Hard Tech Startups

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

2 investors

Mass Magnetics manufactures high-performance neodymium-iron-boron rare-earth magnets in the United States from recycled and domestic feedstocks, using a rapid sintering process and machine learning to sort scrap by grade and chemistry. It targets defense and industrial buyers needing DFARS-compliant domestic magnets and also sells DFARS-compliant rare-earth alloys to domestic metallurgists.

2 investors

Micro Meat develops technological solutions to increase production capacity for cultivated meat manufacturing.

2 investors

Neuromorphic develops hardware-agnostic control software for robots, letting operators deploy and manage them through everyday interfaces such as Slack, email, and phone. It targets wet labs and other physical industries that want to add robots with minimal setup.

2 investors

NODI is a plug-in home battery that stores cheap or surplus solar electricity and discharges it during expensive peak periods, with automatic backup power during grid outages. Aimed at homeowners and renters, the device installs without an electrician or rewiring and is designed to sit visibly in living spaces like furniture.

2 investors

Nori Robotics manufactures household robots that autonomously handle domestic tasks like cleaning, organizing, and food preparation. The robots can learn and share skills via a marketplace, and support remote operation for household assistance.

2 investors

Observant develops driver attention monitoring systems for autonomous vehicle safety. The company serves vehicle manufacturers and operators transitioning toward fully autonomous operations.

2 investors

Ornadyne makes flapping-wing unmanned aircraft designed to resemble birds for covert reconnaissance missions. The company addresses limitations of conventional drones by engineering systems optimized for stealth, endurance, and autonomous operation in field environments.

2 investors

Palitronica develops physics-based hardware assurance solutions that use radio-frequency signal analysis and machine learning to detect defects, counterfeits, unauthorized design changes, and malicious tampering in electronics. The company serves manufacturers and purchasers in automotive, aerospace & defense, government, medical, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

2 investors

Photonium develops AI-assisted optical design software and consulting services for engineers designing lenses and optical systems. The platform automates design exploration and optimization workflows for applications in satellites, drones, AR/VR, quantum computing, and consumer electronics.

2 investors

Praxis AI collects egocentric video, 3D scans, and multimodal sensor data from industrial and residential work environments through partnerships with large corporations, then sells this real-world training data to AI companies developing physical robotics and other systems.

2 investors

Rise Reforming converts stranded biogas from wastewater plants, farms, and landfills into valuable chemicals including dimethyl ether (DME), methanol, and dimethyl carbonate (DMC) using modular, containerized technology. The company serves the chemical industry, offering a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuel-dependent chemical production with domestic feedstock security.

2 investors

SRTX develops materials and software tools for textile manufacturing, with an initial product line of hosiery made from high-strength polymers.

2 investors

Ultrasonium is a company focused on materials science and advanced manufacturing, developing engineering systems.

2 investors

Vernius makes drop-in hardware modules that add autonomous or operator-assisted targeting to existing FPV interceptor drones. The module sits between the drone's receiver and flight controller to provide beyond-visual-range sensing, autonomous guidance, or target bearing data for manual pilots, aimed at low-cost, high-volume defense deployment.

2 investors

Visibl Semiconductors handles end-to-end custom chip design, verification, and manufacturing for hardware companies in robotics, drones, industrial, and IoT sectors that cannot afford traditional semiconductor development costs.

2 investors

Warpdrive generates automated desktop workflows and procedural documentation from video recordings by parsing the visual activity and producing executable code.

2 investors

Yondu automates bin-picking and other warehouse tasks using robotics, enabling mid-sized warehouses to reduce labor costs and improve operational efficiency without requiring infrastructure changes.

2 investors

83 Sciences converts unpublished experimental research data into academic papers, patents, and commercialization opportunities for research organizations. The platform captures laboratory data and uses AI to identify valuable findings within discarded experimental datasets.

1 investor

Ardis AI converts unstructured text into a queryable knowledge graph that enables users to ask complex questions across multiple documents and receive answers with supporting evidence. The platform offers web and API access, topic summaries, and upcoming integrations with Elasticsearch and natural language query support.

1 investor

Arlo Industries builds a sensor network that detects and tracks aerial threats including drones using passive, distributed technology rather than traditional radar, serving military and defense operators.

1 investor

Biocartesian provides optical pooled screening services for functional genomics research. The company uses its proprietary ARADIA technology to link microscopy-based cellular phenotypes with genetic perturbations, enabling researchers to conduct large-scale CRISPR screens and other genomic studies with visual, spatial, and live-cell readouts.

1 investor

Boost Robotics builds autonomous robots that inspect and maintain data center infrastructure. The company serves data center operators to ensure continuous facility operations.

1 investor

Clip Health makes home diagnostic devices that use proprietary nanochemistry to test for infectious, metabolic, endocrine, and chronic diseases, paired with hardware and mobile apps that provide rapid results and clinical recommendations.

1 investor