Deep Tech Startups

Vivere is an early-stage biotech developing cancer therapies that use a bioengineering platform (based on UC Berkeley research) to activate the immune system against "cold" solid tumors through targeted delivery. It focuses on immuno-oncology and gene/viral vector engineering to treat difficult solid cancers.

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Vizgen develops spatial profiling instruments and reagents for high-throughput analysis of gene expression and protein distribution in tissue samples. The company serves research and diagnostic laboratories in the life sciences and precision oncology fields.

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Vocsens develops a gas sensor product called Envicam-30 that uses semiconductor technology with ultra-low power consumption and a matrix of 16 sensing material spots, addressing the cost and maintenance challenges of traditional gas sensing systems.

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Voaige is an AI research lab that applies computational principles from cognitive and systems neuroscience to large language models, developing "Test Time Cognition" methods that improve reasoning at inference without changing model weights or prompts. It offers a drop-in, OpenAI-compatible endpoint aimed at improving accuracy and lowering cost on tasks such as agentic coding.

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Volta operates a lunar energy utility that provides affordable power to lunar robotics and missions. The company addresses the constraint that current lunar operations cannot survive beyond two weeks without reliable energy access, enabling sustainable space exploration.

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Voltela builds VC2, a cellular command-and-control (C2) link for drones that transmits over the network's emergency-voice channel to gain priority queueing, guaranteed bitrate, and wide coverage. It targets commercial beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operators such as inspection and urban delivery services, offered as software or on the VOX carrier board.

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Voluna provides mobile Neutron Activation Analysis systems that collect subsurface geochemical data in real time for mineral exploration. The company uses drone-deployed neutron generators and AI-powered analysis to enable faster, non-invasive exploration for mining customers.

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Voyage81 is a technology company founded by veterans of Israel's defense technology sector, developing multidisciplinary R&D-driven technological systems.

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VSParticle develops binder-free nanoprinting technology based on spark ablation to produce and deposit ultra-pure nanoporous layers from 40+ elements, and sells automated tools and a deposition service to academia and R&D customers. Its nanoporous materials target applications including electrocatalysis, energy storage, gas sensing, green hydrogen, and semiconductors.

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VUV Analytics develops vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) spectroscopy instruments and detectors for chemical analysis, including detectors for gas and liquid chromatography used in analytical laboratories. Its products serve applications such as hydrocarbon and waste plastic process oil analysis.

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Wafer develops performance optimization tools and services across GPU accelerators, architectures, and computing stack layers.

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A venture capital and investment firm led by technology veterans that invests in early-stage deep tech, AI, cloud, fintech, and digital biology companies across the US, Europe, and Israel.

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Waqua manufactures portable water treatment and purification systems for construction sites, disaster relief, and remote locations. Its products include compact seawater desalination units, recirculating handwashing stations, and manual water purification systems designed for environments without reliable water or power infrastructure.

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WaterView is an SME that applies computer vision and artificial intelligence to create visual intelligence solutions for customers. The company develops tailor-made solutions designed to increase operational value, reduce risk, and improve process control across various applications.

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WaveAI is a team of researchers developing generative AI for music. The company focuses on applying AI to musical creation.

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Wavebreak develops a drug discovery platform targeting amyloid oligomers, toxic protein intermediates implicated in neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The company aims to address previously undruggable molecular pathways underlying neuronal death.

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Wavemaker Partners is a Southeast Asia-based venture capital firm that invests in enterprise, deep tech, and sustainability startups from early stage through growth. The firm has backed over 200 companies across multiple funds and generated over US$2 billion in enterprise value through exits.

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Wavewise develops brain monitoring technology for brain injury care in healthcare settings. The company serves healthcare professionals and patients, focusing on improving outcomes through medical device innovation.

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Wavice designs and mass-produces GaN RF semiconductor chips, packaged transistors, and modules, offering customized products from the chip level up to system-level applications. It supplies these high-frequency GaN RF solutions to customers for their development and production needs.

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WayRay develops holographic augmented reality head-up displays that project 3D imagery onto transparent surfaces such as car windshields without eyewear, using holographic optical elements. Its products serve the automotive industry, transportation and heavy machinery operators, and building infrastructure through AR-embedded smart glass.

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Weflo is a company whose team page describes a culture built around respect, cooperation, creativity, and technology, and references a focus on innovation in mobility/movement. The page states the team is made up of global experts but does not detail specific products or services.

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Westwood Aerogel develops ambient-dried aerogel insulation technology for commercial applications. The company aims to address sustainability challenges through commercialization of its ZeroTherm™ innovation.

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Whetstone is a team of protocol and product builders working in the crypto and blockchain space, with backgrounds at projects including Uniswap, Primitive, and Aztec.

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Whilx Technologies builds an automotive platform with autonomous tire pressure optimization systems that provide real-time tire intelligence to improve vehicle safety and efficiency. The product targets the automotive industry.

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