OpenAI is a non-profit artificial intelligence (AI) research company, associated with business magnate Elon Musk, that aims to carefully promote and develop friendly AI in such a way as to benefit, rather than harm, humanity as a whole. The organization aims to "freely collaborate" with other institutions and researchers by making its patents and research open to the public. The company is supported by over US$1 billion in commitments; however, only a tiny fraction of the $1 billion pledged is expected to be spent in the first few years. The founders are motivated in part by concerns about existential risk from artificial general intelligence.
Built Robotics Inc. develops automation technology solutions for the construction industry. It develops AI guidance systems to transform heavy equipment into autonomous robots, which combines various sensors, such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar with advanced software. The company’s guidance systems are deployed on earthmoving equipment, and used to build critical infrastructure, such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and new housing developments. Built Robotics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Hadrian is a manufacturer of critical precision components tailored for the aerospace and defense industries. The company offers a platform that streamlines the production of these components, enabling factories to deliver high-quality parts quickly and efficiently. By focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques, Hadrian aims to significantly reduce the costs associated with building rockets, satellites, engines, and drones. This approach supports frontier technology enterprises in developing innovative aerospace solutions at a more affordable rate, ultimately contributing to advancements in rocket and aircraft manufacturing.
Gecko Robotics, Inc. is a company that specializes in industrial inspection services to safeguard and maintain critical infrastructure using advanced robotic technology. Founded in 2013 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with additional locations in Texas, Spain, and Chile, Gecko Robotics focuses on automating infrastructure inspections primarily for the power, oil and gas, and pulp and paper sectors. The company's innovative wall-climbing robots are designed to conduct non-destructive testing, utilizing ultrasound transducers and high-definition cameras to provide comprehensive insights into asset health. By enabling faster and safer inspections, Gecko Robotics significantly reduces downtime and minimizes the risks traditionally associated with manual inspections, ultimately leading to substantial cost savings for industrial clients. Through its advanced machines and platforms, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of infrastructure maintenance globally.
AREVO, based in Silicon Valley, California, develops technology to enable direct digital additive manufacturing of ultra-strong, lightweight composite parts for end use applications in high volume. With the company's unique combination of breakthrough materials, powerful design/build software, and free motion robotics for the first “true 3D” construction, AREVO is moving beyond prototypes by enabling the design and fabrication of large, mass-produced parts and structures, quickly leading 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. AREVO provides designers and manufacturers with unprecedented freedom to unlock the unparalleled strength and weight of composite materials for a wide range of consumer and industrial products, and has seen early success manufacturing CFRTP composite parts for OEM customers. With an initial focus on Aerospace, Defense, Consumer Electronics, Transportation, and Consumer Goods, Arevo is poised to optimize additive manufacturing services to OEM’s worldwide.
Osaro, Inc. develops industrial-grade artificial intelligence (AI) software to automate the manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. It offers automation solutions for computer and robotic systems driven by advanced machine learning software. The company also provides machine learning products that automatically processes large amounts of unstructured data and learns complex control tasks. Osaro, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Neuralink Corp. is a neural technology company focused on developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that facilitate direct communication between the human brain and computers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Burlingame, the company aims to create implants that can treat brain injuries and trauma. Neuralink's innovative approach includes a concept referred to as a "neural lace," which would be surgically integrated into the brain, enabling users to interact with computers without the limitations of traditional input methods like keyboards and mice. The company is also exploring the potential of brain interfaces to alleviate symptoms of serious and chronic medical conditions, striving to enhance cognitive capabilities and keep pace with advances in artificial intelligence.
Hadrian is a manufacturer of critical precision components tailored for the aerospace and defense industries. The company offers a platform that streamlines the production of these components, enabling factories to deliver high-quality parts quickly and efficiently. By focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques, Hadrian aims to significantly reduce the costs associated with building rockets, satellites, engines, and drones. This approach supports frontier technology enterprises in developing innovative aerospace solutions at a more affordable rate, ultimately contributing to advancements in rocket and aircraft manufacturing.
Multiply Labs specializes in the manufacturing of personalized pharmaceutical capsules tailored to the specific needs of individual patients. By integrating pharmaceutical science with advanced robotics technology, the company has developed a unique robotic manufacturing facility that allows for the production of these capsules efficiently and cost-effectively. Multiply Labs is notable for being the first company to successfully introduce 3D printed capsules to the market, enabling the pharmaceutical industry to deliver medications that align with the unique metabolic requirements of patients.
