Last updated 2026-07-26
- Raised grant, May 2023
Total raised
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Last: Grant 2023-06
Stage
Mature
Founded
2012
Headcount
30
HQ
Misgav, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies
About
KappaSense is an Israeli company established in 2012, specializing in the design and manufacture of absolute capacitive linear encoders. The company aims to provide innovative solutions for motion applications, offering rugged, high-performance, digital, and analog encoders. Their technology is designed to be indifferent to dust and contamination and is utilized in various sectors including industrial automation, semiconductor manufacturing, CNC machining, medical, and optronics. KappaSense holds multiple active patents in capacitive sensing. KappaSense is a spin-off of the SICK AG group, incorporated following an MBO deal at SICK Israel.
Funding history · 1 round · — total
2023-05
Grant
Undisclosed
Headcount over time
From 16 (2024-03) to 18 (2025-10) · +2 (+13%) · 5 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is KappaSense's primary business?
- KappaSense develops and manufactures technology for precise measurement of linear motion using capacitive sensors, providing solutions for various engineering and industrial applications.
- When was KappaSense founded?
- KappaSense was founded in January 2012.
- How many employees does KappaSense have?
- KappaSense has an employee count in the 11-50 range.
- What is KappaSense's primary sector?
- KappaSense's primary sector is Industrial Technologies.
- Has KappaSense received any funding?
- Yes, KappaSense received a Grant in June 2023 from the Israel Innovation Authority.
- Is KappaSense a spin-off company?
- Yes, KappaSense is a spin-off of Sick AG.
- Does KappaSense hold any patents?
- Yes, KappaSense holds 1 patent.
- What is the current product stage of KappaSense?
- KappaSense's product is currently released.
Team · 1
Tal Scaly
Founder · Co-Founder & COO
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesManufacturing Processes & SystemsMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Technologies
Semiconductors & Electronics
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingIndustrial EquipmentEngineeringMachinery
Business model
B2B
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
motion-controlautomationmachinery
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | kappasense.com/ |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/13009125 | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/@Kappasense |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | KAPPASENSE LTD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Employees (exact) | 30 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 5 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | kappasense.com |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 514759505 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2012-04-03 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | yes |
| Last annual report | 2023 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 1 — violation (1) |
| Registered address | 0 משגב |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | עדכון הפרה |