Cohda Wireless
Cohda Wireless provides standards-aligned V2X communication software and hardware (V2V, V2I, V2P) plus GNSS-independent positioning and radar for automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, smart cities, and mining operators, serving as a Danlaw Group subsidiary since 2023.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersSouth Grafton, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Cohda Wireless does
Cohda Wireless is an Australian V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) technology company founded in 2004 by University of South Australia researchers and headquartered in Adelaide, now operating as part of the Danlaw Group following a January 2023 acquisition. The company develops standards-aligned software (V2X-Stack supporting IEEE 1609 and ETSI ITS-TC, plus C-V2X) and hardware (MK6 On-Board Unit, MK6C Evaluation Kit, Road-Side Units) that enable V2V, V2I, and V2P communications for automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, smart cities, and underground mining operators. Distinctive technical capabilities include V2X-Locate (sub-metre GNSS-independent positioning for urban canyons and underground mines), V2X-Radar (360-degree environmental sensing using standard V2X radio signals), and a suite of 10 production-deployed CAV safety applications (Intersection Collision Warning, Left Turn Assist, Emergency Electronic Brake Light, platooning, etc.). Cohda claims technology participation in 60% of global V2X trials, more than 70 granted patents, and first-of-kind US regulatory certifications (FCC and OmniAir for C-V2X on the MK6).
The company's business model combines software licensing/royalties to OEMs (GM Cadillac, Volkswagen), hardware sales (direct and through the u-blox THEO-P1 licensing arrangement), and project/professional services for smart city and mining deployments. Revenue streams are diversified across three verticals: Smart Cars (OEM-embedded V2X), Smart Cities (infrastructure and government projects such as Queensland CAVI, GDOT, and C-Roads), and Smart Mines (Rio Tinto Oyu Tolgoi, Maptek partnership). Distribution is direct enterprise sales supplemented by regional offices in Europe, the United States, China (via Beijing BOCON), Korea (via MDS Tech), and Japan. Cohda's software is pre-ported on NXP RoadLINK, Qualcomm 9150, Renesas R-Car, NVIDIA DRIVE, and Autotalks PANGAEA platforms, creating ecosystem-level switching costs and multi-platform reach despite a headcount of 11-50 employees.
Cohda Wireless firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cohda Wireless
- Legal name
- Cohda Wireless Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://cohdawireless.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Cohda Wireless provides standards-aligned V2X communication software and hardware (V2V, V2I, V2P) plus GNSS-independent positioning and radar for automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, smart cities, and mining operators, serving as a Danlaw Group subsidiary since 2023.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cohda Wireless industry classification
Industry- Product category
- V2X Communication Technology
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Connected Vehicle & V2X Traffic Operations (RSUs, SPaT/MAP, CV Applications) (TLAJACAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- V2X Message & Data Exchange Platforms (SPaT/MAP, TIM, CAM/DENM Brokers) (TLAJAHAF), OEM Embedded Connectivity & Telematics Platforms (TLAEAFAA)
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Where Cohda Wireless is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- South Grafton
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices6 records
Markets served
Cohda Wireless business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- V2X Software Licenses: Cohda licenses its V2X software stack to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers for integration into production vehicles. The software supports both DSRC and C-V2X standards and is embedded in vehicles like the 2017 Cadillac CTS and Volkswagen Golf 8.
- V2X Hardware Products: Sale of V2X hardware including On-Board Units (OBU), Road-Side Units (RSU), and evaluation kits (MK5, MK6, MK6C). Hardware is sold directly to OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and infrastructure operators.
- Mining Technology Solutions: Specialized V2X solutions for underground mining environments, providing positioning, communication, and safety systems to mining operators.
- Smart City Infrastructure: V2X solutions for smart city deployments including traffic management, connected infrastructure, and intelligent transport systems for government and municipal customers.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Cohda Wireless product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cohda Wireless develops and supplies standards-aligned V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) platforms comprising the V2X-Stack protocol software, CAV safety applications, an SDK, and the MK6 On-Board Unit (with MK6C Evaluation Kit). Specialized capabilities include V2X-Locate (sub-metre GNSS-independent positioning for GPS-denied environments such as underground mines and urban canyons) and V2X-Radar (360-degree sensing using V2X radio signals). Cohda sells this combined hardware-plus-software platform to automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, government/road operators, and mining companies.