Osaro, Inc. develops industrial-grade artificial intelligence (AI) software to automate the manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. It offers automation solutions for computer and robotic systems driven by advanced machine learning software. The company also provides machine learning products that automatically processes large amounts of unstructured data and learns complex control tasks. Osaro, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Synthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health.
The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms for science at scale. With its foundations in engineering disciplines, the company’s full-stack platform vertically integrates proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology to advance both basic research and therapeutic development programs.
By providing both commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic developers with unprecedented access to cutting-edge genome engineering, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, accelerating the development of truly engineered biology.
The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Redwood City, California.
Turing.com operates an online platform that connects tech companies with remote software developers for both short- and long-term projects. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company specializes in vetting candidates through comprehensive assessments that evaluate their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication proficiency. This rigorous selection process allows Turing to provide its clients with access to the top 1% of remote engineers across a variety of skill sets, including full stack, backend, frontend, DevOps, AI/ML, and mobile development. Turing serves a diverse clientele, including startups and Fortune 1000 companies, and has become a popular choice for developers, with over 180,000 professionals across 10,000 cities utilizing the platform to find remote job opportunities. Backed by prominent investors, Turing aims to streamline the hiring process for companies, enabling them to quickly and efficiently acquire Silicon Valley-caliber talent.
Gecko Robotics, Inc. is a company that specializes in industrial inspection services to safeguard and maintain critical infrastructure using advanced robotic technology. Founded in 2013 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with additional locations in Texas, Spain, and Chile, Gecko Robotics focuses on automating infrastructure inspections primarily for the power, oil and gas, and pulp and paper sectors. The company's innovative wall-climbing robots are designed to conduct non-destructive testing, utilizing ultrasound transducers and high-definition cameras to provide comprehensive insights into asset health. By enabling faster and safer inspections, Gecko Robotics significantly reduces downtime and minimizes the risks traditionally associated with manual inspections, ultimately leading to substantial cost savings for industrial clients. Through its advanced machines and platforms, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of infrastructure maintenance globally.
ISEE, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software and hardware solutions for autonomous vehicles. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ISEE focuses on creating humanistic AI that can navigate complex driving scenarios and unfamiliar situations. The company draws inspiration from computational cognitive science, aiming to ensure that its technology integrates seamlessly into society and enhances human lives. The team at ISEE comprises leading technologists and researchers from prestigious institutions such as MIT, Harvard, and Carnegie Mellon University, reflecting a commitment to innovative thinking in the field of AI autonomy.
Osaro, Inc. develops industrial-grade artificial intelligence (AI) software to automate the manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. It offers automation solutions for computer and robotic systems driven by advanced machine learning software. The company also provides machine learning products that automatically processes large amounts of unstructured data and learns complex control tasks. Osaro, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Built Robotics Inc. develops automation technology solutions for the construction industry. It develops AI guidance systems to transform heavy equipment into autonomous robots, which combines various sensors, such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar with advanced software. The company’s guidance systems are deployed on earthmoving equipment, and used to build critical infrastructure, such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and new housing developments. Built Robotics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Synthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health.
The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms for science at scale. With its foundations in engineering disciplines, the company’s full-stack platform vertically integrates proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology to advance both basic research and therapeutic development programs.
By providing both commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic developers with unprecedented access to cutting-edge genome engineering, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, accelerating the development of truly engineered biology.
The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Redwood City, California.
Gecko Robotics, Inc. is a company that specializes in industrial inspection services to safeguard and maintain critical infrastructure using advanced robotic technology. Founded in 2013 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with additional locations in Texas, Spain, and Chile, Gecko Robotics focuses on automating infrastructure inspections primarily for the power, oil and gas, and pulp and paper sectors. The company's innovative wall-climbing robots are designed to conduct non-destructive testing, utilizing ultrasound transducers and high-definition cameras to provide comprehensive insights into asset health. By enabling faster and safer inspections, Gecko Robotics significantly reduces downtime and minimizes the risks traditionally associated with manual inspections, ultimately leading to substantial cost savings for industrial clients. Through its advanced machines and platforms, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of infrastructure maintenance globally.
CTRL-labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, is at the forefront of developing non-invasive neural interface technology. The company's flagship product, the CTRL-kit, is a wireless electromyography device that translates neural signals into control, enabling users to interact with digital devices through a wristband equipped with sensors. This technology aims to enhance immersion and control in areas such as virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, and productivity. By providing developers with a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API), CTRL-labs facilitates the integration of neural control into various applications. The company's long-term vision is to enable widespread consumer adoption of this technology, creating a new universal controller that allows individuals to use their thoughts and movements to operate machines seamlessly.
