Hardware Startups

Agscent develops technology to detect and measure methane emissions from livestock, aiming to link emission data to livestock productivity. Its "Agscent Air" product targets livestock producers in the agriculture sector.

3 investors

Airthium manufactures high-temperature industrial heat pumps that reach up to 550°C and operate in hybrid mode, switching between electricity and gas to optimize cost and carbon emissions. The system is designed for industrial process heat applications requiring reliable 24/7 operation in the 150–550°C range.

3 investors

Akhetonics develops all-optical computing hardware based on photonic integrated circuits that generate nonlinear optical operations, enabling optical logic gates, analog mathematical operations, optical memory, and quantum feed-forward. Its cross-domain architecture combines digital, analog, and quantum optical processing into XPUs aimed at low-power, high-performance compute for edge deployment outside the data center.

3 investors

Aktiia offers Hilo, a cuff-less, clinically certified wearable band and app for continuous blood pressure monitoring day and night, with an upper-arm cuff for calibration. The system provides trend analysis, doctor-quality reports and lifestyle insights to help users manage and lower high blood pressure.

3 investors

Alba Orbital manufactures PocketQube satellites and operates as a launch broker, providing small satellite deployment services. The company also operates nighttime imaging satellites and ground station services for government and commercial clients in the space sector.

3 investors

Albacore develops mass-producible long-range drone submarines (Ghostfin platform) designed for military autonomous underwater operations. The systems use commercial off-the-shelf components and advanced propulsion technology to enable extended transit and loiter times, with embedded autonomous navigation and analytics for remote mission execution.

3 investors

Alchemy develops vertically integrated nanotechnology solutions for high-value applications across various industries. The company focuses on fundamental nanotechnology innovations to solve major problems and delivers ready-to-use end products rather than components.

3 investors

Aledia develops next-generation MicroLED display technology based on 3D nanowires grown on silicon, operating a pilot line and high-volume production facility. It manufactures MicroLED semiconductor solutions from its production site near Grenoble, France.

3 investors

Alice & Bob develops quantum computing hardware based on the cat qubit, a qubit design with built-in error correction, and offers Helium, a testbed for error correction. The company aims to build a universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer for high performance computing applications.

3 investors

AlixLabs develops Atomic Layer Etch (ALE) equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, including its Atomic Pitch Splitting (APS) technology that replaces multiple patterning steps with a single process to lower the cost of producing leading-edge chips. The company positions itself as a pure-play ALE hardware maker for advanced chip production in Europe.

3 investors

Allfocal Optics develops nanophotonic display technology based on research from Cambridge University, aimed at improving visual clarity and comfort. Its displays are designed to be more accessible to users, including people with vision impairments such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

3 investors

Allotrope Medical makes electrical stimulation devices that integrate with surgical instruments to help surgeons visualize and assess urinary and digestive system structures during procedures. The technology targets surgeons performing abdominal and pelvic operations.

3 investors

Aloe Care Health offers voice-activated medical alert systems for aging adults and their caregivers, including a 4G in-home hub, mobile companion devices, and wearable fall detection connected to a 24/7 emergency call center. Its products help older adults live independently at home while giving family caregivers remote monitoring and peace of mind.

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Amann Girrbach develops dental technologies including high-precision machines and materials for digital dentistry, serving dental technicians and practitioners. It provides equipment, materials, a global technical service network across more than 90 countries, and training through its online academy.

3 investors

Amber produces wireless, solar-powered automation kits for grain bin monitoring and fan control that replace traditional cable systems. The ACE AIR kit enables farmers to monitor grain conditions via CO2 and temperature sensing, and automate fan operation for moisture and temperature management.

3 investors

Amperesand manufactures medium voltage solid-state transformers for critical power infrastructure, enabling faster deployment of power systems for AI data centers and industrial applications. The company's factory-built platform consolidates multiple electrical components to reduce installation time and space requirements.

3 investors

Ample provides modular battery swapping stations that deliver a full charge to electric vehicles in under 5 minutes, regardless of vehicle make or model. The company's lightweight stations can be deployed rapidly across cities and deliver renewable energy at costs comparable to gasoline.

3 investors

Sagence AI develops analog in-memory compute chips for AI inference, using deep subthreshold computation inside multi-level flash memory cells to deliver high performance at low power and cost. Its accelerators target applications ranging from data centers to edge, serving use cases such as generative content creation, recommendation systems, real-time anomaly detection, and video surveillance.

3 investors

Anseen is a university spin-off from Shizuoka University that designs and manufactures radiation sensing devices based on CdTe compound-semiconductor sensors. Its technology detects and images radiation such as gamma and neutron rays using photon-counting circuitry and high-precision tiling for large-area detectors.

3 investors

Apkudo manages the supply chain for connected devices, extending their lifespan and reducing electronic waste through circular economy practices. The company serves manufacturers, retailers, and consumers seeking to repurpose or sustainably dispose of technology devices.

3 investors

Apollo Neuro makes a wearable device that delivers gentle vibrations ("SmartVibes") intended to balance the autonomic nervous system, aiming to reduce stress, improve sleep, focus, and recovery. Developed by physicians and neuroscientists and backed by clinical research, the consumer product is worn on the wrist, ankle, or clipped to clothing and paired with a subscription app.

3 investors

Apple designs and manufactures consumer electronics, computing devices, and digital services including smartphones, tablets, computers, wearables, and streaming content platforms.

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Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) designs and manufactures semiconductors, laser components, optical transceivers, and RF access network equipment, including 1.8GHz HFC amplifiers and optical transceivers for fiber-to-the-home deployments. Its products serve network and connectivity markets with optical systems, HFC amplifiers, and management platforms such as the Quantum18 amplifier family and QuantumLink.

3 investors