Deep Tech Startups

Nanosys develops Quantum Dot technology and materials, providing samples, R&D collaboration, and scaled production for partners building display and other advanced-material products. Founded in 2001 and acquired by SHOEI Chemical Inc. in 2023, it works with industry partners integrating Quantum Dots into consumer and niche technologies.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

6 investors

nChroma Bio develops in vivo targeted delivery and genetic engineering technologies for genetic medicine applications. The company works with academic founders and institutional investors focused on advancing gene therapy treatments.

6 investors

Nelumbo develops materials-science coatings that use microscopic surface structures to control how water and condensation interact with surfaces, serving industrial and consumer markets. Its products address frost reduction on refrigeration/HVAC heat exchangers and durable water-repellent textile coatings.

6 investors

Neptune Robotics develops deep-tech, data-driven solutions for the maritime and shipping industry to support decarbonization. The company works on cleaner shipping through robotics and data.

6 investors

Neuron23 is a biotech company using data science, human genetics, and functional genomics to develop precision medicines and companion diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases, starting with an LRRK2 program for Parkinson's disease. It aims to match patient subsets defined by genetic drivers with targeted therapies for conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

6 investors

nLIGHT designs and manufactures high-power semiconductor lasers for defense systems, directed energy applications, and advanced manufacturing. The company provides vertically integrated laser solutions from semiconductor chips to complete systems.

6 investors

NobleAI develops a science-based AI platform that uses machine learning to accelerate product innovation and discovery for chemical and materials companies. The platform helps organizations optimize formulations and identify new materials more efficiently.

6 investors

Olis Robotics provides remote monitoring, control, and troubleshooting solutions for industrial robots, serving over 50% of the global installed industrial robot fleet. The company was founded as a spinout from the University of Washington's Applied Physics Lab based on telerobotics research conducted with the U.S. Navy and NASA.

6 investors

ONI develops the Nanoimager, an automated super-resolution imaging system. The company serves researchers and laboratories in life sciences and microscopy applications.

6 investors

Open Cosmos designs, manufactures, and operates satellites that deliver Earth observation and communications data to address global challenges. The company works with a range of customers to provide access to space and actionable insights.

6 investors

ORCA Computing develops full-stack photonic quantum computing systems, including on-premises hardware and software tools, for research institutions, government bodies, and industry applications such as generative AI, machine learning, and optimisation. Founded in 2019 as a University of Oxford spin-out, it is headquartered in London with offices in Toronto and Austin.

6 investors

Orionis Biosciences discovers and engineers molecules that connect proteins on or within cells to reprogram disease-driving processes or activate immune responses. It develops therapeutics for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders through collaborations with industry and academic institutions.

6 investors

Orqa manufactures the MRM2-10, an NDAA-compliant, EU-made dual-use drone platform built from carbon fibre that carries payloads up to 3.5 kg for tactical and commercial operators. The system features an electronic-warfare-resilient IRONghost sub-GHz control link, a modular airframe, and integration with flight firmwares and C2 ecosystems like ATAK and MAVLINK.

6 investors

Ottopia develops teleoperation software for remote driving in complex, real-time environments. The company serves customers in defense, automotive, and mobility sectors requiring precise remote vehicle control capabilities.

6 investors

Oureon Technologies builds advanced sensing systems—including radar, acoustic sensors, passive RF, and airspace awareness software—for defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure applications. It serves the US military, American cities, and allied nations.

6 investors

Owkin develops AI Scientist, an autonomous AI system that uses biological large language models and multimodal patient data to accelerate drug discovery for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. The company aims to automate early-stage R&D and compress decades of discovery timelines into years.

6 investors

Pale Blue develops and manufactures water-based propulsion systems for small satellites, serving satellite integrators and operators globally. The company aims to enable growth in the space industry by providing essential in-space mobility solutions.

6 investors

Pangea Bio develops therapies targeting central nervous system and mental health disorders by activating the TrkB receptor pathway to promote neuronal survival and synaptic plasticity. The company serves patients with neurological and mental health conditions.

6 investors

Paravision develops AI-powered identity verification and authentication tools, including face recognition, liveness detection, deepfake detection, and age estimation products. The company serves businesses and consumers seeking to reduce identity fraud and enhance biometric authentication across cloud and edge platforms.

6 investors

Pave designs and builds space hardware, including propulsion systems, space-ready avionics, and dedicated engine test infrastructure. Founded in 2024, the company develops in-house spaceflight technology.

6 investors

PAX builds a patented API for digital asset exchanges that optimizes market efficiency and trade execution speed through custom hardware and low-latency infrastructure. The company serves crypto and digital asset traders and exchanges with exchange technology.

6 investors

Pencil Biosciences develops a fully synthetic, modular, non-CRISPR gene editing platform that edits DNA without causing a break or nick. The technology targets applications in therapeutics and cell line engineering.

6 investors

Phononic develops solid-state cooling technology for data centers, focusing on thermal management solutions for critical infrastructure such as optical transceivers, GPUs, and AI accelerators. The company serves data center operators and cloud infrastructure providers globally.

6 investors

Phylo is an applied research lab studying agentic AI to accelerate biomedical discoveries for scientists. The company develops AI agents designed to advance how biomedical research is conducted.

6 investors