KebNi

What KebNi does

Kebni AB (publ), headquartered in Kista, Sweden, and listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market (KEBNI B), designs and manufactures stabilizing technologies for mission-critical defense and industrial applications. The company operates two product lines. Its Inertial Sensing line produces the SensAItion IMU/INS/AHRS platform and tailored custom sensors qualified for defense platforms (anti-tank missiles, unmanned vehicles, soldier systems) and industrial uses (autonomous underground mining, autonomous driving). Its Satcom line produces MIL-standard satellite communication terminals — the Kebni Gimbal (military maritime, 4-axis), Kebni SOTM (low-profile on-the-move for land vehicles and surface vessels), and Kebni Satmission (drive-away antenna) — plus the SMP125 sub-product. Kebni holds a 50/50 joint venture stake in ScaffSense, a stability-alarm system for scaffolding monitoring currently in pre-commercial testing.

Kebni earns revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales on a quote-based, multi-year contract model with no public list pricing. Revenue mechanics rest on large multi-year framework agreements with defense primes — most prominently a Saab framework agreement for tailored NLAW anti-tank missile IMUs, which has generated 348 MSEK in cumulative volume orders over 30 months (Oct 2022 – Apr 2025), and a December 2024 supplier agreement with South Korea's ACE Antenna for the Future Soldier System estimated at ~50 MSEK per year (~300 MSEK total) starting in 2027. Additional revenue streams include Satcom terminal sales to government, military, and commercial customers (e.g., Israel Aerospace Industries for VSAT and Satmission drive-away systems) and industrial tailored-sensor deliveries (Epiroc). Kebni serves a 25-person organization across two Swedish sites — Kista (HQ, executive and IR functions) and Karlskoga (1,000 sqm production facility for inertial sensing, inaugurated June 2023) — supplemented by regional sales coverage in EMEA and APAC and partnerships in India (Varisis), South Korea (ACE Antenna, KAIST), and Turkey/Israel. The company is ISO 9001 certified and holds Nasdaq First North Growth Market listing under ticker KEBNI B, with Salénia AB (CEO-controlled) as the largest shareholder.

Name

KebNi

Legal name

Kebni AB (publ)

Website

https://kebni.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kebni is a Swedish public company that designs and manufactures military-grade inertial sensing (IMU/INS) sensors and satellite communication (Satcom) terminals for defense, government, and industrial customers, anchored by long-term framework supply agreements with Saab and ACE Antenna.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inertial Sensing and Satellite Communication Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMABAFAB

Inertial Navigation Systems (INS/IMU)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Avionics, Navigation & Flight Control Systems

SECONDARYIMABAIAJ

UAS Communications, Datalinks, SATCOM & Remote Control Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) & Autonomous Platforms

SECONDARYHDAHAAAG

Sensors, MEMS & Imaging ICs

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Semiconductors & Electronic Components/Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs)

SECONDARYIMABAFAI

Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) & Avionics Computing Platforms

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Avionics, Navigation & Flight Control Systems

Keywords

• Inertial sensing solutions
• Satellite communication terminals
• Defense navigation systems
• IMU INS platforms
• Military satcom equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inertial Sensing Products: Sale of IMU, INS, and AHRS products including the SensAItion platform and tailored/custom sensor solutions. Revenue generated from series deliveries and volume orders to defense and industrial clients. Notable recurring orders from Saab for NLAW IMU units.
2. Satcom Terminal Products: Sale of satellite communication terminals including Kebni Gimbal (maritime), Kebni SOTM (on-the-move), and Kebni Satmission (drive-away) antennas. Revenue generated from product sales and development orders to government, military, and commercial customers.
3. ScaffSense Joint Venture: ScaffSense, a joint venture between Kebni and Solideq Group, is developing a stability alarm system for scaffolding monitoring. Currently in testing phase ahead of commercial launch — not yet revenue generating.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kebni designs, develops, manufactures, and sells inertial sensing solutions (IMU, INS, AHRS) and military-grade satellite communication (Satcom) terminals for stabilization, positioning, navigation, and connectivity in critical applications. The company sells the SensAItion modular IMU/INS platform, tailored custom inertial sensors, and a family of Satcom antennas (Gimbal, SOTM, Satmission) to government, military, and commercial customers worldwide.

