Hardware Startups

Xilis, Inc. was a company that developed micro-organosphere (MOS) technology for laboratory use; the company has closed and its MOS technology is now sold by Uniform Bio as the MOSgen benchtop instrument.

2 investors

XL Batteries develops organic flow batteries for long-duration, grid-scale energy storage, aimed at improving grid resiliency and supporting decarbonization. Its technology targets utility and grid operators facing rising energy demand from data centers, manufacturing, and electrification.

2 investors

XNET operates a decentralized neutral-host wireless network that boosts LTE/5G connectivity and provides carrier-grade offload in high-demand areas like stadiums, campuses, and city centers. It uses Passpoint (Hotspot 2.0) for wireless offload and rewards network deployers based on real data offloaded, built on the Solana blockchain as a DePIN (decentralized physical infrastructure network).

2 investors

Xolo develops volumetric 3D printing technology using photo-switchable molecules controlled by light, enabling single-pass production of entire objects rather than layer-by-layer printing. The company targets multiple industries including dental, optics, bioengineering, and semiconductors.

2 investors

Xovis develops Swiss-made sensor hardware and software for accurately counting people and analyzing crowd movement in a privacy-compliant way. Its solutions help organizations across various industries measure and optimize people flow.

2 investors

Xpan develops a single universal trocar for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) that accommodates all surgical instruments, aiming to replace traditional trocar access. The device is intended for MIS surgeons and the surgical device market.

2 investors

XProtocol is a consumer-focused blockchain Superchain offering high-throughput, near-zero gas transactions with interoperability for decentralized apps (dApps). It provides DePIN infrastructure including the XForge phone and Xardian nodes that run on laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.

2 investors

Xsensio develops wearable biosensor systems that continuously monitor physiological parameters to detect health risks in real-time. The company aims to commercialize Lab-on-Skin technology for healthcare applications.

2 investors

Yank Technologies develops long-range, high-power wireless charging systems, including wireless charging for warfighter wearable batteries inside military vehicles. It works with the U.S. Army, having been selected for a Department of War SBIR Phase II contract.

2 investors

Yarbo makes a modular, autonomous yard robot system for residential properties, with a single core unit and hot-swappable attachments for mowing, debris and leaf cleanup, and snow removal across seasons. The system uses tracked mobility and an RTK-GPS, vision, and sensor fusion navigation system for homeowners maintaining large yards.

2 investors

A Chinese electrical equipment manufacturer founded in 2004 in Jiangshan, Zhejiang, specializing in power/transmission and distribution equipment such as transformers. The company was recognized as a national "little giant" specialized enterprise and is listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange (stock code 920062).

2 investors

Yest Co., Ltd. develops thermal processing equipment for semiconductor and display manufacturing, including furnace systems for wafer diffusion, deposition and annealing, ultra-low-temperature chillers, and film lamination/curing equipment. Founded in 2000, the South Korean company has expanded into green hydrogen production using AEM water electrolysis linked to renewable energy.

2 investors

Zahnarzt-Helden offers brand-independent advisory and sales for dental practice equipment, including intraoral scanners, X-ray devices (OPG/DVT), 3D printing systems, and chairside restoration workflows. It serves dental practices in Germany with consultation, installation, financing options, and after-sales support.

2 investors

Zavod TATCABLE is a Russian manufacturer of cable and wire products, producing cables with maximum cross-sections up to 2,500 mm² and voltages up to 500 kV. Based in Tatarstan, it offers turnkey project support including design consulting, technical calculations, custom equipment development, and personnel training.

2 investors

Zemax (Ansys Zemax) provides physics-based optical simulation and design software used by engineers to model, analyze, and optimize optical systems such as lens assemblies before prototyping. It serves optical and imaging product developers across industries including medical imaging and diagnostics.

2 investors

Zepsor develops zero-power sensor technology that dramatically reduces battery consumption for IoT and sensing applications. The company's sensors enable persistent, event-driven sensing with unprecedented energy efficiency, addressing the sustainability and cost challenges posed by the projected 1 trillion connected devices by 2035.

2 investors

ZeroJet builds electric jet propulsion powertrains and "plug and play" jet units for the marine industry, designed for easy integration by small boat and tender manufacturers. Its 48V 22kW electric outboard systems replace combustion engines on small boats and yacht tenders. The company is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

2 investors

Zeroport builds hardware-enforced access security that isolates remote sessions across a physical break in the wire, using a one-way optical bridge so neither humans nor AI agents have an IP route into the protected network. Its on-premises appliance hosts hundreds of isolated sessions, each monitored frame-by-frame by an onboard AI that can cut off any session straying from its intended use.

2 investors

Zest Dental Solutions designs, manufactures, and distributes dental care solutions including implant anchors, restorative materials, and diagnostic equipment. The company serves dental practitioners and patients across the full spectrum of dental care, from natural tooth preservation to complete tooth replacement.

2 investors

Zeus Fire and Security operates as a national consolidated network of regional fire safety, security, and communications service providers serving commercial, industrial, and institutional markets. The company integrates local providers under a unified platform to deliver integrated life safety and security solutions.

2 investors

Zinite develops thin-film transistor technology that can be built along the z-axis to enable 3D chips for the semiconductor industry. Its node- and substrate-agnostic transistors aim to deliver more performance per area and integrate with existing fabrication factories.

2 investors

Zippedi provides a store digitization platform that creates digital twins of physical retail locations, enabling retailers to manage their stores with the operational precision typically associated with e-commerce channels.

2 investors

ZirooPay provides a mobile payment solution for small business owners, combining an ultra-portable EMV-certified card reader with an Android app for accepting card payments in-store or on the go. The platform also offers product/menu management, receipts, refunds, cashback, and real-time sales reporting and analytics.

2 investors

ZWIM builds a connected at-home swim trainer that combines fitness training with data and game-like features for swimmers, triathletes, and other endurance athletes. The company positions its product as a home training platform bridging fitness and gaming for the swimming category.

2 investors