Manufacturing Startups

Assembly provides quality monitoring and compliance software for Chinese electronics manufacturers, using on-site cameras and remote oversight to verify production standards and reduce defects. The platform charges manufacturers per unit produced and offers revenue sharing when quality benchmarks are met, addressing the opacity and inconsistent quality that plagues offshore manufacturing relationships.

1 investor

Nerviom provides AI workflows for infrastructure site predevelopment, helping teams accelerate permitting, compliance, and risk assessment processes. The platform targets infrastructure developers and project managers by consolidating scattered data sources and automating manual site assessment tasks.

1 investor

Axross provides AI-driven automated HVAC control systems for industrial facilities to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The solution integrates with existing building management systems and deploys IoT sensors to optimize heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment performance.

1 investor

Bizmark provides AI intelligence systems for business processes, applied to real-world operational needs.

1 investor

Blockstamp is a software platform designed to organize information, enable automation, and provide analytics for manufacturing and maintenance operations to increase efficiency and trust.

1 investor

Bramante Bio manufactures AI-driven robotic instruments and reagents for life sciences research and manufacturing. The company designs hardware that integrates with modern software stacks and provides direct engineering support.

1 investor

Bravi provides an AI phone receptionist and chat assistant for home service businesses that automatically handles incoming calls, qualifies leads, and integrates with CRM systems to capture and manage sales opportunities. The platform serves installers and manufacturers in sectors including windows and doors, HVAC, plumbing, solar, roofing, and energy renovation.

1 investor

Bucket Robotics develops computer vision systems that detect manufacturing defects using machine learning models generated from CAD designs and sample data, eliminating the need for manual labeling and enabling deployment directly onto existing factory cameras and hardware.

1 investor

Camfer is an AI-powered CAD tool designed to enhance SolidWorks workflows by enabling users to create designs through text and image descriptions and to query design information without manual navigation.

1 investor

Capuchin is an AI-powered enterprise search and knowledge management platform designed for engineering organizations that work with hardware, antennas, RF systems, optics, robotics, and similar technical products. The system operates entirely on-premise, indexing product data from PDM/PLM systems, ERPs, and collaboration tools while maintaining ITAR and CMMC compliance for defense and government-facing engineering teams.

1 investor

chrt is a logistics platform for time-critical shipping that provides real-time tracking, dispatch management, and proof-of-delivery capabilities for shippers, freight forwarders, and couriers. The platform integrates multiple carriers and drivers into a single dashboard, with features including route optimization, customizable alerts, IoT trackers, and automated billing.

1 investor

CircuitHub operates an automated electronics manufacturing facility with integrated software to help hardware companies prototype circuit boards and bring products to market faster. The platform serves companies building autonomous vehicles, satellites, robotics, and 3D printers.

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Distro builds an AI sales platform for wholesale distributors in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and industrial sectors. The software integrates with existing ERP systems to help distribution reps with quoting, order entry, invoicing, and customer intelligence while maintaining human relationships as the core value.

1 investor

Donkey is a trading company that sources manufactured goods directly from Asian factories for US importers, handling customs clearance and duty payment. The service quotes products at landed, delivered prices with duty calculated on the factory invoice rather than a middleman's padded markup.

1 investor

Duranium develops reactor technology that modernizes carbochlorination metallurgy to produce titanium, magnesium, aluminum, zirconium, and hafnium with reduced emissions and lower costs while securing critical minerals for U.S. manufacturing independence.

1 investor

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.

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Foundation Industries provides low-volume, high-mix manufacturing services to hardware companies in the United States, enabling faster prototyping and domestic production of complex components.

1 investor

GroundControl is a vertical SaaS platform for regulated manufacturers in aerospace, defense, automotive, and life sciences that automates quality workflows including inspections, compliance reporting, and data validation using AI and OCR to replace legacy systems and spreadsheets.

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GUILD operates as a defense contractor that manufactures aerospace components while using AI systems to connect and optimize the contracting, manufacturing, and delivery process across requirements, pricing, supplier management, and compliance.

1 investor

Hera reviews mechanical engineering drawings (prints) automatically, checking parts against current drawings and catching missed callouts in minutes rather than the days senior engineers spend reading prints by hand. It targets manufacturing and industrial teams, keeping the review process auditable and on-premises.

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IoTFlows provides industrial IoT solutions that connect machines, people, and AI systems for manufacturers. The platform enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and intelligent automation to reduce downtime and optimize production operations.

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Kara engineers single-crystal diamond, handling growth in its own reactors as well as processing and characterization in-house. Its diamond materials target thermal management, power electronics, quantum sensing, photonics, quantum networks, and characterized research substrates.

1 investor

Logiblock provides electronics engineering and development tools to accelerate hardware product creation for startups and larger companies. The company operates as a client services arm of Outbreak, Inc., which specializes in embedded software technology licensing.

1 investor

Lumari builds an AI-native software platform that automates procurement and sourcing operations for supply chain management. The company serves enterprise organizations seeking to optimize supply chain efficiency through intelligent automation.

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