomous monitoring technology using thermal cameras and computer vision to assess heavy vehicles and detect mechanical failures before they occur, serving transport operators seeking to improve safety and efficiency.

2 investors

Pixelgen develops DNA-based visualization technology for cell-surface proteomics, enabling nanoscale spatial analysis of immune cell proteins for precision medicine and translational research. The company's Proximity Network Assay platform supports applications in immunology, hematology, and cell therapy diagnostics and therapeutics.

2 investors

Pixelligent develops nanocrystal materials that enhance optical performance in photonics, augmented reality, displays, sensors, and optical systems. The company manufactures advanced nanocomposites using proprietary processes and is ISO 9001 certified.

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IXI (Pixie Ray) develops adaptive eyewear with autofocusing lenses that track the wearer's eye movements to adjust focus for near or far vision. The glasses combine optical technology for vision correction with conventional frame designs.

2 investors

Pixuate provides end-to-end perimeter monitoring solutions that integrate intrusion analytics, camera field-of-view planning, multiple cameras, alerting, and centralized dashboards for premises security. The company offers composed deployments combined with partner implementation services including CCTV installation, networking, and camera servicing.

2 investors