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Startups creating advanced hardware and software are driving new developments in the manufacturing sector. This group includes companies working in fields from aerospace and robotics to semiconductors.
Among them, electric aircraft company Beta Technologies has raised $1.8B. Satellite bus manufacturer Apex, founded in 2022, has already secured $522M in funding.
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Get the Sheet for $50Beta Technologies designs and manufactures all-electric aircraft for both vertical and conventional takeoffs and landings. Their work extends beyond the aircraft themselves to include a network of charging systems and comprehensive pilot training programs.
Unitree Robotics builds advanced quadruped and humanoid robots designed for a mix of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. Their high-performance robotic platforms are used globally for tasks spanning from automated inspection to research and entertainment.
Apptronik builds humanoid robots designed to work alongside people in industries like logistics and manufacturing. Their general-purpose robot, Apollo, is engineered to handle tasks that are dull, dirty, or dangerous, allowing human workers to focus on higher-value activities.
Flock Safety develops a public safety operating system that helps law enforcement and communities eliminate crime. Their network of cameras captures objective evidence, like license plates, and sends real-time alerts to help police solve cases.
Rebellions develops AI accelerator chips and data center systems engineered for efficient inference in large-scale applications. Their custom silicon is designed to handle the demanding workloads of modern AI, making complex operations faster and more cost-effective.
Agibot creates humanoid robots to perform real-world tasks. Their technology focuses on multi-robot collaboration to automate complex workflows in industrial and manufacturing settings.
Rivos builds high-performance server-grade hardware for enterprises using the open-source RISC-V architecture. Their integrated system solutions are designed to power modern data center and analytics workloads.
Apex designs and manufactures satellite buses tailored for various space missions. Their spacecraft platforms are built to help commercial and government customers deploy payloads into orbit more quickly.
Keychain has developed an AI platform that helps consumer packaged goods companies streamline the process of creating new products and finding suppliers. Their system simplifies the manufacturing journey by connecting brands with a network of qualified partners.
Quantum Systems builds AI-powered eVTOL drones for defense, security, and surveying. Their platforms deliver advanced aerial intelligence for government and commercial missions.
Beyond our top ten picks, there's a wide world of companies building the future. Together, they’ve brought in more than $40 billion to tackle challenges in areas like mobility and artificial intelligence.
Some are early in their journey, while others are established names continuing to grow. Here’s a look at the other companies shaping the manufacturing sector.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2014 | $215M | Series D | |
| Manufacturing | 2013 | $1.1B | Series E | |
| Hardware | 2007 | $307.8M | Series C | |
| Mobility | 2016 | $500M | Venture Round | |
| Hardware | 2006 | $387M | Debt Financing | |
| Manufacturing | 2021 | $1.7B | Series B | |
| Hardware | 2021 | $90.5M | Series B | |
| Automation | 2016 | $152.4M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2018 | $1.1B | Debt Financing | |
| Hardware | 2015 | $578.1M | Series C | |
| Media | 1964 | $430.2k | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Healthcare | 2019 | $23.8M | Series B | |
| Manufacturing | 2024 | $64M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2015 | $367M | Venture Round | |
| Energy | 2023 | $136M | Series B | |
| AI | 2014 | $136.5M | Series B | |
| Enterprise | 2022 | $10.7M | Seed | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $525M | Series C | |
| Hardware | 1975 | $600M | Debt Financing | |
| Healthcare | 2014 | $250.9M | Venture Round | |
| Hardware | 2014 | $2.5M | Product Crowdfunding | |
| Manufacturing | 2018 | $76.6M | Series B | |
| Analytics | 2012 | $80.4M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2009 | $108.1M | Grant | |
| AI | 2017 | $57M | Venture Round | |
| AI | — | $50M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2013 | $683.4M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2015 | $58M | Series C | |
| Mobility | 2021 | ₹485M | Seed | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $5.6B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2023 | $25.5M | Grant | |
| AgTech | 2018 | $90.9M | Series B | |
| Biotech | 1908 | $450M | Private Equity | |
| Hardware | 2020 | $30.3M | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 2019 | $88.3M | Grant | |
| Mobility | 2018 | $537.6M | Series D | |
| Biotech | 2018 | $39.4M | Series A | |
| Hardware | 2016 | $86.2M | Venture Round | |
| Energy | 2023 | $95M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2023 | $70.2M | Series A | |
| Biotech | 2019 | $355M | Series C | |
| AI | 2019 | $185.6M | Series C | |
| Hardware | 2012 | $102.2M | Debt Financing | |
| Manufacturing | 2017 | $22M | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2022 | $26.8M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2008 | $900M | Debt Financing | |
| Robotics | 2023 | $184.7M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2020 | $476.5M | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $328M | Series C | |
| AgTech | 2016 | $198.8M | Series D | |
| Mobility | 2016 | $194.8M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 1922 | £1.5B | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2015 | $77.1M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2016 | $457.7M | Grant | |
| Media | 2021 | $59M | Series B | |
| Gaming | 2002 | $4.9B | Private Equity | |
| Mobility | 2009 | $310.8M | Undisclosed | |
| Fashion | 2017 | $191.2M | Venture Round | |
| AgTech | 2014 | $10M | Series A | |
| Food | 2005 | $1.9B | Debt Financing | |
| Manufacturing | 2004 | $190M | Private Equity | |
| Hardware | 1946 | $40M | Debt Financing | |
| Manufacturing | 2007 | $175.5M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2013 | $240M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2022 | $845M | Series C | |
| Environment | 2007 | $329.3M | Series D | |
| Healthcare | 2009 | $769M | Debt Financing | |
| Hardware | 2022 | $37.5M | Series A | |
| AI | 2014 | $207M | Series C | |
| AI | 2018 | $43.1M | Series A | |
| Mobility | 1937 | $35M | Grant | |
| Retail | 2002 | $150M | Venture Round | |
| Hardware | 2020 | $55.9M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 1948 | £90M | Debt Financing | |
| Manufacturing | 2024 | $61M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 2002 | $11.8B | Secondary Market | |
| Manufacturing | 2013 | $192.6M | Series E | |
| Mobility | — | $111M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $202.7M | Series B | |
| Manufacturing | 2009 | $130.1M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2020 | $4.7M | Seed | |
| AI | 2016 | $76M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2017 | $291.7M | Series B | |
| Manufacturing | 2018 | $69.3M | Series B | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $52.2M | Series A | |
| Hardware | 1976 | $765M | Secondary Market | |
| Hardware | 2020 | $113.6M | Venture Round | |
| Hardware | 2018 | $51.1M | Series A | |
| Hardware | 2018 | $124.9M | Series C | |
| Retail | 2009 | $37M | Series B |
