# Top 50 Manufacturing Startups Founded in 2021 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded manufacturing startups founded in 2021, ranked by total funding raised: $2.4B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/manufacturing-startups-founded-2021 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Joby Aviation** Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/joby-aviation) Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts. *Founded* 2021 Santa Cruz, United States **$600M** last round Oct 2024
- 2 [**Harbinger** Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company based in Garden Grove, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harbinger) Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company based in Garden Grove, California. *Founded* 2021 Garden Grove, United States **$500M** last round Nov 2026
- 3 [**Varda Space Industries** Varda Space Industries is a private American company based in El Segundo, California, focused on space manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/varda-space-industries) Varda Space Industries is a private American company based in El Segundo, California, focused on space manufacturing. *Founded* 2021 El Segundo, United States **$438M** last round Oct 2026
- 4 [**Tutor Intelligence** Tutor Intelligence is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of robotics, AI, and machine learning.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tutor-intelligence) Tutor Intelligence is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of robotics, AI, and machine learning. *Founded* 2021 Watertown, United States **$109M** last round Nov 2026
- 5 [**Akeana** Akeana is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/akeana) Akeana is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 San Jose, United States **$100M** last round Feb 2022
- 6 [**Steelhead Technologies** Steelhead Technologies is a private software company based in Calumet, Michigan, founded in 2020/2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/steelhead-technologies) Steelhead Technologies is a private software company based in Calumet, Michigan, founded in 2020/2021. *Founded* 2021 Calumet Township, United States **$84M** last round Dec 2025
- 7 [**WIRobotics** WIRobotics is a wearable robots that lessen physical demands on your body to safely allow active motion.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wirobotics) WIRobotics is a wearable robots that lessen physical demands on your body to safely allow active motion. *Founded* 2021 Yongin-si, South Korea **$78M** last round May 2026
- 8 [**VahatiCor** VahatiCor is a medical technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vahaticor) VahatiCor is a medical technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2021 Santa Clara, United States **$53M** last round Oct 2026
- 9 [**JIMMY** Jimmy Energy is a French industrial startup founded in 2020, focused on designing and operating thermal generators powered by 4th-generation high-temperature mi](https://millionrounds.com/company/jimmy) Jimmy Energy is a French industrial startup founded in 2020, focused on designing and operating thermal generators powered by 4th-generation high-temperature mi *Founded* 2021 Paris, France **$49M** last round Mar 2026
- 10 [**Atlas Materials** Atlas Materials is a U.S.-based startup founded in 2021 that specializes in primary metal manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/atlas-materials) Atlas Materials is a U.S.-based startup founded in 2021 that specializes in primary metal manufacturing. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$27M** last round Sept 2023
- 11 [**Skydrops** Skydrops is a bottled water company that produces and supplies aluminum and glass bottles of drinking water.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skydrops) Skydrops is a bottled water company that produces and supplies aluminum and glass bottles of drinking water. *Founded* 2021 Doha **$26M** last round Nov 2025
- 12 [**NewOrbit Space** NewOrbit Space is a UK-based space technology company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Reading, England.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neworbit-space) NewOrbit Space is a UK-based space technology company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Reading, England. *Founded* 2021 Reading, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Apr 2026
- 13 [**Trillium Renewable Chemicals** Trillium Renewable Chemicals manufactures chemicals from renewable feedstocks used in a variety of industrially important applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trillium-renewable-chemicals) Trillium Renewable Chemicals manufactures chemicals from renewable feedstocks used in a variety of industrially important applications. *Founded* 2021 Knoxville, United States **$24M** last round May 2026
- 14 [**Aculys Pharma** Aculys Pharma is a pharmaceutical company that aims to develop innovative and superior medical methods and deliver them to patients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aculys-pharma) Aculys Pharma is a pharmaceutical company that aims to develop innovative and superior medical methods and deliver them to patients. *Founded* 2021 Tokyo, Japan **$23M** last round Mar 2022
- 15 [**Cision Vision** Cision Vision is a developer and seller of imaging medical devices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cision-vision) Cision Vision is a developer and seller of imaging medical devices. *Founded* 2021 Mountain View, United States **$22M** last round Aug 2024
- 16 [**Cerrion** Cerrion is a Zurich-based AI software company founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cerrion) Cerrion is a Zurich-based AI software company founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Zuerich, Switzerland **$18M** last round Nov 2025
