Hardware Startups

Yunmai is a Xiaomi Ecosystem brand that develops smart sports and health products and apps distributed to over 100 countries. The company serves consumers interested in fitness tracking and exercise optimization through connected devices and mobile applications.

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Youngsungf&c manufactures equipment and components for secondary battery (lithium-ion) production, including slurry production devices, mixers, and stirring technology. The company serves battery manufacturers and materials/components suppliers in the energy sector.

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YUSH makes footwear with smart insoles that use NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) to stimulate foot muscles, aiming to improve blood circulation and reduce leg fatigue. The shoes pair with a Bluetooth app that lets wearers control and customize treatments, with a focus on combining comfort and style for women.

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Yutaka Denshi is an electronics company founded in 1971 that designs and manufactures electronic devices, with in-house hardware, software, and production engineering teams. It is based in Japan's Chubu region and develops a range of electronic equipment for its customers.

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Z-Loupes develops ergonomic dental loupes with features such as lighter weight, neck-mounted batteries, and handsfree controls for infection control. The products target dental, medical, veterinary, and esthetician professionals.

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Zaamigo AG operates the Kluvo brand, which offers a 3D dental camera for digital scanning, visualization, and treatment planning. The product is aimed at dental professionals and industry stakeholders.

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Zadar Labs develops software-defined 4D imaging radar sensors that provide high-resolution, all-weather perception for autonomy, safety, and security applications. Its radars are deployed in autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, heavy equipment, agriculture, site security, and indoor monitoring.

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zai designs and handcrafts high-end skis in Switzerland using materials such as green slate, natural rubber, and its own zai'ra carbon fibre composite, and also produces complementary ski apparel. The company combines product development with scientific research and works with luxury brands like Saint Laurent and Moncler.

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ZAMA is a full-service component supplier for OEMs in the outdoor power equipment and recreational vehicles industries, with expertise in fuel management systems and electromechanical solutions. Its product range includes diaphragm carburetors, electronic and electromechanical modules, precision machined parts, and engineered textile products.

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Zamil Ladders manufactures aluminium climbing products and ladders for domestic and industrial use. Operating since 1978, it serves customers across the Gulf and Middle East with a focus on product safety and quality.

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Zapata builds the AIRSCOOTER, a hybrid electric personal aircraft that can be flown without a pilot license after short training. The company plans to open its first Flight Center near Las Vegas, with public availability of the aircraft targeted for 2027.

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Zaptec is a Norwegian manufacturer of EV charging solutions designed for residential and commercial use. The company develops user-friendly and efficient charging hardware to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.

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Zayndu manufactures and operates ActivatedAir™, a proprietary system for controlled environment agriculture that enhances seed treatment and plant growth. The company serves commercial growers in Europe, North America, and the Middle East through engineering, plant science research, and subscription-based customer support.

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ZEESAM provides a palm-recognition based payment, access control, and identity system that consolidates multiple functions into a single gesture-based experience for both consumers and businesses.

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Zelim develops AI-enabled maritime safety and security systems, including man-overboard detection (ZOE), a rapid recovery system (Swift), and an unmanned rescue vessel (Guardian). Its products serve maritime operators such as cruise, ferry, and offshore operations to detect, track, and recover people in the water.

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Zelup develops a patented two-phase (diphasic) firefighting system that fragments water droplets to improve fire suppression while using 6 to 8 times less water than a conventional hose. The system, co-developed with French fire and rescue services, also cools smoke, reduces radiated heat, and captures suspended particles for firefighters.

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Zemecs supplies passive network infrastructure products, including copper and fiber optic cabling, 19" racks, power distribution units, and aluminum cable trunking for structured cabling projects. It sells to distributors, system integrators, contractors, telecom operators, ISPs and specifiers, with products deployed across more than 25 countries in Europe, Africa, the Gulf and Central Asia.

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Zenith develops stratospheric aircraft, telecommunications, resilient systems, and autonomy technologies to deliver aerial networks aimed at closing the digital divide. The company operates a vertically integrated manufacturing facility for rapid prototyping and testing of its aircraft and telecom systems.

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Zeno Semiconductor develops and licenses memory and logic technologies, including a 1-transistor Bi-SRAM cell and a Boosted Transistor, designed to be manufacturable on standard CMOS and FinFET processes without new materials. It serves semiconductor manufacturers seeking to scale devices, and holds more than 200 patents.

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ZenoWell develops a transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) device that delivers gentle electrical stimulation through the ear to support nervous system regulation, helping users shift from stress to calm and improve sleep, focus, digestion, and recovery. Its system pairs the wearable with a companion app that tracks heart rate, HRV, and sleep signals and provides AI-guided routine suggestions.

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Zenthos Energy develops an aluminum-CO₂ battery technology for energy storage systems designed to be safer, lower-cost, and more sustainable than conventional lithium-based alternatives. The company targets the battery energy storage systems market with a focus on enabling global electrification while reducing environmental impact.

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Zentox manufactures air purification units that use proprietary Photocatalytic Oxidation technology to remove viruses, allergens, bacteria, mold, and VOCs from indoor air. The company serves residential, commercial, and institutional customers including hospitals, offices, schools, and homes.

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Zenyum is a consumer dental brand offering oral care and "Smile Cosmetics" products, including invisible braces/aligners, sonic toothbrushes, whitening strips, toothpaste, and flossing products. It sells direct to consumers and works with partner dentists across nine markets in Asia.

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Zergo develops a urine-based test designed to help women trying to conceive. The product is positioned in the fertility and women's health space.

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