Lidwave

Lidwave develops 4D-LiDAR-on-chip sensors for advanced machine vision and automation.

Industrial Technologies
Active
Seed Jerusalem, Israel Founded 2021
Last updated 2026-07-20
Total raised
$10.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2024-10
Stage
Seed
Founded
2021
Headcount
14
HQ
Jerusalem, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

Lidwave is an Israeli deep-tech startup that develops revolutionary 4D-LiDAR-on-chip sensors. The company's proprietary Finite Coherent Ranging (FCR™) technology integrates all critical components, including lasers, amplifiers, receivers, and optical routing, onto a single chip. This approach aims to overcome the limitations of conventional LiDAR technology by reducing costs, complexity, and improving reliability, making advanced perception technology accessible for mass markets. Lidwave's sensors provide precise depth and instantaneous velocity data at the pixel level, enabling machines to perceive and understand their surroundings with unmatched clarity. Their product, Odem, is a software-definable 4D sensor designed for various industries including automotive, transportation, smart cities, Industry 4.0, and robotics.

Funding history · 3 rounds · $10.0M total

2024-09
Seed $10.0M
★ Next Gear Ventures★ Jumpspeed VenturesOurCrowdHoward MorganTeramips TechnologiesSapir Venture PartnersIsrael Innovation Authority
2020-10
Grant Undisclosed
2019-06
Grant Undisclosed

Headcount over time

From 2 (2020-03) to 13 (2025-12) · +11 (+550%) · 11 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
140 2020-03 2025-12

Q&A

What is Lidwave's primary focus?
Lidwave develops a perception sensor-on-a-chip designed to disrupt the LiDAR industry by producing 4D high-quality raw data and enabling scalable manufacturing without precise calibration.
When was Lidwave founded?
Lidwave was founded in January 2019.
How much funding has Lidwave raised in total?
Lidwave has raised a total of $10,000,000.
When did Lidwave complete its most recent funding round and who were the lead investors?
Lidwave completed a funding round in October 2024, raising $10,000,000. The lead investors were Next Gear Ventures and Jumpspeed Ventures.
Who are the co-founders of Lidwave?
The co-founders of Lidwave are Yehuda Vidal (Co-founder & CEO), Yossi Kabessa (CTO & Co-founder), and Uri Weiss (Co-founder).
In which sector does Lidwave primarily operate?
Lidwave's primary sector is Industrial Technologies.
What technologies does Lidwave utilize?
Lidwave utilizes technologies such as Semiconductors & Electronics, System-on-a-chip, Sensing, Laser, and LIDAR.

Team · 3

Yehuda Vidal
Founder · CEO & Co-founder
Yossi Kabessa
Founder · CTO & Co-founder
Uri Weiss
Founder · Chief Scientist & Co-founder

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics SolutionsAutomotive & Mobility TechnologiesAutonomous & Connected
Technologies
Semiconductors & ElectronicsSystem-on-a-chipSensingLaserLIDAR
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAutomotiveReal Estate & ConstructionConstruction
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Tags

electro-optics3d-technologysensorssmart-mobilityremote-sensinglidarconstructionoptronicsautomotiveautonomous-vehiclesadasoptical-sensorlaserstransportationsmart-city
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External links

Websitelidwave.com
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/37410901
YouTubeyoutube.com/@lidwave4017

Identifiers & details

Legal nameLIDWAVE LTD
Founded2021
Employees (exact)14

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO4

Web history (Wayback)

Domainlidwave.com

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains2

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)516180213
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2020-03-25
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)yes
Last annual report2023
Active charges / liens0
Registry events3 — violation (1), shares_capital (1), people (1)
Registered addressהלוי שלמה (מומו) 5 ירושלים

Recent registry events

DateEvent
2026-06-25עדכון הפרה
2026-06-09הקצאת מניות
2026-06-01עדכון בעלי תפקידים