Product overview
Cohda Wireless delivers standards-aligned, deployment-ready V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) platforms that connect vehicles, infrastructure, and vulnerable road users in real time to improve safety, mobility, and operational efficiency. The company's portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core is the V2X-Stack — the foundational protocol software supporting IEEE 1609 (US) and ETSI ITS-TC (European) standards — paired with the SDK for application development on Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X hardware. Hardware is anchored by the MK6 On-Board Unit (Cohda's most advanced OBU to date, FCC and OmniAir certified for C-V2X) and the MK6C Evaluation Kit built on the Qualcomm MDM 9150 chipset. Above the stack, CAV Apps provide 10 DSRC/C-V2X safety applications (collision warnings, emergency alerts, platooning). Specialized capabilities include V2X-Locate (GNSS-independent sub-metre positioning for urban canyons and underground mines) and V2X-Radar (360-degree radar sensing using V2X radio signals). Cohda also operates across three vertical sectors — Smart Cars (OEM/Tier 1 automotive), Smart Cities (infrastructure/cities), and Smart Mines (underground mining operations) — each served by the same underlying V2X platform adapted to the specific use environment.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- MK6 On-Board Unit (OBU) Cohda's flagship V2X On-Board Unit supporting both DSRC and C-V2X communications. Enables V2V, V2I, and V2P applications, with FCC and OmniAir certifications for C-V2X deployment in the United States. Sold to automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and infrastructure operators for production vehicle integration.
- MK6C Evaluation Kit (EVK) Cost-effective C-V2X Evaluation Kit built on the Qualcomm MDM 9150 chipset with multiple connectivity options (2xCAN, Ethernet, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth). Enables rapid development and evaluation of V2X applications and use-cases by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
- V2X-Stack Cohda's core protocol software platform providing the full V2X communication stack supporting both IEEE 1609 (US) and ETSI ITS-TC (European) standards. Includes network, facilities, applications, management, and security layers serving as the foundational software licensed to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers for integration into production vehicles.
- V2X Software Development Kit (SDK) Pre-commercial C-V2X direct communications (PC5) SDK allowing embedded Linux developers to compile and run C-V2X applications on the Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset. Bundles API documentation, Eclipse IDE with pre-configured projects, Wireshark with Cohda custom decoder, and VSim drive visualization/simulation tool.
- CAV (Connected Autonomous Vehicle) Apps Suite of V2X safety and efficiency applications including Intersection Collision Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Left Turn Assist, Emergency Electronic Brake Lights, Hazardous Location Warning, and Emergency Vehicle Warning. The stack supports 10 DSRC V2X applications for production deployment, used in vehicles such as the 2017 Cadillac CTS and Volkswagen Golf 8.
- Platooning Solution V2X-enabled truck platooning technology enabling coordinated convoys of trucks and commercial vehicles to operate with precise speed synchronization, braking coordination, and aerodynamic following distance. Improves fuel efficiency, road capacity, and convoy safety for commercial fleet operators and OEMs.
- V2X-Locate GNSS-independent positioning technology achieving sub-metre positioning accuracy at the 95th percentile using V2X radio signals. Solves the urban canyon problem where GPS accuracy degrades up to 40 metres, enabling accurate vehicle, asset, and personnel localization in tunnels, underground car parks, dense urban environments, and underground mines. Reference deployment: Rio Tinto's Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia.
- V2X-Radar Software application that transforms standard V2X radio signals into 360-degree environmental sensing, detecting buildings, road signs, and non-V2X-equipped vehicles. Unaffected by rain, snow, or fog; works around corners and provides radar-like sensing from a single antenna, adding value during low-penetration deployment phases.
