Hard Tech Startups

Induction Labs is a research lab developing foundation models designed to learn from their own observations and update over time, with the goal of scaling curiosity-driven artificial intelligence toward superintelligence. It positions itself in the AI research and foundation model space.

3 investors

Industrial Next develops AI-powered automation solutions for factory and manufacturing environments, leveraging autonomous systems expertise from automotive and robotics backgrounds.

3 investors

Innate builds personal AI robots designed to be customizable and programmable by users of all skill levels, combining robotics and artificial intelligence for general-purpose physical tasks. The company aims to democratize robot development so that individuals can create and tailor intelligent machines for various purposes.

3 investors

Instinct Space develops lunar lander and orbital transfer vehicles to deliver cargo to the Moon, enabling rideshare-style launches from any orbit and landing payloads on the lunar surface.

3 investors

Nine Fives develops RF (radio frequency) test equipment for hardware engineers. The company focuses on delivering simple, easy-to-use testing equipment backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee and 2-year warranty.

3 investors

Potion creates automation and workflow solutions for beauty and personal care companies to reduce time spent on repetitive tasks. The company serves the beauty and personal care industry.

3 investors

Robocurve develops open-source tools and benchmarks for evaluating the real-world capabilities of AI systems and robots. The company serves robotics labs and the broader public by providing independent, rigorous evaluation frameworks to assess progress in physical AI and general-purpose robotics.

3 investors

Salem Robotics develops autonomy software for robotic radiological surveys and inspections in nuclear and hazardous environments. The platform automates route planning, radiation measurement collection, and compliance reporting on existing robot hardware to reduce worker exposure and improve data consistency.

3 investors

Sensei connects robotics companies with human operators to collect real-world training data at scale. The platform supports the development of robotic systems by sourcing in-the-wild data from a distributed network of operators.

3 investors

SigmanticAI provides an AI platform for semiconductor teams to automate hardware verification and RTL development using specialized agents that understand design code, run EDA tools, and manage coverage across the design workflow.

3 investors

spotLESS Materials develops nature-inspired liquid-entrenched smooth surface (LESS) coatings that repel liquids, sludge, and contaminants while enabling self-cleaning properties for industrial applications including sanitation, automotive, and medical sectors.

3 investors

Synapse Semiconductor is a semiconductor research lab building image sensors that run neural-network computation directly on the sensor, integrating light capture and AI processing in each pixel to replace GPU-based edge vision. Its chips target computer vision applications in self-driving cars, drones, humanoid robotics, and space systems.

3 investors

Well Principled builds AI models for optimization across multiple domains: consumer durable purchasing behavior for marketing and supply chain planning, battery electrochemistry for materials science, and personalized metabolic modeling for fitness applications.

3 investors

Zelos Cloud provides a collaborative data platform for observing, controlling, and testing mission-critical systems across industrial and manufacturing environments. The platform integrates data collection, remote command execution, and real-time collaboration tools for engineering and operations teams.

3 investors

Airo Health makes a wearable armband that uses AI to detect anxiety and stress levels, then suggests interventions to help users manage their mental health without active input.

2 investors

Auricle develops a neurostimulation implant designed to restore hearing for patients who do not benefit from hearing aids or existing solutions.

2 investors

CircuitHub operates an automated electronics manufacturing facility with integrated software to help hardware companies prototype circuit boards and bring products to market faster. The platform serves companies building autonomous vehicles, satellites, robotics, and 3D printers.

2 investors

Daqstra builds software infrastructure for observability and orchestration of physical systems, enabling teams to manage data acquisition, configuration, and real-time operations from test environments and hardware deployments. The platform serves engineering teams operating test cells, propulsion systems, and other physical infrastructure that require unified data management and monitoring.

2 investors

Thesis is an AI research lab that automates AI research and development through autonomous experimentation. It applies recursive self-improvement machine learning to problems in biology and materials science.

2 investors

Dispatch develops heat shields for spacecraft reentry and cargo return, enabling high-frequency satellite operations at lower cost. The company manufactures reentry technology to support the commercial space economy.

2 investors

Ekho provides prescriptive intelligence for global freight, delivering PO-level reroutes, carrier alternatives, and booking windows into a customer's TMS ahead of disruptions. It serves freight teams managing ocean shipping lanes, integrating via read-only API with systems such as CargoWise, SAP TM, Oracle OTM, and Descartes.

2 investors

GTRACK Technologies develops fluorescent nanoparticle tracers used to map subsurface fluid flow in geothermal and oil and gas reservoirs.

2 investors

Hermes Robotics manufactures autonomy retrofit kits that enable low-speed vehicle automation for any vehicle type. The company serves vehicle operators and fleet owners seeking autonomous capability retrofits.

2 investors

A company developing computing solutions to solve NP-complete problems, focusing on reducing computational intractability for practical applications across domains.

2 investors