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Scantinel Photonics
A high-tech start-up developing next generation LiDAR technology for autonomous vehicles
About Scantinel Photonics
Scantinel Photonics GmbH, based in Ulm, Germany, specializes in Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) LiDAR technology, leveraging Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) to enhance autonomous systems. The company primarily serves the automotive and transportation sectors, providing advanced LiDAR solutions that enable precise distance measurement and object detection, crucial for autonomous driving and other applications. Scantinel operates in the high-tech market, focusing on innovation and technological advancements to maintain its competitive edge. The business model revolves around the development and sale of its proprietary FMCW LiDAR systems, targeting automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and other industries requiring high-precision sensing technology. Revenue is generated through direct sales of LiDAR units, licensing of technology, and strategic partnerships. The company has been recognized for its innovation, securing awards such as the Top 100 Innovator Award.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Ulm, Germany
- Employees
- 30
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 59.8/100
- Sub-industry
- Autonomous & Sensor Tech
- Sector
- Transportation, Autonomous Mobility, Lidar, Photonics Tech, Hard Tech, DT and LS, start2 group, German Accelerator, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES AOther financing | Nov 2022 | $11M | $44M | Scania Growth Capital · PhotonDelta · Zeiss | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | May 2021 | $8.3M | $33M | Scania Growth Capital | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Scantinel Photonics is 230 monthly website visits, down 69.7% over the last three months. Scantinel Photonics's team declined 37.5% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Scania Growth Capital
PhotonDelta
Zeiss
Other known investors4 additional known investors
East Hill Equity
German Accelerator
PhotonVentures
ZEISS Ventures
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