Hardware Startups

Lassen Peak develops weapon detection technology for law enforcement using advanced imaging radar and wireless technology. The company aims to provide police departments with safer, non-contact alternatives to traditional pat-down searches.

6 investors

Legitimate provides NFC-embedded physical products and merchandise that unlock digital experiences when scanned, enabling brands and artists to create authenticated, interactive moments and track consumer engagement without third-party platforms. The platform serves artists, manufacturers, and brands building owned fan ecosystems through connected merchandise, collectibles, and loyalty programs.

6 investors

Leo Cancer Care develops upright radiotherapy and particle therapy solutions that integrate CT imaging with patient positioning systems. The company serves oncology clinics and cancer treatment facilities seeking to improve treatment precision and patient comfort through innovative imaging and adaptive therapy approaches.

6 investors

Letinar develops wearable display technology for augmented reality and mixed reality applications, offering low-power, lightweight optical solutions compatible with various AR form factors including glasses and headsets.

6 investors

LiveU builds portable transmission units, cloud production tools, and IP receivers for live video contribution and remote production. Its technology serves broadcasters and content producers covering news, sports, and vertical-market events.

6 investors

Long Wall develops missile defense systems, including its Cyclops, RSX, and Ironwood products, building on prior R&D to deliver defense technology for government and military customers. The company designs, builds, and operates these systems with engineering, quality, licensing, and flight operations capabilities.

6 investors

Looking Glass Factory builds glasses-free holographic displays that convert 2D photos and video into 3D holograms viewable without XR headsets or eye-tracking. Its products serve brands, retail and event installations, developers, and home users across a range of display sizes.

6 investors

Lumai develops optical compute hardware and inference servers for datacenter applications. Iris Nova is their platform designed for fast token processing at low power consumption for large language model inference.

6 investors

Lunewave develops cutting-edge antenna and sensor technology for automotive advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous vehicles, wireless communications, robotics, and drones.

6 investors

Magnefy develops hybrid magnetic sensing and signal-processing hardware combined with AI/ML for monitoring critical infrastructure in harsh, real-world environments. The company applies sensor, connectivity, and data-infrastructure technologies to energy and industrial applications.

6 investors

Majestic Labs builds specialized compute systems aimed at solving the "Memory Wall" and the power problem of AI infrastructure, drawing on the team's experience in custom silicon and system architecture. The company develops semiconductor and AI hardware technology.

6 investors

Micro-LAM develops laser-assisted machining systems, ultra-precision diamond turning tools, and custom optical components for precision optics manufacturing. Its patented OPTIMUS system delivers a laser through a diamond to machine hard materials, and it also produces prototype optics from metals, IR crystalline materials, and polymer substrates.

6 investors

Molekule develops light-activated air purification technology combined with HEPA and carbon filtration to capture and destroy airborne pollutants and pathogens in homes and commercial spaces. The company serves residential customers, businesses, hospitals, schools, and public transportation facilities seeking clean indoor air solutions.

6 investors

Monolets provides hardware and software for supply chain asset tracking using printable wireless mesh network labels that deliver real-time location and condition data for inventory in warehouses and during transit. The solution serves companies seeking inventory accuracy and supply chain visibility at lower cost than alternative tracking technologies.

6 investors

Morpheus Space develops electric propulsion systems for satellites and the New Space industry, based on FEEP (Field Emission Electric Propulsion) technology. The company designs modular, mass-producible thrusters for in-space satellite mobility.

6 investors

Movandi develops millimeter wave (mmWave) technology, including chipsets, RF front ends, phased-array antenna modules, and beamforming software, to power 5G, fixed wireless, and satellite networks. Its products serve terrestrial and non-terrestrial connectivity applications such as satellite terminals, ground stations, 5G edge infrastructure, and connected vehicles.

6 investors

mPower Technology develops advanced power systems and solar technologies for spacecraft and space applications. The company leverages microfabrication and nanofabrication techniques to serve commercial, civil, and national security customers in the aerospace and space industries.

6 investors

Mswipe provides payment acceptance solutions for merchants in India, including smart POS terminals, payment soundboxes, a payment gateway, and pay-by-link tools, along with a merchant app and portal for tracking transactions and settlements. It is an RBI-approved payment aggregator serving retail, restaurant, and other businesses of varying sizes.

6 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.

6 investors

Mysa makes smart thermostats for high-voltage electric heating systems such as electric baseboard, fan-forced in-wall, hydronic baseboard, and in-ceiling radiant heaters, offered in energy-monitoring and lower-priced LITE models. The devices connect to a mobile app and work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit, and support utility demand response programs for residential users in cold climates.

6 investors

Nanochon develops Chondrograft, a 3D-printed, off-the-shelf orthopedic implant that is press-fit into damaged knee cartilage to support the body's natural tissue healing. It targets "pre-replacement" patients with focal cartilage defects who need more than temporary relief but are not yet candidates for joint replacement.

6 investors

Nanosys develops Quantum Dot technology and materials, providing samples, R&D collaboration, and scaled production for partners building display and other advanced-material products. Founded in 2001 and acquired by SHOEI Chemical Inc. in 2023, it works with industry partners integrating Quantum Dots into consumer and niche technologies.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

6 investors

Neurala develops artificial intelligence technology for edge devices that learns from limited data in real-time without forgetting, embedded in products for enterprise customers across industries.

6 investors

NeuroBlade builds the SQL Processing Unit (SPU), a purpose-built processor that accelerates complex query execution and analytical workloads, integrating with data frameworks such as Spark, Presto, and ClickHouse. It is deployable in the cloud via EC2 instances or on-premises through PCIe cards, serving organizations running large-scale data analytics.

6 investors