Hardware Startups

Arm is a semiconductor company that designs and licenses processor IP and compute platforms used from edge devices to AI data centers, spanning markets such as data centers, automotive, and general computing. It is a publicly traded company majority-owned by SoftBank Group.

5 investors

Ascenti Tech builds WearTAK, a wrist-worn Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) end-user device that passively monitors operator vitals, drops MIL-STD-2525D map points, sends alerts, and provides microphone-based gunshot and UAS detection over existing TAK infrastructure. It serves military and public safety users, including U.S. and allied special forces, Air Force, Army, and fire departments, with encrypted communications and no external servers.

5 investors

Builds automated kitchen systems using robotics to produce consistent, affordable meals at scale.

5 investors

Avasa develops technology to simplify microsurgical procedures, replacing manual hand sewing with automated microvascular connection methods.

5 investors

Aviron manufactures interactive fitness equipment including rowing machines, exercise bikes, and treadmills that incorporate game elements and streaming entertainment to motivate workouts. The company sells directly to consumers seeking engaging home gym alternatives to traditional cardio machines.

5 investors

Azumo develops a low-power display technology called LCD 2.0 that maintains consistent contrast in both indoor and outdoor lighting. The displays are energy efficient to extend battery life and ultra-thin at 50µm, positioned as a component for device makers.

5 investors

BiomeSense builds an AI-enabled platform combining hardware (GutLab) and bioinformatics (MetaBiome) to continuously generate and analyze gut microbiome data. It serves scientists, institutions, and companies conducting clinical research on the microbiome for personalized biomarker discovery and product development.

5 investors

Blue Energy develops scalable small modular reactor (SMR) technology to deliver nuclear power at scale. The company focuses on removing economic barriers to nuclear infrastructure deployment for utilities and data centers seeking clean, reliable baseload energy.

5 investors

Blue Frontier manufactures energy-efficient, sustainable air conditioning systems (DOAS units) that reduce electricity consumption and eliminate high-GWP refrigerants. The systems serve commercial building operators seeking to lower energy costs and improve indoor air quality.

5 investors

Blueflite develops electric drones for logistics and package delivery, with vertical take-off and landing capabilities designed for last-mile deliveries, emergency medical transport, and industrial supply missions. The platform integrates hardware and cloud-based software for mission planning, control, and customer order management.

5 investors

Blumind develops all-analog semiconductor technology, including ultra-low-power analog neural signal processors (NSPs) and AMPL IP core/chiplet technology, for always-on AI classification tasks such as keyword detection, audio, vision, and sensor fusion. Its chips and IP are designed for integration into OEM and ODM products, with a focus on low power consumption for AI edge applications.

5 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.

5 investors

CADY provides AI-powered schematic analysis that reviews Netlist and BOM files to detect design flaws, errors, and best-practice violations in high-density PCB designs within minutes. It is aimed at hardware and electronics engineering teams working on complex circuit board designs.

5 investors

Caladan Bio develops high-throughput benchtop bioreactor hardware and software for laboratory bioprocessing, enabling faster experimentation and lower costs for biotech R&D teams. The company integrates bioreactor equipment with AI-driven process modeling software to support strain optimization and scale-up workflows.

5 investors

Canary makes home security cameras and a companion app that lets users watch live HD video, receive AI-powered motion notifications, review recorded video timelines, and trigger emergency actions or professional monitoring. Its devices also track home air quality, temperature, and humidity, serving consumers in the United States.

5 investors

Cascade is building modern ground-station infrastructure to provide deep space communication capacity for commercial space missions, using arrays of smaller dishes rather than single large antennas. It aims to offer an alternative to the oversubscribed Deep Space Network, with new capacity planned to come online in 2027.

5 investors

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

5 investors

Click & Grow makes self-watering indoor smart gardens and pre-seeded plant pods that let consumers grow herbs and vegetables at home with minimal effort. The company sells its devices and seasonal plant pods directly to home growers.

5 investors

Codasip develops RISC-V processor IP and processor design tools for chip and embedded systems designers. It provides customizable general-purpose and application-specific instruction set processor cores along with the design methodology behind them.

5 investors

Cofactr operates an electronics supply chain platform providing component intelligence, procurement execution, and ITAR-registered warehousing services for hardware manufacturers. The platform helps manufacturers reduce procurement time, minimize production delays, and scale operations without proportional headcount increases.

5 investors

Cornelis provides high-performance networking solutions for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing applications serving enterprise, cloud service providers, supercomputing centers, government labs, and research institutions. The company offers the Omni-Path fabric platform with software libraries designed to accelerate AI model training, scientific computing, and complex simulations.

5 investors

Cowboy makes electric bikes featuring its AdaptivePower technology, which senses incline, wind, and weight to adjust motor power in real time for the rider. The product is aimed at consumers seeking an assisted urban riding experience.

5 investors

Cradlepoint (part of Ericsson) provides wireless WAN connectivity using cellular 5G and LTE, including cellular routers/gateways, private 5G networks, and small cell neutral host solutions. It serves enterprises from Fortune 500 companies to growing businesses for mission-critical connectivity across remote sites, mobile assets, manufacturing, warehouses, retail, and public safety.

5 investors

Critical Energy builds factory-made, modular power plants that convert heat into electricity using a closed-loop system with custom turbomachinery, shipped in standard containers and installed in weeks. Its units target energy markets including geothermal and waste heat recovery from data center gas turbines, delivering 24/7 grid-scale power.

5 investors