Top Hardware + Software Startups in 2027

As passionate scientists and engineers, we are well aware of the plethora of critical problems in the world that cannot be solved because humanity simply does not have enough computing power. To address this, Vorticity is developing a radically new silicon chip architecture and system to dramatically accelerate scientific computing problems. Vorticity’s mission is to expand human ingenuity. To do that we are building a team of exceptional people to work together on big problems. Join us!

Yoto puts kids in control of an inspiring world of audio. Our screen-free audio players let kids listen, learn and play at their own pace. All while making sure they’re safe to explore what inspires them. The award-winning Yoto Player launched in 2020, just before the big you-know-what. Now you can find it on play mats, kitchen counters and bedside tables all around the world. Yoto Mini, our portable player, launched in late 2021 and is already accompanying kids on some incredible adventures. The Yoto Card Store has more than 700 titles from some of the world's best creators, publishers and labels. We also create Yoto Originals! We're a Series A tech company with a well-funded and fast-growing international team. Our offices are in London and New York, and in 2022 we’ll be expanding further into Europe. We have in-house expertise in hardware and software, technology development, product, marketing, commercial and retail. We’re excited to build and develop a tight-knit and energetic team to help make Yoto the next great family brand! Yoto spans the kids' audio, tech, entertainment and edtech industries, and our products have won awards in innovation, play and education categories. Time Magazine even named Yoto Player one of the Best Inventions of 2020. Our Card Store includes 700+ titles from the world’s best rights-holders including Disney, Penguin Random House, Mattel, Harper Collins and Sony Music. We also produce our own Yoto Originals, often with award-winning collaborators.

HAX is an SOSV program for hard-tech startups transforming industry. HAX started in 2012 with the goal to provide entrepreneurs with the opportunity to solve the world’s problems through hardware. We’ve spear-headed the hardware renaissance and created the lean hardware movement, which led us to build the world’s largest community of hardware companies with our two-stage programs - Stage I in Shenzhen which helps startups build and ship products, and a Stage II program in San Francisco which is helping them scale worldwide. The 300+ startups HAX invested in have been tackling extremely important world challenges in consumer, health, enterprise and industrial environments, while impacting the world with amazing products such as Particle, Makeblock, Yeelight, Avidbots, Opentrons, Nura, Simbe Robotics, etc... Companies are hailing from the US at 60%, 20% from Europe and 20% from Asia.

In September 2019, Aptiv announced a 50/50 joint venture with Hyundai Motor Group, bringing together Hyundai and Aptiv’s advanced engineering, R&D capabilities, global footprint, and shared commitment to advancing autonomous driving technology.

R-Zero Arc Hospital-grade surface and air disinfection thanks to the proven power of UV-C. Creates safer everyday spaces from up to 5,000 ft2 Lightweight, nimble and intuitive design makes it ideal for any business, including coffee shops, restaurants, schools and hotels.

Apptad is a data and business analytics consulting company. They provide analytics devops, data engineering, data management, enterprise app dev, platform modernization, and product development services.

The rapid changes taking place in today’s global business, technology, and regulatory environments are having a compounding effect on the complexity of indirect tax management and putting more pressure on the corporate tax function than ever before. This complexity demands intelligent solutions that enable businesses to satisfy tax obligations and support growth opportunities. The Trusted Leader in Tax Technology We're Vertex (VERX). A pioneer in tax automation for more than 40 years. We proudly serve over 4,000 customers worldwide with distinction and provide comprehensive tax solutions that enable global businesses to transact, comply and grow with confidence. Our software, content and services address the increasing complexities of global commerce and compliance by reducing friction, enhancing transparency and enabling greater confidence in meeting indirect tax obligations. As a result, our software is ubiquitous within our customers’ business systems, touching nearly every line item of every transaction that an enterprise can conduct. Our software is fueled by over 300 million data-driven effective tax rules and supports indirect tax compliance in more than 19,000 jurisdictions worldwide. We partner with the world’s most respected companies and harness their strengths to deliver the best tax technology solution to businesses across the globe. We integrate with key technology partners that span ERP, CRM, procurement, billing, POS and e-commerce platforms. We also work closely with over 50 tax, accounting and consulting firms to provide the integrated tax technology solutions. Our culture is the foundation of everything we do, guided by a common purpose to build trusted relationships at work, in business and in our communities. We strive to be a values-driven employer of choice who attracts, retains and inspires talented professionals to achieve their full potential. We employ over 1,100 full-time professionals today in the US, Europe and Brazil.

Secure. Modernize. Optimize. PingWind is a CVE certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We combine cybersecurity, information technology, and supply chain services to help our clients secure information, modernize systems, and optimize performance. Visit our webpage at PingWind.com for more information.