Quantifiable outcome
- V2X applications could prevent up to 80% of non-impaired crash types according to USDOT research
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Companies that use Cohda Wireless
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Cohda Wireless technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
Cohda Wireless partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, major and minor.
- Danlaw GroupflagshipCohda Wireless became part of Danlaw Group in 2023/2024. Danlaw Inc. (US-based) acquired Cohda Wireless to enhance its connected vehicle safety and smart city solutions capabilities. Under Danlaw Group, Cohda continues to operate with focus on V2X technology advancement.
- QualcommcoreCohda became member of 5GAA and partnered with Qualcomm for C-V2X solutions. Cohda's MK6C uses Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X Platform. Cohda ported its V2X software stack to Qualcomm platforms for commercial deployment.
- CostainmajorSupporting Costain in delivery of A2M2 Connected Corridor Pilot project for connected transportation infrastructure.
- OmniAir ConsortiumcoreCohda achieved first OmniAir certification for C-V2X, validating interoperability and compliance with OmniAir's testing specifications for connected vehicle communications.
- 5G Automotive Association (5GAA)coreCohda is a member of 5GAA, a global cross-industry organization of automotive and telecommunications companies developing end-to-end solutions for future mobility and transportation services.
- NVIDIAmajorCohda ported its V2X software stack on NVIDIA DRIVE AI car computer platform and fused V2X with surround vision target classification. Integration enables vehicles to detect threats beyond line-of-sight.
- TelstramajorPartnership for Australian V2X trials including Australia's first V2P technology trial over 4G mobile network. Also conducted V2I and V2V trials. Supported by South Australian Government's Future Mobility Lab Fund.
- MaptekmajorPartnership for V2X mining safety technology solutions. Maptek provides mining technology expertise while Cohda provides V2X communication and positioning technology for underground mining applications.
- AutotalkscoreTechnology partnership for V2X interoperability. Cohda demonstrated V2X reference system consisting of Autotalks PANGAEA platform and Cohda V2X software. Autotalks provides V2X communication chipsets while Cohda provides the software layer.
- Renesas ElectronicsmajorCollaboration to offer V2X technology for autonomous driving. Cohda's V2X and CAV software combined with Renesas R-Car SoCs provides reference solution supporting European and North American communication standards.
- u-bloxcoreExclusive license agreement where u-blox manufactures THEO-P1 V2X module based on Cohda's MK5 design. Allows Cohda to focus on software IP while u-blox handles volume manufacturing and global supply of automotive-grade V2X modules.
- SiemenscoreStrategic collaboration on C-ITS infrastructure. Cohda develops and produces RSUs for Siemens' Sitraffic ESCoS platform. Joint projects include A58 motorway in Netherlands, A9 motorway in Germany, and Living Lab in Austria.
- lesswire AGminorlesswire developed C2X modules based on NXP/Cohda RoadLINK technology for automotive manufacturers, designing automotive-qualified wireless networking modules.
- CAR 2 CAR Communication ConsortiumcoreCohda is a member of the CAR 2 CAR Communication Consortium working to implement and deploy harmonized technology for wireless communication between cars and traffic infrastructure in Europe.
- NXP SemiconductorsflagshipDeep strategic partnership including investment (along with Cisco in 2013) and co-development of RoadLINK V2X technology. NXP provides hardware platforms while Cohda provides V2X software. Joint technology used in production vehicles. NXP/Cohda RoadLINK technology is deployed in over 60% of global V2X trials.
- ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute)coreCohda's products comply with ETSI standards for intelligent transport systems communications.
- C-RoadsmajorSmart city design wins with C-Roads demonstrating Cohda's leading role in European C-ITS deployment initiatives.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cohda Wireless competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Continental AG: Continental is a major automotive Tier 1 supplier with its own V2X portfolio including RSUs and OBUs. It competes with Cohda at the Tier 1 level for OEM V2X programs and offers broader ADAS and connected vehicle solutions as part of its larger automotive portfolio.
- Bosch: Bosch is a global automotive Tier 1 supplier with V2X connectivity solutions and a broad portfolio of sensors, ADAS, and connected vehicle technologies. It competes with Cohda at the OEM integration level and has the scale to bundle V2X with other automotive electronics.