Cobalt Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures indoor security robots that collaborate with human security personnel. These robots are capable of patrolling various environments, including warehouses, schools, offices, hospitals, data centers, and museums, while detecting intruders and identifying anomalies. Equipped with advanced mapping and sensing technologies, as well as features for human-robot interaction, Cobalt's robots enhance security measures by providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities. Founded in 2016 by Erik Schluntz and Travis Deyle, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
Globus.ai is a privately held company focused on artificial intelligence and machine learning, including reinforcement learning. It offers an AI-powered SaaS platform that streamlines and automates the staffing process for recruiters and candidates. The platform facilitates data extraction from various on-premise sources and integrates this data with cloud infrastructure to enhance decision-making. By predicting future trends through advanced machine learning and simulation, Globus.ai helps businesses accelerate innovation, simplify sustainable decision-making, and reduce the costs associated with data science implementation. Additionally, it engages existing candidates, collects job requests, places candidates, and provides actionable business insights, enabling clients to leverage their talent effectively.
We are a collection of engineers from Palantir, DeepMind, Oxford University and Cambridge University, on a mission to grow safer, healthier food by deploying fully autonomous greenhouses outside every city on earth.
High-tech greenhouses are key to our agricultural future - for improving human nutrition and for securing our food system against climate change and population growth. We are doing everything we can to accelerate the deployment of new farms around the world.
Built Robotics Inc. develops automation technology solutions for the construction industry. It develops AI guidance systems to transform heavy equipment into autonomous robots, which combines various sensors, such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar with advanced software. The company’s guidance systems are deployed on earthmoving equipment, and used to build critical infrastructure, such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and new housing developments. Built Robotics Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Leap Motion, Inc. specializes in developing 3D motion-control hardware and software aimed at enhancing user interaction in virtual and augmented reality environments. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on creating technology that allows users to engage with digital content through natural hand and finger movements, effectively bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds. Leap Motion partners with various VR manufacturers to integrate its innovative technology into mobile VR and AR headsets, catering to diverse sectors including healthcare, education, gaming, automotive, retail, and the arts. The company, which was formerly known as OcuSpec Inc., has operated as a subsidiary of Ultrahaptics Limited since May 2019.
The Ocean Cleanup develops technologies to extract, prevent, and intercept plastic pollutions. The main idea behind The Ocean Cleanup is to let the ocean currents do the work. An installation of U-shaped screens channels floating plastic to a central point. The concentrated plastic can then be extracted and shipped to shore for recycling into durable products. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in the Netherlands.
Brud Inc. is a transmedia studio based in Los Angeles that specializes in the development of digital and robotic characters for social platforms. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating character-driven story worlds, leveraging expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Brud is known for its work in producing virtual influencers, which are digital personas that engage audiences across various media channels. The company's innovative approach combines technology and storytelling, allowing for the creation of captivating narratives that resonate with contemporary audiences.
Synthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health.
The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms for science at scale. With its foundations in engineering disciplines, the company’s full-stack platform vertically integrates proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology to advance both basic research and therapeutic development programs.
By providing both commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic developers with unprecedented access to cutting-edge genome engineering, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, accelerating the development of truly engineered biology.
The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Redwood City, California.
Hive is a full-stack AI company established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in computer vision and deep learning, providing practical AI solutions and data labeling services. Hive operates through several key products, including Hive Media, Hive Security, Hive Auto, and Hive Retail. Hive Media offers an analytics platform tailored for broadcasters, brands, and advertising agencies, while Hive Security delivers video analytics and visual intelligence software for security applications. Hive Auto focuses on autonomous vehicles, providing data labeling and visual perception solutions. Hive Retail utilizes deep learning to create customized analytics solutions for retail operations, integrating seamlessly with client systems. Additionally, Hive Data serves as a two-sided marketplace for machine learning data labeling, leveraging a network of over two million workers to generate high-quality datasets for various applications, including autonomous driving and robotics.
ROLI is creating the future of musical expression. It started with the Seaboard, an award-winning digital keyboard that you can play with all the depth and nuance of an acoustic instrument. ROLI now makes a huge range of music-making tools — from pocket-sized drum pads like the Lightpad Block to all-in-one systems like the Songmaker Kit. Its devices are incredibly expressive, and they’re also accessible. So whether creators are learning musical skills or honing their technique, they can make music in new ways with ROLI. ROLI investors include Sony Innovation Fund, Foundry Group, Firstmark Capital, Balderton Capital, Founders Forum, and Pharrell Williams (ROLI's Chief Creative Officer). Music creation hardware includes: Seaboard RISE 25, Seaboard RISE 49, Seaboard Block, Lightpad Block, Loop Block, Live Block, and Touch Block. Music creation software includes: Equator, Cypher2, Strobe2, and the NOISE for iOS app. Platform products include the C++ audio coding framework JUCE.
