Hardware Startups

KiteX develops small-scale wind turbines based on a tensioned-wire "Wind Catcher" design for rural homes and farms, targeting the Northern European market. Its TWT-11 model is a lightweight composite turbine that produces around 15,000 kWh per year and is sold at a lower cost per kWh than comparable small wind turbines.

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Charging Phone Group is a French company that designs everyday accessories for smartphone and tablet users, operating two brands: KiwiBox, which makes universal chargers based on a patented interchangeable-head system, and Bidul, which focuses on data storage and peripherals certified by brands such as Apple and Microsoft. Its products are distributed internationally across more than 24 countries.

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KK Group develops integrated power, cooling, and monitoring solutions for renewable energy and industrial applications, serving wind turbine manufacturers and energy-intensive industries globally. With over 45 years of experience, the company provides critical systems for electrification, energy efficiency, and asset performance optimization across power generation, construction, mining, rail, defense, and material handling sectors.

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Klättermusen manufactures mountaineering and outdoor equipment designed for durability and environmental responsibility. The company serves adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts with gear engineered to perform in harsh conditions while minimizing ecological impact.

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KLIM designs, develops and manufactures technical riding gear and motor sports apparel, including helmets and mesh riding kits, for snowmobile and motorcycle riders.

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Klipsch designs and sells premium audio products featuring advanced acoustic technology. The company serves consumers and audio enthusiasts seeking high-quality listening equipment.

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KLIR Sky, Ltd. develops a pollution reduction machine and offers a "Pollution Reduction as a Service" (PRaaS) model aimed at capturing greenhouse gas emissions at the source before they reach the atmosphere. It operates in the climate and emissions reduction sector.

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Klozee makes a patented covered can cooler with a magnetic top cover that keeps beverages cold and protects them from insects and tampering. The product can be customized with company logos for promotional use and is sold from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada.

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Klubb manufactures mobile elevated work platforms (aerial lifts) mounted on vehicles such as vans, trucks, and pickup vehicles for applications including telecommunications maintenance, safety inspections, window cleaning, and tree care work.

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Kluvo, a brand of Switzerland-based Zaamigo AG, offers a 3D dental camera that helps dental professionals with digital scanning, visualization, and treatment planning. It targets dental professionals and industry stakeholders.

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Kmina manufactures and sells powered wheelchairs designed for mobility assistance, offering foldable models with lithium-ion batteries and safety features for users with mobility needs.

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Knaq builds in-house sensing hardware that non-invasively pulls real-time operational data off industrial equipment controllers, paired with cloud software and AI for predictive maintenance. It serves facilities operators managing critical infrastructure such as airports, transit systems, hospitals, and water utilities.

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Kniterate makes a compact, computer-controlled digital knitting machine and accompanying design software for producing custom knitted products such as scarves, beanies, shoe uppers, and sweaters. It targets small fashion businesses, design studios, makerspaces, and schools.

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Knürr designs, manufactures, integrates, and services control room solutions for safety-critical infrastructure, covering workstation, room, and technical systems such as KVM, media technology, IT and network infrastructure, ergonomics, acoustics, and lighting. It serves sectors including aerospace, defense, public safety, industry, energy, transportation, and information security, with production based in Germany.

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Kodak Alaris provides intelligent document processing software and hardware solutions, including data capture, workflow automation, and document scanners, for organizations seeking to digitize and automate document-based business processes.

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Köttermann designs and manufactures custom laboratory furnishings, including fume hoods, steel lab furniture, media supply systems, and hazardous-materials storage cabinets. It also offers control systems like the TouchTronic fume hood controller and provides consulting and installation services for research, educational, and clinical labs.

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The Köttermann Group is a coalition of European manufacturers providing laboratory infrastructure and Design/Build solutions for laboratories worldwide, serving both public and commercial sectors. It operates as a holding structure coordinating its member companies and is part of the private investment firm BHM group.

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Kojima Seisakusho manufactures joints (couplings) for concrete piles and winged steel-pipe piles used as foundation piles for civil engineering and building structures. Its products support infrastructure such as houses, factories, warehouses, schools, hospitals, and office buildings, produced to customer-specific standards on a made-to-order basis.

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KoKo develops spirometers and pulmonary function testing (PFT) devices and software for respiratory diagnostics, serving healthcare providers globally. The company manufactures high-accuracy medical equipment and information systems for respiratory care.

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Kommu makes KommuAssist, a hardware device that connects to vehicles to enable advanced driver assistance and telemetry logging. The device integrates with an app to capture and upload driving data.

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KOMP-ACT manufactures linear motors and positioning/vibrating pusher hardware components for industrial automation applications. The company specializes in fieldbus-integrated actuators and motion control devices.

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KOMPAN designs and manufactures outdoor playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment for community spaces, serving children, adults, and active seniors. The company builds inclusive, durable outdoor environments using research-based and universal design principles.

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KONA I is a South Korean fintech company that develops smart IC chip operating systems and payment platforms, having built the world's first transit card system in 1998 and serving as a global top-tier smart card provider. It operates payment, decentralized ID, mobility, and blockchain platforms, including EMV prepaid cards and regional/local currency services across Korean municipalities.

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Koning Health develops cone beam CT imaging technology for breast cancer detection and diagnosis. The company serves medical imaging facilities and healthcare providers focused on early detection and biopsy of breast cancer.

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