Hardware Startups

Shoulder Innovations develops InSet® glenoid technology for shoulder joint implants that reduce the rocking horse effect and provide mechanical stability, serving patients with severe shoulder arthritis. The company produces medical devices for orthopedic shoulder procedures.

10 investors

Solestial develops and manufactures radiation-hardened silicon solar power modules for satellites and space applications. The company serves commercial and government customers requiring power solutions for large satellite constellations and space infrastructure.

10 investors

Varjo develops extended reality (XR) simulation technology for military and defense training applications, with products designed to train personnel in operations such as counter-drone tactics.

10 investors

Windmill designs smart, easy-to-install window air conditioners and other home air-care products, including air purifiers, air filters, and smart fans, built on three generations of HVAC industry experience. Its products target homeowners seeking better home comfort and cleaner indoor air.

10 investors

Axelspace manufactures microsatellites using onsite cleanroom facilities and develops commercial applications for satellite technology. The company serves the space industry and related sectors requiring Earth observation and communications capabilities.

10 investors

Addionics manufactures Smart 3D Porous Current Collectors made of copper and aluminum that replace conventional flat metal foils in battery cells, improving energy density, charging speed, and cycle life. The company serves battery manufacturers developing lithium-ion and emerging battery technologies through a scalable, cost-effective production process designed for integration into existing manufacturing lines.

9 investors

AirMyne develops engineered carbon removal technology that captures CO2 directly from the air, as well as at point-of-emissions, to help corporations and governments manage and reduce their CO2 emissions. Its platform is designed for high uptime and durable, scalable carbon removal capacity.

9 investors

Amca develops domestic manufacturing capacity for critical components used in aerospace, defense, and industrial systems, aiming to expand competition and reduce reliance on single-source suppliers. It serves the U.S. defense and industrial base by producing parts such as sensors and bearings for land, maritime, and aviation systems.

9 investors

Ampaire develops hybrid-electric propulsion systems for aircraft, with the AmpDrive technology deployed across multiple aircraft types to reduce fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and noise emissions. The company targets the aviation industry with technology designed for scaling from current hybrid-electric operations to future mass-market electric aircraft.

9 investors

Ara operates a network of digital billboards in rideshare vehicles, retail storefronts, parking facilities, and municipal settings, offering hardware installation, content management systems, and advertising services on a subscription basis.

9 investors

Bevi manufactures smart beverage dispensers with advanced water filtration that serves businesses and organizations seeking to reduce single-use plastic waste. The company creates functional drink options by purifying tap water and offering still, sparkling, flavored, and functional beverage options.

9 investors

Bird Buddy makes a smart bird feeder with a built-in camera (Nature Cam Pro) that captures 2K video and photos and uses AI to recognize bird species, paired with a mobile app that lets users view and share bird activity in their garden. The consumer hardware product is marketed to families and nature enthusiasts.

9 investors

Branch Technology uses patented digital fabrication and additive manufacturing to enable architects and designers to construct complex structural designs at scale. The company combines robotics, prefabrication, and computational design for the built environment and construction industry.

9 investors

Carlsmed develops the aprevo personalized surgery platform for spine fusion procedures, producing patient-specific implants and technology used by spine surgeons. The company operates in the medical device industry with FDA-cleared lumbar and cervical fusion products.

9 investors

Cofactr operates an electronics supply chain platform providing component intelligence, procurement execution, and ITAR-registered warehousing services for hardware manufacturers. The platform helps manufacturers reduce procurement time, minimize production delays, and scale operations without proportional headcount increases.

9 investors

Dandelion Energy designs and installs geothermal heating and cooling systems for homes, positioning geothermal as a primary heating and cooling solution for both new and existing residential buildings.

9 investors

Deepnight develops AI-powered night vision cameras that use edge AI processing to enable high-performance imaging in extremely low-light conditions, targeting defense, consumer electronics, drones, and autonomous vehicles. The company embeds machine learning models into digital image sensors to achieve night vision capabilities that match or exceed conventional analog systems.

9 investors

DrinkPrime offers smart water purifiers to Indian households through a rent-to-own subscription model that includes free maintenance, delivery, and relocation, with an app to track water consumption and filter health. It serves consumers across 9 cities in urban India with purifier options including Copper, Mineral+, and Alkaline.

9 investors

Efficient Computer develops a programmable processor architecture designed for energy efficiency in general-purpose computation, including AI applications. The company targets customers seeking computationally intensive solutions where energy constraints are currently a limiting factor.

9 investors

Elemental Machines provides an IoT platform combining hardware, software, and data science to monitor lab and manufacturing equipment, environments, and workflows in real time. It serves R&D, manufacturing, academia, and government science operations with continuous monitoring, contextual alerts, and GxP/GMP/GLP compliance support.

9 investors

Elemind makes a wearable neurotech sleep headband that measures EEG brain signals and delivers phase-locked acoustic stimulation to help users fall asleep faster and return to sleep after waking. The device pairs with a companion app for headband control and sleep tracking, and is sold to consumers with sleep difficulties.

9 investors

Emm develops a medical-grade silicone menstrual cup embedded with ultra-thin sensors that tracks cycle metrics such as flow, duration, and frequency to give users personalised insights into their menstrual health. The biowearable turns cycle data into clinical-level insights to help detect and understand reproductive health conditions like endometriosis.

9 investors

Ethos Space develops technology to build and operate spaceports and infrastructure on the Moon using in-situ lunar resources, including construction material (Durandal), onsite propellant production (Prometheus), and materials for space-based data centers. The company also publishes research reports on lunar and planetary resources such as silicon, water, critical minerals, and helium-3.

9 investors

Farmer's Fridge operates a network of smart, automated Fridges that dispense fresh, healthy meals and snacks. Its vending kiosks are placed in locations such as airports, hospitals, office buildings, and universities across the United States.

9 investors