Product overview

Kebni is a Swedish technology company specializing in stabilizing technologies for critical applications. The company offers two main product lines: (1) Inertial Sensing solutions comprising the SensAItion IMU/INS platform and tailored custom sensor solutions for defense and industrial applications; and (2) Satcom solutions including the Kebni Gimbal military maritime terminal, Kebni SOTM low profile on-the-move antenna, and Kebni Satmission drive-away antenna systems. The portfolio serves government, military, and commercial customers globally with products for stabilization, positioning, navigation, and satellite communications. The company also holds a joint venture stake in ScaffSense, a stability alarm system for construction scaffolding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SensAItion: IMU/INS platform for inertial sensing with unmatched price/performance, available in rugged IP67 or OEM versions.
• Kebni Gimbal
• Kebni SOTM
• Kebni Satmission
• ScaffSense

Products and services

• Kebni SensAItion Modular IMU/INS/AHRS platform combining high-spec sensors, advanced sensor fusion algorithms, and individual calibration of each unit across the full temperature range. Available as IMU, AHRS, or INS with Rugged IP67 aluminium housing or slim OEM configuration. Designed for defense, industrial, and commercial applications requiring reliable navigation in harsh environments.
• Tailored Inertial Sensing Solutions Custom sensor solutions tailored for unique platforms including guided missile systems, underground navigation, predictive maintenance analysis, and stabilized maritime Satcom platforms. Fast, cost-effective solutions proven to meet demanding defense and industrial requirements.
• Kebni Gimbal Military maritime satcom terminal with battle-proven stability and connectivity. Features a unique 4-axis gimbal design, in-house developed control systems, and robust configuration compliant with MIL standards. Available in X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, or Dual-band configurations. Proven installed on ships of several leading naval forces.
• Kebni SOTM (Satcom On-the-Move) Low profile on-the-move terminal combining the angle-independent performance of a parabolic antenna with the slim design of a flat antenna. Designed for Mil/Gov land vehicles and surface vessels with full duplex datarates over 10 Mbit/s and 4-port design enabling all polarizations without mechanical switching.
• Kebni Satmission Streamlined, lightweight drive-away antenna designed for harsh and unfriendly environments. Available in 1.2m to 1.8m sizes, supporting C-, X-, Ku-, or Ka-frequencies. All variants are Eutelsat approved or pending approval.
• Kebni Satmission SMP125 Specific variant of the Kebni Satmission drive-away antenna product family.
• ScaffSense World's first stability alarm system for scaffolding, developed as a joint venture between Kebni and Solideq Group. Smart sensors monitor scaffolding stability in real-time to prevent accidents and reduce construction downtime. Currently in testing phase ahead of commercial launch.

