Novalith Technologies is a climate technology company that uses carbon dioxide to simplify lithium chemicals production. Novalith's LiCALTM lithium extraction technology uses significantly less equipment, chemical reagents, water and energy than conventional processing, which reduces capital and production costs. The direct use and sequestration of CO2 in producing lithium chemicals also produces a much smaller emissions footprint than existing and alternative processes.
Fabric8Labs, Inc. is a company based in La Jolla, California, established in 2015, specializing in the development and manufacturing of non-thermal metal 3D printers. The company has created an innovative process that integrates two established technologies: Stereo-Lithography and Electro-Deposition. This unique approach aims to enhance the capabilities of metal 3D printing, making it more efficient and accessible for various industrial applications.
Verana Networks develops an innovative 5G Radio Access Network solution for service providers that have licensed millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum.
The company focuses on enabling 5G in mmWave spectrum because that is where the largest amount of new spectrum is. For 5G to succeed, it must deliver a 10X-50X increase in speed and capacity. Blazing fast speed and an increase in capacity enable new applications, these new applications create incremental revenue, and incremental revenue is essential to support the business case for 5G.
DIVIROD LLC, based in Boulder, Colorado, is focused on developing advanced sensor technology that provides real-time data about water resources in urban environments. The company has created a network of proprietary radar sensors designed to measure various forms of water with exceptional accuracy. This data facilitates predictive analytics and visualizations that address issues related to water management, agriculture, disaster preparedness, and infrastructure planning. DIVIROD also offers raw data through an API and live visual representations, enhancing decision-making capabilities for users. Additionally, the company operates an online store selling branded merchandise. Established in 2016, DIVIROD is committed to enabling sustainable practices through innovative water management solutions.
Starship Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures self-driving delivery robots for local goods delivery, including parcels, groceries, and food. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with a research and development center in Estonia, the company aims to revolutionize the delivery landscape by providing autonomous robots that operate safely and efficiently. These robots can autonomously navigate 99% of the time, enabling curb-side deliveries from local hubs within 30 minutes. Equipped with advanced sensors such as cameras and GPS, Starship's delivery solutions are intended to be environmentally friendly and cost-effective, significantly enhancing convenience for consumers. By partnering with stores and restaurants, Starship Technologies facilitates a new era of instant deliveries that align with customer schedules, ultimately striving to make local delivery more accessible and affordable.
Verdagy is innovating water electrolysis technology for the large-scale production of green hydrogen. Verdagy's industry-leading solution achieves both the lowest upfront capital costs and the lowest unit economics for production. Verdagy operates laboratory and pilot plant facilities in Moss Landing, California to further develop and rapidly scale the technology platform.
Faction specializes in the development of driverless electric vehicles that combine the speed and performance of cars with the affordability of motorcycles. The company focuses on micro-delivery and ride-on-demand services, utilizing a model that integrates remote human supervision alongside autonomous technology. This approach allows Faction to bypass the limitations of fully autonomous systems, enabling quicker deployment of its services. The vehicles are designed with networked data capabilities, over-the-air software updates, and safety-critical autonomy features, ensuring a cost-effective and reliable driverless solution for clients. After completing its first prototypes, Faction is set to commence trials to further refine its offerings in the transportation sector.
actnano Inc. is a nanotechnology company that develops and supplies protective coatings for automotive and consumer electronics. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Germany, and South Korea, actnano specializes in smart coating solutions that enhance the water resistance of electronic devices. The company's innovative wet ANG coatings are designed to safeguard electronics from water damage and harsh environmental conditions, providing protection up to IPx7 levels. This technology can be integrated into various stages of the manufacturing process, allowing clients to incorporate an additional layer of protection seamlessly into existing production lines. By offering economical and effective solutions, actnano aims to extend the lifespan of electronic products while ensuring their reliability.
Mekonos Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on the design, development, and production of gene and cell therapies. Founded in 2017, Mekonos has developed a proprietary cell-engineering platform that utilizes scalable silicon technology and an integrated system-on-a-chip. This platform enables the creation of predictive models for drug discovery and development, as well as a silicon chip automated architecture for genome editing. The company's innovative MEMS technology allows for the precise control of individual nanoneedles to inject single cells in parallel, facilitating the industrialization of engineered therapies for genetic diseases, including cancers. By providing a reliable and reusable manufacturing system, Mekonos aims to enable healthcare providers to deliver a diverse range of therapeutic molecules across various primary cell types.
