Hardware Startups
7,445 companies tagged Hardware, with their investors and founders.
Pixie Dust Technologies develops hardware products and services based on ultrasonic and sound research, including a hair care device using non-contact vibration pressure stimulation, open-ear earphones and TV speakers using gamma-wave sound, sound-absorbing materials, and indoor positioning and spatial DX platforms. Its offerings span consumer wellness devices, accessibility services for hearing and translation, and acoustic materials.
4 investors
Metro Weather develops and manufactures compact Doppler lidar systems that measure wind patterns in real-time up to 15km away for drone operations and air mobility applications. The company provides high-resolution weather simulation technology and wind observation data to support safety in autonomous aerial systems and various industries.
4 investors
Innovative Space Carrier (将来宇宙輸送システム株式会社) is a Japanese company developing future space transportation systems. It operates in the space launch and transportation sector.
4 investors
JTOWER operates infrastructure sharing services for mobile telecom networks in Japan, consolidating carrier equipment through indoor and outdoor tower-sharing solutions. It serves real estate operators and mobile carriers, offering shared 5G/Open RAN equipment and related services.
4 investors
Photo Electron Soul develops electron beam technology used in semiconductor inspection and metrology applications. The company presents its work at conferences such as the International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference and workshops on next-generation lithography.
4 investors
IWAYA INC. develops high-altitude manned balloons, pressurized cabins, life support systems, and related equipment to carry people to the stratosphere for space viewing. The company also conducts research on unmanned, zero-pressure, super-pressure, and hydrogen balloons, and completed a manned flight above 20 km altitude in Japan in 2024.
4 investors
Neuromeka designs and manufactures collaborative robots (cobots) such as its "Indy" line, high-speed delta robots ("LASER" series), and core robot components, and is developing humanoid platforms and AI models for intelligent automation. The company sells robotics hardware and AI-based automation systems to industrial and manufacturing users, and also offers custom component development.
3 investors
10x Genomics offers single cell analysis technology, including its Flex assay and Flex Apex product, which use probe-based chemistry and plate-based multiplexing to profile fresh, frozen, and FFPE samples for researchers. The tools support applications in cancer, immunology, and neuroscience, enabling gene expression and multiomic profiling of cell surface protein, intracellular protein, and CRISPR guides.
3 investors
Intrinsic Semiconductor develops silicon oxide-based RRAM, a non-volatile memory technology that can be integrated directly onto processor chips. It targets embedded systems, microcontrollers, and edge AI hardware, aiming to lower power consumption and cost compared to external Flash memory.
3 investors
2S Water makes the AquaValid sensor, which provides automated, real-time monitoring of dissolved metal concentrations in water for mining, extraction, and industrial facilities. It supports process control, environmental compliance monitoring, equipment protection, and delivers a continuous water-chemistry data stream for AI and control systems.
3 investors
3AM Innovations builds incident management technology for emergency response and event coordination, including a mobile app and deployable field kits. Its offerings target emergency responders and rapid deployment teams.
3 investors
3DEO is a metal 3D printing company that produces high-volume small metal parts and components using its patented Intelligent Layering process, paired with a Design for Additive Manufacturing service. It serves companies in the medical, aerospace, industrial, consumer products, automotive, and semiconductor industries.
3 investors
4t2 Sensors develops fluid sensing technology aimed at providing measurement accuracy and insight in fluid analysis.
3 investors
908 Devices manufactures handheld mass spectrometry and chemical analysis devices for rapid detection in defense, security, and hazardous materials response applications. The company serves customs agencies, law enforcement, first responders, and military organizations requiring real-time chemical identification for explosives, toxic substances, and illicit drugs.
3 investors
Abacus Power is developing power delivery and conversion technology for AI datacenters, focused on high step-down, high-efficiency, high-density conversion. The company is currently in stealth mode.
3 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.
3 investors
Access Optics is an ISO 13485 certified contract design and manufacturing company specializing in medical device innovation and high-temperature probe production.
3 investors
Acelfil develops industrial filtration systems designed to handle variable and spiking suspended-solids loads without manual operator intervention, aiming to reduce equipment shutdowns and downstream membrane damage. The product targets industrial water/wastewater treatment plant operators.
3 investors
Actasys develops ActaJet air-jet cooling technology that provides spot-on thermal management for high-density data center server racks and components such as Network Interface Cards, Data Processing Units, and Switches. The ultra-compact, energy-efficient system targets data centers running AI and high-rate data processing workloads.
3 investors
Tango Belt develops a wearable device that detects serious hip-impacting falls in older adults using fall-risk detection methodology. The product targets elderly populations to improve safety in everyday life.
3 investors
Aeon Industrial develops tactical weapon systems combining autonomous targeting software (ODIN) with modular, rugged hardware, including its Zeus system designed for first-hit lethality against multiple target types. The products target military operators and are built with American-made commercial parts for rapid production and scaling.
3 investors
Aeromutable develops active flow control technology that dynamically alters the aerodynamic behavior of heavy vehicles to reduce drag, cut fuel consumption, and improve maneuverability and safety. The technology targets trucking fleets seeking to lower operational costs and carbon footprint.
3 investors
Aeronext is a Japanese technology startup developing drone technology aimed at building new social infrastructure in low-altitude airspace (up to 150 meters), with a focus on safety and using drones as a labor force to address population decline. It works to create an economy around three-dimensional airspace and partners with domestic and international collaborators.
3 investors
Aescape offers automated precision bodywork that uses intelligent systems to personalize and adapt each recovery/massage session over time. Its service targets people focused on physical recovery and performance, and is available at 140+ locations across the United States.
3 investors









