Top Human Motion Sensor startups
There are 22 Human Motion Sensor startups which include Kangaroo, QUMEA, Scout, LightwaveRF, Pontosense. Out of these, 9 startups are funded, with 5 having secured Series A+ funding. United States has the most number of companies in Human Motion Sensor (6), followed by United Kingdom
(4), and then Austria (1).
Over the past 10 years, an average of 1 new company has been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Booth School of Business, IIM Ahmedabad and University of Chicago.
Here is the list of top Human Motion Sensor Startups
1. Kangaroo
Kangaroo is a technology company that develops security solutions for residential buildings. Its offerings include motion sensors, door/window sensors, environmental monitoring sensors, sirens, among others. These devices connect to the home WiFi network and work in integration with a companion application that allows users to control the same remotely. The application also allows users to build customizable systems as per their requirements and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. As of April 2019, the solution is offered on a subscription model with premium starting from $ 9 per month.
Key facts about Kangaroo
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Las Vegas (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $16.3M
- Investors: Greycroft, Nelstone Ventures and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 28, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 56/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 39 of 2,946 Competitors
2. QUMEA
Developer of human motion sensing systems for the safety of the patients. The company offers a combined process of 3D sensor and radar technology for providing a safe environment for patients. It offers sensors, which continuously sends and receives electromagnetic signals using radar data if the patient has gone out of the restricted area, cloud-based motion data and processes using artificial intelligence to detect an event in real-time, and provides a mobile app for data analysis and live monitoring of the patients. This technology can be used in a situation like when the patient is out of bed, fall, restlessness, and unusual activities.
Key facts about QUMEA
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Solothurn (Switzerland)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $12.4M
- Investors: Zurcher Kantonalbank, UBS and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 24, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 53/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 65 Competitors
3. Scout
Scout provides removable wireless security systems with sensors to track door/window open-closes. The sensor sends alerts over Wifi and 3G. It also provides Scout's App for controlling home through this application.
Key facts about Scout
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Chicago (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $4.35M
- Investors: Plug and Play Tech Center, Alexa Fund and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Convertible Debt, Feb 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 48/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 69 Competitors
4. LightwaveRF
LightwaveRF is a provider of home automation solutions. It provides a range of intelligent dimmers, radiator valves, sockets, and sensors. These sensors allow the user to control all of their devices through their smartphone app (iOS and Android) through WiFi. Its products are available through Maplin stores, online suppliers, and independent wholesalers.
Key facts about LightwaveRF
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Birmingham (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Late Stage
- Investors: Herald Investment Management, Santander Bank and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Oct 30, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 44/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 39 of 1,203 Competitors

5. Pontosense
Manufacturer of AI-powered wireless sensors for human motion detection. It offers mm-wave radar technology-based non-invasive sensors that can detect the human presence, classify users, and measure both heart rate and respiration rate. It also offers software to filter out environmental noise and disturbances from collected data, and analyze them to extract valuable insights. It has applications in the automotive and consumer electronic sectors.
Key facts about Pontosense
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Toronto (Canada)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $4.36M
- Investors: ventureLAB
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 25, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 36/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 54 of 776 Competitors