Munisense
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersLeiden, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
Munisense firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Munisense
- Legal name
- Munisense B.V.
- Website
- https://munisense.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Munisense industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Environmental IoT Monitoring Platform
- NAICS
- Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Water Supply (4941)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Continuous/Remote Monitoring Systems (IoT Sensors, Telemetry, Networks) (EUAHACAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Network Monitoring & Smart Water Sensors (Pressure/Flow/Noise Loggers, IoT) (EUANAKAB), Water & Wastewater Utility IoT (SCADA, Leak/Quality Monitoring) (EUADAPAK), Online Monitoring, Sensors & Instrumentation (SCADA-integrated analyzers, probes, samplers) (EUANAJAC)
Keywords
Where Munisense is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Leiden
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Munisense business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary monitoring equipment including noise meters, water level sensors, pore pressure sensors, and water quality sensors. Equipment includes MSSPC, MSGD4, NP-series, LVx, PPx, QUx product lines.
- INSIGHTNOW™ SaaS Platform Subscriptions: Three-tier subscription model (Essential, Advanced, Premium) providing cloud access to monitoring data, dashboards, analysis tools, and storage. Recurring revenue from annual/monthly subscriptions.
- Operational Management Services: Technical management and maintenance of water measuring networks in partnership with fieldwork specialists like Socotec.
- Professional Services: Installation support, field work coordination, data migration to BRO (Dutch National Key Registry of Subsurface), and training services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Essential - Basic noise monitoring with minute resolution |
| Subscription | Annual | Advanced - Professional noise assessment and analysis |
| Subscription | Annual | Premium - Most comprehensive subscription with advanced features |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Munisense product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Munisense provides an end-to-end managed infrastructure for wireless environmental sensing, combining proprietary IoT sensor hardware (noise monitors, water level meters, pore pressure and water quality sensors) with the cloud-native INSIGHTNOW™ SaaS platform that validates, correlates, visualizes, and analyzes measurement data in real time. Customers in government, water management, construction, and hospitality use these solutions to obtain reliable, policy-grade environmental data for noise compliance, groundwater management, and public safety applications.
Product overview
Munisense is a Dutch smart city measurement solutions provider operating a SaaS platform architecture centered on the INSIGHTNOW cloud platform. The portfolio spans two primary monitoring domains: noise and water. Noise solutions include hardware stations (MSSPC, NP-series, NP-lite, MSSP7, MSGD1, MSGD4 GeluidDuider) and the Horecasense sub-brand for hospitality venues. Water solutions comprise sensors for level (LVx), pore pressure (PPx), quality (QUx with Q-hub), and precipitation (THx). The INSIGHTNOW platform connects all hardware via LTE-M communication to cloud-based data validation, visualization, and analysis, available in Essential, Advanced, and Premium subscription tiers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Horecasense: Wireless noise measurement system optimized for the hospitality industry, music venues, pubs, and clubs. Fully complies with the Dutch Fourth Agreement on the Prevention of Hearing Damage.
Products and services
- INSIGHTNOW™ SaaS Platform Cloud-native SaaS platform providing real-time validated noise and water monitoring data, dashboards, analysis tools, alarms, public portals, and historical reporting, available in Essential, Advanced, and Premium subscription tiers for government agencies and engineering firms.
- MSSPC Outdoor Noise Monitoring Station IEC 61672 Class 1 certified outdoor noise monitoring station suitable for legal enforcement use, featuring energy-efficient LTE-M communication and optional weather station integration.
- NP-series Noise Monitoring Stations Indoor (NP8) and outdoor (NP9) noise monitoring stations meeting IEC 61672 Class 1 or Class 2 specifications, with built-in sound recognition, audio capture, internal LTE-M gateway, and IP65 rating.
- NP-lite Noise Monitoring Station Compact IEC 61672 Class 2 noise monitoring station available for indoor (NP8) and outdoor (NP9) applications, designed for cost-effective deployments.
- MSSP7 Noise Monitoring System Noise monitoring system with IP65 housing and integrated LTE-M gateway for wireless connectivity to the INSIGHTNOW cloud platform.
- MSGD4 GeluidDuider 4 IEC 60651/60804/61672 Class 1 noise recognition, localization, classification, and soundscape device with ZHAGA connector and armature integration for public lighting infrastructure.
- MSGD1 GeluidDuider 1 IEC 60651/60804/61672 Class 2 noise recognition, localization, and classification device with ZHAGA connector and armature integration for streetlight-mounted deployments.
- Horecasense Hospitality Noise System Wireless noise measurement and display system for hospitality venues, providing real-time noise level visibility for venue managers and DJs, automatic reporting to regulators, and compliance with the Dutch Fourth Agreement on Prevention of Hearing Damage.
- LVx Water Level Sensor Autonomous LTE-M water level meter measuring water level and temperature with adjustable alarm levels, high-frequency measurement capability, and integration with the INSIGHTNOW cloud platform.
- PPx Pore Pressure Sensor Continuous online pore pressure sensor measuring water pressure in underground layers for dike reinforcements, elevated roads, railways, and construction site preparation.
- QUx Water Quality Sensor Continuous water quality sensor measuring oxygen, turbidity, conductivity, and pH levels, integrating AquaLabo sensors into the INSIGHTNOW network via LTE-M and supporting up to 4 sensors per meter.
- THx Rain Meter and Weather Station Precipitation and weather station measuring rainfall and providing temperature, relative humidity, and air pressure indications with autonomous LTE-M communication.
