Hardware & Semiconductors hub: 145 startups and 68 funds matched in our directory. Search the full startup corpus from /startups.
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Hardware & Semiconductors startups and investors we cover

Shortlist companies and funds tagged Hardware & Semiconductors in our directory. This hub is a sector cut, not a complete market census. Search every startup from /startups or open the investor list.

Startups in this sector

Showing 12 of 145 matched profiles.

  • FuriosaAI

    Designs energy-efficient AI inference accelerators and servers for enterprise and cloud deployments.

  • Antares Nuclear

    Develops factory-built nuclear microreactors for reliable power at military, space and remote industrial sites.

  • Valar Atomics

    Develops standardized gas-cooled small nuclear reactors for industrial and AI infrastructure power.

  • Specter

    Industrial physical-security platform combining wireless sensors and on-site AI.

  • SendCutSend

    Online on-demand metal parts manufacturer offering fast digital quoting and U.S. fabrication.

  • Relativity Space

    Develops Terran R, a reusable orbital launcher, using automated additive manufacturing and in-house rocket production.

  • Perennial Autonomy

    Develops counter-drone interceptors, reconnaissance quadcopters and uncrewed strike platforms.

  • K2 Space

    Builds high-power satellite buses and spacecraft platforms for large commercial and defense payloads.

  • Hermeus

    Develops reusable uncrewed high-speed aircraft and the manufacturing base to produce them.

  • General Matter

    Develops U.S. uranium enrichment and HALEU fuel supply for advanced nuclear reactors.

  • Endurance Energy

    Develops modular seafloor geothermal generators for coastal and industrial electricity demand.

  • CHAOS Industries

    Builds distributed radars and sensing systems for air-defense and counter-drone detection.

Investors in this sector

Showing 12 of 68 matched funds.

  • Abstract Ventures

    Abstract is a San Francisco venture capital firm investing across seed and early-stage technology companies. The firm reports $3.3 billion in assets under management and participated in Volantis's $88 million Series A.

  • Advent International

    Global private equity investor founded in 1984, investing across industrial, technology, healthcare, consumer, and business and financial services companies. Advent reports $109 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026.

  • AllianceBernstein

    Global asset manager participating in public and private growth investments.

  • AMD Ventures

    AMD Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of AMD. It backs companies across the AI and compute stack and supports portfolio companies with access to AMD hardware, technical expertise and go-to-market resources.

  • Amplify Partners

    Amplify Partners is an early-stage venture firm focused on technical founders building data infrastructure, developer tools, AI systems and enterprise software. Its portfolio includes Datadog, Temporal and Modal. It is a stronger match for deep technical products than for generic consumer-app pitches.

  • ARCHIV

    San Francisco investment firm focused on artificial intelligence and robotics. ARCHIV led GMI Cloud's $223 million Series B announced in October 2026.

  • Balerion Space Ventures

    Dallas-based venture firm investing across space, defense, advanced energy and other infrastructure technologies tied to economic and national security.

  • Booz Allen Ventures

    Corporate venture arm of Booz Allen Hamilton investing in early-stage dual-use companies across AI, defense technology, deep tech, cybersecurity, space and U.S. reindustrialization.

  • Bullhound Capital

    Bullhound Capital invests in technology businesses, including AI infrastructure and deep technology. It led Salience Labs' October 2026 $125M Series B; principal Callum Stewart joined the board.

  • Cantos

    San Francisco–based early-stage firm founded in 2021, investing at the intersection of software, hardware, and wetware. Cantos closed Fund IV at $70M in 2026, backing defense, climate, and deep-tech founders at pre-seed and seed.

  • Chattanooga Renaissance Fund

    Chattanooga angel capital fund investing in seed and early-stage Southeast companies — including lasting local HQs such as Branch Technology and Variable. CRF I/II portfolio spans software, advanced manufacturing, and consumer brands rooted in Gig City.

  • China Life Private Equity Investment

    China Life Private Equity Investment is a professional investment platform under China Life, established in 2016. It led Velotric’s completed RMB200 million Series C disclosed on October 16, 2026. It should not be conflated with other China Life-branded investment subsidiaries.