Hardware Startups

DISC Alloys develops metal manufacturing and materials technology aimed at aerospace, defense, and high-performance industrial applications. The company applies materials science and advanced manufacturing methods to produce components for these sectors.

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Dispelix develops and supplies transparent waveguides that function as see-through displays for consumer and enterprise augmented reality devices. The company manufactures custom waveguide display components for high-volume and high-value AR markets through carefully vetted production partners.

2 investors

Dispension provides self-service kiosk and delivery platforms for age-restricted and regulated products, completing transactions in under 60 seconds while ensuring compliance and security. The company serves vendors and operators seeking to reduce friction, labor costs, and access barriers in regulated retail environments.

2 investors

Distributed Spectrum builds software for radio spectrum management that combines machine learning, signal processing, and embedded systems. The company serves stakeholders in the radio domain with modular, flexible solutions positioned between low-cost hardware and expensive legacy systems.

2 investors

Divergent designs, manufactures, and assembles complex metal structures using adaptive factories that operate without fixed tooling, enabling multiple products to be made on the same platform in a single day. It serves the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries.

2 investors

DJI is a hardware manufacturer that designs and sells drones, handheld cameras, and stabilizers for consumers and content creators. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce store with local warehouse fulfillment in Mexico.

2 investors

DK-Lok manufactures fluid handling components and connectors for industrial applications including oil and gas, refining, power generation, maritime, semiconductors, and hydrogen sectors. The company operates as a global enterprise with distribution networks across 45 countries.

2 investors

Dogtooth develops commercial robotic harvesting systems for soft fruit growers operating in glasshouses and polytunnels. The robots perform mechanical harvesting while capturing yield and quality data through on-board imaging and inspection systems.

2 investors

Doma builds smart-home products focused on the front door, combining architectural design with adaptive intelligence for residential use. Created by the team behind the August Smart Lock, it aims to make home intelligence simpler and more cohesive for homeowners.

2 investors

Domaille Engineering manufactures ultra-precision fiber optic polishing equipment and fixtures for telecommunications manufacturers, featuring proprietary technology that reduces polishing time and extends tool life.

2 investors

Dornbracht designs and manufactures high-end fittings and fixtures for bathrooms and kitchens, including showers, faucets, and finishes for interior design. Its products target the luxury residential and interior design market.

2 investors

The company was founded to develop technology for people with disabilities. The team includes clinical researchers, hardware engineers, and machine learning specialists.

2 investors

Dottir Labs is an MIT spinout developing reagent-free optical sensor systems for real-time, detailed chemical analysis of water, detecting nutrients, metabolic markers, and organic and non-organic waste products. Its sensors serve aquaculture production, environmental sensing, and manufacturing processes.

2 investors

Doublepoint developed gesture-recognition technology that uses biometric signals and subtle hand movements to let people control devices, including products such as WowMouse, WowPlay, WowMouse Presenter, and the Touch SDK for developers. The company was acquired by Oura and is integrating its gesture technology into future Oura products while discontinuing its standalone apps.

2 investors

Dr. Scholl's manufactures cushioning insoles designed to reduce foot fatigue and soreness through pressure distribution and energy-return technology. The product targets consumers seeking comfort during daily activities, exercise, or prolonged standing.

2 investors

Dream Photonics works on integrated photonics for use across a large number of devices. The company operates from Vancouver, Canada and Woodinville, Washington, USA.

2 investors

Dresser Utility Solutions makes engineered meters, digital instrumentation, software, and pressure/flow control and repair equipment for utility infrastructure. It serves gas and water utilities as well as aerospace, hydrogen, industrial, marine, and agriculture markets worldwide.

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Drip develops an atmospheric water panel that passively harvests moisture from the air to produce water at industrial scale. It targets farmers, industries, and governments/public utilities, and is running early pilots.

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Dripl offers an all-in-one smart dispenser (Dripl Flow, in built-in and free-standing models) that serves personalized functional and flavored drinks with adjustable taste, temperature, and carbonation for workplaces. It targets companies aiming to improve employee hydration and reduce single-use plastic packaging, positioned as a sustainable alternative to bottled drinks and vending machines.</parameter> <parameter name="hq_country">BE

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Dripos provides integrated hardware and software point-of-sale and business management system designed for independent coffee shops. The platform consolidates multiple subscriptions required to run a shop into a single, user-friendly solution.

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Drone-Hand Essential is a semi-autonomous quadcopter solution that enables farmers to monitor livestock, infrastructure, and water points across paddocks without manual ground checks. The software integrates with DJI Enterprise drones to deliver livestock counts, detect distressed animals, and generate compliance reports for farm operations.

2 investors

Drop Water builds smart refill stations that dispense fresh, customizable beverages to reduce single-use plastic waste. Its Drop Refill machines are deployed in offices, gyms, airports, and private clubs across the United States.

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Drover develops virtual fencing technology for sustainable livestock management and farming. The company serves ranchers and farmers globally, with operations based in the US.

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Corespan Systems (formerly Drut Technologies) builds data center infrastructure that integrates software across server kernels, photonic fabric, and control systems to align hardware resources with AI workloads. Its vendor-agnostic approach targets organizations deploying and scaling AI and data center infrastructure.

2 investors