- 17 [**ElectraLith** ElectraLith develops direct lithium extraction and refining technology designed for efficient and sustainable lithium production.](https://millionrounds.com/company/electralith) ElectraLith develops direct lithium extraction and refining technology designed for efficient and sustainable lithium production. *Founded* 2021 Clayton, Australia **$17M** last round Jan 2025
- 18 [**Wonsor** Wonsor focuses on automatic precision detection technology to provide professional detection solutions and chip-based products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wonsor) Wonsor focuses on automatic precision detection technology to provide professional detection solutions and chip-based products. *Founded* 2021 Shenzhen **$14M** last round Jan 2026
- 19 [**Polarisic** PolarisIC is an innovative chip design company focusing on depth sensing and low-light imaging, headquartered in Shenzhen with a research and development center in Wuhan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/polarisic) PolarisIC is an innovative chip design company focusing on depth sensing and low-light imaging, headquartered in Shenzhen with a research and development center in Wuhan. *Founded* 2021 Shenzhen, China **$14M** last round Sept 2025
- 20 [**Anpaixin** Anpaixin manufactures thin-film lithium niobite photonic circuits and optical engines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anpaixin) Anpaixin manufactures thin-film lithium niobite photonic circuits and optical engines. *Founded* 2021 Jiading **$14M** last round Aug 2023
- 21 [**Hongyixin** Hongyixin is an automotive electronic chip developer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hongyixin) Hongyixin is an automotive electronic chip developer. *Founded* 2021 Guangzhou **$13M** last round Mar 2023
- 22 [**Hellbender** Hellbender develops and manufactures lot and robotic products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hellbender) Hellbender develops and manufactures lot and robotic products. *Founded* 2021 Pittsburgh, United States **$13M** last round May 2026
- 23 [**CapGrid** CAPGRID is a tech-enabled, AI-powered B2B commerce platform that specializes in sourcing and procurement of precision components for the automotive, industrial,](https://millionrounds.com/company/capgrid) CAPGRID is a tech-enabled, AI-powered B2B commerce platform that specializes in sourcing and procurement of precision components for the automotive, industrial, *Founded* 2021 Gurugram, India **$11M** last round Oct 2026
- 24 [**enSights** enSights is an AI-native Energy Business Management platform founded in 2021, headquartered in Austin, Texas, with initial operations in Tel Aviv, Israel.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ensights) enSights is an AI-native Energy Business Management platform founded in 2021, headquartered in Austin, Texas, with initial operations in Tel Aviv, Israel. *Founded* 2021 Austin, United States **$10M** last round Dec 2024
- 25 [**ZUMA** Zuma ⚡ is an AI-powered technology company focused on real estate and property management solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zuma) Zuma ⚡ is an AI-powered technology company focused on real estate and property management solutions. *Founded* 2021 Santa Monica, Spain **$10M** last round Feb 2024
- 26 [**Magneto New Energy** Magneto New Energy is a high-temperature superconducting motor technology company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/magneto-new-energy) Magneto New Energy is a high-temperature superconducting motor technology company. *Founded* 2021 Minhang **$10M** last round Aug 2023
- 27 [**ABZ Innovation** ABZ Innovation is a Hungarian manufacturer and developer of heavy-duty autonomous drones, founded in 2021 and based in Szentendre, Hungary.](https://millionrounds.com/company/abz-innovation) ABZ Innovation is a Hungarian manufacturer and developer of heavy-duty autonomous drones, founded in 2021 and based in Szentendre, Hungary. *Founded* 2021 Szentendre, Hungary **$8.2M** last round Jan 2026
- 28 [**Ailytics** Ailytics is a Singapore-based company specializing in AI-powered video analytics solutions for industrial sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ailytics) Ailytics is a Singapore-based company specializing in AI-powered video analytics solutions for industrial sectors. *Founded* 2021 Singapore, Singapore **$7.4M** last round Oct 2026
- 29 [**Allonic** Allonic is a robotics startup based in Budapest, Hungary, founded in 2024 by Benedek Tasi, Dávid Pelyva, and David Holló.](https://millionrounds.com/company/allonic) Allonic is a robotics startup based in Budapest, Hungary, founded in 2024 by Benedek Tasi, Dávid Pelyva, and David Holló. *Founded* 2021 Budapest, Hungary **$7.2M** last round Feb 2026
- 30 [**READi Robust Machine** Ready Robust Machine is a company that makes carbon reduction and fuel cost improvement systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/readi-robust-machine) Ready Robust Machine is a company that makes carbon reduction and fuel cost improvement systems. *Founded* 2021 South Korea **$5.5M** last round Aug 2024
- 31 [**Ripik.AI** Ripik.AI is an enterprise AI startup founded in 2020, specializing in computer vision technology for industrial manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ripik-ai) Ripik.AI is an enterprise AI startup founded in 2020, specializing in computer vision technology for industrial manufacturing. *Founded* 2021 New Delhi, India **$5.3M** last round Nov 2026
- 32 [**Fleak** Fleak is a software development company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fleak) Fleak is a software development company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2024. *Founded* 2021 San Jose, United States **$5.0M** last round Oct 2024
- 33 [**Avadain** Avadain is a manufacturer of graphene flakes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avadain) Avadain is a manufacturer of graphene flakes. *Founded* 2021 Memphis, United States **$5.0M** last round Mar 2025
