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Car Sensor Startup Guardian Optical Raises $2.5 Million
Guardian Optical develops sensors that can scan a car’s interior to detect the presence of passengers and determine their size for a variety of possible applications
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Guardian Optical Technologies Ltd., a Tel Aviv startup developing a sensor for car interiors, announced on Tuesday an investment of $2.5 million from Union Ventures, B&E Equities, and additional private investors. The investment comes just months after Guardian announced a $3.1 million investment from investors including Mirai Creation Fund, Goldbell Investments, and TransLink Capital. In a statement, the company said it will use the money to expand its research and development operations.
Gil Dotan, founder and CEO at Guardian Optical Technologies. Photo: PR
Guardian develops sensors designed to scan the interior of vehicles and detect the presence and size of passengers for a variety of potential applications, such as the smarter deployment of airbags. Founded in 2014, the company has raised $14.7 million to date, according to Pitchbook data.
Gil Dotan, founder and CEO at Guardian Optical Technologies. Photo: PR
