Hardware Startups

Freeform develops additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology aimed at bringing this production method to industrial applications across multiple sectors.

4 investors

FuriosaAI designs AI accelerator chips, including the RNGD NPU for large language models and multimodal workloads and a Vision NPU for computer vision, along with related server and PCIe products and a developer platform. The company (주식회사 퓨리오사에이아이) is based in Seoul, South Korea.

4 investors

Fusion Coolant Systems makes Pure-Cut, a machine-tool cooling and lubrication system that uses supercritical carbon dioxide instead of traditional cutting fluids to extend tool life, improve surface finish, and reduce health and environmental risks in CNC machining. It serves manufacturers, including the medical industry and other applications requiring clean, dry, precise machining.

4 investors

Glidance makes Glide, an intelligent primary mobility aid for people who are blind or have low vision, using patent-pending Agentic Wayfinding technology to physically guide users around obstacles and describe their surroundings in complex pedestrian environments. The wheeled device with a telescoping handle is positioned as a third option alongside the cane or guide dog.

4 investors

Grain Weevil makes a robot that moves and manages grain inside storage bins, letting farmers maintain grain conditions and quality without physically entering the bin. It serves grain farmers and operators through its BinAssist Network of local partners.

4 investors

Growcer designs and builds modular vertical container farms (branded Osiris®) that use deep water culture hydroponics to grow lettuce, leafy greens, herbs, and other crops year-round in climates ranging from -40°C to +40°C. Made in Canada, the company sells farms to businesses and communities and provides training programs, remote monitoring software, and ongoing technical support to farm operators.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

4 investors

H3X designs and manufactures advanced electric motors for industrial applications. The company operates a full-stack engineering facility with in-house manufacturing capabilities including CNC machining, power electronics labs, and test cells.

4 investors

Hailo designs AI processors and accelerators for edge devices, supporting deep learning inference, generative AI, and vision tasks with low power consumption. Its co-processors run neural networks, vision transformer models, and LLMs for applications in automotive, industrial automation, and retail.

4 investors

Halion develops color-changing nanomaterials that enable reflective displays with full color and video capability, as well as color-changing plastics. The company targets applications in outdoor displays and other industrial uses.

4 investors

HeyCharge provides hardware and software for companies to manage employee charging of company vehicles at home, with tax-compliant tracking and reimbursement capabilities across any OCPP-compatible wallbox.

4 investors

Hubble has created a Bluetooth connection to space and is building a global, battery-efficient, and cost-effective network using satellite technology.

4 investors

Hyperice develops technology-driven products for warm up, recovery, and performance, aimed at athletes and general wellness consumers. The company operates in the sports performance and wellness category.

4 investors

Inertia develops laser systems and fuel targets for inertial confinement fusion power generation. The company aims to commercialize fusion energy technology for grid-scale electricity production.

4 investors

Infinite Machine designs and sells electric personal mobility vehicles (branded as "non-cars"), with a showroom in New York City offering test rides. The company operates in the electric mobility and consumer hardware space.

4 investors

Inlyte designs and manufactures iron-sodium (sodium metal chloride) batteries for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale energy storage systems. The US-based company positions its technology as a long-duration alternative to lithium-ion for grid resilience and renewable integration.

4 investors

inne makes the Minilab, a CE-certified saliva-based fertility and cycle tracker that measures progesterone from a daily saliva sample to identify fertile days as a hormone-free contraceptive and conception aid. Aimed at women aged 18+ with regular cycles, the device pairs with a mobile app and is available in the EU and UK.

4 investors

inPhocal develops laser marking systems for marking products, particularly in food and beverage manufacturing. The company's solution uses CO2 laser technology to print QR codes and product markings at high speed without toxic inks and on curved surfaces.

4 investors

Muse is a brain-sensing wearable platform that combines EEG and fNIRS technology to help users improve sleep, manage stress, and enhance cognitive performance through real-time neurofeedback. The company serves consumers seeking measurable mental health and brain training tools backed by clinical research.

4 investors

IRP Systems develops software-defined, modular electric powertrain control systems for electric vehicles across multiple vehicle segments. Its TrueDRIVE platform and AI Suite provide simulation, validation, and optimization tools for EV powertrain integration and performance control.

4 investors

Isochronic develops pick-and-place robotic systems using a proprietary simultaneous part transfer technology, offering laser automation and material handling solutions (the iSort product line) with intuitive HMIs and robot grip heads. It serves industrial manufacturers across multiple verticals, aiming to improve throughput, floorspace, and energy use in automated production. The Swiss (Vaud-based) company was founded in 2020.

4 investors

Ixana develops Wi-R, a low-power wireless connectivity technology based on confined electric-field coupling, and ships silicon and developer kits for OEMs building wearables, XR, robotics, and edge devices. The technology aims to provide continuous sensor streaming and cable/port replacement with wire-like latency at ultra-low power, and has been selected for U.S. defense programs.

4 investors

JetCool builds single-phase, direct-to-chip liquid cooling modules using its microconvective cooling technology to manage heat in high-power electronics such as data center servers, high-performance computing systems, and semiconductors. Its products cool the highest power-density processors while reducing power consumption and eliminating water use, serving enterprise and defense-grade computing customers.

4 investors

Jiga operates a global network that manufactures custom parts and components for hardware companies, including CNC machining, sheet metal work, injection molding, and 3D printing services. The company serves high-performance hardware teams building products like rockets, drones, data centers, and robotics.

4 investors

JITX develops software to automate hardware and circuit board design for electronics companies. The platform uses algorithms for physical design automation to help teams design better electronics.

4 investors