Deep Tech Startups

Violet is a therapeutics company developing small molecule treatments for central nervous system diseases, using its proprietary C-to-C Engine platform to identify disease-relevant cell-to-cell interactions. Its lead program is a small molecule inhibitor of EphB3, a receptor tyrosine kinase involved in microglia-astrocyte interactions linked to glial dysfunction in neurodegenerative disease.

6 investors

Virtonomy develops virtual patient simulations using digital twin and AI technology to accelerate medical device development and validation. The company serves medical device manufacturers seeking to reduce development time, costs, and the need for animal and human testing.

6 investors

Visionary Machines develops passive optical sensing systems that produce real-time, georeferenced 3D representations of the environment across multiple spectral bands, including in GPS-denied conditions. Its technology serves defence, government, and commercial sectors for applications such as counter-drone detection, off-road autonomous navigation, and surveillance and reconnaissance.

6 investors

Volt14 Solutions develops silicon-majority anode materials that replace conventional graphite anodes in lithium-ion battery cells, aiming to increase energy density and lower cost while remaining compatible with existing cell manufacturing infrastructure. It sells integrated, ready-to-use anode solutions to battery cell manufacturers.

6 investors

Volta develops a hardware and software platform for genomics sample preparation that automates the extraction of biological information. The company serves researchers, laboratories, and healthcare organizations working in genomics, disease control, forensic science, and medicine.

6 investors

VXB Aerospace develops software using generative capabilities to help engineers design custom components involving complex multi-physics, such as antennas, electronics, and plasma propulsion. It serves the aerospace and hardware engineering sector.

6 investors

Wave Photonics develops integrated photonics components and component libraries, providing automated design tools that make photonic components accessible to chip designers and packagers. Its technology targets applications in communications, sensing, and quantum technologies.

6 investors

Wi-Charge develops infrared wireless power transmission technology that delivers electricity through the air using directed light beams. The company licenses its transmitter platform and receiver modules to device manufacturers (OEMs) and enterprises to eliminate charging cables and batteries from consumer and commercial products.

6 investors

Zeitview provides inspection software for renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure assets, combining visual data capture across more than 60 countries with AI and machine learning to analyze imagery. It delivers faster, lower-cost inspections of energy and infrastructure assets for asset owners and operators.

6 investors

Zendar develops high-definition radar systems for autonomous vehicles, aimed at improving how self-driving cars perceive their surroundings. It operates in the automotive hardware sector.

6 investors

Zephyr Fusion develops compact, in-orbit fusion power systems for space-based applications including microgravity manufacturing, data centers, defense, propulsion, and human habitation. The company leverages fusion technology to provide megawatt-class power generation for space industry customers.

6 investors

ZeroMatter is building a scalable simulation platform with extensible tooling aimed at making simulation more accessible for solving real-world problems.

6 investors

ZSCC designs AI silicon chips (XPU) optimized for energy efficiency in machine learning inference and training, targeting the infrastructure demands of recursive self-improvement and advanced AI systems. The company is developing both individual processor units and clustered systems for scientific discovery and model training applications.

6 investors

ZML is a production inference stack that compiles AI models to run across multiple hardware accelerators — including NVIDIA, AMD, TPU, and Trainium — from a single codebase without rewriting. It targets AI/ML workloads seeking hardware-independent, high-performance model inference.

6 investors

Zymvol develops custom-made enzymes using computational methods for industrial applications across various sectors. The company enables manufacturers to adopt biocatalytic solutions as a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical processes.

6 investors

Zyphra is an AI research company building open foundation models based on novel architectures trained on heterogeneous compute, with a focus on intelligence efficiency and silicon performance. It offers a full-stack platform that delivers these AI models to developers, enterprises, and AI hyperscalers, giving organizations sovereign control over their AI.

6 investors

Optieum develops next-generation CAR-T cell therapies using a proprietary CAR discovery platform to optimize immune cell activation for treating solid tumors and hematological malignancies. The company engineers precision CAR constructs to enhance T-cell therapeutic efficacy.

6 investors

A company developing microwave-based chemical processing technology to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the chemical manufacturing industry. The technology enables direct molecular-level heating, replacing traditional fossil fuel-dependent methods with renewable energy-compatible processes.

6 investors

Dioseve develops reproductive cell technology that uses a proprietary differentiation-induction method to generate oocytes and ovarian somatic cells from iPS cells. The company targets fertility and infertility challenges, aiming to help people who want to have children, particularly around age-related declines in egg and sperm function.

6 investors

ispace develops technology for lunar surface operations and commercialization as part of building an economic zone between Earth and the Moon. The company serves space exploration, resource utilization, and related industries working toward cislunar development.

6 investors

QunaSys develops algorithms and software to maximize the performance of quantum computers, aiming to make quantum computing practical for real business applications. The company also provides quantum technology consulting services.

6 investors

1QBit develops computational tools that enable organizations to reimagine and solve complex, previously intractable problems across industries. The company creates next-generation software to help businesses discover new solutions to existing challenges.

5 investors

3DOS is a peer-to-peer 3D printing and manufacturing network that enables users to upload designs, earn royalties, and produce products on demand globally. The platform connects designers, brands, and creators with a distributed network of 3D printer owners for decentralized manufacturing.

5 investors

A2 Bio develops precision CAR T-cell therapies using its Tmod cell engineering platform, supporting both autologous and allogeneic applications. The company targets cancer and other serious diseases, advancing its cell therapies through clinical trials.

5 investors