Deep Tech Startups

Becoming.bio develops robotic systems that sustain mammalian development outside the body, combining closed-loop hardware for metabolic regulation with AI models that predict how organisms develop and respond to intervention. The company works at the intersection of biology, robotics, and machine learning to study developmental processes and disease.

5 investors

Besxar is developing reusable orbital manufacturing platforms called Fabships that use the vacuum of space to produce ultra-pure materials and semiconductors for use in AI, quantum computing, nuclear, and defense applications. The company operates in space-based semiconductor and materials manufacturing.

5 investors

Biodock provides an AI image analysis platform designed for researchers and scientists to train, run, and interpret deep learning models on biological images without requiring coding expertise. The platform enables rapid model creation, distributed execution at scale, and detailed quantitative analysis for research organizations in biotech and life sciences.

5 investors

Aika is an operating system that uses AI and automation to orchestrate clinical trial development end-to-end, helping organizations accelerate protocol creation, prevent amendments, and interpret complex datasets across all stages of trial development.

5 investors

Biozeroc builds a retrofit reactor architecture for industrial biocatalysis that keeps output steady as enzymes degrade, letting operators maintain specification without replacing their existing enzymes or equipment. It targets high-volume manufacturers running continuous biocatalytic production processes.

5 investors

Blackrock Neurotech develops a neurotechnology platform, including brain-computer interface systems, aimed at improving patient lives and treating neurological conditions. It builds implantable neural interface technology for medical and research applications.

5 investors

BLUU develops marine cell-based ingredients derived from cultured fish cells for personal care, health, and food applications. The company uses proprietary bioprocessing workflows grounded in peer-reviewed research to produce ethically sourced, traceable compounds that replicate results unattainable through land-based agriculture.

5 investors

Brineworks develops an electrochemical Direct Air Capture system that uses electrolyzer technology and renewably powered intermittent operation to capture CO₂ at low cost. Its CO₂ is aimed at e-fuel producers (e-SAF, e-NG, e-Methanol), carbon dioxide removal, and other CCUS applications.

5 investors

Broken String Biosciences develops tools for genome-wide on- and off-target analysis in gene editing, enabling in-house detection and characterization of gene editing-induced DNA breaks. It serves gene editing therapeutic developers working from discovery through IND across diverse cell types and nuclease systems.

5 investors

C-Infinity builds foundational AI for mechanical design and manufacturing that reasons about 3D geometry, motion, spatial constraints, and production logic. Its product, AutoAssembler, connects to CAD and PLM systems to automate assembly process planning, ECO reviews, and generate production-ready assembly instructions for engineering and manufacturing teams.

5 investors

CADY provides AI-powered schematic analysis that reviews Netlist and BOM files to detect design flaws, errors, and best-practice violations in high-density PCB designs within minutes. It is aimed at hardware and electronics engineering teams working on complex circuit board designs.

5 investors

Canopy Aerospace & Defense designs and manufactures specialized materials and components for aerospace, defense, and space applications, including composites, thermal protection systems, and machined parts. The company operates as an integrated platform providing end-to-end solutions from design through production and sustainment.

5 investors

Cantos is a venture capital firm that provides pre-seed and seed capital plus ongoing counsel to founders building technology in areas such as abundance, resilience, and U.S. competitiveness. Its portfolio spans deeptech, defense, energy, space, robotics, and manufacturing companies.

5 investors

Captivate develops a proprietary Metal-Organic Framework material and Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption process for low-energy, cost-effective carbon dioxide capture and separation in industrial applications including biogas, geothermal, and cement production.

5 investors

Caravel engineers proteins into scalable industrial "protein machines" for applications including critical minerals recovery, carbon capture, and industrial processes. The company develops a protein engineering platform aimed at reducing the time and cost of scaling proteins for industrial use.

5 investors

Casimir develops technology to extract usable energy from the quantum vacuum through Casimir cavities, aiming to create a novel power source for applications including advanced propulsion and energy generation. The company applies quantum physics research to produce practical energy systems.

5 investors

Causal Labs builds a Large Physics foundation Model to learn causality through physics and weather observations. The company develops AI technology for understanding how actions influence the world.

5 investors

Cellanome develops a live-cell analysis platform using CellCage technology to create controlled microenvironments that enable researchers to observe cell behavior and molecular changes over time. The platform generates structured multimodal data for life sciences researchers and biopharma companies focused on oncology, neuroscience, immunology, and aging research.

5 investors

Cellbricks Therapeutics is a preclinical biotech company developing implantable tissue grafts using proprietary bioprinting technology, biomaterials, and human cells for regenerative medicine applications. The company combines deep tech innovation to restore tissue function at clinical scale across multiple therapeutic programs.

5 investors

CellVoyant is an AI-first company that develops predictive analytics and optimization tools for cell-based therapeutic development, helping researchers accelerate process development and reduce costs through label-free imaging analysis and data-driven process optimization.

5 investors

CheMastery builds an automation platform for chemical synthesis that aims to standardize and reproduce chemical research and manufacturing processes, reducing manual laboratory work for chemists. It targets researchers in fields such as drug discovery and materials science.

5 investors

Chipmetrics provides 3D metrology solutions using test chips and wafers for semiconductor process control, serving semiconductor manufacturers and material developers optimizing deposition processes and yields.

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Chip Agents develops autonomous AI systems for chip design, automating ASIC design flows and semiconductor engineering processes. The company serves semiconductor companies and chip design teams seeking to accelerate chip development and verification workflows.

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ChipFlow provides curated open-source EDA tools, mixed-signal design workflows and engineering support for integrated circuit (IC) design. It serves SMEs, OEMs, foundries and partners with training, toolchain setup, IC design services and first-silicon support for exploration, prototyping and tapeout.

5 investors