Hardware Startups

Atmose builds instruments to measure and condition ultrafine aerosol particles in a range of field locations, addressing gaps in conventional air-quality measurement systems. A University of Cambridge spinout, it develops aerosol-science hardware for air pollution and climate monitoring applications.

2 investors

Atmosic designs ultra-low-power wireless connectivity and compute chips for connected devices, aiming to extend battery life or enable battery-free operation. Its solutions target Internet of Things device makers.

2 investors

ARION develops footwear and movement analysis technology by decoding biomechanical data to innovate shoe design and performance. The company serves athletes and active consumers through products informed by over a decade of research and millions of recorded movement data points.

2 investors

Atom Semiconductor provides a thermocouple reference design that enables accurate temperature measurement with less than 1°C error, integrating anti-aliasing filters, bias circuits, and cold junction compensation. The design targets applications requiring precise thermal sensing through a combination of hardware and linearization algorithms compatible with standard microcontrollers.

2 investors

Atomic-6 designs and sells composite structures for spacecraft, including deployable solar arrays, protective armor tiles, and structural panels. Its products serve the space and satellite industry with configurable, made-to-order hardware.

2 investors

Atrisa builds an AI assistant for analog circuit engineering that helps teams design circuits, run simulations, debug failures, and capture engineering knowledge. It is aimed at analog hardware/semiconductor engineering teams to increase individual engineer productivity.

2 investors

Audesse designs intelligent autonomous systems and electronic control units for automotive fleets to reduce operating costs and enable vehicle innovations. The company supports electric, hybrid, and autonomous vehicle development with configurable technology solutions.

2 investors

Aurenar develops a non-invasive, ear-worn neuromodulation wearable that stimulates a nerve in the ear to boost the body's natural control of inflammation, targeting complications in intensive care unit patients. The device aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital length of stay, and lower the cost of ICU care.

2 investors

Aurora develops plug-and-play propulsion and end-of-life deorbiting systems, including ARM thrusters and Plasma Brake tethers, for CubeSats and SmallSats up to 300kg. It targets satellite integrators, operators, and defense customers with ITAR-free, zero-debris hardware built on a European supply chain.

2 investors

Aurorin builds a modern CAD platform designed to accelerate engineering iteration by reducing software latency and integrating AI-native workflows. The company targets engineers and product teams who need faster design feedback cycles across industries including aerospace, robotics, and medical devices.

2 investors

Authentic Vision provides secure product digitalization solutions using holographic fingerprint technology and smartphone-based authentication to create copy-resistant product identities. The company helps manufacturers prepare for EU Digital Product Passport requirements while enabling anti-counterfeiting protection and customer engagement at the point of scan.

2 investors

AutoFlight develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and works with aviation regulators including Europe's EASA, China's CAAC, and the UAE's GCAA on safety certification.

2 investors

Auum makes a connected cleaning machine (Auum-S) and a reusable double-walled glass that use dry steam heated above 140°C to clean and disinfect drinkware in seconds, providing an alternative to disposable cups in workplace break areas. It targets companies across Europe looking to reduce single-use waste and support corporate sustainability (RSE) goals.

2 investors

AVA develops touch screen remote control devices for home automation platforms, enabling control of lighting, shades, climate, and entertainment systems in residential properties.

2 investors

Availink designs and manufactures semiconductor chips for digital TV and multimedia applications, including demodulators and system-on-chip solutions for broadcast, cable, satellite, IPTV, and OTT services. The company serves content delivery operators and equipment manufacturers globally with chipsets that have enabled over one billion people to access television and streaming content.

2 investors

Avenue Intelligence produces proprietary sensors that count pedestrian foot traffic in real time and deliver anonymized data through a custom dashboard for reporting and decision-making. The company serves organizations managing physical infrastructure and open-air events who need to measure visitor traffic and calculate ROI.

2 investors

Avestec develops advanced aerial inspection drone systems for industrial non-destructive testing in confined and GPS-denied environments. The company serves operators in oil & gas, petrochemical, and maritime sectors with integrated platforms combining modular drone hardware and software analytics.

2 investors

Avionova develops bioastronautics research and technology commercialization solutions, serving the aerospace and medical sectors with expertise in dual-use product strategy and commercialization.

2 investors

Repligen provides bioprocessing technologies—including process intensification, tangential flow filtration, chromatography, process analytics, and single-use fluid management—for upstream and downstream biopharmaceutical workflows. It serves biopharma and CDMO teams developing and manufacturing modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, ADCs, mRNA, and cell and gene therapies.

2 investors

AVL Motion builds a second-generation asparagus harvesting robot, the AVL Compact S9000, for agricultural growers. The machine aims to improve working conditions, harvest quality, and yield data while reducing labor organization burdens.

2 investors

aXenic designs and manufactures electro-optic modulators based on gallium arsenide (GaAs) guided-wave technology for broadband digital and analogue optical communications. Its devices target aerospace and defense systems, satellite communications, RF over fibre, and high-speed data transponders.

2 investors

Axign develops integrated Class-D audio amplifier modules using digital post-filter feedback and real-time signal processing to suppress distortion and preserve audio fidelity. Its reprogrammable amplifier platform, combining integrated Si and GaN power stages, targets audio engineers and high-end audio industry partners.

2 investors

AxioMed develops motion-preserving spinal disc replacement technologies designed to treat early-stage spine degeneration, shifting care away from fusion surgery toward minimally invasive procedures performed in ambulatory surgery centers. The company targets the spine surgery market in the United States with patented biomimetic disc technologies that restore natural spinal mechanics.

2 investors

Axis Spine Tech develops a modular ALIF (anterior lumbar interbody fusion) spinal implant system that lets surgeons intra-operatively select implant height and lordotic angle to achieve and maintain spinal alignment. The system is designed for spine surgeons, with endplate-protection technology intended to improve fusion and clinical outcomes.

2 investors