Top Hardware + Software Startups in 2026

Divergent provides a disruptive new approach to auto manufacturing that incorporates 3D printed joints, which we call a NODE™, connecting carbon fiber structural materials that results in an industrial strength chassis that can be assembled in a matter of minutes.

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.

Owl Labs is the creator of the Meeting Owl, a 360° smart video conferencing camera that sits in the center of the table and uses robotics algorithms to automatically highlight different people as they talk. After launching the product in June 2017, thousands of companies already have purchased the Meeting Owl, saying it offers the most natural and inclusive meeting experience they’ve ever seen.

Entrupy aims to fight the global problem of counterfeits to become the de-facto standard for instant authentication. Entrupy is a hardware-enabled SaaS company that uses computer vision algorithms and microscopy to bring trust to transactions of high-value physical goods. Currently in use by thousands of secondary resellers and marketplaces worldwide, Entrupy provides the only scalable technology capable of authenticating luxury products from brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Hermès, among others. The service launched in 2016, following four years of research led by Ashlesh Sharma, Vidyuth Srinivasan and Lakshminarayanan Subramanian, Professor at New York University. Investors include DG Lab Fund, deep learning pioneer and Facebook AI Research (FAIR) director, Yann LeCun, serial entrepreneur and investor Zach Coelius, cloud computing pioneer and Google VP of Infrastructure Eric Brewer, and Japanese venture capital firm, Accord Ventures.

Our first product is an automated hair braider that reduces appointment times from hours to minutes, empowering stylists to triple their business and addressing the 8 billion hours spent braiding hair each year.

Archesys provides a wide range of technical services and has been doing so for over 20 years, making a significant impact in the areas of organization, culture, and technology in both the private and public sectors. From digital modernization to process management, our team is the go-to resource for various government agencies looking to improve or overhaul their operations.

at Argentum we conserve energy & emissions for any building type. We are doing this through intelligent, modular DC (direct current) power distribution systems, IoT sensor fusion, and AI powered building automation software. The vast majority of electrical devices we use today are digital, and can only use DC power, but we continue to supply them with AC power. The conversion from AC to DC is typically an inefficient process that wastes energy into heat. This inefficiency, in the form of heat, can be felt by simply feeling any cell phone charger, laptop charger, or the base of any LED bulb. Through the combination of better power distribution with sensory data from indoor spaces, our technology can help buildings realize an average of 20% reduction in electricity use for lighting and HVAC systems. We target areas where we can save upwards of 15% in energy spending on lighting & HVAC systems. Our technologies make spaces more comfortable for tenants, increase energy performance for buildings, and make it easier to view and control all systems on a single software platform. We hold patents for one of the worlds most advanced DC power distribution systems. In addition to our own IP, we leverage several technologies on our platform, including PoE (Power over Ethernet), mesh networking, and machine learning.

Somewear’s software platform and satellite-powered hardware enable commercial and government teams to maintain situational awareness during high-pressure operations — in any environment. Somewear serves a wide range of customers including helicopter paramedics, backcountry explorers, firefighters, and operators within the US Department of Defense. The company’s purpose is to build best-in-class solutions that keep people in touch, informed, and safe anywhere in the world.

Companies need to know the location and condition of their goods, especially in transit - a huge challenge for traditional software-only supply chain solutions. Tive’s combination of always-connected sensors and cloud-based software gives companies the visibility they need, enabling alerts, reporting and analysis on their inbound and outbound deliveries. At Tive, we are embracing a more connected world and are excited by the cost-saving and efficiency opportunities that come with it. Get in touch - tive.com