Hardware Startups

TritonWear builds performance-tracking metrics and analytics tools for competitive swimmers and coaches, using wearable technology to measure and analyze swimming technique. The company serves the swimming and broader sports market with sports-science-based training tools.

6 investors

TruckLabs (part of ConMet) makes TruckWings, a tractor-mounted aerodynamic device that closes the gap between a truck's tractor and trailer to reduce drag, improve fuel efficiency, and lower CO2 emissions. It serves commercial trucking fleets aiming to cut fuel costs and meet sustainability targets.

6 investors

UnaliWear makes the Kanega Watch, a wearable medical alert device for seniors that offers voice-activated help, automatic fall detection, and a swappable battery system connected to a US-based 24/7 emergency monitoring center. It serves older adults and their families seeking a personal emergency response system in the form of a watch rather than a pendant.

6 investors

Unicorn is building technology to automate biology, developed by a team of scientists and engineers.

6 investors

Vena Medical develops a miniature camera designed for use inside blood vessels, aimed at physicians performing neurovascular procedures. The company has published pre-clinical results and is pursuing regulatory clearance to commercialize the technology.

6 investors

Vence provides a virtual fencing system for livestock management, using GPS/RF collars and base stations to control cattle movement, set adjustable grazing boundaries, and monitor animal location. It targets ranchers and cattle operations to support rotational grazing, land health, and herd tracking.

6 investors

Vention offers a cloud-based full-stack automation platform that unifies modular hardware, software, and AI for designing, programming, simulating, deploying, and monitoring industrial robot cells and automated equipment. It serves manufacturers across North America and Europe for building and managing factory automation projects.

6 investors

Vessev develops electric hydrofoiling technology and builds vessels for marine transport, aiming to make water travel more sustainable. Its first vessel, the VS-9, launched in 2024.

6 investors

Vivid Machines provides real-time crop intelligence and vision-based technology for fruit producers, offering insights on crop load management, yield forecasting, plant health, and disease detection. Its tools help growers improve profitability, reduce waste, and cut spray inputs through precision spraying.

6 investors

VividQ develops computational holography software, including an end-to-end holographic software framework and algorithms for high-quality holographic displays. It sells to global OEMs across VR, AR, and automotive head-up display markets.

6 investors

Volta develops a hardware and software platform for genomics sample preparation that automates the extraction of biological information. The company serves researchers, laboratories, and healthcare organizations working in genomics, disease control, forensic science, and medicine.

6 investors

VXB Aerospace develops software using generative capabilities to help engineers design custom components involving complex multi-physics, such as antennas, electronics, and plasma propulsion. It serves the aerospace and hardware engineering sector.

6 investors

Wave Photonics develops integrated photonics components and component libraries, providing automated design tools that make photonic components accessible to chip designers and packagers. Its technology targets applications in communications, sensing, and quantum technologies.

6 investors

Westmag designs and manufactures drone motors and robot actuators for autonomous machines, with design and production based in South San Francisco using domestic and allied supply chains. The company builds integrated motor solutions for drone platforms and humanoid/mobile robots at scale.

6 investors

Wi-Charge develops infrared wireless power transmission technology that delivers electricity through the air using directed light beams. The company licenses its transmitter platform and receiver modules to device manufacturers (OEMs) and enterprises to eliminate charging cables and batteries from consumer and commercial products.

6 investors

Womp provides browser-based 3D modeling software and on-demand 3D printing services for designers, agencies, and makers. The platform combines AI-assisted design tools with production and fulfillment capabilities, enabling users to model, prototype, and manufacture physical products at any scale.

6 investors

WOTA develops small-scale decentralized water recycling systems and autonomous water treatment control systems. The company designs water processing technology for distributed use.

6 investors

Zendar develops high-definition radar systems for autonomous vehicles, aimed at improving how self-driving cars perceive their surroundings. It operates in the automotive hardware sector.

6 investors

Zenflow develops a minimally invasive medical device, the Spring implant, to relieve urinary obstruction caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. The implant is placed by urologists in an office procedure as an alternative to drug therapy and surgery.

6 investors

Zeno builds electric motorcycles, starting with the Emara model, that offer around 100 km of real-world range and flexible battery options including full ownership, battery subscription, and pay-as-you-go energy plans with swap, fast-charge, and home-charging access. The bikes are designed for load-carrying and off-road use, with accessories for additional lockable storage.

6 investors

XPENG develops smart electric vehicles, including AI-powered SUVs and coupes, along with related mobility technology spanning road and air travel. The company positions its products around driver experience and intelligent, connected mobility.

6 investors

ispace develops technology for lunar surface operations and commercialization as part of building an economic zone between Earth and the Moon. The company serves space exploration, resource utilization, and related industries working toward cislunar development.

6 investors

3YOURMIND provides on-demand and additive manufacturing workflow software that lets companies build digital inventories of qualified parts, analyze printability and cost, and distribute production jobs to approved suppliers. It serves OEMs, operating companies, contract manufacturers, enterprises, and government/defense customers such as the U.S. military, with dual headquarters in Germany and the US.

5 investors

Accelerate Wind develops edge-of-roof wind turbine technology for commercial and industrial customers globally, enabling local energy generation by harnessing wind channeled by building structures. The company builds hardware solutions to make small-scale wind energy cost-effective and accessible for businesses seeking on-site renewable energy.

5 investors