What Ellona does

Ellona, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Toulouse, France, develops connected environmental monitoring hardware and the EllonaSoft cloud analytics platform for industrial, municipal, and public-sector clients. Its device portfolio comprises the WT1 Pro and WT1 Lite outdoor systems, the POD2 indoor station, the Dustkair portable construction-site dust monitor (developed with UBY), and OEM modules for third-party integration. The EllonaSoft platform applies AI to multi-variate sensor data refreshed every 10 seconds to perform physico-chemical fingerprint identification, triangulation-based source localization, dynamic dispersion modeling with meteorological integration, and automated triggering of remediation systems via ON/OFF, 4-20 mA, or API. Odor quantification is aligned with EN 13725 and ASTM 679 standards, and the company processes roughly 4 billion actionable environmental data points per month across its deployed sensor network.

The company sells through an enterprise sales-led motion targeting heavy industry, wastewater, waste management, ports, airports, construction, and public venues, supplemented by a Partner's Hub channel network (HTE and TQI in Colombia, PROTERM in Chile) that has driven expansion into at least 15 countries including France, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Latvia, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Colombia, Chile, Mali, and Guadeloupe. Revenue streams include hardware sales (Ex Works, 30% deposit terms), annual EllonaSoft SaaS subscriptions tied to hardware usage rights, OEM licensing, and professional services for installation, training, feasibility studies, and maintenance. Named reference customers span SIAAP, SYCTOM, Airbus, DAHER, Heathrow, CDG Airport, TotalEnergies, Veolia, SUEZ, Bouygues Construction, Cargill, Lallemand, JCDecaux, Syama Mine, and others, with capital of €2,740 in the French entity and a €7 million Series A led by PureTerra Ventures in October 2022.

Name

Ellona

Legal name

ELLONA

Website

https://ellona.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ellona builds AI-powered environmental monitoring hardware (WT1 Pro, WT1 Lite, POD2, Dustkair) and the EllonaSoft cloud platform for real-time detection, source identification, and automated remediation of gases, odors, particulates, and noise for industrial, municipal, and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Monitoring Systems

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental & Safety Monitoring Instruments (Air quality, emissions, radiation, noise, gas detection) (IMAGAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuous/Remote Monitoring Systems (IoT Sensors, Telemetry, Networks) (EUAHACAL), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Environmental Monitoring (VOC/CO2/PM2.5) (HSAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Environmental monitoring systems
• Air quality sensors
• Odor monitoring technology
• Industrial emissions analysis
• Environmental intelligence platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Monitoring Hardware: Ellona sells its sensor devices (WT1 Pro, WT1 Lite, POD2, Dustkair, OEM modules) as capital equipment. Payment terms include 30% deposit at order, balance upon receipt. Delivery terms are 'Ex Works' from Ellona premises. This represents the primary revenue stream for hardware.
2. EllonaSoft Software Platform: The EllonaSoft real-time analysis platform provides data visualization, storage, and analysis as a SaaS mode. Access includes secure customer account, customized settings, 24/7 API access. Data is stored in cloud memory controlled by Ellona, with raw data retained for 6 months after license validity period. Subscription/subscription recurring revenue model for software access.
3. Professional Services: Set-up services include installation and basic training. Consumables, accessories, and maintenance contracts are billed separately at 30 days. Feasibility studies require 50% deposit with balance upon delivery of the report.
4. OEM Solutions: Tailored OEM solutions for integration into various industrial systems. Strategic partnership model for embedding Ellona technology into third-party products and processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ellona designs, manufactures, and sells connected environmental monitoring hardware devices (WT1 Pro, WT1 Lite, POD2, Dustkair) and licenses the EllonaSoft cloud-based AI analytics platform for real-time detection, identification, source triangulation, dispersion modeling, and automated remediation triggering of gases, odors, particulates, and noise for industrial, municipal, and public-sector clients.

