Top Embedded Systems Applications startups
There are 419 Embedded Systems Applications startups which include Particle, Kontron, Cinemo, Black Sesame Technologies, Packet Digital. Out of these, 66 startups are funded, with 46 having secured Series A+ funding. India has the most number of companies in Embedded Systems Applications (118), followed by United States
(67), and then Germany (38).
2026 has seen the creation of 32 Embedded Systems Applications startups. Over the past 10 years, an average of 10 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of IIT Delhi, Anna University and Carnegie Mellon University.
Here is the list of top Embedded Systems Applications Startups
1. Particle
Developer of a prototype to production connectivity platform for IoT. Its Photon Wi-Fi and the Electron 2G3G cellular are primary prototyping platforms for integrating connectivity into devices. The product is primarily aimed at designers and developers rather than at enterprises.
Key facts about Particle
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $135M
- Investors: Root Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 13, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,641 Competitors
2. Kontron
Developer of embedded computing platforms. Its hardware products include boards and standard form factors, systems like aircraft computers, defense computers, and medical computers. Its software includes a single device interface that enables a user to access information on the different components of the hardware. Its products are used in industries like automation, avionics, and communication.
Key facts about Kontron
- Founded Year: 1959
- Location: Ismaning (Germany)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $34.6M
- Investors: Warburg Pincus, BC Partners and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Nov 01, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 57 Competitors
3. Cinemo
Cinemo provides embedded multimedia (playback & streaming) solutions for in-vehicle infotainment systems. It offers a module hardware product and an OS agnostic (compatible with major OS including; Android, GENIVI, INTEGRITY RTOS, iOS, Linux, QNX, Windows CE, etc.) software solution for OEMs and their tier-1 suppliers. Its partners include Panasonic, Parrot, Porsche, Qualcomm, Apple, BMW, amongst other big names.
Key facts about Cinemo
Developer of AI-based chips for machine vision tasks. It provides users with company that develops artificial intelligence-based visual perception technology and application, focusing on embedded images and computer vision. Its product portfolio includes light control/ISP image processing, ADAS/autonomous driving perception, face recognition, and AI chips.
Key facts about Black Sesame Technologies
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Pudong (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $500M
- Investors: NLVC, Industrial Bank and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Aug 08, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 55/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 41 of 611 Competitors
Developer of batteries for UAVs. It has patented on-demand power technology and circuits which increase battery life in portable electronic devices and save power in embedded systems. In addition, it offers engineering services, UAS design services, solar solutions, and precision agriculture services.
Key facts about Packet Digital
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Fargo (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $11.7M
- Investors: DOE, Dakota Venture Group and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 26, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 55/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 22 of 692 Competitors