Ascend Elements specializes in the sustainable manufacturing of battery materials by utilizing elements extracted from discarded lithium-ion batteries. The company employs advanced hydro process recycling and direct recycling techniques to deconstruct old cathode materials at the atomic level, facilitating the creation of new cathode materials. This innovative approach allows clients to achieve a favorable return on assets while promoting economically viable recycling and affordable battery materials. Ascend Elements' patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology enhances the efficiency of producing new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells compared to traditional methods, leading to reduced costs, improved performance, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Founded in 2015, Ascend Elements is positioned as a leader in transforming battery resource processing and sustainability in the industry.
AM Batteries, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries utilizing innovative solvent-free electrode manufacturing technology. This approach aims to address the challenges associated with traditional solvent-based processes by eliminating the need for solvent recovery and electrode drying. As a result, AM Batteries' technology not only reduces energy consumption in battery production but also has the potential to enhance battery performance, enabling faster charging and lower production costs. The company's focus on dry electrode manufacturing positions it as a forward-thinking player in the battery industry, committed to improving efficiency and sustainability in battery technology.
Fabric8Labs, Inc. is a company based in La Jolla, California, established in 2015, specializing in the development and manufacturing of non-thermal metal 3D printers. The company has created an innovative process that integrates two established technologies: Stereo-Lithography and Electro-Deposition. This unique approach aims to enhance the capabilities of metal 3D printing, making it more efficient and accessible for various industrial applications.
Yamagata Design Co., Ltd. engages in town planning and urban development services. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tsuruoka, Japan.
GenCell Ltd. develops and distributes innovative fuel cell solutions that provide clean and reliable power globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, the company offers a range of products tailored to various applications. These include the GenCell A5, an off-grid power solution ideal for telecommunications, educational institutions, and water purification; the GenCell G5rx, which delivers 5kW of auxiliary electricity for utilities during outages; and the GenCell G5, a long-duration uninterruptible power supply designed for critical sectors such as telecom, healthcare, and homeland security. Additionally, GenCell provides the IoT Remote Manager, which enhances the management of backup power equipment across diverse industries. The company's focus on green technology and cost-effectiveness positions it to meet the increasing demand for reliable energy solutions in both urban and extreme environments.
Groq, Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in the manufacture of advanced accelerators and computing engines for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and deep learning applications. The company is known for its Tensor Streaming Processor (TSP) architecture, which can achieve up to 250 trillion floating-point operations per second, providing high performance with energy efficiency. Groq's technology simplifies the qualification and deployment process, allowing customers to create scalable systems that enhance workload performance. Incorporated in 2016, Groq emerged from the engineering team that developed Google's tensor processing unit, focusing on deterministic single-core streaming architectures that deliver predictable performance and compute times for various workloads.
Ascend Elements specializes in the sustainable manufacturing of battery materials by utilizing elements extracted from discarded lithium-ion batteries. The company employs advanced hydro process recycling and direct recycling techniques to deconstruct old cathode materials at the atomic level, facilitating the creation of new cathode materials. This innovative approach allows clients to achieve a favorable return on assets while promoting economically viable recycling and affordable battery materials. Ascend Elements' patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology enhances the efficiency of producing new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells compared to traditional methods, leading to reduced costs, improved performance, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Founded in 2015, Ascend Elements is positioned as a leader in transforming battery resource processing and sustainability in the industry.
Analog Inference is a company focused on advancing neural computing through innovative technology. Founded by experienced professionals from the computing industry and supported by Khosla Ventures, the company is developing its first generation of products. It specializes in deep sub-threshold analog in-memory computation, which allows for the execution of complex neural networks at full resolution while maintaining low latency and eliminating the need for active cooling. This technology enables the performance of data-center-grade artificial intelligence workloads with significantly reduced power consumption, facilitating the deployment of server-class networks in more cost-effective devices.
