Last updated 2026-07-26
- Raised $5M Series A led by Infinity China, Sep 2019
- Raised $2M A Round Extension, Mar 2020
- Raised $700k grant, Dec 2018
Total raised
$14.1M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2020-04
Stage
Series A
Founded
2016
Headcount
50
HQ
Ness Ziona, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies
About
Newsight Imaging is an Israeli semiconductor startup that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced CMOS image sensor chips for 3D machine vision and spectral analysis. The company aims to make 3D technology affordable and accessible for mass-market applications across various industries, including automotive safety, Industry 4.0, smart cities, robotics, mobile, and the metaverse. Newsight also has a spectral business unit specializing in unique spectral sensing sensors backed by AI technology, with applications in rapid pathogen detection and continuous water quality monitoring. The company has launched two joint ventures, Virusight and Watersight, based on its technology. Newsight holds US and EU patents and has received multiple grants from the Israeli Innovation Authority. Newsight was awarded the Frost and Sullivan 2022 Leadership Award for the leading European automotive sensor category and was selected as one of the 100 startups to follow in 2022 by EETimes Magazine.
Funding history · 7 rounds · $14.1M total
2020-03
A Round Extension
$2.0M
2019-09
A Round
$5.0M
★ Infinity China
2018-12
Grant
$700K
2018-02
Grant
$550K
2017-09
Seed
$3.0M
★ Midea Group
2017-02
Grant
$550K
2016-04
Pre-Seed
$2.3M
Headcount over time
From 24 (2018-12) to 20 (2025-12) · -4 (-17%) · 17 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Newsight Imaging's primary focus?
- Newsight Imaging is an Israeli semiconductor startup that develops advanced CMOS image sensor chips for 3D machine vision and spectral analysis, aiming to make 3D technology affordable for mass-market applications.
- When was Newsight Imaging founded?
- Newsight Imaging was founded in May 2016.
- What was the most recent funding round for Newsight Imaging?
- Newsight Imaging secured $7 million in an A Round in May 2020, led by Infinity Capital and Dr. George So.
- What is the current employee count for Newsight Imaging?
- Newsight Imaging has 11-50 employees.
- Did Newsight Imaging have plans to go public via a SPAC merger?
- Yes, in 2022, Newsight Imaging announced signing a definitive agreement for going public via a business combination with NASDAQ-listed Vision Sensing Acquisition Corp. for $40 million, though this deal was later scrapped in December 2023.
- What is Newsight Imaging's total funding raised to date?
- Newsight Imaging has raised a total of $15 million USD.
- What kind of products did Newsight Imaging launch in April 2023?
- In April 2023, Newsight Imaging launched MT LiDAR 3.1, a state-of-the-art reference design for accurate 3D mapping for robotics and industrial automation markets.
- Has Newsight Imaging collaborated with other companies on 3D vision products?
- Yes, in April 2022, Newsight Imaging and LIPS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing new 3D vision products.
Team · 2
Eli Assoolin
Founder · Co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board
Eyal Yatskan
Founder · Co-founder, CTO & Board Member
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics SolutionsAutomotive & Mobility TechnologiesAutonomous & Connected
Technologies
Simulation & ImagingVirtual RealityAugmented RealitySemiconductors & ElectronicsPrinted Circuit BoardDigital Signal ProcessorArtificial IntelligenceComputer VisionSensingLIDAR
Target customers
Transportation & LogisticsLogisticsWarehousesFinancial ServicesFinancial InstitutionsBanksGovernment & CityMunicipalitiesIndustrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAutomotive
Business model
B2B
Highlights
1 PatentsVerified
Tags
spectroscopywater-utilitiessmart-cityface-recognitionmetaverselogisticswarehouseartificial-intelligenceroboticslidarindustry-4-0inspection-and-testingiotcomputer-visionchips-designelectric-utilitiessensorsimage-processingimagingfood-and-beverageautomotivecamerasmachine-visionoptronicsmanufacturingdata-analyticsmonitoringadassmart-mobilitymedical-deviceslaboratoriesremote-monitoringautomationautonomous-vehiclesmanufacturing-facilities
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | newsight.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/17893953 | |
| facebook.com/NewsightImaging | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCX5T_ojE-aILhXovqyQs1Hw |
| instagram.com/newsightimaging |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2016-5 |
|---|---|
| Employees (exact) | 50 |
| Offices | Hong Kong; Shenzhen |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 10 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | newsight.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 27 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 515459014 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2016-05-22 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2024 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 3 — shares_capital (1), charge (2) |
| Registered address | אופנהיימר 4 רחובות |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-11-17 | הקצאת מניות |
| 2025-11-10 | סילוק שעבוד |
| 2025-11-10 | סילוק שעבוד |