What Sensoneo does

Sensoneo is a Bratislava-headquartered provider of enterprise-grade smart waste management solutions, combining proprietary IoT sensors with cloud-based software to serve municipalities, deposit return scheme (DRS) operators, producer responsibility organizations, and industrial customers across more than 90 countries. Founded in 2014 (formal corporate entity 2017) by co-founders Martin Basila (CEO) and Andrea Basilová, the company has grown to 160+ employees with wholly-owned subsidiaries in the United States (Boston), Czechia (Brno), and Singapore, alongside a planned Taiwan branch.

The technology stack centers on ultrasonic and radar fill-level sensors deployed at scale (55K+ globally, including Europe's largest smart waste installation in Madrid with 11,100 sensors), the cloud-based Waste Management System (WMS) for collection optimization, and the DRS IT System — an end-to-end platform operating beverage container deposit return schemes in 9 countries with reported 90%+ collection rates. The product portfolio extends to Bin Access Management 4.0 (BAM), route planning software, driver and citizen mobile applications, factory and facility waste management modules, EPR/PRO compliance software, and reverse logistics take-back systems. The company also participates in the EU-funded IoT-ZERO Horizon Europe research project developing near-zero-energy IoT devices for 6G networks.

Sensoneo generates revenue through a hybrid model combining hardware sensor sales, recurring SaaS subscriptions for its software platforms, and professional services for large-scale DRS deployments, with quote-based pricing tied to deployment scale and software modules selected. The go-to-market blends direct enterprise sales to municipalities and DRS operators with a 500+ partner/reseller network and IoT network partnerships — most notably with Everynet's LoRaWAN infrastructure across Brazil, Indonesia, Spain, Puerto Rico, UK, Italy, and Ireland. Revenue surpassed €8 million in 2024, up from over €4 million in 2022, supported by approximately €9 million of cumulative equity and grant funding led by Taiwania Capital's €6.2M Series A in June 2023.

Name

Sensoneo

Legal name

Sensoneo j.s.a.

Website

https://sensoneo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sensoneo provides enterprise IoT-based smart waste management — proprietary ultrasonic and radar sensors, cloud software, and DRS IT platforms — to municipalities, deposit return scheme operators, and industrial customers across 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Waste Management Software

NAICS

Waste Collection (5621), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Waste Management & Smart Sanitation (Facilities) (HSAPAPAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Symbiosis & Byproduct Exchange Platforms (EUAIANAG)

Keywords

• Smart waste management
• IoT bin sensors
• Deposit return scheme software
• Waste collection optimization
• Fill-level monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Smart Sensor Hardware Sales: Sale of ultrasonic and radar sensors for waste bin fill-level monitoring, septic tank monitoring, and liquid level monitoring. Sensors are deployed at scale (55K+ installed) in municipalities, industrial facilities, and commercial sites globally.
2. Software Subscriptions (WMS, DRS IT, EPR/PRO): SaaS subscription fees for cloud-based waste management platform, DRS IT systems, and EPR/PRO software. Revenue from municipalities (waste collection optimization), DRS operators (9 countries), and producer responsibility organizations.
3. Professional Services and Implementation: Implementation and deployment services for DRS IT systems in new countries and large-scale sensor installations such as Madrid's 11,100-sensor deployment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sensoneo provides enterprise-grade smart waste management solutions combining proprietary IoT hardware sensors (ultrasonic and radar fill-level monitors), cloud-based waste management software (WMS), and end-to-end Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) IT systems. Its platform is deployed across 90+ countries for municipalities, DRS operators, producer responsibility organizations, and large manufacturers to optimize waste collection, enable dynamic routing, and provide regulatory compliance and ESG reporting.

Product overview

Sensoneo offers an integrated smart waste management platform combining hardware sensors, software systems, and mobile applications. The core portfolio includes Ultrasonic and Radar Sensors for fill-level monitoring, the Waste Management System (WMS) cloud platform, and specialized DRS IT Systems for deposit return schemes. The product ecosystem spans municipal, industrial, and commercial waste management with add-on modules for route optimization, bin access control, factory waste management, and EPR compliance. The platform is designed to work across 90+ countries with 55K+ sensors deployed globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart DRS: End-to-end smart deposit return scheme solution
• Lockneo
• Neoseptic
• BAM 4.0

Products and services

• Ultrasonic Bin Sensor Hardware device that monitors waste bin fill levels using ultrasonic beams, providing real-time data for optimized waste collection. Used by municipalities and industrial facilities globally, with 55K+ installations.
• Radar Sensor Advanced sensor for monitoring fill levels of liquids and challenging environments including septic tanks, wastewater, groundwater, and corrosive substances like kerosene. Part of the Hybrid Sewerage project funded by Slovakia's Recovery and Resilience Plan.
• Waste Management System (WMS) Cloud-based platform providing real-time waste monitoring, route optimization, and data analytics. Connects to sensors, drivers, and back-office systems for end-to-end waste collection management.
• DRS IT System End-to-end software for Deposit Return Schemes managing container registration, collection logistics, financial clearing, and integration across all stakeholders. Operational in 9 countries with 90%+ collection rates.
• Smart DRS End-to-end smart deposit return scheme solution offering enhanced digital capabilities for DRS operations, managed as a sub-brand of Sensoneo.
• Pre-DRS Solution Pre-implementation solution for organizations preparing to launch full Deposit Return Schemes, providing infrastructure ahead of formal DRS rollout.
• Central Voucher Redemption Server Centralized platform for validating and processing voucher redemptions within DRS systems, enhancing system integrity. Used in Malta's BCRS scheme.
• EPR/PRO Software System Extended Producer Responsibility and Producer Responsibility Organization software system for managing packaging compliance, producer reporting, and data transparency.
• Take-Back System Reverse logistics solution enabling automated collection of products and materials (WEEE, medical waste, textiles, tyres, used cooking oil) for recycling or proper disposal.
• Factory Waste Management Industrial waste management solution for factories and manufacturing facilities, enabling automated waste collection with full transparency over waste streams and ESG reporting.
• Facility Waste Management Waste management solution for commercial facilities, providing data-driven waste collection and sustainability reporting capabilities.
• Bin Access Management (BAM) NFC-based waste bin access control system enabling remote lock/unlock management, PAYT (Pay As You Throw) implementation, and fraud prevention. Version 4.0 extends with external device integration.
• Lockneo Digital platform for remote management of bin access rights, allowing administrators to monitor access in real-time and manage key distribution via RFID technology.
• Digitised Ecological Islands Digitalized waste collection infrastructure combining multiple waste management functions in a smart, connected solution for neighborhood-level waste collection points.

