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Metawave

Founded 2017 · 15 employees on LinkedIn · 15 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.

Founders & leadership

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

MAMaha Achour
Maha AchourCEO, 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.
SGSandy Godsey
Sandy GodseyCOO, 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.
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Conny MarxChief Customer OfficerConny Marx brings over 30 years of experience across hardware, software, and services sectors, including roles in sales leadership, business development, and alliance management at companies ranging from early-stage startups to large multinational corporations. He has founded and managed a hardware startup and holds native fluency in German along with working proficiency in English and French.
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Harry OesmanCFO

Investors · 15

Also in the syndicate · 6

Alrai CapitalAsahi GlassDENSOleadHyundai Motor CompanySAIC CapitalToyota AI Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2023$566.2K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2023$75K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2021$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.

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 Astor Perkins, Bold Capital Partners, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Reshape, Autotech Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Motus Ventures, Llc, Thyra Global Management and 1 more.