Plethora Corporation specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of precision machined parts, utilizing advanced robotics and software to enhance CNC machining processes. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company focuses on the milling and turning of various materials, including aluminum and copper alloys, plastics, steels, and stainless steels. Plethora serves a diverse range of industries, including robotics, automotive, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods, providing custom parts tailored to customer specifications. Its innovative manufacturing system integrates seamlessly with existing CAD and CAM software, allowing for increased efficiency in the production of custom components.
REX Computing develops a range of massively parallel and high density computing systems. The company was founded by Thomas Sohmers in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on developing general intelligence for robots by leveraging the computational principles of the human brain. Vicarious aims to tackle significant challenges in the field of AI, fostering a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and passion among its team members.
Plethora Corporation specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of precision machined parts, utilizing advanced robotics and software to enhance CNC machining processes. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company focuses on the milling and turning of various materials, including aluminum and copper alloys, plastics, steels, and stainless steels. Plethora serves a diverse range of industries, including robotics, automotive, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods, providing custom parts tailored to customer specifications. Its innovative manufacturing system integrates seamlessly with existing CAD and CAM software, allowing for increased efficiency in the production of custom components.
Plethora Corporation specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of precision machined parts, utilizing advanced robotics and software to enhance CNC machining processes. Established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Marietta, Georgia, the company focuses on the milling and turning of various materials, including aluminum and copper alloys, plastics, steels, and stainless steels. Plethora serves a diverse range of industries, including robotics, automotive, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods, providing custom parts tailored to customer specifications. Its innovative manufacturing system integrates seamlessly with existing CAD and CAM software, allowing for increased efficiency in the production of custom components.
Synthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health.
The company leverages machine learning, automation, and gene editing to build platforms for science at scale. With its foundations in engineering disciplines, the company’s full-stack platform vertically integrates proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology to advance both basic research and therapeutic development programs.
By providing both commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic developers with unprecedented access to cutting-edge genome engineering, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, accelerating the development of truly engineered biology.
The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Redwood City, California.
Leap Motion, Inc. specializes in developing 3D motion-control hardware and software aimed at enhancing user interaction in virtual and augmented reality environments. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on creating technology that allows users to engage with digital content through natural hand and finger movements, effectively bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds. Leap Motion partners with various VR manufacturers to integrate its innovative technology into mobile VR and AR headsets, catering to diverse sectors including healthcare, education, gaming, automotive, retail, and the arts. The company, which was formerly known as OcuSpec Inc., has operated as a subsidiary of Ultrahaptics Limited since May 2019.
Strateos operates a robotic cloud laboratory that automates chemistry, biology, and tissue analysis to enhance drug discovery processes. By integrating advanced robotics, control systems, and sophisticated imaging and analytics software, Strateos allows pharmaceutical companies to discover new drug candidates more efficiently. The company emerged from a merger between Transcriptic, known for its pioneering robotic cloud laboratory platform, and 3Scan, which specialized in using automation and machine learning to analyze tissue samples. This combination enables Strateos to provide a comprehensive suite of technologies designed to streamline the drug discovery and early development phases. By transforming life science methodologies into data-driven processes, Strateos aims to create a more efficient and cost-effective approach to scientific research, positioning itself as a valuable partner to biotechnology firms seeking to innovate in the field.
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on developing general intelligence for robots by leveraging the computational principles of the human brain. Vicarious aims to tackle significant challenges in the field of AI, fostering a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and passion among its team members.
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on developing general intelligence for robots by leveraging the computational principles of the human brain. Vicarious aims to tackle significant challenges in the field of AI, fostering a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and passion among its team members.
Leap Motion, Inc. specializes in developing 3D motion-control hardware and software aimed at enhancing user interaction in virtual and augmented reality environments. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company focuses on creating technology that allows users to engage with digital content through natural hand and finger movements, effectively bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds. Leap Motion partners with various VR manufacturers to integrate its innovative technology into mobile VR and AR headsets, catering to diverse sectors including healthcare, education, gaming, automotive, retail, and the arts. The company, which was formerly known as OcuSpec Inc., has operated as a subsidiary of Ultrahaptics Limited since May 2019.