- Qualcomm: Qualcomm provides the 9150 C-V2X chipset platform on which Cohda's MK6C runs. As a broad semiconductor incumbent, Qualcomm competes in C-V2X reference designs and could vertically integrate V2X software, posing a competitive threat to Cohda's software licensing model.
- Kapsch TrafficCom: Kapsch TrafficCom is a major intelligent transportation systems (ITS) provider offering connected vehicle and V2X infrastructure solutions including RSUs. It competes with Cohda in the smart city and road operator segment across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
- NXP Semiconductors: NXP co-developed RoadLINK V2X technology with Cohda and is both a deep strategic partner and chip-level competitor. NXP provides the SAF5400 modem and i.MX processor used in Cohda-enabled V2X systems, and could potentially bundle its own V2X software stack in competition with Cohda.
- Savari (Harman International): Savari, now part of Harman (a Samsung subsidiary), provides V2X roadside and onboard unit solutions. It competes with Cohda in the V2X infrastructure and OEM space, with broader Harman automotive infotainment and connectivity offerings.
Direct peers
- Commsignia: Commsignia is a V2X technology provider offering V2X software stacks, OBUs, and RSUs for automotive OEMs and smart city deployments. It is a direct peer to Cohda in V2X communications software and hardware for both connected vehicle and infrastructure applications.
- Autotalks: Autotalks is a V2X chipset specialist providing the PANGAEA and TEKTON3 V2X communication platforms used in Cohda's design wins. It is a direct peer in the V2X stack and also a Cohda customer/partner, making it both competitor and collaborator in delivering V2X solutions to OEMs.
Others
- Danlaw: Danlaw Inc. is Cohda's parent company (acquired January 2023), a US-based provider of connected vehicle safety and smart city solutions. As parent, Danlaw is an ecosystem participant that channels Cohda's V2X technology into North American OEM and infrastructure customers.
Emerging players
- u-blox: u-blox manufactures the THEO-P1 V2X module under exclusive license from Cohda's MK5 design, while also developing its own positioning and connectivity products. It is both a Cohda partner and a partial competitor in V2X modules and GNSS positioning.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat7 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Cohda Wireless financial estimates
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Cohda Wireless leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Cohda Wireless funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors5 records
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Frequently asked questions about Cohda Wireless
What does Cohda Wireless do?
Cohda Wireless develops and supplies standards-aligned V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) platforms comprising the V2X-Stack protocol software, CAV safety applications, an SDK, and the MK6 On-Board Unit (with MK6C Evaluation Kit). Specialized capabilities include V2X-Locate (sub-metre GNSS-independent positioning for GPS-denied environments such as underground mines and urban canyons) and V2X-Radar (360-degree sensing using V2X radio signals). Cohda sells this combined hardware-plus-software platform to automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, government/road operators, and mining companies.
Is Cohda Wireless a public or private company?
Cohda Wireless is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Cohda Wireless founded?
Cohda Wireless was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Cohda Wireless based?
Cohda Wireless is headquartered in South Grafton, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Cohda Wireless make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. V2X Software Licenses are the primary driver. The others are V2X Hardware Products, mining Technology Solutions and smart City Infrastructure.
Who are Cohda Wireless's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Continental AG, Bosch, Qualcomm, Kapsch TrafficCom, NXP Semiconductors and Savari (Harman International). Direct peers are Commsignia and Autotalks. Danlaw is listed as an others. u-blox is listed as an emerging player.
Does Cohda Wireless have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cohda Wireless.
What industry is Cohda Wireless in?
Cohda Wireless's product category is V2X Communication Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAJACAJ, Connected Vehicle & V2X Traffic Operations (RSUs, SPaT/MAP, CV Applications), with a secondary code of TLAJAHAF, V2X Message & Data Exchange Platforms (SPaT/MAP, TIM, CAM/DENM Brokers). Its NAICS code is 54151 and its SIC code is 3576.