Hardware Startups

Black Semiconductor develops graphene-based Integrated Graphene Photonics chip technology that combines photonics and electronics on the same wafer to improve chip connectivity, performance, and energy efficiency. The company operates in the semiconductor industry and is building a 300mm pilot fabrication facility in Europe.

11 investors

Built Robotics develops autonomous robotics systems for solar energy installation, specifically for piling, trenching, and safety applications in solar farm construction.

11 investors

BurnBot builds purpose-built, remotely controlled machines and services for wildfire mitigation, fuels management, vegetation control, and timber operations. It serves infrastructure operators, communities, agencies, and ecological partners looking to reduce fire risk while protecting land and ecosystems.

11 investors

CesiumAstro builds active phased array communications systems and software-defined payloads for space and defense applications, including inter-satellite crosslinks, downlinks, and 5G non-terrestrial network connectivity. Its products serve spacecraft constellations, airborne, and terrestrial platforms with multi-beam, multi-orbit connectivity.

11 investors

Copper makes induction stoves with integrated battery energy storage that enable home electrification without major electrical upgrades. The appliances support grid decarbonization by charging when electricity is cleanest and provide power during cooking without requiring 240-volt wiring retrofits.

11 investors

Corvus Robotics develops autonomous indoor drones and software that fly inside warehouses to scan and track inventory, automating inventory management for warehouse and supply chain operators.

11 investors

Eliyan develops chiplet interconnect PHY technologies, including its NuLink and NuLink-X products, aimed at increasing bandwidth, power efficiency, and lowering total cost of ownership for generative AI and high-performance computing data center systems. The company targets semiconductor and AI infrastructure applications such as chiplet-based designs and HBM memory scaling.

11 investors

EnCharge AI develops advanced hardware and software solutions for AI computing, focused on semiconductor design and AI systems optimization. The company serves the AI computing market with next-generation chip architectures and systems.

11 investors

FIGUR8 is an FDA-registered platform that provides objective, actionable insights for musculoskeletal health diagnosis and treatment. The platform originated from collaboration between MIT scientists, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Boston Red Sox, and is now adapted for use across any point of care.

11 investors

Finwave Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company that designs GaN-on-Silicon (Gallium Nitride) RF products using transistor designs and process technology originating from MIT research. Its chips target RF communications markets including aerospace and defense, mobile infrastructure, smartphones, medical devices, and cloud computing.

11 investors

First Resonance develops ION, a manufacturing execution system (MES) for hardware engineering teams that manages processes from prototype to production, including inventory, assembly, inspection, and analytics. It serves hard-tech manufacturers in sectors such as electric vehicles, aerial transportation, and space systems, offering SOC 2 certification and ITAR compliance.

11 investors

Flux develops a browser-based tool for hardware design collaboration that enables teams to work together efficiently. The product targets hardware engineers and designers seeking modern alternatives to traditional CAD and design software.

11 investors

Halter develops GPS-based collars and monitoring towers for livestock management on farms. The system enables farmers to track and manage cattle location and behavior in real-time.

11 investors

Koniku develops co-processors built from biological neurons, using DNA sequences to create receptors that enable sensing applications. Its uses include detecting threats for airport security, drones for identifying buried IEDs, and taste-sensitive devices for quality assurance.

11 investors

Momentus builds and operates in-space transport and service vehicles using water plasma propulsion technology, offering foundational infrastructure services for satellite companies, government agencies, and research organizations. It operates in the space infrastructure industry.

11 investors

Myriota provides satellite connectivity infrastructure for IoT devices, enabling partners to develop solutions across industries. The company focuses on an ecosystem approach to connect previously unreachable devices and systems globally.

11 investors

Mytos builds robotic systems that automate the manufacturing of human cells, converting input stem cells into specific cell types such as neurons and heart cells over multiple weeks. It serves developers of regenerative medicines and cell therapies, aiming to scale production that is otherwise done by hand.

11 investors

Nalu Medical develops a non-integrated neurostimulation system that uses electrical impulses to interrupt pain signals for patients with intractable chronic nerve pain. The system consists of an implanted microstimulator, a separate electrode array, and an externally worn, battery-free therapy disc, offered as a drug-free treatment option to patients through their doctors.

11 investors

Google Nest manufactures smart home devices including cameras, doorbells, speakers, and thermostats that integrate with Google Home for security, entertainment, and energy management. The products are designed for residential homeowners seeking connected home automation and monitoring capabilities.

11 investors

North Vector Dynamics is a Canadian defence technology company developing precision interception, autonomy, and advanced propulsion systems, including counter-UAS solutions and hypersonics. It aims to build a full-spectrum sovereign missile capability for Canada and its allies, partnering with defence primes and systems integrators.

11 investors

Nu Quantum develops quantum networking solutions to enable commercial quantum computer scaling. The company was founded as a spin-out of the University of Cambridge and builds technology for quantum computing utility.

11 investors

Openwater develops an imaging platform using two optical modalities designed to diagnose and monitor diseases at the size and cost of a smartphone. The platform combines hardware, software, and open-source designs for use in clinical settings at hospitals, research institutions, and government programs worldwide, with trials spanning cancer, neurological disease, mental health, and metabolic conditions.

11 investors

Oxford Space Systems designs and manufactures deployable antennas for satellites, focused on reducing mass and improving stowage efficiency and performance. It serves the space industry and satellite services market.

11 investors

Persona AI develops modular industrial humanoid robots for skilled physical tasks such as welding, grinding, inspection, fabrication, and maintenance. The robots are aimed at shipbuilding, construction, energy, and manufacturing companies facing skilled labor shortages in hazardous or physically demanding roles.

11 investors