Makalu Optics Overview
Makalu Optics specializes in developing low-cost, long-range 4D LiDAR systems used in autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots. Their innovative technology captures precise measurements in four dimensions (x, y, z, and velocity) with an eye-safe 1550nm laser. The systems feature a flexible field of view, no moving parts, and robust design, ensuring reliability and long-range detection up to 300 meters for low-reflectivity targets.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
—Apr 2021
Latest News
growth-positive
עשור אחרי "בטר פלייס": שי אגסי חוזר עם סטארטאפ רכב חדש | גיקטיים
Shai Agassi, the founder of Better Place, has announced the first product of his new startup, Makalu Optics. The product is a new LiDAR technology that aims to solve significant problems in the field of optics for autonomous vehicles. Agassi claims that current autonomous vehicles have limited vision capabilities, and the LiDAR developed by Makalu Optics will provide higher-quality and real-time visual information. The sensor will allow vehicles to see the world in 4K resolution and 50 frames per second, enabling better decision-making and reducing the risk of accidents. Makalu Optics was founded in 2019 by Guy Tzadka and Yaron Edri, with Agassi serving as the companys chairman.
Partners
growth-positive
Shai Agassi makes autotech comeback with Israeli LiDAR co
Shai Agassi, founder of the Better Place electric car venture, has joined Makalu Optics as executive chairperson. Makalu Optics is developing a fourth-generation LiDAR technology for autonomous vehicles. The companys LiDAR is effective at a range of hundreds of meters and has no moving parts, making it cost-effective. The company has registered a patent for its technology. LiDAR is a key component of vehicle vision systems, and several companies in the field have high market caps. Shai Agassi is known for his involvement in the Israeli autotech world. The article was published on May 12, 2022.
PartnersInvestment
| Sector | Automotive & Mobility Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | Undisclosed |
| Last funding | Undisclosed |
| Stage | Seed |
| Rounds | 1 |
| Investors | 1 |
Team Members
4
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.makaluoptics.com/ |
Locations
Eli Horovitz St 19, Rehovot, Israel
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Makalu Optics Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
R&D
Employees
11-50
Sector
Automotive & Mobility TechnologiesAutonomous & ConnectedTarget Customer
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAutomotiveTransportation & LogisticsTransportation InfrastructureAirportsCore Technology
SensingLIDARTags (5)
lidarimage-recognitiondronesautonomous-vehiclessmart-mobilityGeographic Markets
GlobalMakalu Optics Financials
Undisclosed
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
Undisclosed
Last funding
Seed
Funding stage
1
Total rounds
1
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
—Apr 2021
Private Equity Funding
Seed
Apr 2021
Undisclosed
Terra Venture Partners
Makalu Optics Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
—Apr 2021
All Events
Seed
Apr 2021
Undisclosed
Terra Venture Partners
Makalu Optics News
2 articles
growth-positive
עשור אחרי "בטר פלייס": שי אגסי חוזר עם סטארטאפ רכב חדש | גיקטיים
Shai Agassi, the founder of Better Place, has announced the first product of his new startup, Makalu Optics. The product is a new LiDAR technology that aims to solve significant problems in the field of optics for autonomous vehicles. Agassi claims that current autonomous vehicles have limited vision capabilities, and the LiDAR developed by Makalu Optics will provide higher-quality and real-time visual information. The sensor will allow vehicles to see the world in 4K resolution and 50 frames per second, enabling better decision-making and reducing the risk of accidents. Makalu Optics was founded in 2019 by Guy Tzadka and Yaron Edri, with Agassi serving as the companys chairman.
Partners
growth-positive
Shai Agassi makes autotech comeback with Israeli LiDAR co
Shai Agassi, founder of the Better Place electric car venture, has joined Makalu Optics as executive chairperson. Makalu Optics is developing a fourth-generation LiDAR technology for autonomous vehicles. The companys LiDAR is effective at a range of hundreds of meters and has no moving parts, making it cost-effective. The company has registered a patent for its technology. LiDAR is a key component of vehicle vision systems, and several companies in the field have high market caps. Shai Agassi is known for his involvement in the Israeli autotech world. The article was published on May 12, 2022.
PartnersInvestment
Makalu Optics Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 16 |
| Team members | 4 |
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| Confidence | 89/100 |
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| BI Verification | Maor Perlov |
| Registrar ID | 516082096 |
| Crunchbase | makalu-optics-ltd |
| Creator | Maor Perlov |
| Creator email | maorperlov@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Maor Perlov |
| Updater email | maor.perlov@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2024-06-02T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2020-10-19T00:00:00.000Z |