Hardware Startups

Subdron provides end-to-end autonomous underwater inspection solutions for critical subsea infrastructure, including port facilities, vessel hulls, and underwater cables. The company uses AI-powered anomaly detection and proprietary navigation technology to enable frequent, cost-efficient inspections that support predictive maintenance and security screening.

2 investors

SUBPAC provides exclusive music production tools, including Ableton Operator and Wavetable bass racks optimized for its wearable device, aimed at producers working in EDM, dubstep, trap, and sound design.

2 investors

SuitePad provides an in-room digital guest communication platform for hotels, with tablets and a smart TV solution that connect to hotel property management systems. Its offering integrates with PMS software such as Oracle Opera, Mews, protel, SIHOT and others to support guest services and hotel operations.

2 investors

Sunda Technology Global is a Japanese tech company building water infrastructure hardware and sustainable operation-and-maintenance systems for community-shared water facilities such as wells and public taps in Sub-Saharan Africa. It focuses on enabling rural residents to reliably access safe water, including payment systems for water fees, with primary operations in Uganda and plans to expand across the region.

2 investors

Sunfish Robotics develops a solar-powered autonomous underwater vehicle designed for months-long operation without human intervention, aimed at making ocean data collection more scalable and affordable. The company builds underwater robotics technology for persistent ocean observation and monitoring.

2 investors

SunSource is a distributor of fluid power, motion control, fluid process, and fluid conveyance products, serving OEM and MRO markets across industrial and mobile applications. It also offers design and application support, assembly and fabrication, industrial repair, and hose kitting services, with distribution across North America.

2 investors

Sunwoda is a Chinese manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, including consumer battery cells, EV power batteries (cells, modules, packs, and BMS), and energy storage systems. Founded in 1997, it supplies mobile phone and hybrid vehicle batteries and operates production bases in China and internationally including India, Hungary, and Thailand.

2 investors

Supercool Metals makes lightweight, high-strength, geometrically complex hardware components and subsystems using a patented manufacturing process, offering end-to-end capabilities from material science to finished assemblies. It serves robotics, space, defense, transportation, and other mission-critical industries.

2 investors

Supira Medical develops a next-generation percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) to provide temporary mechanical circulatory support for high-risk patients undergoing coronary interventions and those in cardiogenic shock. It is a cardiovascular medical device company formed by the Shifamed innovation hub.

2 investors

Surrey Nanosystems develops and manufactures Vantablack, an advanced nanomaterial coating that absorbs up to 99.965% of light, used to eliminate stray light and reflections. The coating serves aerospace, automotive, optics, and design industries.

2 investors

Svea Solar provides home energy solutions including solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, and EV chargers for European households, managed through a single integrated smart platform. The company handles installation and ongoing optimization to help customers reduce energy bills and carbon footprint.

2 investors

Swiftsure Innovations develops medical devices for oral care, including the SwishKit, aimed at improving oral care for mechanically ventilated patients. Its products are designed for nurses and clinicians in critical care settings.

2 investors

Swiftsure makes a medical device for performing oral care on mechanically ventilated and intubated patients, allowing clinicians to rinse and suction the oral cavity to improve patient comfort and reduce complications like ventilator-associated pneumonia. It serves critical care and hospital settings.

2 investors

Swish runs a crowdfunding and sales platform for physical products, offering exclusive product launches to shoppers. It operated as a "Kickstarter for physical products" in the e-commerce and hardware space.

2 investors

SwissDrones builds unmanned helicopter platforms, such as the SDO 50, used for aerial data gathering, inspection of critical infrastructure (power lines, gas and oil pipelines), search-and-rescue missions, and surveying. Its systems support long-range BVLOS flights with configurable payloads like IR/optical cameras and multispectral sensors for utilities, research institutions, and emergency services.

2 investors

Swisspod develops hyperloop transportation technology aimed at high-speed, long-distance travel, operating a test site referred to as the Matterhorn Facility. The company works in the mobility and deeptech transportation infrastructure space.

2 investors

Swytch designs and manufactures electric-bike conversion kits that enable riders to retrofit existing bicycles with electric assistance technology. The company serves consumers seeking to convert traditional bikes into e-bikes for cleaner, more affordable daily commuting.

2 investors

SyBridge Technologies designs, engineers, and manufactures precision tooling and components, including injection mold tooling, supporting customers from prototyping through full-scale production. It serves healthcare, packaging, consumer, mobility, and industrial markets, combining tooling with digital technologies and engineering services across a global footprint.

2 investors

Synaptec develops sensor technology and solutions for the power sector. The company combines technical expertise in fundamental research and product development to address challenges in power system operations.

2 investors

Synaptics develops AI and sensing hardware platforms for edge computing applications, including smart cameras and interface technologies. The company serves OEMs, system integrators, and embedded developers building intelligent IoT and industrial devices.

2 investors

Syncere makes Lume, a home robot disguised as a floor lamp that performs soft-material household chores like bed-making, laundry folding, and tidying. The device is designed to remain a sculptural object in the home while providing adaptive lighting and expandable robotic capabilities through software updates.

2 investors

Synteris develops advanced ceramic materials using its proprietary SLRS process, with applications including DoD/DARPA hypersonic flight programs. The company focuses on non-oxide ceramics and the commercialization of early-stage materials science innovations.

2 investors

Tachyon develops particle accelerator technology and infrastructure at the frontier of applied physics. The company is building hardware and systems for advanced physics applications, with a team of scientists and engineers from SpaceX, national laboratories, and related deep tech organizations.

2 investors

Tactile Orthopaedics develops high-fidelity surgical simulation models for orthopedic training, including knee arthroscopy simulators validated for surgical skill development. The company serves orthopedic surgeons and surgical training programs in medical education.

2 investors