Lightsonic, a cutting-edge software company using fibre-optic sensing technology, has raised EUR 3.3m in a seed investment round to develop smart monitoring solutions that improve the sustainability, resilience and security of water services and critical infrastructure. The investment was led by Maki.vc, with participation from Raise Ventures and Sondo.
Lightsonic’s innovative technology harnesses existing fibre optic networks to provide real-time, high-resolution monitoring of infrastructure such as water and gas transmission lines, telecommunication networks, energy networks and submarine resources. By transforming fibre optic cables into advanced detection systems, Lightsonic offers scalable, cost-effective and highly accurate solutions to detect leaks and threats, prevent failures and improve operational efficiency.
“At Maki.vc we support deeptech companies redefining industries, and Lightsonic’s approach to fibre-optic sensing is a breakthrough for monitoring critical infrastructure. We are excited to support their journey to bring this technology to the global market,” says Paavo Räisänen, partner at Maki.vc, in a note.
Raise Ventures emphasises the impact of Lightsonic’s solutions on sustainability and security: ‘The pressure on infrastructure is higher than ever and the need for Lightsonic’s scalable technology has never been clearer. Their proactive monitoring of large networks, such as water, gas and cable networks, can significantly reduce environmental impact and operational risks. We are happy to support an incredible team that is redefining resilient infrastructure,’ says Nicolas Chow, principal of Raise Ventures.
Sondo’s Kjetil Holmefjord emphasises the scalability of Lightsonic’s solutions, saying: “Lightsonic’s fibre-optic sensing technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we safeguard critical assets. Their team has the experience and vision to make a lasting impact and we are proud to support them at this early stage.”
Lightsonic will use the funding to accelerate product development, expand its team and scale its technology for commercial deployment. “This investment marks a significant milestone in our mission to improve the security, sustainability and efficiency of critical infrastructure around the world. We are grateful for the trust and support of our investors as we bring our state-of-the-art fibre optic sensing solutions to market,” says Tommy Langnes, co-founder and CEO of Lightsonic (pictured).
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