Hardware Startups

Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment and manufactures a broad range of power solutions including lithium-ion batteries, generators, energy storage systems, lawn and garden equipment, and job site products across seven major brands. The company serves customers in more than 100 countries through its diversified product portfolio and global network of over 40,000 service dealers.

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BrightCharger Oy develops patent-protected source-side charging control technology that automatically cuts power once charging is complete to extend battery life, improve safety, and reduce standby energy use. Its core technology, BrightZero, is offered to partners via IP licensing and integration for use in chargers, powerbanks, smart plugs, socket outlets, and charger control components such as PD chips and MCUs.

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BrightGuard makes touch-free sunscreen dispensers and supplies sunscreen for outdoor venues such as aquatic centers, beaches, parks, golf courses, sports venues, and businesses to support sun safety programs. The company serves communities across the United States and Canada with the goal of reducing skin cancer and sun damage.

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Bright Way Vision develops VISDOM, an all-weather camera system for autonomous and driver-assisted vehicles that uses gated imaging technology to maintain clarity in fog, rain, snow, and darkness. The system combines a CMOS-based sensor, specialized optics, and a pre-classified object database to enhance vehicle perception and safety.

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Lucidity manufactures and distributes lighting products and fixtures across multiple consumer brands, serving retailers globally with wellness-focused and design-led lighting solutions.

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Brilliance develops a compact, energy-efficient RGB laser chip based on a patented silicon-nitride integrated photonics platform, manufactured at wafer scale using semiconductor processes. The chip is sold as an SMD component to makers of projection devices and augmented reality glasses.

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Halo is an open-source AI glasses device featuring a conversational AI agent with memory capabilities and a miniapps platform for building custom experiences. The product targets creators, developers, and consumers interested in augmented reality and AI-powered memory enhancement.

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Brilliantly Warm develops a wearable heating device worn in a bra that provides whole-body warmth for women. The patent-pending technology is designed for comfort and daily use without adhesives, chemicals, or cords.

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Brilliant Pad manufactures WiFi-enabled automatic pet toilets for indoor dog training and waste management, offering tiered models from basic timer-based units to professional systems for breeders and shelters.

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Brint Tech develops fixed and mobile hydrogen detection sensors and analytics for continuous H2 monitoring in industrial and remote environments. Its products target hydrogen economy operations, focusing on safety, detection accuracy, and integration into hydrogen facilities.

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Broetje-Automation designs and builds machines, robots, and mobile systems for automated aircraft assembly and production, and provides turnkey factory planning, digital integration, and 24/7 service. It serves manufacturers in the aerospace and composites industry, operating from 23 locations and service centers worldwide.

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Brookline Furniture manufactures custom guest room and public space furniture for hospitality clients worldwide, emphasizing quality craftsmanship and on-time delivery over a 35+ year operating history.

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Brooks Instrument manufactures precision measurement and control instruments for gas and liquid applications. The company serves diverse industries including semiconductor, pharmaceutical, chemical, and energy sectors.

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BSS supplies fire safety, life safety, security, and facility maintenance products to commercial and industrial customers. The company offers integrated systems including fire alarms, sprinklers, access control, emergency lighting, and related equipment and accessories.

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Broomx provides immersive media and interactive applications that enable personalized therapeutic and experiential sessions. The company uses patented technology to deliver 360° content and virtual reality applications in shared physical spaces without requiring headsets.

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Bruker Cellular Analysis develops technologies for live single-cell biology research, combining optofluidics, live single-cell imaging, functional cell biology, and multiomic data to study cellular function and molecular mechanisms. It serves scientists in academia, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and contract research organizations, supporting work in cell therapy, therapeutic antibody discovery, vaccine development, and cell line development.

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Bruntor builds compact electric cargo vehicles that carry tools, parcels, and equipment (up to 120 kg / 600 L) across parks, paths, and campuses. It targets city logistics, parcel delivery, facilities, and park/city maintenance teams, offering configurable box, open-bed, and flat-deck platforms.

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BSemis builds intelligent, high-reliability sensors across the imaging spectrum that connect devices and enable edge AI for real-time insights in mission-critical applications. Its sensors serve surveillance, military/defense, automotive, and IoT/machine vision customers.

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Blue Skies Space operates a fleet of low-Earth orbit satellites to deliver space science data to the global scientific community, supporting research such as star monitoring, exoplanet atmosphere analysis, and asteroid composition studies. It sells access to high-quality science data across multiple astronomy and planetary research areas.

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BSU is a US-based electronics contract manufacturer providing ITAR-compliant PCB assembly, cabling, harnesses, and box builds, with engineer-led sourcing and testing. It serves semiconductor, aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, and broader industrial customers, manufacturing in Austin.

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BTG designs modular measurement systems for crane spreaders that use infrared transmitters and position-sensitive receivers to control sway, skew, and positioning across different crane types in automated ports. The systems are marketed as the leading AGV position measurement solution for automated port operations worldwide.

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BubbleBum designs portable, inflatable-style booster seats for families who travel, rideshare, fly, and rent cars. The company focuses on making boosters that are both compact enough to fit in a diaper bag or taxi and compliant with regional safety standards.

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Buderflys manufactures wireless Bluetooth earbuds with a proprietary tethered cable system, designed for extended comfort during continuous wear. The earbuds feature form-flexing material, noise isolation, and high-resolution audio quality for both music and spoken-word content.

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A manufacturer of outdoor playground equipment and public space furniture for commercial and municipal customers, including schools, hotels, shopping malls, parks, and residential areas.

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