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Lumafield provides industrial computed tomography solutions for non-destructive testing and inspection in engineering environments. Its Neptune X-ray CT scanner enables detailed imaging to analyze internal structures and detect defects across materials. The Voyager software platform delivers cloud-based AI-powered analysis, automated inspections, and collaboration tools to support product development from design through manufacturing. Triton is a high-speed CT system designed for rapid scanning in high-volume manufacturing settings. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, helping to improve product quality and reliability through advanced imaging and analysis capabilities.

Kinetic specializes in modernizing automotive infrastructure to accommodate electric and autonomous vehicles. It employs hardware, robotics, software, and AI to deliver swift, accurate, and predictable maintenance services.

Nominal develops a data infrastructure platform that empowers engineering teams across industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrials to efficiently test and validate complex hardware systems. The platform offers multi-modal data ingestion, edge analytics, visualization, and automated validation capabilities.

Nominal develops a data infrastructure platform that empowers engineering teams across industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrials to efficiently test and validate complex hardware systems. The platform offers multi-modal data ingestion, edge analytics, visualization, and automated validation capabilities.

Instock is a technology company that provides a robotics‑as‑a‑service platform for e‑commerce fulfillment. Its 3‑D goods‑to‑person system uses software‑defined automation and a simulation‑first design to increase storage density, throughput, and cost efficiency. The platform offers embedded self‑service tools that streamline daily operations and reduce transit times, allowing online retailers to lower shipping costs and deliver orders faster.

Kinetic specializes in modernizing automotive infrastructure to accommodate electric and autonomous vehicles. It employs hardware, robotics, software, and AI to deliver swift, accurate, and predictable maintenance services.

Pivotal Commware, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of software-defined antennas and radios that leverage holographic beamforming technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Kirkland, Washington, the company designs products aimed at enhancing network speed, capacity, and spectral efficiency. Its offerings include platforms such as beamformers and systems for 5G echo subscribers and drone beamforming antennas. Additionally, Pivotal Commware provides intelligent beam management systems that facilitate wireless communication by enabling multiple concurrent transmissions on the same frequency without interference. This technology allows wireless service providers to optimize the use of spectrum in a given area, thereby improving broadband network performance.

Founded in 2012, Mythic specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-driven silicon chips and inference processors. Its innovative technology brings desktop GPU compute capabilities and neural networks to compact, energy-efficient devices, enabling AI deployment across various industries such as consumer electronics, wearables, and autonomous systems.

Apex designs and manufactures small satellites tailored for various space missions. The company focuses on streamlining satellite production by integrating modular hardware and standardized software systems. Apex offers platforms that support Earth observation, communications, and scientific research applications. Its approach emphasizes scalable manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for satellite deployment. Apex collaborates with clients to customize satellite configurations based on mission-specific requirements.

Lumafield provides industrial computed tomography solutions for non-destructive testing and inspection in engineering environments. Its Neptune X-ray CT scanner enables detailed imaging to analyze internal structures and detect defects across materials. The Voyager software platform delivers cloud-based AI-powered analysis, automated inspections, and collaboration tools to support product development from design through manufacturing. Triton is a high-speed CT system designed for rapid scanning in high-volume manufacturing settings. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, helping to improve product quality and reliability through advanced imaging and analysis capabilities.

Bild is a collaboration platform and design management tool for the hardware industry. It centralizes visual assets and supports design reviews through cloud-based services, enabling hardware product teams and external partners to collaborate more efficiently. By improving collaboration and communication across engineering and manufacturing stakeholders, Bild helps reduce production risks and shorten product development cycles, contributing to faster delivery and fewer design mistakes.

Flex Logix Technologies develops embedded FPGA intellectual property cores and software that enable reconfigurable RTL in chip and system designs. Its product suite includes the InferX X1 edge inference co-processor and design tools, supporting embedding programmable logic inside integrated circuits and reconfiguring RTL after manufacture. The company serves aerospace and government customers in the United States and has clients in Israel, China, Europe and other parts of Asia. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Flex Logix also maintains offices in Taipei, Hsinchu, Shanghai and Beijing.

Pivotal Commware, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of software-defined antennas and radios that leverage holographic beamforming technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Kirkland, Washington, the company designs products aimed at enhancing network speed, capacity, and spectral efficiency. Its offerings include platforms such as beamformers and systems for 5G echo subscribers and drone beamforming antennas. Additionally, Pivotal Commware provides intelligent beam management systems that facilitate wireless communication by enabling multiple concurrent transmissions on the same frequency without interference. This technology allows wireless service providers to optimize the use of spectrum in a given area, thereby improving broadband network performance.

