Hardware Startups

Torus Station is a full-stack energy storage platform that integrates hardware, software, security, and monitoring capabilities. The company provides unified vendor management for energy storage systems with rapid deployment and high reliability.

5 investors

TRiCares develops the Topaz Transfemoral Tricuspid Heart Valve Replacement (TTVR) System, a minimally invasive device for treating tricuspid regurgitation. The company runs clinical studies across Europe and the US targeting structural heart institutions and cardiac patients.

5 investors

Tynt develops a patented Reversible Metal Electrodeposition (RME) platform for dynamic dimming and smart tinting of transparent surfaces, ranging from smart eyewear to building facades. The technology enables tunable light transmission, blackout, and switchable mirror functions for adaptive hardware applications.

5 investors

UltraSense Systems develops solid-state touch interface technology that replaces mechanical buttons with multi-mode touch sensing, illumination, and haptic feedback, using AI/ML algorithms for touch recognition. Its InPlane Sensing solutions target automotive OEMs for vehicle interior and exterior HMI controls such as HVAC, infotainment, door, and seating controls.

5 investors

UniKey provides mobile credential technology for lock and access control manufacturers, enabling integration with Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Bluetooth. The company serves hardware manufacturers seeking to add secure mobile access capabilities to their products.

5 investors

Upscale AI builds open, high-performance network infrastructure designed specifically for the AI era, replacing legacy general-purpose networks that cannot meet the speed, scale, and synchronization demands of modern artificial intelligence workloads.

5 investors

UVeye builds automated vehicle inspection systems that scan cars to detect damage, tire wear, and alignment issues, documenting vehicle condition at check-in. It serves automotive dealerships and service departments, integrating with dealer management systems such as Reynolds & Reynolds.

5 investors

Valens designs high-performance connectivity chipsets that transmit uncompressed, low-latency audio and video over long distances. Its products serve automotive OEMs and markets including video conferencing, education, digital signage, medical imaging, industrial automation, and entertainment.

5 investors

Vantage Robotics designs and manufactures American-made small UAVs (drones), including the pocket-sized Trace nano drone and the Vesper drone, along with a rugged flight controller, for defense, security, and inspection use. Its products offer stabilized EO/IR cameras, encrypted communications, and NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS-cleared manufacturing aimed at government and mission-critical field operators.

5 investors

Velaura develops high-performance, energy-efficient computing solutions optimized for AI and advanced computing applications. The company was founded by engineers and executives with experience from major technology firms in semiconductors, networking, and computing infrastructure.

5 investors

Velo3D manufactures metal additive manufacturing systems using laser powder bed fusion technology for industrial production. The company serves manufacturers requiring complex geometries, large-format parts, and scalable production workflows across demanding industries.

5 investors

VeriSilicon offers custom silicon (chip) design solutions and a portfolio of semiconductor IP, including processor IP and mixed-signal analog/digital IP. The company works with chip developers to shorten design cycles and support high-node-process volume production.

5 investors

Vessev develops electric hydrofoiling technology and builds vessels for marine transport, aiming to make water travel more sustainable. Its first vessel, the VS-9, launched in 2024.

5 investors

VitreaLab develops light engines for augmented-reality displays, based on its proprietary Quantum Light Chip (QLC) technology that generates compact, power-efficient, high-brightness light for AR glasses. It targets manufacturers of AR display systems and waveguide-based smart glasses.

5 investors

Vivid Machines provides real-time crop intelligence and vision-based technology for fruit producers, offering insights on crop load management, yield forecasting, plant health, and disease detection. Its tools help growers improve profitability, reduce waste, and cut spray inputs through precision spraying.

5 investors

Vumo develops AI-powered car imaging and inspection technology that automates and standardizes vehicle condition assessment for the automotive sector. The platform combines deep learning with robotics and custom hardware to serve car auctions, marketplaces, dealerships, OEMs, rentals, insurance companies, and warehouses globally.

5 investors

Wearlinq develops the eWave, a wireless, FDA-cleared 6-lead continuous ECG cardiac monitor with a patient smartphone app and the LiveLinq platform for clinicians to review ECG waveforms and reports. Its products serve cardiologists and clinical teams for continuous cardiac monitoring and diagnostic reporting.

5 investors

Westmag designs and manufactures drone motors and robot actuators for autonomous machines, with design and production based in South San Francisco using domestic and allied supply chains. The company builds integrated motor solutions for drone platforms and humanoid/mobile robots at scale.

5 investors

WOTA develops small-scale decentralized water recycling systems and autonomous water treatment control systems. The company designs water processing technology for distributed use.

5 investors

X-Bow Systems is a non-traditional producer of solid rocket motors that leverages advanced additive manufacturing techniques to deliver customizable, high-performance rocket motors and comprehensive flight test services for defense and space applications.

5 investors

Xandar Kardian uses ultra-wideband (UWB) radar sensors to monitor human vital signs and building occupancy, serving healthcare providers for continuous, contactless vital signs monitoring and building owners and operators for real-time occupancy data and people counting. The company operates in health monitoring and property technology.

5 investors

Zwift is an indoor cycling and training app that connects to smart trainers and dedicated smart bikes, letting cyclists ride, train, and compete virtually with others. It serves recreational and professional cyclists through hardware such as the Zwift Ride smart bike and compatible smart trainers.

5 investors

XPENG develops smart electric vehicles, including AI-powered SUVs and coupes, along with related mobility technology spanning road and air travel. The company positions its products around driver experience and intelligent, connected mobility.

5 investors

KEN ROBOTECH CORPORATION develops robotics for the construction industry. The company is based in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, with an additional office in Tokyo.

5 investors