Hardware Startups

KontrolFreek manufactures controller grips with moisture-wicking materials and cushioning foam for gaming consoles, enhancing grip, comfort and hand support during extended play sessions.

1 investor

Kooick builds AI-powered smart fridges for unattended retail in locations such as workplaces, campuses, and health clubs, using its FusionAI technology to enable automated checkout. The company is rolling out refrigerated units with freezer and ambient versions planned.

1 investor

Kopherbit provides automotive electronics software and hardware solutions for electric vehicle manufacturers and integrators, covering AUTOSAR platform architecture, vehicle controllers, functional safety engineering, cybersecurity implementation, EV charging communications, and diagnostic services aligned with automotive compliance standards.

1 investor

KOPILOT.ID makes NFC-enabled emergency medical ID tags that store a person's medical information and emergency contacts for first responders to access by tapping a smartphone. It targets outdoor enthusiasts, racers, and event or brand partners, with mounts for gear used in motorcycling, running, cycling, snow sports, and other outdoor activities.

1 investor

Kopin develops customized optical solutions and microdisplay technologies for enterprise and industrial clients, working with customers to meet specific performance requirements. It designs and manufactures display components and optical products across the markets it serves.

1 investor

Korall Engineering is a design technology firm specializing in industrial design optimization and additive manufacturing solutions across oil & gas, maritime, automotive, and medical industries.

1 investor

KORE Power (T1) is developing energy storage and battery manufacturing in Texas, with a headquarters in Austin and a factory south of Dallas. The company focuses on advancing the transition to new energy technologies through domestic U.S. manufacturing.

1 investor

KOTOBUKI Medical develops surgical training products, including surgical training boxes and simulated-organ models (VTT), to give medical practitioners more opportunities to improve their surgical technique and to let device makers develop and evaluate new products more easily. The company applies precision metal, resin, and material fabrication technology inherited from its parent firm Kotobuki Giken, serving surgeons, patients, and medical device manufacturers in Japan.

1 investor

Company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells custom equipment for public transportation infrastructure such as railways and buses, including destination/route display devices, along with network construction, system integration, and server setup and management. It has operated for over 70 years and also has experience producing and selling public transit equipment overseas.

1 investor

A sports technology platform that uses AI and computer vision to analyze athlete motion and performance for coaches, academies, and athletes. The company combines machine learning models with sports science expertise to provide motion intelligence and precision analytics.

1 investor

Kraftstoff Bikes manufactures custom bicycles that customers design online by selecting frame type, components, and color. The company produces and assembles bikes in-house in Dornbirn, Austria, including powder coating and expert assembly.

1 investor

Kraken Robotics develops subsea imaging sensors, software, and integrated systems for defence, offshore energy, and ocean science applications. The company provides sonar, navigation, positioning, imaging, power, communications, and data analytics solutions for underwater intelligence gathering.

1 investor

Kraken Sense develops automated, real-time detection systems for bacterial, viral, and chemical targets along with automated library preparation technology for whole genome, pooled, and metagenomic sequencing. Its qPCR-based systems serve sectors such as water and wastewater, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and biosurveillance.

1 investor

Kran designs and manufactures custom nanobubble generation systems to optimize water use in production processes, offering conceptual and applied engineering with measurable results. It serves industrial, agriculture, and aquaculture clients seeking greater water efficiency, improved water quality, and sustainability.

1 investor

Motion Makers manufactures high-speed synchronous and asynchronous motors for test stands, industrial applications, and vehicle electrification. The company serves automotive, aerospace, research, and industrial sectors requiring precision drive systems and dyno solutions.

1 investor

Kritsnam Technologies builds telemetry hardware, ultrasonic flow meters, and cloud analytics to provide tamper-proof water measurement data to water managers, enterprises, and regulators. Its Dhaara offering serves industrial sites and organization-wide water compliance and reporting programs in India.

1 investor

kSARIA provides interconnect solutions, including connectors and cabling products, for the military and aerospace industry. It focuses on serving defense and aerospace customers.

1 investor

KSM Vision develops AI-powered automated optical quality control systems for manufacturing, using neural networks to replace manual inspection and detect defects with higher accuracy. The company serves manufacturers in FMCG, pharmaceutical, timber, and construction industries.

1 investor

KT Telecop provides security services including monitoring alarm systems, CCTV, access control, and emergency dispatch response for homes and businesses. As a subsidiary of KT, it offers integrated physical security and safety solutions across South Korea.

1 investor

KUBO designs and builds controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) greenhouses with integrated climate control and smart growing technology for commercial food production. The company serves investors and food producers seeking scalable, low-footprint growing systems with predictable returns and sustainability compliance.

1 investor

Kudu Med develops an ultrasound-based wireless power transfer platform that charges implantable medical devices through deep tissue, consisting of an external charging station, a single-use adhesive patch, and a miniature implant receiver. The technology targets rechargeable implants such as pacemakers, neuromodulation systems, and drug-delivery pumps, and is in lab-stage development toward first-in-human use.

1 investor

KUHMUTE builds charging and locking hubs for e-scooters and e-bikes, including a Micromobility Charging & Locking Standard (MCLS), targeting personally owned and private fleet micromobility devices. Its hubs are aimed at universities, corporate campuses, and multifamily properties, and connect to 4G networks for in-app monitoring.

1 investor

Kuna makes a Wi-Fi outdoor light with a built-in smart camera and video intercom that detects people at the door and lets homeowners see and talk to them from a smartphone. The device aims to prevent break-ins and installs by replacing an existing light fixture, serving the consumer home-security market.

1 investor

Kwambio appears to be associated with designer jewelry and home decor products. The page provides insufficient detail to confirm the company's full offering or business model.

1 investor