- 34 [**FaradaIC Sensors** FaradaIC Sensors GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in the miniaturization of electrochemical gas sensors onto microchips.](https://millionrounds.com/company/faradaic-sensors) FaradaIC Sensors GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in the miniaturization of electrochemical gas sensors onto microchips. *Founded* 2021 Berlin, Germany **$4.9M** last round Apr 2025
- 35 [**Myrias Optics** Myrias Optics provides a full range of services leading to full scale manufacturing at low costs](https://millionrounds.com/company/myrias-optics) Myrias Optics provides a full range of services leading to full scale manufacturing at low costs *Founded* 2021 Amherst, United States **$4.8M** last round Feb 2026
- 36 [**Tanbark Molded Fiber Products** Tanbark Molded Fiber Products is a sustainable packaging manufacturer based in Saco, Maine, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tanbark-molded-fiber-products) Tanbark Molded Fiber Products is a sustainable packaging manufacturer based in Saco, Maine, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Saco, United States **$4.1M** last round Jun 2026
- 37 [**IonKraft** IonKraft is a spin-off from the Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany and is funded by the EIC Accelerator program of the](https://millionrounds.com/company/ionkraft) IonKraft is a spin-off from the Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany and is funded by the EIC Accelerator program of the *Founded* 2021 Aachen, Germany **$3.7M** last round Nov 2024
- 38 [**Quotebeam** Quotebeam is an industrial automation platform based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quotebeam) Quotebeam is an industrial automation platform based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$3.6M** last round Aug 2022
- 39 [**Hyperdrives** Hyperdrives is a Munich-based deep-tech company founded in 2021, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance electric drive systems, includin](https://millionrounds.com/company/hyperdrives) Hyperdrives is a Munich-based deep-tech company founded in 2021, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance electric drive systems, includin *Founded* 2021 Munich, Germany **$3.5M** last round Sept 2025
- 40 [**Sounduct** Sounduct is a French medtech company based in Strasbourg, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sounduct) Sounduct is a French medtech company based in Strasbourg, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Strasbourg, France **$3.4M** last round Jun 2025
- 41 [**Laguna Tech USA** Laguna Tech USA is a transcatheter heart valve manufacturer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/laguna-tech-usa) Laguna Tech USA is a transcatheter heart valve manufacturer. *Founded* 2021 Irvine, United States **$3.3M** last round Dec 2025
- 42 [**Mowito** Mowito develops robots for automating dark stores and convenience stores.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mowito) Mowito develops robots for automating dark stores and convenience stores. *Founded* 2021 Bengaluru, India **$3.3M** last round Jul 2026
- 43 [**Lacus Innovations** Lacus Innovations is a start-up that specializes in the manufacture of spas and plastic parts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lacus-innovations) Lacus Innovations is a start-up that specializes in the manufacture of spas and plastic parts. *Founded* 2021 Lachute, Canada **$3.0M** last round Jul 2022
- 44 [**Venttup** Venttup Ventures Private Limited is a B2B engineering services startup based in Chennai, India, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/venttup) Venttup Ventures Private Limited is a B2B engineering services startup based in Chennai, India, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Bengaluru, India **$3.0M** last round Oct 2026
- 45 [**Naxatra Labs** Naxatra Labs is a technology company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, specializing in advanced electric vehicle (EV) powertrain solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/naxatra-labs) Naxatra Labs is a technology company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, specializing in advanced electric vehicle (EV) powertrain solutions. *Founded* 2021 Ahmedabad, India **$3.0M** last round Dec 2025
- 46 [**Aurora Hydrogen** Aurora Hydrogen is a cleantech startup based in Edmonton, Alberta, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aurora-hydrogen) Aurora Hydrogen is a cleantech startup based in Edmonton, Alberta, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Edmonton, Canada **$3.0M** last round Jul 2024
- 47 [**Verde Technologies** Verde Technologies specializes in the production of perovskite solar cells that offers thin film and flexible solar panels.](https://millionrounds.com/company/verde-technologies) Verde Technologies specializes in the production of perovskite solar cells that offers thin film and flexible solar panels. *Founded* 2021 Burlington, United States **$3.0M** last round Jan 2026
- 48 [**ThinkMetal** ThinkMetal is a Chennai-based deep-tech startup founded in 2021, specializing in compact metal 3D printers and a comprehensive metal additive manufacturing ecosystem.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thinkmetal) ThinkMetal is a Chennai-based deep-tech startup founded in 2021, specializing in compact metal 3D printers and a comprehensive metal additive manufacturing ecosystem. *Founded* 2021 Chennai, India **$2.8M** last round Oct 2026
- 49 [**F.MED** We develop microsurgery assist robot.](https://millionrounds.com/company/f-med) We develop microsurgery assist robot. *Founded* 2021 Fukuoka, Japan **$2.7M** last round Jul 2024
- 50 [**Spark e-Fuels** Spark e-Fuels is a Berlin-based climate-tech startup founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spark-e-fuels) Spark e-Fuels is a Berlin-based climate-tech startup founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Berlin, Germany **$2.4M** last round Jan 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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