Hardware Startups

Partsimony provides an intelligent supply chain platform that helps hardware companies manage distributed manufacturer networks through data-driven insights and customizable supply chain management tools.

3 investors

Pathotrak develops foodborne pathogen detection kits and a next-generation enrichment platform for food safety testing labs, offering fast time-to-results across sample types such as fresh produce, beef, poultry, and environmental swabs. Its products are designed to be USDA and FDA compliant.

3 investors

Peak Quantum develops error-protected superconducting quantum processing units (QPUs) designed for fault tolerance at the hardware level, reducing the need for active quantum error correction and the number of physical qubits required. The company targets scalable, industrial-grade quantum computing and works with investors, integrators, and researchers.

3 investors

Pebblebee makes Bluetooth item finders and tracking devices, including compact clip tags and ultra-thin wallet cards, along with a personal safety device featuring a strobe light, siren, and live location sharing to emergency contacts. Its products help consumers keep track of belongings and stay safe.

3 investors

Peregrine Space develops radiation-tolerant hardware and technologies for commercial satellite and space data applications, serving the emerging commercial space industry.

3 investors

Phasic Energy designs and manufactures advanced heat exchangers that offer higher heat transfer, lower pressure drop, and compact form factors compared to conventional designs. Its products serve critical infrastructure sectors including data center thermal management, defense and aerospace, geothermal energy, and industrial waste heat recovery.

3 investors

Phlux Technology develops Noiseless InGaAs avalanche photodiode (APD) infrared sensors operating at 1550 nm that serve as drop-in replacements for traditional APDs. Its products target range finders, LiDAR, and optical fibre test equipment (OTDRs) applications.

3 investors

Phoenix Semiconductor recreates late-generation, legacy, and mature microelectronic components to address the shortage of domestically manufactured legacy chips. It supplies trusted, domestically produced chips to government and commercial partners, including U.S. Department of Defense programs.

3 investors

Physcient develops Differential Dissection, a powered blunt surgical dissector that separates soft tissues connecting other tissues without cutting or burning, leaving blood vessels, organ capsules, and nerve sheaths intact. The device is aimed at surgeons to help identify and maintain the correct surgical plane and reduce procedure times.

3 investors

PINC develops nonlinear photonic circuits and devices based on periodically poled thin-film lithium niobate (NanoPPLN) technology for applications ranging from UV to mid-infrared wavelengths. The company sells bare chips and integrated modules to customers requiring light source and conversion solutions.

3 investors

Pivotal Systems develops gas flow control equipment for semiconductor wafer manufacturing, combining flow measurement and control valve technology to improve performance beyond current industry standards.

3 investors

PlayPower manufactures commercial recreational equipment including playgrounds and floating boat docks for families, communities, and leisure facilities. The company operates as a portfolio of brands with global manufacturing across the United States, Mexico, and Europe.

3 investors

Playtron builds GameOS, a Linux-based operating system that turns PCs, handhelds, and desktops into game consoles able to run a user's library across stores like Steam, Epic, and GOG. The company draws on open-source Linux gaming projects and targets gamers and gaming hardware makers.

3 investors

Plum developed the Plum Wine Preserver, a consumer wine appliance, which the company has decided to discontinue before launch. The page is a notice announcing the product's cancellation and full refunds for pre-orders.

3 investors

Plumis designs and manufactures intelligent water mist fire suppression systems for domestic and commercial use that detect fires earlier and deliver more effective outcomes than conventional sprinkler systems. The company's Automist system uses minimal water with no chemical additives, reducing property damage and environmental impact while meeting rigorous UK and international fire safety standards.

3 investors

PlusOne develops interactive holographic technology designed as a next-generation computer interface, with current applications focused on education through AI and mixed reality. The company offers Smart Tutor, a platform combining AI and VR for language learning and communication skill development.

3 investors

Polaris Electro-Optics develops a ferroelectric nematic glass (Polaris Glass) modulator platform that integrates with standard silicon photonics to build high-speed, energy-efficient optical interconnects. Its drop-in solutions target partners across the interconnect ecosystem, from pluggables to co-packaged optics, to support scaling of AI and high-performance computing systems.

3 investors

Polycade designs and sells arcade cabinets and controllers that play classic and modern arcade games. The company serves consumers and entertainment enthusiasts seeking authentic arcade experiences for home and commercial use.

3 investors

Porotech develops MicroLED display technology, supplying components and technology consultancy to help partners manufacture microLED displays. It works through partnerships and R&D collaborations in the display hardware and semiconductor space.

3 investors

Portable Diagnostic Systems (PDS) builds point-of-care diagnostic devices that combine microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip technology, biosensing, and AI to deliver lab-quality testing outside traditional labs. Its products target settings such as secondary care facilities, pharmacies, retail clinics, ambulances, and the home for early disease detection and health monitoring.

3 investors

Power Diamond Systems develops diamond semiconductor power and high-frequency devices, commercializing technology transferred from Waseda University research. The company designs diamond-based device and process technology for practical industrial use in the semiconductor sector.

3 investors

Praan develops technology to capture air pollution and greenhouse gases as part of an effort to reduce atmospheric carbon and improve air quality. Its products are manufactured in Maharashtra, India, with over 90% of raw materials sourced locally.

3 investors

Princeton Identity develops iris-based biometric identity assurance systems, using its Iris-on-the-Move technology and identity server software to provide multi-factor authentication through a single edge device. Its systems serve organizations such as airports, data centers, banks, government R&D labs, manufacturing, and medical facilities for access control, point of sale, and time and attendance.

3 investors

Proprio Robotics develops robots that perform physical maintenance tasks inside data centers, such as fan insertion, cable switching, RAM extraction, GPU cabling, disk hot-swapping, and heatsink removal. The company aims to enable autonomous data center operations.

3 investors