Last updated 2026-07-26
- Raised Seed round led by Terra Venture Partners, Mar 2021
Total raised
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Last: Undisclosed Round 2021-04
Stage
Seed
Founded
2019
Headcount
16
HQ
Rehovot, Israel
Sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
About
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. They are also developing 3D vision systems for long ranges (up to 10 km for small targets) with very high resolution and a fast data rate. Makalu's LiDAR technology is designed to provide strong perception and planning capabilities for various port applications, enhancing safety and performance across autonomous applications.
Funding history · 1 round · — total
2021-03
Seed
Undisclosed
★ Terra Venture Partners
Headcount over time
From 2 (2020-06) to 15 (2026-07) · +13 (+650%) · 19 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Makalu Optics' primary focus?
- Makalu Optics specializes in developing low-cost, long-range 4D LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles, drones, and robotics, capturing precise measurements in four dimensions (x, y, z, and velocity) with an eye-safe 1550nm laser.
- When was Makalu Optics founded?
- Makalu Optics was founded in September 2019.
- Where is Makalu Optics headquartered?
- Makalu Optics is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.
- What is the employee count for Makalu Optics?
- Makalu Optics has 11-50 employees.
- Who are the co-founders of Makalu Optics?
- The co-founders of Makalu Optics are Sagi Zedka (CEO & Founder), Yaron Addar (Co-Founder & VP Software), and Niv Narkiss (Co-founder & COO).
- What is the range of Makalu Optics' LiDAR systems?
- Makalu Optics' LiDAR systems offer long-range detection up to 300 meters for low-reflectivity targets and are also developing 3D vision systems for ranges up to 10 km for small targets.
- Which sectors does Makalu Optics primarily operate in?
- Makalu Optics primarily operates in the Automotive & Mobility Technologies sector, including Autonomous & Connected technologies.
Team · 3
Sagi Zedka
Founder · CEO & Founder
Yaron Addar
Founder · Co-Founder & VP Software
Niv Narkiss
Founder · Co-founder & COO
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Automotive & Mobility Technologies
Sub-sectors
Automotive & Mobility TechnologiesAutonomous & Connected
Technologies
SensingLIDAR
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAutomotiveTransportation & LogisticsTransportation InfrastructureAirports
Business model
B2B
Tags
lidarimage-recognitiondronesautonomous-vehiclessmart-mobility
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | makaluoptics.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/37869397 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | MAKALU OPTICS LTD. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2019-9 |
| Employees (exact) | 16 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 3 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | makaluoptics.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 3 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 516082096 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2019-09-09 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 4 |
| Registry events | 13 — charge (8), annual_report (4), violation (1) |
| Registered address | הורביץ אלי 19 רחובות |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-06-15 | סילוק שעבוד |
| 2026-06-15 | סילוק שעבוד |
| 2026-02-15 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-02-15 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-02-15 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-02-15 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2026-02-15 | רישום שעבוד |
| 2025-11-05 | דו~ח שנתי-עדכון תחום עיסוק |
| 2025-11-05 | דו~ח שנתי-הסרת בעל תפקיד |
| 2025-11-05 | דו~ח שנתי-הוספת בעל תפקיד |
| 2025-11-05 | דו~ח שנתי-עדכון מען דיגיטלי |
| 2025-11-05 | עדכון הפרה |