Hardware Startups

Renovate Robotics develops robotic systems for residential roofing installation, addressing labor shortages and safety in the $60B roofing industry while enabling faster solar deployment.

4 investors

Restera develops neurostimulation and sleep therapy medical devices, bringing over 75 years of combined expertise in these areas with 100+ FDA approvals. The company serves patients requiring sleep and neurological treatment solutions.

4 investors

Reviver manufactures RPLATE, a digital license plate with an embedded display and cellular connectivity that replaces traditional metal plates. The product is available for vehicle registration in California and Arizona, with features including customizable messaging, in-app registration renewal, and vehicle recovery support.

4 investors

Revl is an experience technology company that produces AI-edited video souvenirs and the Revl Arc smart action camera. It serves consumers capturing action footage, offering automated video editing as a service.

4 investors

RISE Robotics develops RISE® Cylinder, a fluid-free electro-mechanical alternative to hydraulic cylinders for heavy equipment and machinery that uses belt technology to deliver hydraulic-like forces with significantly greater energy efficiency. The company serves industrial machinery manufacturers and operators seeking to reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs in equipment ranging from liftgates to construction machinery.

4 investors

Rivan builds hardware systems that convert renewable electricity into synthetic fuels, aiming to produce them at a lower cost than fossil fuels. The systems are designed for decentralised fuel production in any location.

4 investors

RMFG provides custom sheet metal parts and assemblies manufactured in the United States, targeting product makers and manufacturers seeking domestic production alternatives. The company combines human expertise with proprietary software and hardware technology to offer faster turnaround and lower costs than comparable overseas manufacturing.

4 investors

Robocurve develops open-source tools and benchmarks for evaluating the real-world capabilities of AI systems and robots. The company serves robotics labs and the broader public by providing independent, rigorous evaluation frameworks to assess progress in physical AI and general-purpose robotics.

4 investors

Roll produces electric scooters for urban transportation. The company targets riders in cities seeking personal mobility solutions.

4 investors

Rotender builds automated beverage-dispensing machines that let customers select and pay for drinks from a digital menu and receive a poured drink in under 30 seconds. It serves bars, stadiums, and events, offering a subscription model with setup, maintenance, and on-site support, as well as custom-branded solutions for beverage companies.

4 investors

Route 92 Medical develops neurointervention catheter systems and devices aimed at improving outcomes for neurovascular patients, including stroke treatment. Its products are designed to navigate tortuous vascular anatomy and reach target locations for procedures such as aspiration.

4 investors

Rune Energy develops solar power systems using an integrated approach spanning PV arrays, DC power delivery, integration architecture, and software and controls. The company focuses on full-stack hardware and software for solar energy generation and load management.

4 investors

SanDisk manufactures data storage products including solid-state drives and memory cards for consumers and enterprises. The company offers storage solutions with backup and cloud integration capabilities.

4 investors

Saphira automates functional safety analysis, risk modeling, and compliance evidence generation for hardware and robotics teams. The platform generates HARAs, TARAs, FMEAs, and safety cases to help companies meet ISO and regulatory standards before certification review.

4 investors

Sauron builds a home security system that combines hardware like LiDAR, night vision, two-way audio, and spotlight tracking with facial recognition and an in-house security team to identify and deter threats. The system includes a mobile app showing a real-time 3D model of the home, currently serving the Bay Area and Southern California.

4 investors

SCINTIL Photonics develops multi-wavelength laser sources built on its heterogeneous integrated photonics circuit technology, generating optical carriers for scale-up compute networks. Its products target co-packaged optical I/O and data transmission applications through photonic integrated circuits and pluggable laser modules.

4 investors

Scodix manufactures digital print enhancement presses that enable commercial printers, print service providers, and converters to add decorative embellishments such as foil, glitter, and metallic effects to printed materials. The company serves customers in commercial print, publishing, packaging, and web-to-print markets globally.

4 investors

ScreenCloud is a full-stack digital signage platform offering hardware players and software to deploy, manage, and secure screens at scale for enterprises. It provides ready-to-go apps, integrations, and role-based access controls to deliver communication and live data to HQ, deskless, and frontline teams.

4 investors

Seeing Systems develops intelligent unmanned systems and autonomous drone platforms for advanced defense applications, combining AI and robotics expertise to deliver cost-effective solutions for training and contested military operations.

4 investors

Seismic makes powered clothing that fuses apparel with robotics, using Flex-Drive electric muscles to provide core and hip support that reduces muscle strain and fatigue. Its products target worker safety (an over-the-clothes vest for jobs involving awkward postures) and wellness/mobility (supporting sit-to-stand movement and lumbar support for aging users).

4 investors

SendCutSend provides on-demand laser cutting, CNC machining, and finishing services for custom metal parts, serving makers, small businesses, and large enterprises across the United States. The company emphasizes fast turnaround, low costs, and no minimum order requirements for prototype and production runs.

4 investors

Sensibo makes smart controllers and sensors that add remote control, automation, and geofencing to existing air conditioners and heat pumps, along with indoor air quality monitoring for pollutants like CO2, VOCs, and PM2.5. Its products, aimed at homes and enterprise building management, use AI to reduce energy use and improve indoor climate and air quality.

4 investors

Sevenhugs developed the Smart Remote, a universal smart remote control (Smart Remote, Smart Remote X, and Smart Remote U) for controlling infrared, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi connected home devices. The products have been discontinued and are no longer sold, manufactured, or supported as of June 2021.

4 investors

Seyond develops image-grade LiDAR sensors and perception software for applications such as automotive, mobility, and traffic-intersection monitoring. Its lineup spans long-range, wide field-of-view, and solid-state sensors paired with detection and deep-learning perception software.

4 investors