Hardware Startups

Curtiss Motorcycles designs and produces electric motorcycles positioned as luxury, design-focused vehicles.

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Curvalux develops multi-beam phased array antenna systems for low-power, long-range fixed wireless access, delivering fiber-like broadband speeds over WiFi and 5G to underserved and rural areas. The technology targets mobile operators and telecommunications companies seeking to extend broadband coverage without the cost and power demands of 4G/5G tower infrastructure.

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CustomDyn provides design, engineering, and fabrication services across multiple materials including steel, aluminum, wood, and plastics. The company also offers production planning, consulting, and equipment services for events, photography, videography, and media projects.

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Cutting Edge Coatings GmbH (CEC) builds ion beam sputtering (IBS) deposition systems for producing optical thin-film coatings, serving research and production customers in over 12 countries. Founded in 2007 as a spin-off of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, the company focuses on optical thin-film coating technology.

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Cutting Edge Gamer (CEG) offered leasing and upgrade programs for high-end PC gaming graphics cards, aimed at PC gamers seeking affordability and upgradability with support services. The company operated from 2010 until winding down operations through 2025.

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Cuzen makes an automated matcha-making machine that grinds whole organic Japanese tea leaves to prepare fresh matcha at home, sold alongside its own tea leaf blends and single-origin matcha. The direct-to-consumer product targets home tea drinkers seeking freshly-ground matcha.

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Xihua Technology designs automotive-grade 32-bit microcontrollers (MCU) based on ARM Cortex-M4F cores for embedded automotive electronics applications. The CVM014x series includes integrated Flash storage, SRAM, and security features including hardware encryption and secure boot.

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CVRx develops Barostim, an implantable neuromodulation therapy for heart failure patients that stimulates the body's natural baroreceptors to help the brain regulate heart function and relieve heart failure symptoms. Unlike a pacemaker or defibrillator, it is positioned as a device therapy shown to improve exercise capacity, quality of life, and functional status.

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CVT develops standalone facial recognition technology and hardware products, including its Face A+ device line (FA-1000/FA-2000, FA-3000) and smart home platform applications. The company offers facial recognition systems for access and smart home use cases.

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CXtec provides IT lifecycle solutions including IT asset disposition (ITAD), electronics remarketing, and reverse logistics for business clients across industries. The company focuses on secure asset recovery and sustainable technology services.

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CY Vision builds 3D augmented-reality head-up display (AR HUD) technology for vehicles, delivering true 3D imagery across multiple depth planes with a wide field of view while running on existing vehicle compute and sensor systems. Its displays target automakers across compact cars, SUVs, and commercial trucks to reduce eyes-off-road time and highlight hazards, lane markers, and signage.

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Cyclable offers electric bicycles (VAE), including step-through aluminium-frame e-bikes equipped with Bosch mid-drive motors and Shimano components. The company sells consumer e-bikes for everyday riding.

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Cycliq manufactures dedicated bicycle safety cameras and lights that combine video recording with front and rear-facing visibility. The products are designed for cyclists seeking evidence documentation and deterrence against dangerous road behavior.

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Cycmotor manufactures the Photon Pro, a mid-drive electric motor system for bicycles with a 2.1" display and firmware optimizations for throttle and pedal assist control. The product is designed for retrofit compatibility across over 95% of bicycle frames.

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CyDen develops clinically proven light-based hair and skin wellness devices, transforming professional aesthetic technologies into safe, effective at-home consumer products. The company serves consumers seeking at-home beauty treatments and wellness solutions.

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Cygni develops energy storage solutions and provides solution engineering to help customers identify the right storage systems, with a stated focus on advancing India's decarbonization. The company operates in the energy storage sector alongside solar and related technologies.

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Cygnus Med develops the EndoSphinx, an endovascular access system that provides continuous arterial blood pressure monitoring while eliminating blood loss and preventing clotting inside the guiding catheter during endovascular procedures. The device is aimed at clinicians performing endovascular interventions.

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Cyltronic builds IO-Link servo actuators — linear axes and electric cylinders that integrate a servo controller, servo motor, and ball screw in a single all-in-one device. The products are aimed at machine and plant builders needing compact, configurable linear motion systems with real-time force and speed control and Industry 4.0 integration.

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Cypherock develops hardware-based key management technology aimed at letting individuals securely self-custody their cryptocurrency and personal data. The company focuses on solving key management barriers to the adoption of decentralized technologies.

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Cyphra Autonomy builds PAL robots that transport materials on construction jobsites, keeping human workers focused on skilled tasks. The robots are designed to be operated without training and have been tested with construction firms.

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Cyrano Video provides subscription-based video production services combining customized hardware, software, and editorial support for healthcare organizations. The platform enables clients to produce video content at scale across multiple formats—in-studio, at-desk, and mobile—for enhanced internal communication, patient engagement, and personalized outreach.

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CytoBioscience develops automated patch clamp instruments (CytoPatch) and offers contract research organization (CRO) services, cell lines, and consumables for electrophysiology and ion channel research. It serves pharmaceutical and life science research customers.

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Cyto Recovery develops technology for label-free cell sorting and gentle sample cleanup for cell populations, aimed at life-science and research users. Its products are positioned as tools for separating and purifying cells without labeling.

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D&S is a commercial car and truck wash equipment supplier that sells in-bay automatic and self-serve car wash systems, large vehicle wash systems, and payment equipment, along with installation, support, and planning guidance. It serves car wash investors, c-stores, auto dealerships, fleet operators, truck stops, transit fleets, and municipal agencies.

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