Top Hardware + Software Startups in 2024

For 100 years the home security industry has been selling outdated technology at highway-robbery prices. Often sales reps will try to scare customers into signing long-term contracts that are full of nasty fine print. We believe being safe should be simple. SimpliSafe security systems are easy to self-install, easy to purchase direct online, and don’t require a phoneline or long-term contract. They are also wireless, cellular, and customizable: It works anywhere and will fit any house, apartment or business.

Spot AI is the simplest way to move your video security to the cloud making it easy to see, search, share, and manage all your security cameras across all your sites. Built by engineers from Stanford University and Cisco Meraki, Spot AI is a modern version of an NVR, which works with all existing camera brands, installs in minutes, and requires almost zero IT work to get it up and running.

Markforged transforms manufacturing with the most affordable 3D metal and carbon fiber printers capable of producing parts tough enough for the factory floor. Engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals all over the world rely on Markforged metal and composite printers for tooling, fixtures, functional prototyping, and high-value end-use production. Founded in 2013 and based in Watertown, MA, Markforged has about 300 employees globally, with $137 million in both strategic and venture capital. Markforged was recently recognized by Forbes in the Next Billion-Dollar Startups list and listed as the tenth fastest-growing tech company in the US in the 2018 Deloitte Fast 500. To learn more about Markforged, please visit markforged.com.

We're operationalizing the largest Earth-exploration mission in human history by developing new technology to allow faster acquisition and increased usability of subsea data.

RefleXion Medical is developing the first Biology-guided Radiotherapy (BgRT) system for cancer treatment. By leveraging Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in a novel way, RefleXion's patented technology will allow tumors to continuously signal their location during treatment and potentially revolutionize the practice of radiation oncology.

For years, there has been demand for FFF 3D printing in manufacturing environments - Recently, Mosaic Manufacturing launched its Array Product Ecosystem, for the first time enabling scalable output from FFF 3D printers. The infrastructure of today means that cost scales linearly with output. If a part costs $5 to make at a volume of 10, it costs $5 to make at a volume of 10,000. This is due to the fact that 3D printing systems were never designed to scale - a fact that the team at Mosaic has been working to change. Mosaic’s Array Product Ecosystem includes Array, Array Production, Element, Element HT, Palette 3, Palette 3 Pro, Canvas, and Mosaic’s 3D Printing Material line.

Meter helps companies save time and money with our all-in-one solution. Unlike traditional internet solutions, Meter’s approach is vertically-integrated across engineering and operations. We work on hardware (including routers, switches, and wireless access points) and software to manage thousands of devices, process millions of packets, and scale operations. Meter operates in every major US city, and our customer base is expanding quickly. We serve customers across a number of industries including e-commerce, financial services, life sciences, software as a service, and robotics. We can deploy our products and services across a variety of commercial spaces including labs, office buildings, and warehouses. You can find more details regarding our customers by visiting meter.com/customers (meter.com/customers).

We are Astropad and we build hardware and software tools that unlock creativity and productivity. Our tools are in use by tens of thousands of creative pros and some of the largest animation studios in the world. We are a small (~13), bootstrapped startup founded by ex-Apple engineers Matt Ronge and Giovanni Donelli. We are looking for people who care about building the next generation of creative tools!

KeyMe is an innovative, New York City based startup that is revolutionizing the way people manage their keys. We have created self-service kiosks that allow individuals to instantly duplicate keys, store digital copies of keys online, share keys with friends and family, and print out a stored key in the case of a lockout. We also have an iPhone app that allows you to scan keys from the comfort of your home and have them mailed and delivered to you. Available at key.me

CLIP is a clean-mobility company. We build portable electric propulsion devices for all bicycles. Our first product, CLIP - friction drive instantly motorizes a bicycle without the use of tools. Packs 15 mph of ride-assist power, can be carried in a backpack and charged from a desk. Our mission is to reinvent the e-bike experience to make it affordable for everyone. To empower a growing urban population with a viable path to switch to bicycles by providing e-bike tech at a fraction of cost and complexity.