Deep Tech Startups

YolTech Therapeutics develops in vivo gene editing medicines using a proprietary lipid nanoparticle delivery platform to treat genetic, metabolic, and autoimmune diseases. The company operates clinical-stage programs targeting conditions including Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Primary Hyperoxaluria, Beta Thalassemia/Sickle Cell Disease, and Familial Hypercholesterolemia.

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Yuansuan develops engineering AI systems that combine artificial intelligence with physics-based modeling and computation for complex engineering tasks, built specifically for engineers to solve design, simulation, manufacturing, and operational problems in constrained industrial environments.

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Z-Alpha is a biotech developing targeted alpha-emitting radiotherapeutics based on a proprietary astatine-211 (211At) platform, including isotope supply, labeling/linker technologies, and a pipeline of therapeutic programs. It targets high unmet medical needs across multiple large-market oncology indications.

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Zeda is a technology solutions company providing an end-to-end powder-to-finished-part manufacturing platform that combines additive manufacturing, nanotech, and precision machining for highly regulated industries. It operates across two arms, Zeda Technologies and Zeda Health.

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Zadar Labs develops software-defined 4D imaging radar sensors that provide high-resolution, all-weather perception for autonomy, safety, and security applications. Its radars are deployed in autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, heavy equipment, agriculture, site security, and indoor monitoring.

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Zakuro develops solid-state battery technology using a solid-state separator and lithium metal anode to increase energy density over lithium-ion cells. Its approach eliminates the flammable liquid electrolyte to reduce fire risk and is designed to leverage existing lithium-ion manufacturing capabilities.

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Zapata builds the AIRSCOOTER, a hybrid electric personal aircraft that can be flown without a pilot license after short training. The company plans to open its first Flight Center near Las Vegas, with public availability of the aircraft targeted for 2027.

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Zayndu manufactures and operates ActivatedAir™, a proprietary system for controlled environment agriculture that enhances seed treatment and plant growth. The company serves commercial growers in Europe, North America, and the Middle East through engineering, plant science research, and subscription-based customer support.

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Zelim develops AI-enabled maritime safety and security systems, including man-overboard detection (ZOE), a rapid recovery system (Swift), and an unmanned rescue vessel (Guardian). Its products serve maritime operators such as cruise, ferry, and offshore operations to detect, track, and recover people in the water.

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Zelup develops a patented two-phase (diphasic) firefighting system that fragments water droplets to improve fire suppression while using 6 to 8 times less water than a conventional hose. The system, co-developed with French fire and rescue services, also cools smoke, reduces radiated heat, and captures suspended particles for firefighters.

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Zenith develops stratospheric aircraft, telecommunications, resilient systems, and autonomy technologies to deliver aerial networks aimed at closing the digital divide. The company operates a vertically integrated manufacturing facility for rapid prototyping and testing of its aircraft and telecom systems.

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Zeno Semiconductor develops and licenses memory and logic technologies, including a 1-transistor Bi-SRAM cell and a Boosted Transistor, designed to be manufacturable on standard CMOS and FinFET processes without new materials. It serves semiconductor manufacturers seeking to scale devices, and holds more than 200 patents.

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Zentek is a deep-science company developing three independent platforms: nuclear-grade graphite, graphene coatings, and aptamer biosciences. The company operates on a client-funded contract research organization (CRO) model, developing solutions for clients while retaining intellectual property ownership.

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Zenthos Energy develops an aluminum-CO₂ battery technology for energy storage systems designed to be safer, lower-cost, and more sustainable than conventional lithium-based alternatives. The company targets the battery energy storage systems market with a focus on enabling global electrification while reducing environmental impact.

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Zeopore develops enhanced zeolite catalysts to improve efficiency and sustainability in chemical industry processes including refining, plastics recycling, and fuel production. The company operates from Belgium and licenses its patented mesoporization technology to energy and chemical players.

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Zephalto develops stratospheric balloon flights to carry passengers to near-space, working in partnership with the French space agency CNES for its balloon technology. The company positions itself in the space tourism and travel sector with a focus on low-pollution flights.

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Zerion is a pharmaceutical development company that uses its Dispersome formulation technology to improve the solubility and therapeutic performance of poorly soluble drugs. Spun out of the University of Copenhagen in 2019, it builds an internal drug pipeline while partnering with pharmaceutical companies to solve drug solubility challenges.

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Zero-Error Systems provides radiation-hardened semiconductor design solutions and power management technologies for space and automotive electronics, enabling enhanced reliability and energy efficiency in harsh environments.

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Zero-G operates zero gravity flights on a modified B-727 aircraft (G-Force One) that fly parabolic maneuvers to create weightlessness. It serves training astronauts, scientists conducting research, media and marketing producers, and the general public seeking a space-like experience.

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Zerodrag manufactures electronic speed controllers and drone components for hobbyist and professional drone builders, based in India. The company produces hardware including ESCs, flight controllers, and related racing drone electronics.

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Zeromatter offers a platform for building, testing, and training systems through high-performance sensor simulation, automatic environment generation, multi-agent co-simulation frameworks, and execution infrastructure. It provides tooling to set up, build, and analyze simulations with an emphasis on performance, fidelity, and flexibility.

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ZeroPhase develops a software-defined RF datalink for unmanned aerial platforms, using two independent RF chains to resist jamming and onboard Time-of-Flight ranging to hold position when GNSS is unavailable. The system targets drone and UAV operators who need resilient communications and navigation in contested or degraded conditions, and is designed and manufactured in Germany.

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Zeteo Tech develops mass spectrometry and detection technologies for biomedical, defense, and security applications, including bioaerosol detection and breath analysis. The company works across areas such as TB and breath diagnostics and defense/security programs.

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Zetta Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that provides early-stage capital and hands-on support to founders building AI-native applications, infrastructure, and developer tools.

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