Hardware Startups

CageEye is a Norwegian aquatech company that uses hydroacoustics combined with pellet detection to monitor salmon behavior and fish welfare and improve feeding in aquaculture. It develops its own sensors and cage processing hardware to provide continuous data collection for fish farming operations.

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Cairns Health builds a voice-based conversational AI care companion for people with chronic health conditions and their caregivers, providing medication reminders, symptom checks, behavioral nudges, and companionship. It pairs this with a radar-equipped device that passively monitors heart rate, breathing rate, and sleep stages without a wearable to enable timely clinical intervention.

2 investors

Caligra is a computer hardware company designing devices for technical professionals including scientists, artists, engineers, and designers to support creative and technical work.

2 investors

CalTa develops digital twin technology, including its TRANCITY platform and related tools, for managing and inspecting social infrastructure such as railways, roads, ports, water systems, and plants. Founded by engineers from the railway industry, it uses 3D data to help field workers inspect and make decisions about infrastructure maintenance in Japan.

2 investors

Calyos designs and produces passive two-phase cooling systems—including micro/pulsating heat pipes, oscillating heat pipes, traditional heat pipes, and loop heat pipes—for high-performance thermal management of electronics, batteries, and power components. It serves the electric mobility, data center/AI computing, energy storage, and aerospace and defense markets.

2 investors

Calyx provides precision sensing and AI-powered flock monitoring solutions for poultry producers, turning camera and sensor data into actionable insights for harvest planning and operational efficiency.

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Cambricon designs AI chips and processors, including its Siyuan (MLU) series built on chiplet technology and the MLUarch03 architecture, spanning cloud, edge, and device deployments. Its products target AI training and inference workloads and edge intelligence solutions.

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Maker of Caira, an intelligent interchangeable-lens camera that captures, edits, and shares content with integrated on-camera AI processing and MagSafe iPhone connectivity. The camera supports over 100 Micro Four Thirds lenses, uses a Sony image sensor and Qualcomm Snapdragon plus Google Edge TPU chips, and targets photographers and content creators.

2 investors

Camfer is an AI-powered CAD tool designed to enhance SolidWorks workflows by enabling users to create designs through text and image descriptions and to query design information without manual navigation.

2 investors

Capitan Orthopedics develops SupraSpacer, a minimally invasive shoulder implant that acts as a spacer to restore joint alignment for patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears. The device targets surgeons and outpatient surgical centers as an alternative for patients who are not candidates for traditional tendon repair or reverse shoulder replacement.

2 investors

Capsa Healthcare designs integrated hardware and technology for pharmacy automation, medication management, and point-of-care workflows, serving hospitals, retail and institutional pharmacies, and other healthcare providers. Its products cover prescription dispensing, inventory management, controlled-medication handling, and clinical workstations and carts.

2 investors

Capstone Energy+ designs and manufactures fuel-flexible microturbine-based generator systems for mission-critical operations including data centers, hospitals, and industrial facilities. The company offers on-site power generation solutions with waste heat recovery and circular economy features, along with energy-as-a-service models.

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Carbitex develops flexible carbon fiber composite materials (branded OMNIFLEX, MONOFLEX, and GEARFLEX) that add dynamic and asymmetrical performance characteristics to products. The company currently focuses on the performance footwear market, partnering with brands such as adidas, Scott, DC, and Burton on development, manufacturing, and marketing.

2 investors

Card Isle develops internet-connected greeting card technologies including kiosks and printers that enable consumers to create personalized digital greeting cards. The company serves individuals and communities seeking personal, accessible ways to send greeting cards in the digital age.

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Cardiac Booster develops cardiac support technology for use in treating heart conditions. The company operates in the medical device sector.

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Cardiovalve develops a transcatheter valve replacement system designed to fit both mitral and tricuspid anatomies via transfemoral delivery, avoiding open heart surgery. The device targets structural heart disease and is currently restricted to research use.

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Carista makes an OBD reader and companion mobile app that allows car owners to diagnose vehicle faults, access manufacturer-hidden features, and perform service and maintenance tasks. The product serves individual car owners and covers a range of vehicle models with varying levels of diagnostics and customization.

2 investors

Carolina Skiff manufactures recreational boats designed for fishing and family use, with 27 models featuring durable fiberglass construction and shallow-draft capabilities. The company serves boating enthusiasts with economical, versatile vessels built to safety standards from the American Boat and Yacht Council and U.S. Coast Guard.

2 investors

Carrar is a battery technology company that develops battery modules and systems using a proprietary two-phase immersion architecture to improve battery performance and longevity across cell types and climates. Its solutions target automotive, marine, and grid-scale energy storage applications.

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CarSignal is an AI-based all-in-one operating system for auto repair shops, covering intake, diagnostics, estimates, scheduling, and payments in a single workspace. It includes a diagnostic copilot with OEM-grounded reasoning, customer-ready estimates, and live status pages, serving independent and multi-location shops across the US.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

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Cassia Networks provides enterprise Bluetooth IoT products and solutions, offering long-range, multi-device connectivity, edge processing, and location tracking for Bluetooth IoT networks. It serves enterprises addressing IoT connectivity, location, and device management needs.

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Shift Reality builds robots and content that merge physical machines with virtual reality, using proprietary holonomic full-freedom technology to link VR experiences with robot movements in custom arenas. The company operates in the entertainment and immersive experiences space, aiming for social, multiplayer play for friends and family.

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Causeway Sensors develops nanotechnology-based sensors for applications in biotech and therapeutics production. The company commercializes advanced nanosensing technology for use in bioproduction settings to improve patient outcomes.

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CDDS develops a modular counter-drone system that detects, tracks, and intercepts aerial threats using networked launch stations and command-and-control integration. The system is designed for military and critical infrastructure operators seeking to add interception capabilities to existing air defense setups.

2 investors