Deep Tech Startups

Nicoya develops instruments and platforms for protein interaction and dynamics analysis, including SPR (Revo, OpenSPR, Alto), millisecond HDX-MS (FastHDX), and circular dichroism systems for measuring binding, kinetics, structure, and stability. Its tools serve academic and biopharma scientists studying structural biology and biologics.

4 investors

Niobium builds an encrypted cloud computing platform based on fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), keeping data encrypted while in use. It offers SDKs, templates, and hardware acceleration for developers to build and deploy privacy-preserving applications.

4 investors

Nord Quantique develops error-corrected quantum computers using superconducting bosonic codes that embed error correction at the hardware level to achieve a 1:1 logical-to-physical qubit ratio. The company builds rack-scale quantum computing systems designed to fit in existing data centres rather than requiring large industrial facilities.

4 investors

NovoLINC develops nanocomposite thermal interface materials designed to lower thermal resistance and improve heat dissipation in electronic chipsets. Its technology targets high-performance, high-power computing systems where cooling is a bottleneck.

4 investors

NuCurrent designs and licenses wireless power and NFC charging architecture for wearables, hearables, and ambient devices, working with product manufacturers to integrate coil, silicon, firmware, and thermal design. The company holds 450+ global patents and offers GenA, an applied-AI design platform for developing wireless power systems.

4 investors

NunaBio manufactures high-complexity DNA constructs from challenging sequences up to production-scale volumes using a modular, cell-free "DNA micro-foundry" platform. It provides software-orchestrated, distributed DNA manufacturing infrastructure for producing complex DNA without process redevelopment.

4 investors

NVision develops quantum computing and quantum-enhanced sensing platforms based on quantum spin control in organic molecules, with focus on healthcare applications including drug development and disease treatment.

4 investors

o1Labs is a distributed company that incubated the Mina Protocol, working on zero-knowledge cryptography and Web3 technologies. The company develops cryptographic infrastructure and protocols.

4 investors

Olis develops an edge-based monitoring and diagnostics platform for robotic and automation systems that aligns video, event data, and system state in one interface. The software runs locally on tablets and controllers without cloud dependency, enabling integrators and manufacturers to monitor, troubleshoot, and remotely operate robots from multiple vendors (UR, FANUC) with integrated support for PLCs and programming tools.

4 investors

OMass uses native mass spectrometry, proprietary biochemistry and custom chemistry to study drug targets and their interactions with their native biological environment outside the confounding complexity of the cell. It operates in drug discovery within the biotech/pharmaceutical sector.

4 investors

OpenGradient operates a decentralized network for verifiable AI computing, letting users host models, run secure inference, and deploy AI agents onchain. It provides verifiable AI inferences using zkML proofs and TEE attestations, and hosts a decentralized AI model repository with EVM compatibility.

4 investors

Opsys develops solid-state scanning LiDAR sensors with no moving parts, using VCSEL and SPAD chip technology for autonomous driving and industrial applications.

4 investors

Orchard Therapeutics develops ex vivo autologous hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) gene therapies for genetic and other severe diseases, including rare inherited conditions such as ADA-SCID and metachromatic leukodystrophy. The Nasdaq-listed biotech (ticker ORTX) has commercialized therapies including Strimvelis and Libmeldy in Europe.

4 investors

Osmo develops artificial intelligence and computational tools for fragrance creation and ingredient discovery. The company serves perfumers, fragrance houses, and consumer brands by providing an Olfactory Intelligence platform that digitizes and predicts scent from molecular structure.

4 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.

4 investors

Outerport automates the design of electrical and control systems within heavy industrial equipment, using AI agents to convert specifications into verified CAD drawings and structured design models. The platform serves manufacturers and OEMs building complex machines across semiconductors, process plants, and mechanical equipment.

4 investors

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) develops and operates superconducting quantum computers for commercial and strategic applications, offering Quantum-Compute-as-a-Service and integrating quantum systems directly into commercial data centres. It serves enterprise customers with deployments across the UK, US, Japan, and Spain.

4 investors

A tech startup operating in stealth mode on an undisclosed vision; it has developed Veluminum, a matte, velvet-like coating for aluminum.

4 investors

Partillion generates cell-cell interaction data using Nanovials that co-localize cells in defined microenvironments to measure signaling, activation, binding, and other responses, with live-cell recovery via standard flow cytometry. Its platform serves researchers building biological models, discovering therapeutics such as T-cell engagers and antibodies, and profiling immune-target cell interactions.

4 investors

Pathway builds a frontier AI model focused on long-horizon reasoning and continual learning, positioned as advancing beyond transformer-based approaches. The company serves organizations developing reasoning-intensive AI applications.

4 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.

4 investors

Percipient combines computer vision and AI technology to address national security and defense applications. The company is led by professionals from Silicon Valley technology and Washington D.C. national security sectors.

4 investors

Perigee is involved in space launch and propulsion technologies. This investors/IR page provides shareholder notices and meeting announcements but gives little concrete detail about the company's products or operations.

4 investors

PerkinElmer is a scientific instrument and technology company that provides analytical tools and services for research, diagnostics, and life sciences applications. The company operates globally with a focus on enabling scientific discovery and sustainability.

4 investors