Hardware Startups

Nex builds games and interactive experiences controlled by body motion, using devices people already own to make physical activity more playful and social. The products target kids and adults looking to move and play together through motion-based gaming.

6 investors

nLIGHT designs and manufactures high-power semiconductor lasers for defense systems, directed energy applications, and advanced manufacturing. The company provides vertically integrated laser solutions from semiconductor chips to complete systems.

6 investors

Nord Quantique develops error-corrected quantum computers using superconducting bosonic codes that embed error correction at the hardware level to achieve a 1:1 logical-to-physical qubit ratio. The company builds rack-scale quantum computing systems designed to fit in existing data centres rather than requiring large industrial facilities.

6 investors

Novek designs and develops IoT hardware and software aimed at removing single-use plastic from fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chains. It builds these solutions in-house for the consumer goods supply chain sector.

6 investors

NunaBio manufactures high-complexity DNA constructs from challenging sequences up to production-scale volumes using a modular, cell-free "DNA micro-foundry" platform. It provides software-orchestrated, distributed DNA manufacturing infrastructure for producing complex DNA without process redevelopment.

6 investors

OneKey makes self-custody hardware crypto wallets with EAL6+ secure-element chips, supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum and 30,000+ coins across 100+ chains. Its devices offer offline key storage, transaction clear-signing, and scam-detection features for crypto holders seeking non-KYC self-custody.

6 investors

ONI develops the Nanoimager, an automated super-resolution imaging system. The company serves researchers and laboratories in life sciences and microscopy applications.

6 investors

Open Cosmos designs, manufactures, and operates satellites that deliver Earth observation and communications data to address global challenges. The company works with a range of customers to provide access to space and actionable insights.

6 investors

Oros Apparel manufactures premium winter outerwear, including the Orion Apex Parka, featuring NASA-grade SOLARCORE® aerogel insulation technology designed to provide warmth without bulk. The company serves consumers seeking high-performance cold-weather clothing with advanced materials and engineering.

6 investors

Orqa manufactures the MRM2-10, an NDAA-compliant, EU-made dual-use drone platform built from carbon fibre that carries payloads up to 3.5 kg for tactical and commercial operators. The system features an electronic-warfare-resilient IRONghost sub-GHz control link, a modular airframe, and integration with flight firmwares and C2 ecosystems like ATAK and MAVLINK.

6 investors

Oureon Technologies builds advanced sensing systems—including radar, acoustic sensors, passive RF, and airspace awareness software—for defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure applications. It serves the US military, American cities, and allied nations.

6 investors

Pale Blue develops and manufactures water-based propulsion systems for small satellites, serving satellite integrators and operators globally. The company aims to enable growth in the space industry by providing essential in-space mobility solutions.

6 investors

Parallel manufactures automated, battery-electric rail vehicles to enable railroads to serve shorter routes and lower-density markets traditionally served by trucking. The company targets railroads as customers and focuses on reducing freight transportation costs, pollution, and road congestion.

6 investors

Pave designs and builds space hardware, including propulsion systems, space-ready avionics, and dedicated engine test infrastructure. Founded in 2024, the company develops in-house spaceflight technology.

6 investors

PAX makes cannabis vaporizer devices and related products for consumers, focused on flower and cannabis-based well-being. The company also supports social reform and safe-access initiatives in the cannabis industry.

6 investors

Peak Energy is a U.S. company that designs, manufactures, and deploys vertically integrated sodium-ion battery systems for grid-scale energy storage. It serves utilities, developers, and grid operators, relying on a domestic supply chain across the battery value chain.

6 investors

Peer Robotics develops collaborative cobots for manufacturing environments, designed to work alongside human workers to automate repetitive tasks while enhancing productivity. The company serves global manufacturers across logistics and production, offering cost-effective robotic solutions that prioritize human-robot collaboration and worker safety.

6 investors

Phantom Space Corporation builds small satellite launch vehicles and satellites, along with its Phantom Cloud data-center constellations, to provide launch and in-space delivery services. The U.S.-controlled company targets customers seeking access to space transportation, satellite manufacturing, and space data.

6 investors

Phononic develops solid-state cooling technology for data centers, focusing on thermal management solutions for critical infrastructure such as optical transceivers, GPUs, and AI accelerators. The company serves data center operators and cloud infrastructure providers globally.

6 investors

Photoneo, now part of Zebra Technologies, develops 3D vision sensors and AI-driven robotic intelligence software for industrial automation tasks such as bin picking and depalletization. It serves businesses in automotive, logistics, e-commerce and other sectors seeking vision-guided robotics.

6 investors

Pico MES provides a manufacturing execution system with digital work instructions and error-proofing tools that connect people, tools, and data on the shop floor. It targets mid-sized manufacturers, particularly suppliers in American manufacturing that still rely on paper-based operations.

6 investors

Pila manufactures home battery systems with mesh-networking capabilities for backup power and energy storage, enabling homeowners to store and manage solar and grid electricity while monitoring appliance usage through an app-based platform.

6 investors

Piris Labs develops photonic networking hardware to reduce idle time on AI computing chips and improve the efficiency of AI infrastructure deployments.

6 investors

PitPro builds an automated tire service system for fleet vehicles, performing tire changes and rotations at a customer's maintenance depot or lot. The compact system is designed to deploy within existing fleet operations and includes field support, parts replacement, and 24/7 monitoring.

6 investors