Span.IO, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing renewable energy products for residential use. Founded in 2018, it offers innovative solutions including a smart electrical panel designed to replace traditional panels, serving as a central hub for home energy management. The accompanying application, known as The Span, allows homeowners to monitor and control their energy usage remotely, facilitating scheduling and alert notifications. Span.IO aims to simplify the adoption of renewable energy and enhance user experience through intelligent hardware and software solutions. The company collaborates with installers, technology providers, and energy companies to reach homeowners and promote the integration of clean energy technologies.
Mojo Vision is a company based in Saratoga, California, that specializes in augmented reality products and platforms. Founded in 2015, it has developed a smart contact lens featuring a built-in display that provides timely information without disrupting the user's focus. This innovative technology enables users to receive immediate and relevant information, facilitating hands-free communication and interaction. By minimizing the distractions associated with traditional mobile devices, Mojo Vision aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility for users in various environments.
Metalenz, Inc. is a company focused on the research, development, and production of advanced optical components, particularly for consumer electronics such as mobile phones and computers. Founded in 2016 and based in Weston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company specializes in novel optical elements that utilize structured Huygens' surfaces, a type of metamaterial. These meta-optics enable the creation of ultra-thin planar optics that facilitate high-resolution full-color imaging. By providing smaller and lighter lens alternatives, Metalenz aims to enhance the capabilities of electronic devices while promoting miniaturization in optical design, thus supporting a range of high-volume applications, including automotive technologies.
Starship Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures self-driving delivery robots for local goods delivery, including parcels, groceries, and food. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with a research and development center in Estonia, the company aims to revolutionize the delivery landscape by providing autonomous robots that operate safely and efficiently. These robots can autonomously navigate 99% of the time, enabling curb-side deliveries from local hubs within 30 minutes. Equipped with advanced sensors such as cameras and GPS, Starship's delivery solutions are intended to be environmentally friendly and cost-effective, significantly enhancing convenience for consumers. By partnering with stores and restaurants, Starship Technologies facilitates a new era of instant deliveries that align with customer schedules, ultimately striving to make local delivery more accessible and affordable.
Uhnder Inc. is a technology company focused on developing innovative products for sensing, cognition, and communication within the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, with engineering and operations in Austin and St. Louis, Uhnder specializes in a digital automotive radar-on-chip. This technology offers a more accurate and reliable alternative to traditional light detection and ranging (lidar) systems, which are commonly used in autonomous vehicles. The radar-on-chip enhances safety by helping to avoid collisions, providing alerts for potential issues, and enabling quick localization through electronic navigation fences. By improving feedback response and system automation, Uhnder aims to transform the autonomous vehicle landscape.
Agility Robotics Inc. is a robotics development company founded in 2015 and based in Albany, Oregon. It specializes in designing and developing bipedal robots, notably Cassie, which is capable of walking and running. The company leverages its expertise in legged locomotion, rooted in extensive academic research, to create robots that serve as mobile sensor platforms and can operate in real-world environments. Agility Robotics aims to produce efficient, agile, and robust mobility solutions that can work alongside humans in various settings, such as offices, factories, and homes. Its technology enables clients to automate tasks in diverse terrains with minimal programming, addressing the practical needs of academic, corporate, and military sectors.
GenCell Ltd. develops and distributes innovative fuel cell solutions that provide clean and reliable power globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel, the company offers a range of products tailored to various applications. These include the GenCell A5, an off-grid power solution ideal for telecommunications, educational institutions, and water purification; the GenCell G5rx, which delivers 5kW of auxiliary electricity for utilities during outages; and the GenCell G5, a long-duration uninterruptible power supply designed for critical sectors such as telecom, healthcare, and homeland security. Additionally, GenCell provides the IoT Remote Manager, which enhances the management of backup power equipment across diverse industries. The company's focus on green technology and cost-effectiveness positions it to meet the increasing demand for reliable energy solutions in both urban and extreme environments.
Exo is a medical device startup handheld ultrasound platform and AI for imaging and therapeutic applications. The company is committed to delivering affordable and easy-to-use medical imaging to healthcare professionals around the world. By delivering easy-to-use, high-quality medical imaging. Exo empowers healthcare professionals to make critical, real-time decisions that improve patient outcomes. The Exo ultrasound platform combines advances in nano-materials, novel sensor technologies, advanced signal processing, and computation with the economies of scale of semiconductor manufacturing to dramatically reduce the cost of imaging. It also represents a giant leap in imaging and therapeutics technology one that will drive the development of high-performance products that are accessible, easy-to-use, and available at a price point never before possible.