Founded in 2015, Looking Glass Factory develops and manufactures holographic displays designed for 3D creators. Its flagship product, the Looking Glass, combines light field and volumetric display technologies to enable users to create, share, and interact with 3D content without needing VR or AR headsets.

Avail Medsystems, Inc. is a digital healthcare company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing a comprehensive hardware and software platform designed to connect healthcare professionals remotely. The company offers a fully integrated audio/visual system that facilitates real-time collaboration and procedural support, enabling practitioners to access clinical expertise and education without the constraints of physical location. By democratizing access to specialized knowledge and services, Avail Medsystems enhances the efficiency of healthcare delivery and promotes the adoption of innovative medical technologies. Founded in 2012 and previously known as Nurep, Inc., the company aims to improve patient care by bridging gaps between healthcare providers and medical technology experts.

Performance Drone Works is a company focused on developing advanced autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) tailored for the modern warfighter. Its platforms are designed to enhance mission effectiveness while minimizing risk to personnel. The company employs innovative technology in the design of its small autonomous platforms, ensuring a commonality in electronics and software across multiple sizes. Notably, its reconnaissance devices feature 3D-vision-based obstacle avoidance capabilities, allowing for safe flight operations even in GPS-denied environments. Through these advancements, Performance Drone Works aims to support military operations with cutting-edge solutions that address contemporary challenges in warfare.

Lumafield provides industrial computed tomography solutions for non-destructive testing and inspection in engineering environments. Its Neptune X-ray CT scanner enables detailed imaging to analyze internal structures and detect defects across materials. The Voyager software platform delivers cloud-based AI-powered analysis, automated inspections, and collaboration tools to support product development from design through manufacturing. Triton is a high-speed CT system designed for rapid scanning in high-volume manufacturing settings. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, helping to improve product quality and reliability through advanced imaging and analysis capabilities.

Lumafield provides industrial computed tomography solutions for non-destructive testing and inspection in engineering environments. Its Neptune X-ray CT scanner enables detailed imaging to analyze internal structures and detect defects across materials. The Voyager software platform delivers cloud-based AI-powered analysis, automated inspections, and collaboration tools to support product development from design through manufacturing. Triton is a high-speed CT system designed for rapid scanning in high-volume manufacturing settings. The company serves industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical devices, helping to improve product quality and reliability through advanced imaging and analysis capabilities.

Founded in 2012, Mythic specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-driven silicon chips and inference processors. Its innovative technology brings desktop GPU compute capabilities and neural networks to compact, energy-efficient devices, enabling AI deployment across various industries such as consumer electronics, wearables, and autonomous systems.

Lightform, Inc. is a computer vision and hardware company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing technology for projected augmented reality, offering sound-reactive projectors, projector kits, and creator products that transform spaces through projection mapping. Lightform's innovative hardware tools and desktop application enable users to create animated content for various scenes, control projectors wirelessly from laptops or phones, and seamlessly integrate real objects with projected light. The company also provides 3D scanning options that allow for the scanning of complex scenes, automatically fine-tuning alignment and enhancing the projection mapping workflow with AI-generated effects and filters.

CTRL-Labs develops neural interface technologies that enable humans to interact with machines using natural movements and thoughts. Their flagship product, CTRL-kit, is a wireless, non-invasive electromyography device that translates neural signals into control for applications in XR, robotics, productivity, and clinical research.

CTRL-Labs develops neural interface technologies that enable humans to interact with machines using natural movements and thoughts. Their flagship product, CTRL-kit, is a wireless, non-invasive electromyography device that translates neural signals into control for applications in XR, robotics, productivity, and clinical research.

Founded in 2012, Mythic specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-driven silicon chips and inference processors. Its innovative technology brings desktop GPU compute capabilities and neural networks to compact, energy-efficient devices, enabling AI deployment across various industries such as consumer electronics, wearables, and autonomous systems.

Halo Neuro, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing neurotechnology systems. Its flagship product, Halo Sport, employs a technique called Neuropriming, which combines electrical stimulation with movement-based training to enhance skill and strength acquisition in elite athletes. This process temporarily boosts the brain's learning capacity, or 'hyperplasticity', refining its ability to adapt to training. The company aims to help individuals unlock their full potential through innovative brain stimulation technology.

