Deep Tech Startups

Develops silent, solid-state airflow accelerators that use electrohydrodynamic (ionic wind) technology with no moving parts to cool electronics. Targets OEMs and applications such as embedded AI compute modules, ultra-thin notebooks, edge servers, and industrial and scientific equipment, with technology developed in Switzerland.

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IONLACE develops modular protein design tools, combining AI models with a lab-in-the-loop experimental approach to design and engineer new molecules for medicine. The company builds biotech tools aimed at advancing human health and programmable biology.

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IonPath develops MIBIscope, a spatial proteomics platform that uses multiplexed ion beam imaging to simultaneously measure dozens of protein targets in preserved tissue samples for translational research and discovery. The platform is used in oncology, immunology, and spatial biology studies across research institutions.

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ionSIGHT provides an AI-driven analytical platform using native mass spectrometry to analyze protein structure and interactions for drug discovery applications. The platform enables high-throughput structural biology and biophysics insights for pharmaceutical developers.

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iosBio develops oral, thermostable vaccine candidates using its ESD platform, with a lead program (OraPro-EBV) targeting Epstein-Barr Virus. The company operates in the biotechnology and vaccine development sector.

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Iris Light develops photonic inks based on nanomaterials that enable integration of light-emitting and light-detecting components directly onto silicon wafers, addressing manufacturing bottlenecks in silicon photonics and infrared imaging. The company targets applications including optical communications, medical devices, autonomous vehicle LiDAR, and chemical/biological sensors.

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Iris Medicine is an early-stage biotech developing RNA therapies based on its small binding RNA (sbRNA) platform, which uses cooperative RNAi binding to selectively silence mutant genes carrying expanded pathologic repeat sequences while preserving healthy alleles. Its lead programs target repeat expansion disorders including Huntington's Disease, C9orf72 ALS, and the Spinocerebellar Ataxias.

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Irreducible builds infrastructure for cryptographic computing, focusing on zero-knowledge proofs and trust mechanisms online. The company develops hardware and software solutions for the blockchain and cryptography industry.

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Faurecia IRYStec makes a software platform (IRYStec MYdisplay) that adapts automotive display content in real time to ambient light, panel technology, and the driver's individual vision. It integrates into automotive display systems such as instrument clusters, center stacks, side displays, and head-up displays to improve in-car viewing and power efficiency.

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Isle Utilities runs a global forum and advisory practice that connects water technology innovators with utilities, investors, and end users to evaluate, pilot, and deploy novel technologies. It provides technical and market intelligence, strategic focus, and implementation support to the water and industrial sector, with a network of 200+ members across more than 20 countries.

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Itera builds and tests physical electronic circuits from a design without simulation, capturing real-world behavior and allowing rapid iteration. It targets hardware engineers as an alternative to traditional PCB prototyping and simulation.

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Join Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in deep tech companies across defense, space, quantum and advanced computing, AI and cybersecurity, advanced materials, manufacturing, and autonomous systems and robotics, with a stated focus on Europe.

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Julian Capital is a deeptech seed fund that makes early-stage (pre-seed and seed) investments in startups building physical hardware across sectors such as robotics, climate, chemicals, materials, medtech, and chips. The firm, created by the team behind DeepChecks.vc, offers founders investor introductions, customer and partner connections, and growth support.

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Jumpcode Genomics develops CRISPRclean, a next-generation sequencing technology that removes abundant, uninformative sequences to improve sensitivity, lower costs, and simplify workflows for researchers. Its technology is used in basic research, infectious disease, oncology, and consumer genomics.

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Kabam.ai develops robotics middleware that enables robots and systems from different manufacturers to interoperate, targeting industries such as logistics, cleaning, security, and delivery. Its platform serves as an integration layer for multi-robot and multi-vendor deployments.

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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.

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Kanda creates digital simulations and VR training courses for corporate learning in the maritime, renewable energy, and health sectors. The platform uses virtual reality and 3D models delivered via a flexible subscription model to provide accessible, affordable professional training.

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Kapta develops an electronically scanned (metasurface-based) synthetic aperture radar sensor deployed on satellites to provide large-area, low-latency geospatial intelligence and InSAR change-detection data. It serves commercial markets such as mining, energy, and transportation as well as defense customers needing moving-target indication and threat tracking.

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Kare Chemical Technologies is a pharmaceutical technology company using a patented catalytic process to convert limonene, a citrus by-product, into high-purity CB1 and CB2 receptor ligands for drug development. It develops non-psychoactive therapeutic candidates aimed at safer alternatives to opioids and next-generation metabolic therapies.

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Karman+ mines asteroids for raw materials to supply affordable resources for use in space and orbital manufacturing, eliminating the cost and environmental impact of launching materials from Earth.

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Kawa operates a satellite constellation that collects radio frequency signals and provides geolocation intelligence for national security, maritime domain awareness, and land-based applications. The company delivers RF geospatial intelligence data and software tools to government and defense customers through its Kawa Studio platform.

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Keiron Technologies develops LiFT, a digital solder paste printing technology for electronics assembly that eliminates traditional stencil and jet printing, enabling high-precision contactless deposition for electronics manufacturers. The company focuses on autonomous, quality-driven production with reduced consumable dependency and improved manufacturing efficiency.

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Kepler develops a new class of AI memory and logic using 3D and ferroelectric technologies, aimed at high-performance AI computing. The company is developing its high-performance AI memory in the United States.

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Kern Systems develops a cold data storage platform using synthetic DNA molecules and enzymes to archive data with superior density, durability, and energy efficiency compared to traditional storage technologies. The platform targets the growing market for long-term archival storage of rarely-accessed unstructured data.

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