Groq, Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in the manufacture of advanced accelerators and computing engines for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and deep learning applications. The company is known for its Tensor Streaming Processor (TSP) architecture, which can achieve up to 250 trillion floating-point operations per second, providing high performance with energy efficiency. Groq's technology simplifies the qualification and deployment process, allowing customers to create scalable systems that enhance workload performance. Incorporated in 2016, Groq emerged from the engineering team that developed Google's tensor processing unit, focusing on deterministic single-core streaming architectures that deliver predictable performance and compute times for various workloads.
Origin Laboratories, Inc. specializes in additive manufacturing, specifically 3D printing, and is known for its innovative platform that facilitates mass production. Established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a manufacturing-grade 3D printer that employs Programmable Photopolymerization technology to precisely control variables such as light, heat, and force for optimal part production. Origin's platform supports an open materials network, extensible software, and modular hardware, enabling companies to create commercial-quality products efficiently. This capability allows manufacturers to prototype, test, and scale consumer-grade products with enhanced speed and flexibility. As of December 31, 2020, Origin operates as a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd.
Genetesis LLC is a medical technology company focused on enhancing the diagnosis and management of cardiac conditions, specifically myocardial ischemia and coronary artery disease. Founded in 2013 and based in Mason, Ohio, Genetesis develops non-invasive biomagnetic imaging solutions, notably the Genetesis CardioFlux system. This advanced mapping technology allows for the detection and characterization of cardiac rhythm disorders by visualizing the heart's electrical currents in 3D. The company also utilizes the Faraday Analytical Cloud, a HIPAA-compliant platform that supports data management and workflow for the CardioFlux Magnetocardiograph (MCG). This innovative approach combines biomagnetic imaging with machine learning capabilities, aiming to improve patient health outcomes without exposing patients to radiation or requiring exercise during the procedure.
AutoFlightX GmbH, established in 2018 and located in Gilching, Germany, specializes in the development, manufacturing, sales, and operation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. The company has introduced a novel eVTOL design that merges the advantages of multicopters with those of traditional fixed-wing aircraft. These versatile vehicles can function as piloted sports aircraft, unmanned cargo drones with advanced automation, and unpiloted air taxis, catering to a variety of transportation needs in the emerging urban air mobility sector.
SLD Laser specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced visible laser light sources for various applications, including automotive, mobility, specialty lighting, and consumer products. The company utilizes innovative semi-polar GaN laser technology to enhance performance and reliability. Its laser light sources are ISO 9001 certified and comply with automotive standards, ensuring safety and quality across its products. With facilities in Santa Barbara and Fremont, California, SLD Laser's high luminance LaserLight sources are UL and IEC safety certified and find applications in diverse fields such as entertainment, projection and augmented/virtual reality displays, biomedical instrumentation, and industrial imaging and material processing.
Wheels operates a shared electric mobility platform designed to revolutionize dockless mobility. The company's platform offers hybrid electric vehicles that are sleek in design with swappable parts, batteries and real-time dynamic maintenance upkeep with the built-in bluetooth speakers as well as charging point for phone, enabling users to get low-cost, fun and comfortable ebikes to get around cities through the connection of a smartphone.
Wheels operates a shared electric mobility platform designed to revolutionize dockless mobility. The company's platform offers hybrid electric vehicles that are sleek in design with swappable parts, batteries and real-time dynamic maintenance upkeep with the built-in bluetooth speakers as well as charging point for phone, enabling users to get low-cost, fun and comfortable ebikes to get around cities through the connection of a smartphone.
Starship Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures self-driving delivery robots for local goods delivery, including parcels, groceries, and food. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with a research and development center in Estonia, the company aims to revolutionize the delivery landscape by providing autonomous robots that operate safely and efficiently. These robots can autonomously navigate 99% of the time, enabling curb-side deliveries from local hubs within 30 minutes. Equipped with advanced sensors such as cameras and GPS, Starship's delivery solutions are intended to be environmentally friendly and cost-effective, significantly enhancing convenience for consumers. By partnering with stores and restaurants, Starship Technologies facilitates a new era of instant deliveries that align with customer schedules, ultimately striving to make local delivery more accessible and affordable.