Hardware Startups

CyberRidge is a deep-tech cybersecurity company that uses patented photonic encryption to protect sensitive data from interception and surveillance as it travels through public network infrastructure. The technology prevents data from being recorded over optical fiber, eliminating offline hacking and quantum-era decryption risks.

2 investors

Cyclon is developing a smartphone that uses AI as its primary interface, letting users speak requests instead of navigating apps and screens, and launch AI agents to control the device or run tasks in the background.

2 investors

D-Robotics builds robotics development infrastructure, including developer boards with a proprietary AI acceleration engine (BPU), operating systems, and open-source algorithms for edge and embodied intelligence. It serves makers and businesses developing robotics and edge AI applications.

2 investors

CLawZ® is a formal verification tool that automatically proves auto-generated source code correctly implements Simulink/Stateflow designs, eliminating the need for unit testing. The product is designed for regulated industries requiring certification and is used in autonomous vehicles and nuclear decommissioning applications.

2 investors

D3O is a brand that creates protective gear and performance solutions for athletes and individuals pushing physical limits across various sports and activities.

2 investors

Dacora is an American ultra-luxury car maker building handcrafted, high-performance vehicles that combine traditional automotive craftsmanship with modern technology. The company was founded to establish a new standard for American ultra-luxury automobiles.

2 investors

Daedal builds standardized, industrialized plasma diagnostic systems delivered on full-service contracts for fusion companies developing next-generation reactors. Its measurement suites provide plasma data for reactor R&D and give fusion investors third-party evidence of commercial viability.

2 investors

Darwin Robotics develops dexterous robots that build and maintain machines through learning by demonstration rather than explicit programming, with an initial focus on AI infrastructure. The robots are designed to handle physical tasks ranging from assembly to maintenance.

2 investors

DSI provides scientific services for preclinical research, including implanted telemetry support, in vivo study execution, data analysis and reporting, and GLP validation. It serves researchers and laboratories conducting physiological studies such as cardiovascular and respiratory monitoring in animal models.

2 investors

DataPelago develops data processing accelerators and AI platforms to eliminate data processing bottlenecks for large-scale AI and analytics workloads. The company serves enterprises and AI/ML organizations by providing hardware and software solutions that improve data processing economics and performance in data centers.

2 investors

DayWatt builds direct current (DC) power systems for commercial buildings that connect rooftop solar arrays directly to critical devices like lighting, air conditioning, and IT equipment. The systems allow a building to disconnect from the utility grid during outages and keep running in emergency mode.

2 investors

Decarice develops patented, retrofittable dual-fuel combustion systems (DDI technology) that let heavy diesel fleets and industrial equipment substitute natural gas or hydrogen for diesel. It targets heavy industry seeking emissions compliance and energy security through phased clean-fuel adoption.

2 investors

Decision Sciences develops imaging technology for port-of-entry security that scans cargo to detect concealed contraband and threats. It aims to distinguish illicit goods from legitimate trade flows and reveal hidden voids used to conceal contraband.

2 investors

Deciwood makes engineered-wood Bluetooth speakers with a classic retro design, featuring a proprietary "energy tube" bass technology and options for personalizing the wooden front grill. The company also offers phone cases (branded Flycase), including customizable and recycled designs, and manufactures its products in India.

2 investors

Dedicated Computing designs and manufactures customized computing platforms for mission-critical equipment in healthcare, training, and industrial automation sectors. The company provides engineering, prototyping, certification, and lifecycle management services to global OEMs building life-saving or training devices.

2 investors

Deeper Network makes Deeper Connect, a VPN router that provides whole-home and office network privacy, encryption, and built-in cybersecurity for all connected devices, including IoT. The all-in-one hardware device can optionally use a decentralized network architecture (DPN) and supports Web3 mining, managed through its AtomOS dashboard.

2 investors

Degelman Industries is a manufacturer of farming implements, serving agricultural customers primarily in Canada and the United States with a small international presence. The company operates as a Saskatchewan limited partnership with facilities in Regina, Lacombe, and Hillsboro (North Dakota).

2 investors

Delta Life Science develops the inQuiQ, a label-free biosensing instrument that uses integrated photonics to measure biomolecular binding affinity and kinetics (KD, ka, kd) in real time from small sample volumes. It serves academic research institutes, biotech R&D, and CROs/CDMOs as an alternative to surface plasmon resonance and bio-layer interferometry for applications such as antibody characterization, small molecule and fragment screening, and PROTAC/molecular glue analysis.

2 investors

Dephy builds wearable bionic technology based on robotic prosthetic and exoskeleton research from the MIT Media Lab, aimed at assisting and restoring human movement. Its main offering is the Sidekick, a robotic bionic footwear platform for everyday mobility.

2 investors

DePHY provides open-source hardware along with SDKs and tools to connect hardware devices to blockchains while lowering manufacturing and network messaging costs. Its infrastructure supports fast node synchronization, device identity via Soulbound DIDs on tamper-proof hardware, and zero-knowledge technology in oracles for verifiable network messages.

2 investors

Devoro Medical developed the WOLF Thrombectomy Platform, a non-console, lytic-free medical device that uses finger-like prongs to capture and remove blood clots (thrombi) from the arterial and venous systems. The technology serves physicians performing thrombectomy procedures for clot management.

2 investors

Digital Barriers provides AI-based video codec and edge computing technology for real-time video analysis, serving defense, law enforcement, public safety, transportation, retail, healthcare, and hospitality sectors with reduced bandwidth consumption.

2 investors

Digital Metal is an online platform for ordering custom cast metal parts: users upload a STEP file to receive instant pricing, casting DFM analysis, and a 3D configurator for alloy, quantity, and finish, with parts shipped in 5-10 business days. It serves engineering and product teams needing on-demand metal casting in materials such as stainless, steel, zinc, and Zamak, with a one-piece minimum and no tooling fees.

2 investors

Dimenco develops a platform combining spatial AI software and switchable-display hardware that enables immersive content experiences on standard consumer devices without requiring new hardware. The platform allows users to view movies, images, and social media with lifelike holographic depth effects on phones, tablets, monitors, and laptops.

2 investors