Death Caps is an artisan keyboard keycap creator based in Phoenix, AZ, that started in 2016. They produce custom mechanical keyboard keycaps with unique sculpts and an underworldly theme.
KeyperBorn from a 2018 effort by Ezra and Jacob to stop students from losing dorm keys, Keyper makes silicone phone wallets that combine a card pocket with a snug key holder. Rayna joined the team in 2019, and the company now produces custom-logo Keypers for organizations and collegiate designs sold through more than 300 universities. Its patent-pending product has surpassed 100,000 custom Keypers made.STATE COLLEGE, PA
Dunwyvern GamingBuilt by gamers for gamers, Dunwyvern Gaming makes the SideQuest, a left-hand gaming keypad designed around a true curve rather than a flat keyboard contour. The startup developed its prototypes with feedback from gaming testers in the United States and United Kingdom, pairing an ergonomic shape with programmable keys and an analog thumbstick. Its Command Console software supports Windows and Mac computers, while SideQuest profiles can be stored for use across different games.
Kraken's Key Trading CompanyKraken's Key Trading Company makes hand-stitched leather goods for everyday carry, alongside carefully tested gear and accessories it uses itself. Born from a personal passion for leatherwork and a fascination with privateering, the small business marks its third year in 2026 and brings a nautical character to practical pieces such as notebook covers and knife slips. Its work favors durable, hand-finished construction over quantity, with each piece retaining visible evidence of the maker.MANCHESTER, PA
Laser Key ProductsEstablished in 2007, Laser Key Products manufactures key machines and locksmith tools for professionals, developing its line from the semi-automatic Retro to fully automatic 3D Pro models. Based in Bacliff, Texas, the company provides in-house customer service where its products are manufactured, with technical support backed by an experienced locksmith. Its machines are built for mobile locksmith work, including designs with machined or cast aluminum bodies suited to vibration and demanding conditions.COLUMBUS, OH