Hardware Startups

Emerge is building a multi-sensory communication platform that uses a tabletop device generating an ultrasonic forcefield to let users feel on-screen content in their bare hands without controllers or gloves. Powered by Emotion AI, it aims to add touch, sight, sound, and shared tactile experiences to at-home communication across VR, AR, and smart TVs.

16 investors

Exowatt builds modular clean energy infrastructure systems designed for 24/7 solar power generation, targeting global AI infrastructure and critical industries that require reliable, ultra-low-cost sustainable power. The company manufactures its systems in the United States.

16 investors

Extropic builds thermodynamic computing hardware, including thermodynamic sampling units (TSUs) designed to be more energy efficient than GPUs for probabilistic AI workloads. It offers the XTR-0 prototype platform and an open-source Python library for developing and simulating thermodynamic algorithms.

16 investors

Hologram provides global IoT connectivity solutions that simplify device management and reduce costs for businesses deploying internet-connected devices across multiple countries. The platform offers real-time monitoring, carrier failover, and unified dashboard management across 190+ countries.

16 investors

IQM builds full-stack superconducting quantum computers, from NISQ-era to fault-tolerant systems, including quantum processing units, on-premise machines, and a cloud platform. It serves research institutions, high-performance computing centers, and enterprise customers globally, operating its own fabrication and assembly facilities.

16 investors

Rocket Lab develops launch vehicles and space systems for commercial space access and satellite deployment. The company provides small-to-medium lift launch services and spacecraft for government and commercial customers.

16 investors

Sandbox VR operates location-based virtual reality entertainment centers where groups of up to six people experience immersive multiplayer games using proprietary full-body motion capture and haptic technology. The company develops exclusive AAA experiences designed as social, narrative-driven adventures for consumers seeking premium entertainment.

16 investors

Sesame builds personal voice AI agents capable of natural conversation, along with hardware devices designed to make them more effective. The company combines machine learning research in speech generation, personality modeling, and multimodality with integrated hardware and software.

16 investors

Shinkei deploys robotics and computer vision hardware on commercial fishing vessels to process seafood at sea, improving quality and traceability while reducing America's seafood import reliance. The company vertically integrates the supply chain from harvest to consumer, offering real-time visibility and quality control through onboard and fleet-wide software systems.

16 investors

Syntiant develops a full-stack edge AI platform combining neural decision processors, MEMS microphones and vibration sensors, and optimized deep learning models to run always-on, low-power intelligence directly on devices. Its technology targets speech, audio, sensor and vision applications across mobile, ear, IoT, and other power-constrained systems.

16 investors

Astromecha designs engines, airframes, and flight systems for next-generation aerospace applications, including supersonic aircraft. The company develops propulsion and structural technologies for the modern aviation industry.

15 investors

ATMOS Space Cargo develops and operates reusable spacecraft and return systems for space logistics, offering controlled access to low Earth orbit and recovery capabilities. The company provides end-to-end mission operations including spacecraft engineering, mission control, and payload recovery for scientific, industrial, and security applications.

15 investors

Bloom Energy manufactures solid oxide fuel cell systems for onsite power generation at commercial, industrial, and data center facilities. The company serves enterprises and infrastructure operators seeking reliable, resilient power with lower emissions.

15 investors

Chaos Inc. develops portable radar systems and unmanned aerial system (UAS) detection technology for defense applications, offering efficient multi-target tracking and rapid deployment capabilities.

15 investors

Eridu develops networking infrastructure optimized for artificial intelligence workloads. The company designs networking solutions to address the demands of AI systems that exceed the capabilities of existing infrastructure.

15 investors

FieldAI builds foundation models and AI systems for robots operating in unstructured field environments. The company develops embodied AI technology that enables autonomous systems to perceive, learn, and perform complex tasks in real-world deployment scenarios.

15 investors

Gradient manufactures a window-mounted 120V heat pump for residential heating and cooling that installs without drilling or refrigerant handling. The product is designed for homeowners seeking energy-efficient climate control that operates across a broad temperature range using standard electrical outlets.

15 investors

Gridware provides real-time monitoring and visibility of electrical grid conditions through sensors deployed on power lines, enabling utilities and line workers to detect and respond to problems faster. The platform serves electric utilities and their field teams to improve grid reliability, reduce outage response time, and prevent wildfire ignition.

15 investors

Kargo uses computer vision hardware ("Towers") installed at warehouse loading docks to capture freight events in real time and turn them into structured data. It provides logistics infrastructure and supply-chain visibility for warehouse and freight operations.

15 investors

Kepler operates a satellite constellation designed to relay data between spacecraft in low Earth orbit and beyond, functioning as internet exchange points for space-to-space communications. The company manufactures its own satellites and optical systems in-house.

15 investors

Limitless creates AI tools designed to augment human intelligence and overcome cognitive limitations by improving memory and focus. The company serves knowledge workers seeking to enhance their mental capabilities.

15 investors

Mill makes an electric food waste recycler for homes that reduces food scraps by 80% and converts them into nutrient-rich grounds for gardens or farms. The device targets consumers and food service businesses seeking to reduce waste and environmental impact.

15 investors

Opentrons builds pipetting robots that automate laboratory experiments for biologists and the scientific community. Its platform lets researchers share protocols and reproduce experimental results instead of performing repetitive benchwork by hand.

15 investors

Pyka designs and manufactures autonomous electric aircraft along with the underlying flight control software, avionics, motors, batteries, and carbon-fiber airframes. Its planes serve cargo transport and agricultural crop protection customers across four continents and have received FAA regulatory approvals.

15 investors