Quantifiable outcome

• $156 annual savings per bin — ROI in under 1 year (Prague deployment of 3,000+ sensors)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tomra Systems ASAcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 April 2026Norway-based Tomra Systems ASA provides reverse vending machines to over 3,000 collection points across Portugal for Portugal's DRS launch in April 2026. Sensoneo provides the IT platform managing container registration, collection logistics, and financial clearing for the same system. Together they constitute Portugal's technologically advanced deposit-return system.
• IoT-ZERO Consortium (TU Wien, Thales, TU Delft, IMDEA Networks, Slovak University of Technology, LMT, Qascom, Lasting Software)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Sensoneo participates in Horizon Europe research project IoT-ZERO developing near-zero-energy IoT devices for 6G era. Coordinated by TU Wien, the project designs communication architectures for 6G-enabled IoT in unlicensed spectrum bands. Sensoneo provides real-world smart city use cases to validate energy-harvesting, event-driven devices for maintenance-free deployments. Project aims to enable IoT nodes operating for years with minimal maintenance.
• Dutch Royal Couple (King William-Alexander and Queen Máxima) and Slovak President Zuzana ČaputováminorOthers · 9 March 2023Sensoneo CEO Martin Basila presented Sensoneo's DRS software solution and smart waste innovations to the Dutch Royal Couple during their state visit to Slovakia in March 2023. The presentation highlighted Slovakia's deposit return system as an example of circular economy best practice. Co-founder Andrea Basilová also participated in the business forum organized during the visit.
• Statiegeld Nederland (Dutch deposit return system operator)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2023Raymond Gianotten, Director of Statiegeld Nederland, shared valuable know-how and recommendations with the Slovak Deposit Return System Administrator team during DRS preparation, contributing to its successful launch. This knowledge sharing exemplifies cross-border DRS operator cooperation.
• EverynetcoreTechnology or Integration · 24 January 2021Global partnership between Everynet (global LoRaWAN network operator) and Sensoneo combining Everynet's carrier-grade networks with Sensoneo's smart waste management solutions. Everynet provides Sensoneo's solutions in Brazil, Indonesia, Spain, Puerto Rico, UK, Italy, and Ireland. The collaboration targets reducing waste collection costs by 30% and lowering city carbon emissions by up to 60%. Hosted joint webinar on smart city IoT projects in Iceland.
• Lysir (Iceland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 January 2021Reseller partner in Iceland that collaborated with Everynet to officially launch LoRaWAN network in Iceland in June 2020. Led smart city IoT projects in Iceland including Sensoneo's waste monitoring deployment in Reykjavik.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Enevo: Enevo provides IoT-based smart waste and recycling sensors with a cloud platform for fill-level monitoring and route optimization — the closest direct competitor to Sensoneo's core municipal waste sensor business.
• Compology: Compology provides camera-based waste container monitoring and route optimization for waste haulers — competes with Sensoneo's ultrasonic sensor + WMS offering for the commercial hauling and industrial waste segments.
• Bigbelly: Bigbelly builds smart, solar-powered waste and recycling stations with integrated compaction and fill-level sensors, serving municipalities, universities, and corporate campuses — directly competing with Sensoneo's connected-bin value proposition.
• Nordsense: Nordsense offers IoT fill-level sensors and waste analytics primarily in European markets — directly overlapping Sensoneo's smart waste monitoring proposition and competing in tenders with European municipalities.

Emerging players

• Recycleye: Recycleye applies AI vision to waste sorting and characterization at MRFs — an emerging player in adjacent digital waste tech, providing potential partnership or competitive overlap as Sensoneo extends into industrial waste analytics.

Broad incumbents

• Waste Management Inc. Waste Management Inc. is North America's largest waste services company investing in IoT-enabled fleet and bin monitoring — competes with Sensoneo in the US municipal and industrial waste segment where Sensoneo just opened its Boston HQ.
• TOMRA Systems ASA: TOMRA is the global leader in reverse vending machines for beverage container collection and is Sensoneo's DRS partner in Portugal. While TOMRA owns the hardware layer, it is also a potential competitor if it expands into DRS IT software or acquisition target.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Veolia is a global waste management incumbent increasingly integrating smart sensors and digital platforms into municipal contracts — represents both a customer/partner opportunity and a competitive threat for Sensoneo in larger tenders.
• SUEZ (Waste Management): SUEZ is a major global environmental services and waste management company deploying proprietary smart waste solutions — competes with Sensoneo on large municipal contracts where bundled services are preferred.

Others

• EcoSense (now part of Ellab): Eco-Counter and similar smart-city IoT vendors provide people/flow counters for public spaces, sharing distribution channels and municipal customers with Sensoneo's smart waste deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sensoneo
• Facebookfacebook.com/sensoneo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sensoneo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sensoneo
• Xx.com/_Sensoneo_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds9 records

Investors7 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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