Scatter is a company focused on integrating human likeness into the metaverse through its innovative software product, Depthkit. This platform is recognized as the most widely used solution for creating volumetric video human holograms, allowing real people to be embedded in virtual environments. Depthkit is favored by leading interactive media and entertainment companies due to its user-friendly and cost-effective approach to producing high-quality volumetric video content and livestreams. The software requires only minimal off-the-shelf hardware, making it accessible for content creators. Scatter's team consists of Emmy-award winning creators and technologists with extensive backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as Microsoft Research and Carnegie Mellon. Since its inception in 2010, the company has been at the forefront of holographic technology, continually advancing the capabilities of virtual reality filmmaking.

Lightform, Inc. is a computer vision and hardware company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing technology for projected augmented reality, offering sound-reactive projectors, projector kits, and creator products that transform spaces through projection mapping. Lightform's innovative hardware tools and desktop application enable users to create animated content for various scenes, control projectors wirelessly from laptops or phones, and seamlessly integrate real objects with projected light. The company also provides 3D scanning options that allow for the scanning of complex scenes, automatically fine-tuning alignment and enhancing the projection mapping workflow with AI-generated effects and filters.

Noon Home, Inc. is a manufacturer of smart switches and home automation products, headquartered in Cupertino, California. Incorporated in 2015, the company specializes in creating innovative lighting solutions that enhance residential environments. Its flagship product, the Noon Smart Lighting System, allows users to replace traditional switches with smart switches that communicate wirelessly via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This system offers customizable lighting scenes tailored to various moods and activities, such as movie nights, dining, and relaxation. Additionally, Noon Home's products include features like motion detection, vacation mode to simulate typical lighting behaviors, and voice control capabilities, all designed to provide a seamless and interactive lighting experience in the home. As of January 2020, Noon Home operates as a subsidiary of Racepoint Energy LLC.

Desktop Metal is a global developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and software for industrial production. The company offers a range of metal 3D printing systems, including the Production System for high-volume manufacturing, the Shop System for machine shops, the Studio System for office environments, and the Fiber printer for desktop use. It supplies materials and software that support metal, polymer, sand, and ceramic applications, enabling on-demand, digital mass production with improved speed, cost efficiency, and part quality. Desktop Metal serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development customers and operates worldwide from headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Pivotal Commware, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of software-defined antennas and radios that leverage holographic beamforming technology. Founded in 2016 and based in Kirkland, Washington, the company designs products aimed at enhancing network speed, capacity, and spectral efficiency. Its offerings include platforms such as beamformers and systems for 5G echo subscribers and drone beamforming antennas. Additionally, Pivotal Commware provides intelligent beam management systems that facilitate wireless communication by enabling multiple concurrent transmissions on the same frequency without interference. This technology allows wireless service providers to optimize the use of spectrum in a given area, thereby improving broadband network performance.

Founded in 2012, Mythic specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-driven silicon chips and inference processors. Its innovative technology brings desktop GPU compute capabilities and neural networks to compact, energy-efficient devices, enabling AI deployment across various industries such as consumer electronics, wearables, and autonomous systems.

Flex Logix Technologies develops embedded FPGA intellectual property cores and software that enable reconfigurable RTL in chip and system designs. Its product suite includes the InferX X1 edge inference co-processor and design tools, supporting embedding programmable logic inside integrated circuits and reconfiguring RTL after manufacture. The company serves aerospace and government customers in the United States and has clients in Israel, China, Europe and other parts of Asia. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Flex Logix also maintains offices in Taipei, Hsinchu, Shanghai and Beijing.

Lightform, Inc. is a computer vision and hardware company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing technology for projected augmented reality, offering sound-reactive projectors, projector kits, and creator products that transform spaces through projection mapping. Lightform's innovative hardware tools and desktop application enable users to create animated content for various scenes, control projectors wirelessly from laptops or phones, and seamlessly integrate real objects with projected light. The company also provides 3D scanning options that allow for the scanning of complex scenes, automatically fine-tuning alignment and enhancing the projection mapping workflow with AI-generated effects and filters.

Founded in 2015, Looking Glass Factory develops and manufactures holographic displays designed for 3D creators. Its flagship product, the Looking Glass, combines light field and volumetric display technologies to enable users to create, share, and interact with 3D content without needing VR or AR headsets.

Desktop Metal is a global developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and software for industrial production. The company offers a range of metal 3D printing systems, including the Production System for high-volume manufacturing, the Shop System for machine shops, the Studio System for office environments, and the Fiber printer for desktop use. It supplies materials and software that support metal, polymer, sand, and ceramic applications, enabling on-demand, digital mass production with improved speed, cost efficiency, and part quality. Desktop Metal serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development customers and operates worldwide from headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Founded in 2012, Mythic specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-driven silicon chips and inference processors. Its innovative technology brings desktop GPU compute capabilities and neural networks to compact, energy-efficient devices, enabling AI deployment across various industries such as consumer electronics, wearables, and autonomous systems.

