Hardware Startups

Spartan, a radar technology brand of Pro-Vision, develops software-defined radar sensing and collision avoidance systems for commercial vehicle OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and fleet operators. Its systems target complex commercial environments such as mining, construction, material handling, and logistics.

4 investors

Sphero manufactures programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools designed for students to learn coding, science, music, and the arts. The company serves educational institutions and students seeking hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

4 investors

Spiffy operates a mobile automotive service platform, providing dealers and OEMs with software, van upfits, connected diagnostic devices, and training to launch and scale mobile car service operations. Founded in 2014 as an on-demand car wash and oil change service, it offers its Digital Servicing platform for fixed operations across the United States.

4 investors

SPR is a medical device company that develops the SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System, a non-opioid, non-surgical, minimally invasive treatment for acute and chronic pain. Its technology targets the peripheral nervous system to treat pain in the back, extremities, head, and neck for patients in pain management.

4 investors

SPREAD provides a unified engineering platform that integrates data from PLM, CAD, ERP, and ALM systems into a single connected ontology for complex product manufacturers. It serves automotive OEMs and other companies building complex products across Europe.

4 investors

Strongarm provides hardware sensors and AI-powered software to monitor and prevent workplace injuries, primarily for essential workers in industries like warehousing, construction, manufacturing, and logistics. The system combines wearable sensors placed on workers' upper backs with data analytics to identify high-risk movements and provide real-time feedback to reduce injury rates.

4 investors

Subtle Computing (legally Skywalk, Inc.) makes wireless earbuds sold directly at subtle.co and through authorized resellers, along with a companion mobile app. The company is a consumer hardware brand operating primarily in the United States.

4 investors

Sunday builds household robots that learn from human demonstration to automate everyday tasks in real homes. The company develops robotics hardware and software platforms designed to give people back time for meaningful activities.

4 investors

SunRay Scientific develops anisotropic conductive adhesives (ZTACH ACE), conductive inks, epoxies, and related materials for printed and flexible electronics, integrable with existing pick-and-place manufacturing equipment. It serves OEMs and technology companies across industries such as automotive, healthcare, smart labels, sensors, and IoT devices.

4 investors

Swarm builds uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for swarming, combining on-aircraft autonomy, sensor mesh, and edge compute so small teams can coordinate thousands of air, sea, and ground assets in contested, communications-limited environments. It targets defense and military users, applying high-rate composite aircraft manufacturing methods for mass production.

4 investors

Swift Solar develops high-efficiency solar cells using perovskite-silicon tandem technology combined with silicon heterojunction, aiming for panels that produce up to 1.5x the power of conventional silicon. It targets data centers, space, defense, and utility-scale, commercial, and residential solar markets, with manufacturing based in the US.

4 investors

Tank Utility offers an LTE-connected tank monitoring device and mobile app that tracks fuel levels and alerts users before they run out, helping fuel delivery operators reduce the number of deliveries needed. The product is aimed at propane and fuel delivery businesses managing tank refills.

4 investors

teaBOT manufactures and operates a robotic tea-brewing machine offered as an amenity service to offices and showrooms across North America. The service helps workplaces build community and employee engagement through shared ritual and workplace well-being.

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TELO Trucks builds the MT1, an all-electric compact pickup that combines pickup-truck utility with EV range and advanced safety technology in a subcompact footprint. The vehicle features a configurable bed and midgate, seating for up to eight, and an estimated 350-mile range aimed at both urban driving and hauling.

4 investors

ThayerMahan develops autonomous maritime surveillance and ocean intelligence systems for undersea and offshore monitoring, serving national security and commercial offshore operations. The company focuses on integrated maritime awareness solutions for defense and commercial customers.

4 investors

Therab Medical is developing SnugLit, a wearable phototherapy device for treating neonatal jaundice in infants, delivering light therapy in a portable form for use in hospital and home settings. The company builds medical wearable technology aimed at infant care.

4 investors

ThinkOrbital develops scalable, pressurizable space infrastructure platforms for cislunar space applications including satellite servicing, in-space manufacturing, storage, and refueling. The company serves the commercial space economy by delivering cost-effective, modular structures that assemble autonomously in orbit.

4 investors

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.

4 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.

4 investors

Tuya's LLM solution provides integrated AI services and customizable AI Copilot development tools that let businesses build, deploy, and evaluate large language models across sectors including real estate, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. It supports multiple mainstream models along with workflow orchestration, knowledge base development, data integration, and visualization for use cases such as energy management and equipment maintenance.

4 investors

Ubicept develops single-photon imaging and perception technology, turning research in the field into practical products for computer vision and camera design teams. Its imaging solutions target industries including mobility, manufacturing, surveillance, and robotics.

4 investors

ugo builds work-support robots and a cloud platform (ugo Platform) for managing multiple robots, offering remote operation, no-code automation programming, and automatic report generation. Its robots handle tasks such as security patrols, inspections, and elevator operation for facility and infrastructure operations.

4 investors

Unispectral designs and manufactures semiconductor MEMS-based hyperspectral chips and spectral camera modules that miniaturize traditional hyperspectral imaging systems into lightweight, low-power devices. Its products, including NIR spectral cameras with USB3 connectivity, target industries such as consumer electronics, smart home appliances, food detection, agricultural monitoring, security, and autonomous driving.

4 investors