Hardware Startups

Vexlum is a spin-off from Tampere University of Technology's Optoelectronics Research Centre that develops VECSEL (vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting laser) technology, including optoelectronic materials, scalable manufacturing processes, and application-specific laser systems. Its work covers new laser wavelengths and quantum technology applications.

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vhf camfacture AG manufactures CNC milling machines, milling tools, and CAM software for the dental, industrial, and signmaking sectors, among other industries. The company develops and produces its products in Germany and has more than 35 years of experience in computer-aided manufacturing.

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VIANOVA Technologies provides passenger information solutions. The company specializes in systems for managing and displaying passenger communication in transit environments.

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viaPhoton provides end-to-end fiber connectivity products and manufacturing for its customers. The company focuses on fiber optic technology and connectivity solutions.

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Vibe Robotics is developing a multimodal, task-oriented user interface for general purpose robotics that works across hardware types such as industrial arms, humanoids, construction machines, and drones. The system uses AI-assisted, action-oriented interaction and a sensor fusion core to let a single user or small team coordinate thousands of robots on shared tasks.

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Vibrato Medical develops wearable therapeutic ultrasound devices for treating peripheral artery disease. The company focuses on bringing medical device technology from development through clinical trials and regulatory approval.

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Visban develops continuous millimeter-wave (mmWave) coverage technology to enable real-world deployment of wireless networks. The company focuses on making mmWave spectrum and standards practical for mobile and connectivity applications.

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VISIE develops computer vision systems for surgical robotics that enable real-time visual tracking of patient anatomy without requiring reference pins or arrays. The technology is designed for orthopedic robot manufacturers to integrate into navigation systems for surgical procedures.

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VisionR builds The Scout, an AI-powered camera that captures in-store shopper behaviour and turns it into real-time analytics for brick-and-mortar retailers across grocery, fashion, furniture, pet, electronics, and QSR. The platform gives physical stores the kind of shopper intelligence typically available to eCommerce merchants.

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Visium develops Far-UVC radiation-based sanitization devices and software to improve indoor air quality and reduce airborne pathogen transmission in occupied spaces. The company targets building owners and operators seeking to enhance health and safety in indoor environments.

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Visual Comfort is a designer lighting brand offering indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, decorative and portable lamps, and smart-controlled ceiling fans, including collaborations with named interior designers. It sells to homeowners and trade professionals such as interior designers and architects, with trade-exclusive programs and in-stock inventory for project timelines.

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Vitesy designs smart, sustainable products for household use that promote conscious living and reduce environmental impact. The Italian B Corp company creates consumer solutions combining technology, design, and education for daily well-being and planet care.

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Vitroscope develops products and solutions that combine scientific expertise with product development capabilities, supported by advisors from leading research institutions. The company focuses on immunology and cell models based on its advisory team's expertise.

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Vitruvian VR builds a professional 4-axis motion simulator with a gyroscopic mechanical structure for virtual reality experiences such as flight and driving simulation. The system supports interchangeable hardware interfaces (airplane, helicopter, car, bobsled) and is designed to reduce motion sickness.

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AWAK Technologies develops a wearable peritoneal dialysis device that enables patients with end-stage renal disease to receive treatment at home or on the move, using regeneration technology that reduces dialysis fluid consumption by up to 90 percent. The company serves kidney disease patients seeking greater mobility and quality of life compared to traditional stationary dialysis machines.

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Vizzia Propreté provides municipalities and local authorities with mobile video surveillance systems to detect, document, and respond to illegal dumping. The system uses AI-powered motion detection and automatic alerts to help teams enforce environmental regulations and improve urban cleanliness.

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VKTRY manufactures customized carbon fiber performance insoles designed for athletes to enhance energy return, stability, and explosive movement during sports. The insoles are personalized based on an athlete's gender, age, weight, shoe type, and sport.

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Vocai develops AI-powered on-chip multi-gas sensing technology for battery safety, performance monitoring, and lifecycle management. The company serves battery manufacturers and the energy sector with predictive analytics and data collection solutions.

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Vocsens develops a gas sensor product called Envicam-30 that uses semiconductor technology with ultra-low power consumption and a matrix of 16 sensing material spots, addressing the cost and maintenance challenges of traditional gas sensing systems.

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Volt Harbor builds UltraCore, a software-defined, battery-agnostic power module that integrates energy routing, power conversion, and storage, using firmware changes to adapt systems to varying electrical requirements. The platform targets commercial, utility, and data center applications and supports both new and second-life EV batteries for grid energy storage.

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Voltaic Marine develops electric aluminum boats and unmanned surface vessels, combining propulsion, autonomy, and manufacturing for recreational, commercial, and defense maritime markets. The company works with dealers, fleets, marinas, and yacht brokers in the boating industry.

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Voltela builds VC2, a cellular command-and-control (C2) link for drones that transmits over the network's emergency-voice channel to gain priority queueing, guaranteed bitrate, and wide coverage. It targets commercial beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operators such as inspection and urban delivery services, offered as software or on the VOX carrier board.

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VoltSeal builds battery energy storage systems (BESS) that store electricity when it is cheap or abundant, such as midday solar generation, and discharge it during peak-price evening hours. The systems serve commercial consumers in India for energy arbitrage, peak shaving, diesel generator replacement, and EV charging.

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VotingWorks is a non-partisan non-profit that builds open-source voting machines using off-the-shelf hardware for US elections. It targets local election administrators, particularly the many US counties that struggle to afford modern voting equipment, aiming to make elections more secure, accessible, and affordable.

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