LightWare LiDAR
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LightWare designs and manufactures compact, lightweight microLiDAR laser distance-measurement sensors for autonomous sensing applications such as drones, gimbals, and obstacle detection. Its sensors serve UAV and robotics customers in fields like wildlife conservation, disaster response, and drone delivery.
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Nadia NilsenGroup CEO / Co-FounderNadia Nilsen has held leadership roles in operations, product management, and business development across commercial, industrial, and defence markets, with expertise in manufacturing, supply chain management, and Lean initiatives. She is finance-trained and has led go-to-market execution and product development from concept through commercial deployment.
Investors · 1
Sanari Capitallisted by Sanari CapitalSandton · $3M – $15M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does LightWare LiDAR do?
- LightWare designs and manufactures compact, lightweight microLiDAR laser distance-measurement sensors for autonomous sensing applications such as drones, gimbals, and obstacle detection. Its sensors serve UAV and robotics customers in fields like wildlife conservation, disaster response, and drone delivery.
- Who founded LightWare LiDAR?
- LightWare LiDAR was founded by Nadia Nilsen.
- Who are LightWare LiDAR's investors?
- LightWare LiDAR's investors include Sanari Capital.