Monava
About
About Monava
Monava combines acoustic sensing, edge processing and machine-learning classification to turn surrounding sound into real-time tracks and alerts. Operators can listen directionally, review bearing and distance estimates, and coordinate multiple sensors from one interface. Because the system is passive, it does not broadcast a signal that can reveal the sensor or be jammed.
The company positions its technology for field counter-drone coverage where cameras or radar can be constrained by terrain, visibility or target signature. Monava and its lead investor report deployments across the Nordic region and in Ukraine, developed through testing with armed forces. Its current commercial focus is scaling sensor production and European defence adoption.
Funding
- 2026-08-04 - Early venture financing - $523K - Monava raises SEK5M led by Gungnir Capital
The company completed private financing to develop and expand its robotics business. - source: dealroom.co
Investors
- Foundry Ventures - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-08-04
- Gungnir Capital - Lead - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-08-04
- Hede Capital - Participant - VC - 1 funding event - first seen 2026-08-04
Team
- Alexander Hebbe - Chief Executive Officer - CEO quoted in the investment announcement and identified as Monava AB chief executive in public company records.
- Max Villman - Board Member - Investor representative appointed to Monava's board as part of the August 2026 financing.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-08-04 - Funding - Monava raises SEK5M led by Gungnir Capital
Foundry Ventures and Hede Capital also participated in the financing. Its sensors are already in use in the Nordics and Ukraine following testing with defence forces. The investment is Gungnir Capital’s third investment and its first in a Swedish company.
Source - 2024-12-06 - Partnership - Monava selected for Finland's Define defence-tech accelerator
Monava was selected from 57 applicants across 13 countries. The programme provides coaching and access to defence-sector contacts in Finland and the Nordic region. Monava entered the programme with an acoustic surveillance system focused on drone detection.
Source
Relations
Relationships
- Defence Innovation Network Finland (DEFINE)
Defence Tech Accelerator Programme - Monava was selected for the three-month Define defence-tech accelerator programme.
Context
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Context tags
- Counter-UAS - Workflow - Monava officially positions its passive acoustic sensing platform for counter-drone detection.
- Perception sensor supplier - Stack Layer - Monava officially describes an acoustic machine-learning sensor system for drone detection.