Hardware Startups

Pursuit Aerospace manufactures complex aircraft engine components using integrated production processes and offers engineering support to optimize designs for efficient manufacturing. It serves aerospace customers as a full-service, in-house supply chain partner across sites in North America, the UK, Mexico, and Tunisia.

2 investors

QPT develops technology to improve the efficiency of electric motors, which account for 45% of global electricity consumption and are a major contributor to carbon emissions from fossil fuel burning.

2 investors

Q-Block Computing develops quantum-inspired hardware "Q-Block modules" that integrate photonic, atomic, and control layers to generate and distribute quantum coherence as infrastructure for timing, networking, and computation applications. The company pursues fundamental science in quantum systems while commercializing these modules for industrial markets.

2 investors

QDI Systems develops quantum dot-based imaging products for medical X-ray, mammography, and specialized imaging applications. The company manufactures proprietary quantum dot films for use in X-ray detectors and near-infrared imaging systems.

2 investors

Qnetic develops long-duration, grid-scale flywheel energy storage aimed at utilities and AI data centers as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The US-based cleantech company is pre-revenue, with a validated prototype and pilots planned from 2027.

2 investors

Otii develops bench instruments and software for embedded device power optimization and battery life management. The product suite includes hardware devices that work with free desktop software and optional software toolboxes.

2 investors

QSENSATO develops quantum sensing technologies and solutions. The company, founded by academic researchers, applies quantum science to practical sensing applications.

2 investors

Quantica develops additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology, with expertise spanning printheads, hardware, software, and electronics for digital manufacturing. The company operates from Berlin and Barcelona.

2 investors

QLM develops photonics and electronics technology, with leadership experience spanning the energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The company applies quantum technology expertise built around photonics engineering.

2 investors

Quarter20 builds a connected workspace that generates the visual and written documentation hardware teams need to communicate design and manufacturing details across the product development process. It targets hardware engineers and manufacturing teams, aiming to standardize hardware documentation.

2 investors

Questas supplies hydraulic solutions and flow control services to industrial sectors across Australia including manufacturing, construction, mining, and energy through a network of 35 branches.

2 investors

Quintar builds an infrastructure layer for spatial AI, providing a shared spatial foundation that anchors AI agents, devices, and people to the same real-world reference points. Its technology addresses placing AI content on the correct real-world objects in real time, including use cases such as AI glasses.

2 investors

Quoherent develops qubits using topological materials that operate at room temperature, aiming to enable portable, mobile quantum computing without extreme cooling. It works in the quantum computing hardware category.

2 investors

QustomDot develops quantum dot synthesis and engineering technology for applications utilizing nanocrystal and ink-based manufacturing processes. The company provides products based on quantum dot surface engineering and inkjet printing capabilities.

2 investors

RADEMACHER (DELTA DORE RADEMACHER GmbH) makes smart home products for residential users, including automated roller shutters and belt winders, awning sensors, lighting and heating controls, motion/door sensors, garage door drives, and a SmartHome Box controlled via app or voice. Its wireless systems target both homeowners and renters seeking to retrofit existing homes without construction work.

2 investors

Radiaction Medical develops a plug-and-play radiation protection device for interventional medical staff that reduces scatter radiation at the source, with FDA Class II clearance for use in the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom. The company serves clinical teams managing radiation exposure during vascular and surgical procedures.

2 investors

Radius XR develops a portable virtual reality perimeter headset for eye care clinics that combines vision testing, practice management tools, and patient education in a single wearable device. The platform integrates with existing EMR and PACs systems to streamline clinical operations and glaucoma monitoring.

2 investors

Radix designs and manufactures specialized electrical wire and cable for high-temperature and extreme-environment applications, including fire-protective solutions certified to major safety standards. The company serves engineers, contractors, and facility owners requiring mission-critical cabling for applications ranging from 150°C to 1,000°C.

2 investors

Ramen VR develops XR and AI tools and products for creators building online games and virtual worlds. The company previously built the VR game Zenith: The Last City and is working on a new game and game-development tools.

2 investors

Ramona Optics builds parallelized multi-camera array microscope systems for imaging and analyzing small model organisms and cell cultures in multi-well plates. Its products serve research labs studying zebrafish behavior, morphology, and functional biology, as well as cell confluency and organoids.

2 investors

Ramp USA makes customizable wheelchairs designed for comfort and independence, built for both on-road and off-road use. Customers can work with the company's team to configure a chair to fit their needs.

2 investors

Ravee Optics develops ultracompact optical communication systems and laser links for small satellites, space, and airborne platforms.

2 investors

Raven builds Raven Prism, a wearable ambient computer designed for technical creatives, with both hardware and software developed in-house. The company focuses on human-computer interaction design, open ecosystems, and user privacy.

2 investors

RayGen is an Australian clean energy company that develops long-duration energy storage systems combining solar power generation with electro-thermal storage to provide renewable energy on demand. The company serves customers seeking renewable energy solutions and is backed by major energy firms.

2 investors