The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in Burlington, Massachusetts. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to:

1. Revenue potential
2. Leadership team
3. Brand/product traction
4. Competitive landscape

Additionally, all companies must be independent (unacquired), privately owned, at most 10 years old, and have received at least one round of funding in order to qualify.

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1. Desktop Metal

Founded: 2015

Also honored in:

• 2020 Best Tech Startups in Massachusetts
• 2019 Best Tech Startups in Massachusetts
• 2018 Best Tech Startups in Massachusetts

“Desktop Metal is accelerating the transformation of manufacturing with 3D printing solutions for engineers, designers and manufacturers around the world. Our team is built around the disciplines of materials science, hardware and software engineering, and design. We have raised $438 million in equity funding with investment from technology leaders including Google, BMW, Ford Motor Company, Lowe’s, and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Desktop Metal was selected as one of the world’s 30 most promising Technology Pioneers by the World Economic Forum, and was named to MIT Technology Review’s list of 50 Smartest Companies. Located just outside of Boston, we are assembling a team of experts and are looking to hire curious and driven engineers, scientists, and designers.”

2. 128 Technology

Founded: 2014

“128 Technology makes your network do what your business needs, by changing the way networks work. Our professional grade software teaches routers the language of applications and services, letting them understand the requirements of individual services and segments, and adapt the network dynamically to deliver what the business needs, when and where it needs it. We make routers Session Smart™, enabling enterprise customers and service providers to create a service-centric fabric that’s more simple, agile, and secure, delivering better performance at a lower cost.”

3. Digital Alloys

Founded: 2017

“We are leaders in Metal 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing technology.

For manufacturers of hard metal parts, additive manufacturing with Digital Alloys’ radically simple Joule Printing™ technology delivers the highest speed and lowest cost. We are led by an experienced management team and backed by Boeing, Lincoln Electric, Khosla Ventures, and G20 Ventures.”

4. StreetScan

Founded: 2015

“StreetScan is a premier data provider and analytics company serving smart cities’ transportation infrastructure needs.

We help local government secure its road-repair budget and prioritize maintenance projects, by supporting a data-driven way to assess the condition of its street network and right-of-way assets.

Our pavement and sidewalk management service provide a fast, objective analysis, ensuring that repair and maintenance decisions are based on up-to-date and complete data. We employ 3-D imaging technology to detect and measure road defects, including cracking, bumps, surface distortions and surface texture. Plus, our 360° HD camera will provide optical imagery of the road surface and right-of-way assets such as pavement markings, metal objects, trees and more.”