Hardware Startups

HopFlyt develops the Cyclone UAS, a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for long-range cargo transport. The company positions its aircraft as a lower-cost, lower-emission alternative to offshore helicopters.

3 investors

Hoxton Analytics provides hardware sensors, analytics dashboards, and feedback collection tools for retail and event venues to measure visitor traffic, conversion rates, and capture real-time customer feedback through voice and QR code interfaces. The platform combines AI-powered people counting, occupancy monitoring, and multilingual voice analytics to help businesses optimize staffing and understand customer experience.

3 investors

Hoxton.ai provides AI-powered overhead sensors, feedback terminals, and analytics dashboards that count visitors, measure in-store conversion, monitor occupancy, and capture spoken visitor feedback. It serves retailers, venues, and event organisers looking to turn footfall and customer feedback into business intelligence.

3 investors

Hubly Surgical makes the Hubly Drill, an FDA-cleared single-use cranial access kit and cordless drill for bedside neurosurgical procedures such as drilling burr holes and EVD placement. Aimed at neurosurgeons and clinicians, the device includes auto-stop and force-indicator features intended to reduce over-plunge and operating-room dependence.

3 investors

Hydrosight develops wireless soil monitoring devices for real-time moisture, salinity, and temperature measurement in irrigation management. The solution serves agriculture, golf courses, and landscaping operations seeking to optimize water use and crop health.

3 investors

Hydrostasis develops technology focused on helping aging adults maintain health through hydration monitoring, leveraging expertise in optical technology, data science, and biology.

3 investors

HyImpulse develops hybrid rocket propulsion systems and launch vehicles powered by paraffin-based technology to provide affordable, reliable access to low-Earth orbit for smallsat operators and space services customers. The company combines launch services, satellite-as-a-service, and space-data-as-a-service offerings to reduce cost barriers and expand commercial use of space.

3 investors

Hyliion develops linear power generators that produce electricity through clean and flexible solutions for sustainable energy generation.

3 investors

HyperSciences develops a hypersonic accelerator engine aimed at mining and tunneling applications. The company applies high-speed projectile technology to excavation and boring in these industries.

3 investors

HyPrSpace develops a scalable hybrid rocket engine based on patented hybrid propulsion technology, aiming to provide Europe with a cost-effective and sovereign launch capability. The company operates in the space launch and propulsion industry and is based in France/EU.

3 investors

Hystar is a Norwegian cleantech company that develops and manufactures high-efficiency PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolysers, which use renewable electricity and water to produce green hydrogen. It serves project developers, industrial operators and energy companies in hard-to-electrify sectors such as heavy industry, maritime transport, aviation fuels and fertiliser production.

3 investors

Iceberg Quantum designs fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures based on LDPC codes that reduce the hardware overhead for quantum error correction. The company focuses on quantum architecture to make useful quantum computing achievable sooner.

3 investors

ICOMAT builds fully integrated factories that produce steered-fiber composite parts using its patented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) process, combining proprietary hardware, software, and production facilities to make lighter, defect-free components at industrial scale. It serves aerospace and mobility manufacturers, supplying preforms or finished parts and setting up production lines near clients for high-volume output.

3 investors

ICON Aircraft designs, builds, and certifies Light-Sport Aircraft, notably the ICON A5, and offers customer sales, service, and flight training. The company manufactures through a composites facility in Tijuana, Mexico and a final assembly facility in Vacaville, California.

3 investors

Identiv develops IoT and RFID/NFC products and sensors for product authentication, item tracking, and monitoring of environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and shock across supply chains. It serves industries including healthcare, retail, logistics, and consumer goods, handling engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing in-house.

3 investors

IDUN Technologies makes in-ear EEG earbuds that record brain (EEG) and movement (IMU) data while also functioning as audio earbuds, paired with SDKs, APIs, and apps for developers and researchers. The device targets the consumer wellness and neuroscience research market, offering classifiers for signals like jaw clench and eye movement.

3 investors

IENAI develops end-to-end propulsion and mobility systems for small satellites, providing in-orbit maneuvering products for spacecraft operators. It targets the small satellite segment of the space industry.

3 investors

iFollow has merged with Stow Robotics to form Movu Robotics, a provider of warehouse automation technology. The company develops robotics solutions for warehouse operations.

3 investors

Igloo Vision provides immersive room solutions for businesses across various sectors, enabling applications such as design visualization, data analysis, productivity enhancement, command centers, and training programs.

3 investors

Immfly provides digital onboard solutions for airlines, focused on the in-flight passenger experience for the air travel industry.

3 investors

Impossible Objects develops composite-based 3D printing technology. The company operates in the additive manufacturing and hardware sector.

3 investors

Index Robotics designs robotic arms and end-effectors for automated manipulation tasks. The company manufactures dexterous robotic hardware with configurable tools and grippers for industrial applications.

3 investors

Indigo is developing an implantable continuous multi-metabolite monitoring (CMM) sensor based on silicon photonics that measures metabolites such as glucose, ketone, and lactate in real time, with data shown via a smartphone app. The device targets chronic disease management, initially diabetes, with potential applications in chronic kidney disease, oncology, cardiovascular disease, and athletic performance.

3 investors

Infraprimal Logistics develops electric truck technology for logistics and transportation markets.

3 investors