Industrial Startups

Solugen develops a biomanufacturing platform using fermentation and bioprocessing technology to produce specialty chemicals at scale. The company serves customers in energy, chemicals, and related industries with cost-effective alternatives to traditional petrochemical-based manufacturing.

24 investors

Cascade Space develops software tools and infrastructure for designing, building, testing, and operating spacecraft communication systems. The company serves aerospace and space companies seeking to accelerate development with reduced team requirements.

8 investors

Ethos Space develops technology to build and operate spaceports and infrastructure on the Moon using in-situ lunar resources, including construction material (Durandal), onsite propellant production (Prometheus), and materials for space-based data centers. The company also publishes research reports on lunar and planetary resources such as silicon, water, critical minerals, and helium-3.

8 investors

Shop Garage is an online marketplace for buying and selling specialized vehicles and equipment including fire trucks, ambulances, heavy machinery, and other emergency response vehicles.

6 investors

Outerport automates the design of electrical and control systems within heavy industrial equipment, using AI agents to convert specifications into verified CAD drawings and structured design models. The platform serves manufacturers and OEMs building complex machines across semiconductors, process plants, and mechanical equipment.

6 investors

Ultra manufactures OP1, a stationary multi-purpose AI robot for warehouse automation that handles repetitive tasks like packing, sorting, and kitting. The robot targets industrial businesses and warehouses across the United States.

6 investors

Pivot Robotics builds autonomous, camera-based robotic systems for grinding, finishing, and inspection of cast metal parts, using a vision-driven perception stack that adapts to part-to-part variation without extensive programming. It serves foundries and manufacturers working with materials such as cast iron, aluminum, titanium, and composites, with production deployments across North America.

5 investors

Poka Labs provides AI agents that automate commercial operations for industrial B2B companies, including pricing, quoting, and guided selling by ingesting and learning from existing business data and processes.

5 investors

Rebulk provides software and computer vision technology to track and manage bulk material inventory across industries like agriculture, recycling, and logistics. The platform uses cameras, LiDAR, and AI to replace manual estimates and guesswork in managing stockpiles and transload operations.

5 investors

SalesPatriot builds an AI operating system for procurement and distribution in defense, aerospace, and industrial sectors, automating complex supply chain workflows that currently rely on fragmented systems and manual processes.

5 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

Tekton Dynamics develops AI and robotics software to automate manufacturing tasks that are hazardous, repetitive, or undesirable for human workers. The company enables manufacturers of all sizes to scale production while addressing labor shortages.

4 investors

Forge Automation manufactures custom metal parts on demand for mechanical engineers, with parts delivered within four days through an online CAD upload process. The company operates software-controlled factories to shorten typical lead times in the custom machining industry.

3 investors

Plume is a software platform for renewable energy developers that uses natural language processing and AI to analyze geospatial data, regulatory constraints, and grid infrastructure for solar and wind projects across Europe. The platform automates site selection, due diligence, and project intelligence workflows to accelerate land identification and validation.

3 investors

Salem Robotics develops autonomy software for robotic radiological surveys and inspections in nuclear and hazardous environments. The platform automates route planning, radiation measurement collection, and compliance reporting on existing robot hardware to reduce worker exposure and improve data consistency.

3 investors

Torus is an AI system that analyzes engineering documents such as P&IDs, datasheets, and specifications to identify cross-document inconsistencies and automate engineering workflows. The platform serves engineering firms and project teams managing capital-intensive infrastructure projects like substations, pipelines, and treatment plants.

3 investors

Ares Industries designs and manufactures precision missiles (Maverick and Goose) for military defense, built at volume with five-figure unit costs for use by the U.S. and allied forces.

2 investors

Forge Robotics develops fully modular autonomous factories composed of self-contained, self-operating production modules (welding, scanning, engraving) that can be reconfigured in software and relocated physically for manufacturers. The company serves metal goods manufacturers including automotive suppliers, contract fabricators, and industrial equipment OEMs requiring precision welding, engraving, and scanning.

2 investors

MOVEdot is an AI platform that integrates engineering data from multiple sources—telemetry, simulations, and documents—and uses AI agents to analyze it and run simulations for physical engineering teams. It serves engineering organizations in automotive, racing, and manufacturing by providing shared workspaces for teams to collaborate on data-driven decision-making.

2 investors

Neuron Industries builds Cortex, an AI-native industrial controller that replaces the traditional PLC, HMI, historian, and vendor IDE in a single device, letting controls engineers describe machine behavior in plain English and generate auditable real-time Python code. The platform serves industrial automation and controls-engineering teams working on machines, skids, retrofits, and production lines, with a built-in browser IDE, wiring discovery, robot control, on-device historian, and simulation-based testing.

2 investors

Numericcal provides machine learning software for detecting anomalies, tracking assets, and managing workforce activities in automotive and manufacturing facilities, processing video and audio data across on-premises and cloud infrastructure to reduce operating costs.

2 investors

OpenVector monitors video feeds to detect security events such as tailgating through building entrances and triggers automated responses like placing phone calls with attached clips. The product uses natural-language rules to configure physical security automations.

2 investors

Sidekick is a mobile-first work order and knowledge management platform that helps workers report maintenance issues via SMS text, automatically routes them to the right technician, and captures repair knowledge into a searchable digital archive. The system serves manufacturing and facility operations teams by eliminating app dependencies, automating triage, and preserving institutional know-how when experienced workers retire.

2 investors

Tenet Industries develops industrial systems and platforms, with product offerings including Midsummer and TenetTX. The company's specific focus and customer base are not clearly stated on the homepage.

2 investors