Scatter is a company focused on integrating human likeness into the metaverse through its innovative software product, Depthkit. This platform is recognized as the most widely used solution for creating volumetric video human holograms, allowing real people to be embedded in virtual environments. Depthkit is favored by leading interactive media and entertainment companies due to its user-friendly and cost-effective approach to producing high-quality volumetric video content and livestreams. The software requires only minimal off-the-shelf hardware, making it accessible for content creators. Scatter's team consists of Emmy-award winning creators and technologists with extensive backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as Microsoft Research and Carnegie Mellon. Since its inception in 2010, the company has been at the forefront of holographic technology, continually advancing the capabilities of virtual reality filmmaking.

Moment is a global marketplace focused on enhancing mobile photography for creatives. The company offers a range of products, including phone cases, external lenses, and various accessories designed to improve the quality of photos and videos captured on smartphones. Moment's lenses utilize intuitive controls for light and focus, making it easier for users to achieve professional results. In addition to its product offerings, Moment aims to inspire creativity by providing opportunities for skill development, travel experiences, and community engagement among photography enthusiasts.

Desktop Metal is a global developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and software for industrial production. The company offers a range of metal 3D printing systems, including the Production System for high-volume manufacturing, the Shop System for machine shops, the Studio System for office environments, and the Fiber printer for desktop use. It supplies materials and software that support metal, polymer, sand, and ceramic applications, enabling on-demand, digital mass production with improved speed, cost efficiency, and part quality. Desktop Metal serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development customers and operates worldwide from headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Halo Neuro, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing neurotechnology systems. Its flagship product, Halo Sport, employs a technique called Neuropriming, which combines electrical stimulation with movement-based training to enhance skill and strength acquisition in elite athletes. This process temporarily boosts the brain's learning capacity, or 'hyperplasticity', refining its ability to adapt to training. The company aims to help individuals unlock their full potential through innovative brain stimulation technology.

Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company that designs, manufactures, and deploys quantum integrated circuits in low-temperature environments. It develops control systems for quantum logic operations and software to integrate its systems into existing cloud infrastructure. The company focuses on near-term applications in computational chemistry and machine learning, offering the world's first full-stack programming and execution environment for quantum/classical computing.

Founded in 2015, Looking Glass Factory develops and manufactures holographic displays designed for 3D creators. Its flagship product, the Looking Glass, combines light field and volumetric display technologies to enable users to create, share, and interact with 3D content without needing VR or AR headsets.

Desktop Metal is a global developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and software for industrial production. The company offers a range of metal 3D printing systems, including the Production System for high-volume manufacturing, the Shop System for machine shops, the Studio System for office environments, and the Fiber printer for desktop use. It supplies materials and software that support metal, polymer, sand, and ceramic applications, enabling on-demand, digital mass production with improved speed, cost efficiency, and part quality. Desktop Metal serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development customers and operates worldwide from headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Happiest Baby, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing science-based products and services aimed at enhancing the health, safety, and emotional well-being of children. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Harvey Karp and Nina Montée-Karp, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Its flagship product, SNOO, is the world’s first smart sleeper, utilizing advanced robotic technology to implement Dr. Karp's 5 S's method for soothing infants. SNOO has received multiple international awards, including recognition from the National Sleep Foundation, and is part of the Smithsonian Institution's collection as a notable design innovation. Happiest Baby also offers a range of baby-related products, such as swaddles and educational materials, and provides resources for parents to address various childcare challenges. The company's mission is to support parents in raising healthy and happy children, with ongoing studies at leading medical centers exploring the benefits of its products in reducing postpartum depression and promoting safe sleep practices.

LensBricks INC is a technology company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced camera systems for various sectors, including healthcare and defense. Founded in 2013 by experts in computational imaging and computer vision, the company focuses on enhancing customer awareness of household activities through innovative imaging solutions. By integrating camera hardware, software, and cloud technology, LensBricks aims to create unique visual experiences and provide valuable insights to its users. The company's commitment to democratizing imaging positions it at the forefront of the industry, leveraging its expertise to transform how visual data is captured and utilized.

Moment is a global marketplace focused on enhancing mobile photography for creatives. The company offers a range of products, including phone cases, external lenses, and various accessories designed to improve the quality of photos and videos captured on smartphones. Moment's lenses utilize intuitive controls for light and focus, making it easier for users to achieve professional results. In addition to its product offerings, Moment aims to inspire creativity by providing opportunities for skill development, travel experiences, and community engagement among photography enthusiasts.

