Hardware Startups

9 Mothers builds counter-drone defense systems that enable rapid deployment of point defense at infantry-mobile scale. The company serves military operators and procurement teams with hardware engineered for cost-effective attrition warfare against modern threats like FPV drones.

8 investors

Airloom engineers next-generation utility-scale wind turbines designed for mass production and deployment in diverse locations, offering low-cost, reliable energy generation with reduced infrastructure requirements.

8 investors

Alice & Bob develops quantum computing hardware based on cat-qubit technology, building superconducting quantum chips and cryogenic systems aimed at error-corrected quantum computation. Its work includes multi-qubit chips with long bit-flip times and the development of logical qubits.

8 investors

AT&T is a telecommunications provider offering wireless mobile plans, smartphones, and related connectivity services to consumers. It sells devices such as the Samsung Galaxy line alongside mobile phone plans and switching offers.

8 investors

Allergyamulet develops a portable food allergen and ingredient sensor to help people with food allergies safely identify potential allergens in food before consumption.

8 investors

ALTR builds alcohol separation technology, including its Velvet Blade precision system, that lets beverage makers reduce the alcohol content of drinks such as wine while preserving flavor and sensory qualities. The company serves beverage producers looking to create lower-alcohol products.

8 investors

AquaEye develops portable sonar technology for water rescue operations, enabling first responders like firefighters, lifeguards, and police to locate and rescue people in aquatic emergencies. The company designs intuitive, easy-to-use sonar devices to help rescue teams act faster and safer during critical water incidents.

8 investors

ARX Robotics develops robotics and sensor systems, with a stated focus on defense applications that protect people and support European sovereignty and security.

8 investors

Aspinity designs analog processing chips that enable near-zero power AI systems using its AnalogML technology. The company serves developers building next-generation AI products that require ultra-efficient computing architectures.

8 investors

Atomionics builds quantum sensors based on cold atom interferometry that generate 3D models of the Earth's subsurface to locate critical resources, enable GPS-free navigation, and detect seismic and volcanic activity. The company operates at the intersection of quantum physics, hardware, and AI.

8 investors

Avicena develops microLED-based optical interconnect technology, including the LightBundle transceiver ICs that pair microLED emitters and photodetectors with multi-core fiber for high-speed chip-to-chip communications. Its products connect GPU clusters across multiple racks to enable scalable, energy-efficient data center and computing interconnects.

8 investors

Backbone One is a mobile game controller that enables remote play of PC games installed on Steam from mobile devices via the Steam Link app. The product serves PC gamers who want to play their Steam library from anywhere using a compatible smartphone.

8 investors

Baud Labs designs specialized AI chips that reduce the computational cost and power consumption of training and serving large language models by replacing multiplication-based arithmetic with addition-based operations. The company provides both custom silicon and a PyTorch-compatible compiler to enable organizations of all sizes to run AI workloads more efficiently.

8 investors

Bellabeat develops AI-powered wearable devices and a health intelligence platform designed to help women track wellness metrics, understand hormonal cycles, and receive personalized health insights. The company targets women seeking preventive care and longevity optimization through cycle-based data analysis and biometric monitoring.

8 investors

Bellwether Coffee makes an all-electric, ventless countertop coffee roaster along with a curated green coffee marketplace, roast profiles, and retail packaging for cafés and businesses to roast and sell coffee in-house. Its platform covers sourcing, menu and roast support, and retail program scaling for coffee shops.

8 investors

Blue Ocean Gear manufactures smart buoys and software for commercial fishing operations, enabling real-time tracking and monitoring of fishing gear via satellite and radio connectivity. The company serves fishing fleets in North America, Western Europe, and ANZAC regions.

8 investors

Board makes physical, tabletop board games designed for in-person, face-to-face play, emphasizing tactile game pieces and inclusive design for players of all ages and skill levels.

8 investors

Botrista offers a craft beverage automation platform that lets restaurants and foodservice operators serve made-to-order drinks—such as bubble tea, iced coffee, smoothies, and lemonades—from over 2,000 recipes at the touch of a button. It uses AI-driven insights to help operators curate beverage menus and expand their drink offerings.

8 investors

ButterflyMX provides a property access and security platform that connects video intercoms, access control, and security cameras through a single system. It serves building owners, property managers, residents, and visitors across multifamily, commercial, student housing, and gated community properties.

8 investors

Cascade Space develops software tools and infrastructure for designing, building, testing, and operating spacecraft communication systems. The company serves aerospace and space companies seeking to accelerate development with reduced team requirements.

8 investors

Chakr Innovation develops emission control and air quality technologies for industrial and urban environments in India. The company designs retrofit devices and monitoring systems that reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions from diesel generators while supporting regulatory compliance.

8 investors

ClearMotion develops active suspension systems for automotive vehicles. The company manufactures production-ready suspension technology with a focus on serving the automotive industry.

8 investors

ConnectDER makes meter socket adapters (meter collars) that connect residential solar, battery, and EV charging systems directly at the electric meter, avoiding panel upgrades and complex electrical work. Its products are sold to solar, storage, and EV installers across the U.S. to reduce install time and labor costs.

8 investors

Correlia Biosystems, a UC Berkeley spinoff, develops microscale tools for rapid quantification of biomolecules from microliter-scale blood samples, aimed at generating large proteomic data sets for pharmaceutical companies. Its applications span next-generation proteomics research and point-of-care diagnostics.

8 investors