Hardware Startups

Forum Energy Technologies (NYSE: FET) manufactures products and engineered solutions for the energy and industrial sectors, including subsea systems, drilling equipment, production systems, pipe handling, artificial lift, and pressure control and flow management tools. It serves onshore and offshore oil, gas, industrial, and clean energy customers through brands such as Global Tubing, PBV, and Davis-Lynch.

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FotoNation develops silicon-proven imaging and AI technology deployed across billions of devices. The company serves semiconductor manufacturers and consumer electronics companies with IP-based solutions for imaging and artificial intelligence.

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Fotoniq produces PAR+, a sprayable coating for greenhouses that diffuses sunlight while maintaining grow light penetration to increase crop yields and reduce operational costs. The product serves commercial greenhouse growers seeking to optimize light distribution, reduce heating needs, and improve profitability.

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Fourien develops microfluidics-based instruments and sensors for nanoscale diagnostics and analytical measurements in biotech and pharmaceutical industries. The company uses advanced nanofabrication and electronics assembly to create low-cost, rapid testing solutions.

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Fourier Instruments builds reconfigurable FPGA SoC hardware platforms that enable real-time signal processing and instrumentation with sub-microsecond latency, allowing researchers and instrument developers to focus on their applications rather than low-level hardware engineering.

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Fourth Power develops thermal energy storage technology that converts electricity into heat for storage and back to electricity on demand, using high-temperature molten tin and thermophotovoltaic conversion. The company targets utility-scale and industrial applications for grid energy storage and decarbonization.

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FoxWise provides security and hardware/software solutions, offering comprehensive digital security services and multi-vendor hardware and software integration for organizational resilience and optimization.

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FPEE is a French manufacturer of windows, doors, shutters, and gates made from PVC, RFP®, aluminum, and wood. Founded in 1981, it produces custom joinery at its factories in northern and western France for residential building projects.

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Fracktal Works designs and manufactures 3D printers and digital fabrication tools for individuals and organizations to build hardware products affordably. The company enables access to high-quality manufacturing technology and solutions in the digital manufacturing sector.

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Fracsun makes the NX Clario, a photovoltaic reference-cell soiling sensor with cloud-based software that measures on-site soiling loss on solar arrays and projects optimal panel wash dates. It serves solar operations and maintenance teams and asset owners looking to optimize cleaning schedules and reduce generation losses.

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FractalEV manufactures Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations designed for multifamily residential buildings, fleet, and commercial applications, bundling cloud-based operations and maintenance portal software. The company addresses deployment and reliability challenges in the EV charging infrastructure market.

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Fractus develops antenna technology used in wireless devices such as smartphones, base stations, smart homes, connected vehicles, and medical devices, and makes its patented inventions available to businesses through a licensing model. Based in Barcelona, the company operates across Europe, Asia, and the US.

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Fraîche operates 24/7 smart fridges stocked daily with locally sourced, gourmet meals for offices, letting employees unlock and buy items via a mobile app. It positions the service as an office food perk for workplace teams with an emphasis on sustainable packaging and reduced carbon emissions.

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Frauscher provides specialized rail detection and control systems for railway operations, including wheel detection, axle counting, train detection, point control, and data transmission solutions.

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Fred. Olsen 1848 develops and commercializes innovative solutions in renewable energy, building on 175 years of experience in maritime and energy sectors. The company focuses on solving key industry challenges in emerging renewables to make sustainable energy more widely available.

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freebeat makes connected indoor spin bikes for home fitness, featuring a rotatable HD touchscreen, auto resistance, and gamified workout classes accessed through a subscription membership. Its Lit Bike line pairs Swiss-engineered hardware with immersive, game-like training content.

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Freedom Electronics is a retail parts specialist founded in 1998 that supplies aftermarket and remanufactured components for the petroleum industry. The company operates three locations and serves customers seeking quality parts paired with technical support.

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Freedom Fibre develops and operates high-speed full fibre broadband infrastructure in the UK, partnering with internet service providers to deliver connectivity at affordable prices. The company serves the telecommunications industry and focuses on accelerating fibre network rollout across the North West of England and beyond.

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FreeFall 5G develops intelligent antenna systems for the global 5G market, offering the FreeStar5G product that delivers high-speed communications at various frequencies with reduced size and cost compared to existing alternatives.

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Freemelt develops modular E-PBF (electron beam powder bed fusion) 3D printers for producing metal components such as tungsten and titanium parts. Its additive manufacturing systems serve companies in the defense, energy, and medical technology sectors across Europe and the U.S.

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NXP designs and manufactures semiconductors, microcontrollers, and processors for embedded systems, automotive, and edge computing applications. The company serves automotive manufacturers, industrial customers, and IoT device makers with solutions for motor control, autonomous driving, and AI-enabled edge devices.

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FRENZ Brainband is a wearable device with a mobile app that delivers personalized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i) through audio sessions and bone conduction to help users fall asleep faster. The product targets adults with sleep problems and insomnia, combining real-time sleep scoring with non-invasive therapeutic interventions.

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FREOR manufactures energy-efficient commercial refrigeration equipment for retail environments, including remote, semi plug-in, and plug-in cabinets, serve-overs, and freezers. The company prioritizes environmental sustainability and product quality in its manufacturing operations.

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FreshCheck makes a patented colour-change swab and accompanying mobile and web app for hygiene and safety monitoring, offering a visual pass/fail result in under 30 seconds as an alternative to ATP and conventional microbiological testing. It serves cleaning and food-safety verification needs across a range of industries.

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