BrightSky Labs, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in the manufacture and sale of portable video cameras. The company focuses on providing durable video recording solutions that empower users to capture high-quality footage and seamlessly share their experiences across social media platforms. BrightSky Labs aims to enhance the video sharing experience by offering a user-friendly interface that allows individuals to easily organize and disseminate their captured content.

Flex Logix Technologies develops embedded FPGA intellectual property cores and software that enable reconfigurable RTL in chip and system designs. Its product suite includes the InferX X1 edge inference co-processor and design tools, supporting embedding programmable logic inside integrated circuits and reconfiguring RTL after manufacture. The company serves aerospace and government customers in the United States and has clients in Israel, China, Europe and other parts of Asia. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Flex Logix also maintains offices in Taipei, Hsinchu, Shanghai and Beijing.

Founded in 2001, Luxtera specializes in silicon photonics technology for high-speed optical communications. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company designs and builds front panel and embedded optical modules, including faceplate pluggable optical transceivers and embedded optical transceivers. Luxtera's patented technology integrates optics directly with silicon electronics on a CMOS chip, enabling direct 'fiber to the chip' connectivity. As of December 2018, Luxtera operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

Halo Neuro, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing neurotechnology systems. Its flagship product, Halo Sport, employs a technique called Neuropriming, which combines electrical stimulation with movement-based training to enhance skill and strength acquisition in elite athletes. This process temporarily boosts the brain's learning capacity, or 'hyperplasticity', refining its ability to adapt to training. The company aims to help individuals unlock their full potential through innovative brain stimulation technology.

Founded in 2001, Luxtera specializes in silicon photonics technology for high-speed optical communications. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company designs and builds front panel and embedded optical modules, including faceplate pluggable optical transceivers and embedded optical transceivers. Luxtera's patented technology integrates optics directly with silicon electronics on a CMOS chip, enabling direct 'fiber to the chip' connectivity. As of December 2018, Luxtera operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.

SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of intelligent millimeter wave technologies and high-speed wireless communication platforms. It is recognized for being the first to create 60 GHz chipsets using CMOS technology, catering to the growing demand for high-bandwidth services. SiBEAM designs RF CMOS semiconductors for various applications, including wireless high-definition transmitters and receivers for devices such as DVD players, set-top boxes, and media center PCs. The company also offers low power transmitter and receiver chipsets and a WirelessHD Development Kit to facilitate integration into wireless communications product lines. Its innovative solutions are utilized in a range of products, including A/V receivers and home theater systems, thereby enhancing the wireless communication capabilities across consumer electronics.

Silicon Clocks develops and licenses its patented CMEMSâ„¢ (Standard CMOS + MEMS) design and manufacturing technology to fabless electronic companies, design houses, open foundries, IDMs, and MEMS manufacturers. CMEMSâ„¢ allows the 3D silicon manufacturing of a wide range of silicon resonators and sensors directly above standard CMOS wafers enabling the creation of a wide range of integrated clock & timing, consumer, health, automotive, wireless, and energy harvesting applications. Companies adopting the CMEMSâ„¢ technology develop new products with unprecedented form factors, improved manufacturing margins, and lower power consumption. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Fremont, California.

Silicon Clocks develops and licenses its patented CMEMSâ„¢ (Standard CMOS + MEMS) design and manufacturing technology to fabless electronic companies, design houses, open foundries, IDMs, and MEMS manufacturers. CMEMSâ„¢ allows the 3D silicon manufacturing of a wide range of silicon resonators and sensors directly above standard CMOS wafers enabling the creation of a wide range of integrated clock & timing, consumer, health, automotive, wireless, and energy harvesting applications. Companies adopting the CMEMSâ„¢ technology develop new products with unprecedented form factors, improved manufacturing margins, and lower power consumption. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Fremont, California.

Molecular Imprints Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in the manufacture of imprint and lithography systems designed for creating nanometer-scale surface relief structures. Founded in 2001 as a spin-off from the University of Texas, the company has developed a robust portfolio of over 100 patents related to imprint tools, materials, and process technologies. Its core technology, Jet and Flash Imprint Lithography, utilizes an advanced Drop Pattern Generation System to enable precise deposition of photoresist on substrates in extremely small quantities, facilitating the consistent nanoimprinting of features down to 10 nanometers. This innovative approach caters to various high-tech industries, including displays, life sciences, and light-emitting diodes, by providing cost-effective solutions for nanopatterning applications.