Product overview

Ellona offers a comprehensive environmental monitoring ecosystem consisting of hardware sensors and the EllonaSoft cloud platform. The product portfolio includes: WT1 Pro (premium outdoor monitoring system for complex industrial environments), WT1 Lite (benchmark outdoor system for smart cities and industrial fenceline monitoring), POD2 (indoor environmental monitoring for commercial and institutional spaces), Dustkair (portable construction site dust monitor developed with UBY), and OEM (customized sensor integration for third-party products). EllonaSoft serves as the centralized real-time analysis platform connecting all devices, providing data visualization, alert management, dispersion modeling, and automatic remediation triggering. The system monitors VOCs, gases (H2S, NH3), particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5, PM10), noise, odor concentration, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure using AI-powered multivariate analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WT1 Pro The most comprehensive outdoor environmental emissions monitoring system, covering gases, odors, particles, noise, and meteorological parameters for complex industrial settings and both surface-based and channeled emission sources. Adheres to EN 13725 and ASTM 679 odor quantification standards.
• WT1 Lite Standard outdoor monitoring system tailored for smart cities and industrial settings requiring advanced emissions monitoring at site peripheries or boundaries, providing thorough monitoring of gases, odors, particles, and noise with 24/7 API access.
• POD2 Indoor environmental monitoring station providing advanced space management and optimization capabilities, ensuring occupant health and well-being while boosting operational efficiency through comprehensive indoor air quality and environmental parameter monitoring.
• Dustkair Portable system for construction site monitoring developed in partnership with UBY. Uses spectrophotometry and a patented algorithm for precise identification of fine particles including alveolar fraction (<5 micrometers) such as crystalline silica and thoracic fraction (5-10 micrometers), with real-time measurements adhering to regulatory exposure limits.
• EllonaSoft Real-time environmental intelligence analysis platform that transforms raw sensor data into actionable insights. Provides secure customer accounts, customized settings, SaaS deployment, data visualization, storage, analysis, real-time alert systems, dispersion modeling, and automatic remediation triggering capabilities with 24/7 API access.
• OEM Solutions Customized environmental monitoring sensor solutions designed for seamless integration into third-party industrial systems and products. Offers tailored sensor and monitoring solutions for partners looking to enhance their products with Ellona's environmental detection and analysis technologies under a licensing/royalty model.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 billion actionable data points generated per month across deployed sensor network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UBYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUBY partnered with Ellona for the development of Dustkair, a portable solution for fine particle monitoring on construction sites. UBY contributed to the development partnership for the spectrophotometry-based device with patented algorithm for precise identification of fine particles including crystalline silica.
• HTE – High Tec Environmental LtdacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey local partner in Colombia providing logistics, technical coordination, and promotion of Ellona's presence at industry events including the ACODAL International Odor Congress in Medellín. Partner enables Ellona's market entry and operations with Colombian industry actors including wastewater treatment facilities.
• TQI – Total Quality InstrumentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted local partner in Colombia with extensive experience supporting Ellona's market presence. Partner strengthens collaboration with Colombian industrial actors and supports technical implementation of environmental monitoring solutions including correlation with dynamic olfactometry per Colombian odor regulations.
• PROTERM S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey Chilean partner organized a high-level seminar in Concepción on regulatory challenges related to Chilean odor emission regulations. PROTERM presents Ellona WT1 Pro solutions at AMIGO International Odor Congress in Santiago, conducting three technical presentations illustrating real-world applications of the WT1 Pro.
• GSA SASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading environmental engineering company in Colombia celebrating 25th anniversary, with Ellona specially mentioned in CEO Jaime Cardona's speech. Partnership strengthens human and professional connections between teams.
• AirparifcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirparif organizes the AIRLAB Microsensors Challenge, an international competition for air quality monitoring microsensors. Ellona's WT1 device participated and won 'Best Performance' in 2023 and was winner in 2021, validating the accuracy and quality of Ellona's technology under real-world test conditions supervised by Airparif.
• GICAN (Groupement des Industries de Construction et Activités Navales)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEllona joined GICAN, a group for the maritime construction and naval activities industries. Membership approved as part of Ellona's new step in commitment for the maritime industry, enabling deeper engagement with port and maritime environmental monitoring opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aeroqual: New Zealand-based specialist manufacturer of air quality and gas monitoring sensors and stations for industrial, environmental, and smart-city applications. Directly comparable to Ellona's WT1/WT1 Lite outdoor and Dustkair-style particulate offerings in target use cases and customer profile.
• Sensirion: Swiss manufacturer of high-precision environmental and gas sensors (VOC, NOx, PM) used in air quality, HVAC, and industrial monitoring. Comparable to Ellona at the sensor-module level, with both companies leveraging proprietary sensor technology and OEM channels.
• TSI Incorporated: US-based manufacturer of precision measurement instruments including particle counters, aerosol monitors, and air quality instruments. Closely comparable to Ellona's Dustkair and PM monitoring capabilities, particularly for occupational/construction and laboratory applications.

Broad incumbents

• Vaisala: Finland-based global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, with a broad portfolio covering weather, air quality, and emissions monitoring. Overlaps with Ellona in industrial and ambient air quality monitoring but operates at far greater scale across many more verticals.
• SICK AG: German manufacturer of industrial sensors and process instrumentation, including gas analyzers and environmental monitoring systems. Overlaps with Ellona in industrial emissions monitoring for heavy industry, ports, and waste management, with broader product portfolio.
• Honeywell: Global industrial conglomerate with a broad fixed and portable gas detection portfolio (Honeywell Analytics/RAE Systems) and adjacent environmental monitoring offerings. Competes with Ellona in industrial gas detection and emissions monitoring for heavy industry, with significantly larger sales reach.
• Siemens: German industrial conglomerate offering continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) and environmental sensors as part of its digital industries portfolio. Overlaps with Ellona in heavy industry and utility emissions monitoring, with deeper incumbency and global service network.

Emerging players

• Oizom: India-based environmental monitoring company with dust, odor, and air quality sensor products for industry, construction, and smart cities. Comparable to Ellona in dust/odor monitoring for industrial and construction sites, particularly across emerging markets.
• Aclima: US-based company deploying hyperlocal air quality and greenhouse gas sensor networks with cloud analytics. Comparable to Ellona in combining distributed sensors with cloud-based dispersion/analytics, focused on community-scale and enterprise environmental intelligence.
• QuantAQ: US-based developer of low-cost air quality sensor modules and cloud analytics for environmental and industrial monitoring. Comparable to Ellona in combining distributed sensors with cloud analytics and in targeting regulatory and community air quality use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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