Quantifiable outcome

• 348 MSEK in cumulative IMU volume orders from Saab over 30 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB (PwC)minorOthers · 6 May 2026Auditor selected at the Annual General Meeting 2026. Tobias Stråhle serves as principal auditor. PwC also valued stock options in the 2025/2028 warrant program.
• KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2025Kebni hosted Professor Hyochoong Bang from KAIST at its Karlskoga facility as part of an ongoing drone navigation technology collaboration. KAIST uses Kebni SensAItion in drone lab projects. Areas of cooperation include fixed-wing and rotary drone navigation, AI piloting, and space systems applications.
• SaabcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 29 April 2025Framework agreement since June 2020 for development and supply of tailored IMU for Saab's NLAW anti-tank missile system. Series deliveries started mid-2023 and ongoing. Cumulative volume orders totaling 348 MSEK over 30 months. Saab is Kebni's largest and most significant customer relationship.
• ACE Antenna (Ace Technologies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2024ACE Antenna, part of South Korean Ace Technologies, signed a supplier agreement with Kebni for provision of the SensAItion INS for a Future Soldier System. Kebni was selected as series volume INS-supplier following successful testing of an ESA Antenna System. Estimated value ~50 MSEK/year with total ~300 MSEK. Kebni actively supports the integration team and provides close collaboration.
• EpirocminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Epiroc uses Kebni's custom IMU for autonomous underground vehicles. Kebni's sensors play a key role for navigation and system safety in Epiroc's product range of underground vehicles.
• Varisis Advanced Engineering Private LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2024MoU signed between Kebni and Varisis to explore and pursue business opportunities in the Indian market, focusing on the Kebni Gimbal MIL-standard maritime Satcom terminal. Varisis is a prominent Indian company specialized in military-grade advanced hardware and software for defense sector spanning land, air, and maritime segments.
• Solideq GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2022ScaffSense is a joint venture between Kebni and Solideq Group, developing the world's first stability alarm system for scaffolding monitoring. Smart sensors monitor scaffolding stability in real-time to prevent accidents and reduce construction downtime. Testing activities ongoing ahead of future commercial launch.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Safran Electronics & Defense: Major European defense electronics prime producing high-grade inertial navigation systems (Sagem) and avionics/satcom solutions. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering overlapping IMU/INS capabilities and defense satcom solutions competing against Kebni's Gimbal/SOTM products.
• Northrop Grumman: US defense prime with leading positions in strategic-grade inertial systems, military satcom (via its acquisition of Orbital ATK and related businesses) and integrated mission solutions. Competes with Kebni in defense IMU/INS and military satcom terminal markets at prime-contractor scale.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Global supplier of high-grade inertial measurement units, navigation systems and satellite communication hardware for military and commercial platforms. Competes with Kebni across the inertial-sensing and MIL-spec satcom product lines as a deep-pocketed incumbent with broad program-of-record positions.
• L3Harris Technologies: Large US defense prime with a significant military satcom terminal portfolio (including maritime and on-the-move terminals) and avionics/inertial offerings. Directly comparable to Kebni Gimbal and SOTM as a competing supplier of MIL-spec satcom terminals for naval and land-vehicle applications.
• Kongsberg Discovery (iXblue): Norwegian maritime/defense group that combined with iXblue to form a major player in high-grade fiber-optic gyros, INS and naval technology. Comparable to Kebni in maritime/defense inertial sensing and naval satcom, but at significantly larger scale and with broader naval platform integration.
• Hexagon (NovAtel): Global positioning-and-measurement giant whose NovAtel division supplies high-precision GNSS, IMU/INS and SPAN technology for defense, autonomy and industrial markets. Competes with Kebni in INS for autonomous vehicles and defense, but at significantly greater scale and with a broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Advanced Navigation: Australian developer of MEMS-based inertial navigation, acoustic positioning and GNSS systems serving defense, marine, autonomous vehicles and UAS. Highly comparable to Kebni in product breadth (IMU/INS) and target verticals (naval, autonomous systems, defense).
• Movella (Xsens): Provider of industrial-grade IMU/INS and motion-tracking solutions (formerly Xsens) serving autonomous systems, mobility, and industrial customers. Comparable to Kebni SensAItion as a competing modular IMU/INS for non-military-grade applications and as an ArduPilot-adjacent ecosystem player.
• VectorNav Technologies: US-based specialist in tactical-grade IMU/AHRS/INS with strong defense and UAS customer overlap. Directly comparable to Kebni's inertial-sensing line in target markets (UAS, military ground vehicles, robotics) and product form factor (rugged industrial IMUs).
• SBG Systems: French manufacturer of tactical-grade IMU/INS/AHRS products widely used in defense, surveying, mapping and autonomous-vehicle applications. Closely comparable to Kebni's SensAItion IMU/INS platform across target customers (defense primes, autonomous-vehicle OEMs) and product positioning (price-performance for non-strategic-grade use cases).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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