Who founded Metawave?

Metawave was founded by Maha Achour, Sandy Godsey in 2017.

Who are Metawave's investors?

Metawave's investors include Bold Capital Partners, Reshape, Khosla Ventures, Motus Ventures, Llc, Thyra Global Management.

Metawave

Founded 2017 · 15 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Metawave develops advanced automotive and aerial imaging radar technology using analog beamforming and Antenna-in-Package modules to provide long-range, high-resolution ADAS sensing in all weather conditions. The company also applies its beamforming technology to 5G telecommunications through passive reflectors and active analog repeaters.

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Founders & leadership

Metawave was founded in 2017 by Maha Achour and Sandy Godsey.

Maha Achour inCEO, CTO & FounderMaha Achour is CEO and co-founder of Metawave, which develops imaging radar technology for automotive ADAS and 5G telecommunications. With over 25 years of experience in AI, autonomous mobility, and hardware systems, she has led technology development across startups and established organizations in both ground and aerial sensing applications.

Sandy Godsey inCOO, CLO & Co-FounderHe brings over 20 years of experience in intellectual property management, patent law, and technology commercialization, with prior roles in IP acquisitions and portfolio management at eBay, PayPal, Amazon, Qualcomm, and Motorola, as well as experience in telecom standards, automotive technology, and manufacturing.

Conny MarxinChief Customer Officer

Harry OesmanCFO

Investors · 5

Bold Capital PartnersSanta Monica

ReshapeNew York · $100K – $2Mvia Vinay Menda · inferred

Khosla VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $5K – $50M

Motus Ventures, LlcreportedMenlo Park

Thyra Global ManagementreportedNew York

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
U.S. ArmyArmy	Phase II	2023	$566.2K
U.S. Air ForceAir Force	Phase I	2023	$75K
U.S. Air ForceAir Force	Phase ISTTR	2021	$150K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

Metawave Secures Additional $26M In Convertible and Debt Financing to Accelerate Delivery of Mobility Sensing Solutionsbusinesswire.com · Jun 2022

Metawave Joins Pioneering Technology Companies and Global Innovators at Future Investment Initiative (FII)businesswire.com · Oct 2021

DENSO Leads Series A Funding Round for Smart Radar Startup Metawave - DENSO Media Centerdensomedia-na.com · Nov 2019

Metawave Raises An Additional $10 Million to Deliver Smart Automotive Radar - AI Online -ai-online.com · Jul 2018

Metawave Raises an Additional $10M in Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · May 2018

Metawave Raises $7m in Seed Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Sep 2017

Frequently asked questions

What does Metawave do?: Metawave develops advanced automotive and aerial imaging radar technology using analog beamforming and Antenna-in-Package modules to provide long-range, high-resolution ADAS sensing in all weather conditions. The company also applies its beamforming technology to 5G telecommunications through passive reflectors and active analog repeaters.
Who founded Metawave?: Metawave was founded by Maha Achour, Sandy Godsey in 2017.
Who are Metawave's investors?: Metawave's investors include Bold Capital Partners, Reshape, Khosla Ventures, Motus Ventures, Llc, Thyra Global Management.