Hardware Startups

Keel provides precision machining, fabrication, and integration services for defense and commercial industries, including the U.S. Navy, Army, and aerospace sectors. The company was formed through a merger of Pegasus Steel, Metal Trades, Inc, and MERRILL Technologies Group and holds certifications including AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and NAVSEA.

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Keenfinity Group is an independent provider of audio, video intelligence, intrusion and access control systems, and electronics manufacturing services, operating through four business units with brands including Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS, IQSIGHT, Radionix and MiCOS. Carved out from the Bosch Group in mid-2025, it serves diverse markets globally in the security and professional audio sectors.

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Kelda Technology develops water-in-air shower products using patented technology derived from aerospace and automotive engineering to reduce water usage and water heating costs. It targets businesses that operate showers at scale.

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Kelvin Quantum designs cryogenic electronic circuits and systems — from integrated circuits like DACs, ADCs, RF mixers, and amplifiers to full in-fridge FPGA-based control and readout platforms — that operate from room to deep cryogenic temperatures. It serves quantum hardware manufacturers, integrating supporting electronics into refrigeration infrastructure to help scale quantum computing systems.

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KEMARO manufactures autonomous cleaning robots for industrial facilities and logistics companies. The company produces the K900, a robotic floor cleaning solution designed to improve health protection, sustainability, and operational cost efficiency.

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Kemper manufactures and installs material handling and mineral processing equipment including crushers, screens, and conveyors for aggregates and mining operations. The company designs complete processing systems and provides manufacturing, installation, parts, and 24-hour service support.

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Kencoa Aerospace is a total solution provider spanning aviation raw material supply, parts manufacturing, structural assembly, military aircraft depot maintenance, and drone R&D. It serves the global aerospace and defense industry, including work such as Airbus cargo plane conversion programs.

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Kent Imaging designs and manufactures near-infrared imaging technology for assessing tissue viability in limb preservation and surgical care. The company serves healthcare systems with patented oxygen imaging solutions for diagnostic assessment.

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Kepler Aerospace builds and operates an end-to-end space infrastructure stack covering satellite subsystems (avionics, power systems, RF payloads, communication and navigation modules), a global ground station network offered as a service, and fused multi-sensor (EO, RF, SAR, IR) intelligence. It targets national and defence programmes, satellite operators, and national space agencies seeking sovereign, non-foreign-dependent capabilities, and operates from Bengaluru.

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Kernelize builds compiler and kernel optimization tools that enable AI models to run efficiently on multiple hardware accelerators. The company helps hardware teams and developers connect to shared infrastructure like Triton and PyTorch rather than maintaining chip-specific implementations.

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Keyboardio designs and manufactures custom mechanical keyboards. The company serves technology professionals and enthusiasts who prioritize ergonomic design and customization.

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Keyprocess provides lighting, security, and control solutions for mining and industrial operations.

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Keyirobot makes a desktop accessory that holds and wirelessly charges an iPhone at a viewing angle using 15W wireless charging. The product is sold directly to consumers with free shipping, returns, and warranty coverage.

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KFL designs and manufactures finned-tube heat exchangers and related equipment — including air coolers (aeroevaporators), condensers, dry coolers, and custom coils — for commercial and industrial refrigeration and HVAC applications. It serves markets such as aeronautics, vending, electronics, energy generation and recovery, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and water and waste treatment.

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KG Protech provides hardware and software solutions for vehicle diagnostics, simulation, and testing compatible with various vehicle types and ECU systems.

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Kraus Hamdani Aerospace develops ultra-long-endurance autonomous aircraft and AI-enabled airborne systems that provide persistent connectivity, intelligence, and communications infrastructure for defense and national security missions. The company serves military and government teams operating in complex, remote, and contested environments where satellite and terrestrial coverage is unreliable.

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Khameleon designs multifunctional robots intended for commercial spaces, built to perform physical work while remaining unobtrusive in everyday environments. The company operates across the United States, China, and Korea.

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Konghui Technology (孔辉科技) develops and manufactures automotive chassis components such as air springs and active stabilizer bars for vehicle suspension systems. It supplies these parts to Chinese automakers, including for models like the Zeekr 9X.

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KHMDL designs and manufactures high-reliability hybrid microcircuits, voltage regulators, avionics assemblies, and control systems for aerospace, automotive, defense, and smart agriculture applications. The company provides electronics manufacturing services including wire bonding, laser trimming, and reliability screening for mission-critical environments.

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Kibus makes an automated countertop appliance that cooks fresh meals for dogs from real ingredients in under two minutes, paired with a mobile app to schedule and track feeding. It sells the robot plus a recurring supply of recipe-based food to pet owners.

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KIFFE builds electric golf trolleys (Elektrotrolleys) featuring functions such as speed memory, downhill assist, electric braking, and remote control for golfers. The German company combines engineering and manufacturing with more than 35 years of experience in the golf equipment category.

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KIG manufactures traffic signage and safety infrastructure products, including mobility solutions for cycling infrastructure, using durable materials and automated production. It serves as a supplier of road safety and traffic signalization products with full product lifecycle traceability.

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Kigen provides embedded SIM technology and remote provisioning services for IoT device connectivity, serving chipset makers, device manufacturers, mobile network operators, and solution providers across multiple industries.

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Killick Aerospace supplies commercial and business aircraft parts, jet engines, and airframe components, operating trading, distribution, leasing, and aircraft/engine acquisition businesses for the global aviation aftermarket. It serves airlines and aviation customers worldwide as a distributor for manufacturers including Bombardier and Honeywell, with 24/7 AOG support across Europe, Asia/Pacific, and the Americas.

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