Hardware Startups

Fluence Technology manufactures high-power fiber lasers for advanced manufacturing applications, offering femtosecond laser products designed for precision and uptime in industrial production.

2 investors

Fluid Wire Robotics builds a fully electric universal robotic platform for reliable manipulation in extreme environments, keeping critical components protected so robots can operate where conventional systems cannot. It targets critical infrastructure sectors including nuclear facilities, high-temperature foundries and metals/glass production, cryogenic, ATEX and underwater offshore/marine settings, with a stated satellite-servicing application.

2 investors

Flussol manufactures miniaturized air velocity sensors for flow measurement applications. The company's sensors provide real-time air speed and temperature data for space-constrained systems across industrial and commercial sectors.

2 investors

Flyhound develops drone-mounted technology that uses radio signals to rapidly locate missing persons at a distance in challenging environments, along with software for tracking inter-agency resources during deployments. Its Rescue application and mountable modules support most drone platforms and are aimed at public safety agencies and industrial organizations for search, rescue, and tactical operations.

2 investors

FlyNow Aviation develops autonomous, pilotless eCopters for urban air mobility, offering versions for passenger transport, cargo logistics (200 kg payload), and emergency medical transport. It aims to provide clean, direct air mobility as an alternative to congested ground transport, and is a founding member of the Sky Alliance for Automated Air Mobility (SALAAM).

2 investors

Foodji provides automated fresh-food vending machines stocked with over 300 freshly cooked meals, snacks and drinks for workplace catering, positioned as a compact alternative to a traditional company canteen. It targets companies wanting to feed office, production or shift-work staff, offering full-service operation with rent or lease models, and operates from Munich and Berlin.

2 investors

Footfalls & Heartbeats develops patented smart textile sensing technology in which the fabric itself acts as the sensor, containing no electronic components, and offers design, prototyping, and data analysis services. It works with businesses to integrate its knitted sensors into products ranging from socks, mattresses, seats, and clothing to industrial applications such as wind turbine blades and trains.

2 investors

forestdigital builds experiences using new technologies to deliver "wow" and happiness to people, positioning technology as a means to human wellbeing. The company operates a showroom for its URALAA product in Tokyo.

2 investors

Forg3d is developing ANVIL OS, a control platform for advanced metal manufacturing that governs how metal is produced to deliver repeatable, auditable, and traceable outcomes. It targets mission-critical industries where reliability and traceability are essential.

2 investors

Fork Farms builds indoor vertical farming solutions and partners with organizations across multiple countries to grow fresh produce locally. The company serves impact-focused partners in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.

2 investors

Foro Energy develops and deploys high-power laser systems for drilling, decommissioning, and other well intervention applications in the oil, natural gas, geothermal, and mining industries. The company serves energy operators seeking to maximize operational performance and efficiency across the lifecycle of their assets.

2 investors

Fortemedia develops embedded voice processing software that suppresses background noise and enhances speech clarity for Windows-based devices, primarily laptops and tablets. The company uses microphone array processing and deep learning to deliver voice communications and acoustic control features even in noisy environments.

2 investors

Forward Robotics builds the U9, a Canadian-made spray drone that takes off vertically like a multirotor and flies missions on a fixed wing, carrying a 100-liter tank and a 38-foot full-width boom for agricultural spraying. It targets large-scale agricultural operators and applications including row crops, orchards, forestry, vector control, and rights-of-way, and runs on in-house flight-planning and fleet-coordination software with onboard LiDAR and machine vision.

2 investors

Foundation builds autonomous machines designed to perform tasks across a wide range of applications. The company develops hardware and AI systems for general-purpose automation.

2 investors

Fourier Optics builds Fourier AR, an angular and wavelength-selective metasurface optical combiner embedded invisibly inside ophthalmic lenses that reflects RGB light from a µLED projector to the eye for all-day augmented-reality glasses. The technology is designed for OEMs and lens manufacturers using standard semiconductor fabrication and ophthalmic lens workflows, supporting prescription vision correction.

2 investors

Fovionics develops smart glasses for blind and visually impaired people, aimed at assisting with reading and daily tasks. The company focuses on making assistive vision technology affordable, with roots addressing accessibility gaps in Brazil.

2 investors

Frankenburg Technologies develops affordable, mass-manufacturable guided missile systems and counter-drone platforms for European defence. The company builds air and missile defence solutions for rapid replenishment and sustained industrial-scale operations.

2 investors

Freedom One Life designs and builds the Series 5 powered wheelchair, a powerchair developed and led by actual powerchair users for people with mobility and complex postural needs. The company builds each chair in-house and offers nationwide test drives across the UK.

2 investors

FreedomFi operates within the Helium Network, a community-deployed wireless network where individuals and businesses install Wi-Fi access points to provide mobile connectivity in hard-to-reach locations. The network is powered by the HNT cryptocurrency, which incentivizes deployers and serves as the economic engine for a decentralized "connectivity economy" serving carriers, enterprises, and consumers.

2 investors

FreeTelly operates a TV platform designed to serve as a central hub for home entertainment, information, and connectivity. The company targets households seeking a unified media and information service for entertainment, fitness, and social connection.

2 investors

Frequentiel provides RFID-based software, hardware integration, and consulting services to track and manage physical operations for retailers, logistics companies, and industrial organizations across Europe. The company combines SaaS platforms with barcode and RFID technologies to give enterprises item-level visibility and operational intelligence.

2 investors

FTEX develops power electronics systems using GaN (gallium nitride) transistors for electric vehicles, offering high-efficiency DC/DC converters and inverter solutions. The company provides a full-stack hardware and software platform designed to optimize EV performance, efficiency, and range.

2 investors

FTN Motion designs and hand-crafts electric motorbikes called the Streetdog, built by two engineers in New Zealand with a focus on simplicity, craftsmanship, and timeless design. The company serves riders across Australia and New Zealand with custom-built electric motorcycles.

2 investors

FuelActive provides fuel efficiency optimization technology for fleet operators in mining, rail, and construction sectors, helping reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and operational costs.

2 investors