Deep Tech Startups

Flow Computing develops the Flow PPU (Parallel Processing Unit), a licensable on-die parallel co-processor architecture that works alongside CPUs to improve parallel throughput and scalability. It targets semiconductor and system makers across cloud/data-center and HPC, industrial and embedded, and consumer/edge device markets, and is instruction-set independent for Arm, x86, RISC-V, and Power architectures.

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Flox Intelligence uses AI to decode animal communication and guide wildlife away from danger, preventing collisions between animals and infrastructure without harming them. It serves operators of airports, railways, roads, and farms across North America and Europe.

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Fluent.ai builds embedded, offline speech recognition software that uses a proprietary speech-to-intent technology to map spoken commands directly to actions without cloud-based transcription. It sells to consumer device OEMs, offering multilingual, noise-robust voice user interfaces for edge devices.

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Fluid Efficiency develops a removable drag reducing agent for natural gas liquids pipelines that increases throughput without fouling downstream equipment. The product enables pipeline operators to increase capacity from existing infrastructure without major capital investment.

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FluoSphera develops an in vitro drug discovery platform that combines encapsulated multi-tissue organoids into a multi-organ system to mimic human systemic responses and predict clinical drug outcomes before trials. The technology enables high-resolution drug profiling for pharmaceutical and drug discovery research.

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Flusso develops compact MEMS-based mass flow and air velocity sensors built on a proprietary thermal Tungsten (TMEMS) sensing platform. The sensors are sold to product manufacturers across industries such as automotive, medical, semiconductors, HVAC, computing, and hydrogen/energy applications.

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Focused Energy is developing laser-based fusion technology to build a commercial fusion power plant, working toward delivering fusion energy to the electric grid. The company is founded by scientists involved in achieving fusion ignition and engineers from projects such as NIF, LLE, and ASML.

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Focused Energy commercializes fusion ignition technology to develop the first commercial laser fusion power plant. The company applies breakthroughs from Lawrence Livermore's 2021 ignition milestone to build fusion energy generation infrastructure.

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Footfalls & Heartbeats develops patented smart textile sensing technology in which the fabric itself acts as the sensor, containing no electronic components, and offers design, prototyping, and data analysis services. It works with businesses to integrate its knitted sensors into products ranging from socks, mattresses, seats, and clothing to industrial applications such as wind turbine blades and trains.

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ForceN builds customizable force/torque sensors using a thin-film transducer array with 1 to 6 degrees of freedom, integrated digital interfaces (EtherCAT, Ethernet, CAN, USB), calibration, and edge algorithms. Positioned as a Tier 1 supplier, it provides sensing and physical-intelligence hardware for robotics manufacturers, with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications for general and medical device applications.

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Forg3d is developing ANVIL OS, a control platform for advanced metal manufacturing that governs how metal is produced to deliver repeatable, auditable, and traceable outcomes. It targets mission-critical industries where reliability and traceability are essential.

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Fortemedia develops voice interface technology for mobile and connected devices, integrating SoC, algorithms, and MEMS into its Smart Array Microphone (SAM) chips. Its products provide far-field voice pickup and noise suppression for human-machine interfaces in the mobile communication space.

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Fortytwo operates a sovereign, participant-owned AI network that uses swarm inference to combine heterogeneous AI models into a single networked intelligence. The platform delivers frontier-grade performance for applications requiring high accuracy and operates on consumer-grade hardware through a node-runner reward system.

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Fourier Optics builds Fourier AR, an angular and wavelength-selective metasurface optical combiner embedded invisibly inside ophthalmic lenses that reflects RGB light from a µLED projector to the eye for all-day augmented-reality glasses. The technology is designed for OEMs and lens manufacturers using standard semiconductor fabrication and ophthalmic lens workflows, supporting prescription vision correction.

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Fovionics develops smart glasses for blind and visually impaired people, aimed at assisting with reading and daily tasks. The company focuses on making assistive vision technology affordable, with roots addressing accessibility gaps in Brazil.

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Fraunhofer is a research organization whose Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM) conducts contract research, including cell-based in vitro inhalation methods to assess respiratory effects of aerosols and identify potentially harmful substances without animal testing. Its work supports safe product development under a safe-by-design approach.

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Fraym produces census-like, ward-level population data anywhere in the world using novel data sources and AI. The company offers a geospatial population data platform, including publicly available insights on women's agency across communities.

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Frenetic develops software for designing and optimizing magnetic components used in power electronics, using an AI-based modeling approach to replace traditional engineering methods. It serves companies working on power electronics and the electrification transition, with distribution through a global network.

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FullDepth develops domestically-produced industrial underwater drones (ROV/AUV) such as the DiveUnit300 and provides underwater inspection services where operators visit sites to conduct inspections. The company applies its remote-operation, autonomous navigation, and underwater measurement technologies to infrastructure inspection, offshore wind facility inspection, and water rescue support.

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Fusion Energy Partners is a consultancy that advises on fusion energy across the full research, development, and operation lifecycle. It uses an in-house team of experts and a wider network to provide guidance on fusion power plant concepts and related technical issues.

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Futurail develops a safety-certified autonomy software and hardware stack for self-driving trains, including long-range obstacle detection, localization, and train control, offered as first-mount integration with OEMs or retrofits of existing fleets. It serves freight and passenger rail operators and vehicle manufacturers, and is based in Strasbourg and Munich.

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FuturePlay is a deep tech investor that backs and partners with technology-driven startups, providing capital and hands-on support to founders. It has operated in the startup ecosystem since 2012.

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Galadyne develops liquid-propulsion strike and defense platforms for military applications, including the Striker medium-range strike vehicle and Defender missile defense system, along with Outpost ground and ship-based launch infrastructure.

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Galam Robotics develops modular warehouse automation robots that integrate into existing fulfillment operations, enabling higher throughput, vertical storage utilization, and flexible order routing without requiring facility redesign. The solution serves e-commerce and logistics companies seeking to increase capacity and operational efficiency.

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