Deep Tech Startups

ION Storage Systems develops solid-state battery technology, including its Cornerstone cell, and ships samples to consumer electronics manufacturers. It is a U.S.-based company in the energy storage and battery materials sector.

5 investors

Ionomr develops ion-exchange membrane and polymer materials for clean energy applications including fuel cells, hydrogen production, and energy storage. The company's products enable manufacturers to improve performance and durability while reducing costs and environmental impact.

5 investors

Isembard builds software and operates a network of distributed precision factories to accelerate manufacturing from prototype to factory-scale production. The company serves critical industries seeking sovereign manufacturing capability and supply chain resilience in the West.

5 investors

iSentroniq develops dense, near-heatless cryogenic wiring aimed at overcoming scalability limits in quantum computing hardware. The technology is designed to fit significantly more qubits within existing cryogenic infrastructure.

5 investors

A space propulsion company developing non-toxic green propellant technology, including its HIP_11 hypergolic propellant combination. Founded by former researchers from DLR's Institute of Space Propulsion.

5 investors

Kalam Labs designs and manufactures high-altitude hydrogen-based unmanned aerial vehicles and stratospheric platforms for military and defense applications, including surveillance systems, autonomous weather platforms, and stealth strike swarms capable of operating at 100,000+ feet. The company serves the Indian armed forces with edge-of-space aerial warfare technology developed and manufactured in India.

5 investors

Kandou AI develops high-speed, energy-efficient connectivity solutions for semiconductor and AI infrastructure, focusing on reducing system costs to enable scalable AI systems. The company's technology addresses data movement between processors and memory in next-generation computing systems.

5 investors

Kara engineers single-crystal diamond, handling growth in its own reactors as well as processing and characterization in-house. Its diamond materials target thermal management, power electronics, quantum sensing, photonics, quantum networks, and characterized research substrates.

5 investors

Keyo builds a palm-based biometric identification system, using a device that analyzes data points from the hand to enable touchless identity verification. Its product suite includes integration APIs, an app hub and sandbox, and an ID vault, positioning the technology as a replacement for wallets, keys, and physical IDs.

5 investors

Kiutra develops cryogenic cooling systems for quantum technologies, offering alternatives to helium-3-based solutions through continuous adiabatic demagnetization refrigeration (cADR). The company serves quantum computing, sensing, and communication researchers and enterprises with hardware products and characterization services.

5 investors

Koo.bz develops manufacturing technology for footwear production, combining expertise in apparel design and additive manufacturing to build a scalable footwear factory in the United States.

5 investors

Kurs Orbital provides on-orbit servicing spacecraft for satellite relocation, de-orbiting, and inspection in geostationary orbit. The company targets communication satellite operators and space debris mitigation.

5 investors

LabsCubed builds automated tensile testing machines, including its CubeOne system, for testing material samples such as rubber, plastics, and adhesives. The company serves materials and manufacturing companies and operates production facilities in North America with plans to expand into Europe.

5 investors

Latch builds data infrastructure and software tools for biological computing, enabling researchers to program and automate biological discovery through high-throughput laboratory automation and machine learning.

5 investors

Latus develops gene therapies based on novel AAV capsid variants matched to optimized routes of administration, aiming to target specific cell types and tissues to lower dose requirements, toxicity, and manufacturing costs. It focuses on treating monogenic diseases affecting the central nervous system and peripheral tissues using computational methods and unbiased capsid screening.

5 investors

Laverock Tx is a biotechnology company working in the gene therapy and gene editing space, with a leadership and advisory team drawn from cell and gene therapy, immunology, and life-science investing backgrounds.

5 investors

Leadoptik develops LIA-1, an image-guidance and biopsy device compatible with robotic and manual bronchoscopes, providing high-resolution depth imaging of the lung. The product targets medical procedures involving bronchoscopy and lung biopsy.

5 investors

Leanspace provides a cloud-native ground segment data platform for satellite operators to manage multiple assets, integrate legacy systems, and build custom mission-specific applications. The platform connects satellites, ground stations, and other hardware devices in a unified, secure ecosystem that can be deployed on-premise, in the cloud, or in hybrid configurations.

5 investors

Ligandal develops precision medicine targeting technology, including its Peptide Direct Conjugate (PDC) platform driven by LigandAI and Predictive Interactomics, to guide therapeutics to specific disease sites at the molecular level. The company positions its technology as an enabling delivery layer for next-generation, molecularly and genomically precise therapeutics.

5 investors

Light Line Medical develops visible light technology for catheters that reduces infections and improves patient outcomes in minimally invasive medical procedures. The company serves healthcare providers and patients requiring catheter-based treatments across organ, vascular, and lymphatic systems.

5 investors

Lightcast develops a single-cell functional analysis platform that uses droplet-based technology to profile cell function, biomolecule secretion, cell-cell interactions, and targeted cell killing at scale. It serves therapeutics discovery and development, including antibody, cell therapy, immunotherapy, and regenerative medicine research.

5 investors

Lightform develops design tools for projected augmented reality, combining computer vision and hardware to enable interactive visual experiences.

5 investors

Lightsynq develops optical quantum interconnects using integrated diamond photonic circuits to enable scaling of fault-tolerant quantum computers. The company serves quantum computing system builders seeking solutions to address interconnectivity bottlenecks in large-scale quantum systems.

5 investors

Lineat develops advanced fibre-forming technology (AFFT) for manufacturing recycled carbon fibre products, including sporting equipment. The company operates in the materials and circular economy sector.

5 investors