- Q-hub Sensor Hub Sensor hub that connects up to four water quality sensors (oxygen, turbidity, conductivity, pH) to a single meter for comprehensive multi-parameter water quality monitoring.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30% noise reduction achieved in Leuven entertainment area through noise monitoring combined with nudging techniques
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Munisense
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Munisense technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability7 records
Feature7 records
Munisense partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.
- TNOstrategicFireworks detection system developed and tested by TNO. Combined with Munisense's powerful portal and fireworks app, the system has been used effectively for many years by various municipalities.
- Savtek Pty Ltd.coreExclusive distributor for Australia & New Zealand. Technology specialist in noise and vibration selling, renting and supporting monitoring and analysis instrumentation. Suite 11, 420 Deception Bay Road, Deception Bay, Queensland 4508, Australia.
- AkroncoreDistributor for Belgium & Luxembourg. Specializes in sale of measuring, test and analysis equipment representing international suppliers. J. Vandenbemptlaan 71, B-3001 Leuven, Belgium.
- MIP ElectronicscoreDistributor for Finland & Estonia. Develops and produces optical measuring instruments for particulate emissions and distributes noise, vibration and ambient environment equipment. Palokorvenkatu 2, FI-04250 Kerava, Finland.
- Amplitude AcousticscoreDistributor for Ireland. International acoustics consultancy offering full range of acoustic consulting services and customized monitoring solutions. G2 The Steelworks, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 KP03, Ireland.
- Sonora s.r.l.coreDistributor for Italy. Offers high-tech solutions in acoustics, metrology, vibration and structural dynamics through experimentation, design, consultancy, training and sales activities. Via Dei Bersaglieri 9, 81100 - Caserta (CE), Italy.
- GeoscancoreDistributor for Singapore. Offers geotechnical equipment, soil research, vibration and noise monitoring services. Registered contractor with Building Construction Authority, National Environment Agency, and Authorized Real-Time Noise Monitoring Service Provider. 61 Kaki Bukit Avenue 1, Shun Li Industrial Park, Singapore 417943.
- AC SoftcoreDistributor for United Kingdom. Complementary range of sound and vibration products and software from transducers to analysis and reporting software. Building 115, Bedford Tech. Park, Thurleigh, Bedford MK44 2YP, UK.
- Smart ParksminorFirst Munisense sound meters added to sensor solution in Rwanda game park. Detection of vehicles without tracking devices and gunshots to combat illegal hunting.
- Socotec GeotechnicscoreFieldwork partner for groundwater monitoring installations and maintenance. Manages groundwater networks for municipalities including Zaanstad, Vlaardingen, and Haarlem. Also handles pore pressure sensor installations.
- IB LandcorePartner for managing and maintaining groundwater monitoring network in Papendrecht.
- VasiominorCertified Integrator for implementation services in Dutch market.
- Vulpine ICTminorCertified Integrator for implementation services in Dutch market.
- Deutsche TelekomstrategicGlobal SIM provider for LTE-M equipment ensuring superior coverage in Netherlands. Roaming without preference ensures best network coverage at each location.
- De WaterbankminorDutch connecting platform for supply and demand of residual water. Munisense is a member contributing to water reuse and management.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Munisense competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- 01dB (ACOEM): French noise and vibration measurement specialist offering Class 1 sound level meters and outdoor monitoring stations with cloud software. Direct comparable to Munisense's outdoor noise monitoring and INSIGHTNOW-style cloud portal for environmental compliance.
- Casella (Casella Holdings): British manufacturer of occupational health, safety and environmental monitoring instruments including sound level meters and outdoor noise monitors. Direct peer in environmental noise monitoring for municipalities and industry.
- Norsonic (Norsonic AS): Norwegian supplier of sound and vibration measurement equipment, sound level meters and environmental noise monitoring solutions. Direct competitor in IEC-classified outdoor noise monitoring stations with similar municipal and construction-industry customer base.
- Sigicom AB: Swedish provider of remote measurement and monitoring systems for noise, vibration and groundwater on construction and infrastructure sites. Highly comparable to Munisense's combination of telemetric noise stations and ground/pore-pressure sensors managed via a cloud portal.
- Cirrus Research: UK-based manufacturer of Class 1 and Class 2 noise monitoring instruments, dose meters and outdoor monitoring stations used for environmental noise and occupational health. Closely comparable product overlap with Munisense's MSSPC and NP-series noise stations.
- Svantek (SVAN): Polish manufacturer of sound, vibration and environmental monitoring instruments, including class-1 outdoor noise monitoring stations. Comparable to Munisense's MSSPC/NP stations and increasingly relevant in Western-European municipal tenders.
Emerging players
- Libelium: Spanish IoT sensor-platform vendor offering wireless environmental monitoring nodes (air quality, noise, water) for smart-city projects. Comparable emerging player targeting similar municipal and smart-city RFPs as Munisense, with broader sensor catalog but less specialized in noise.
Broad incumbents
- HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global leader in sound and vibration measurement hardware and software for environmental, occupational and product-noise applications. Comparable to Munisense for class-1 noise monitoring, but operates as a broad incumbent with a much larger instrument portfolio and deeper R&D budget.
- ACOEM Group: European environmental monitoring group owning 01dB, Ecotech and Metrology Labs, supplying noise/ air-quality/ vibration monitoring hardware plus software platforms. Comparable smart-city environmental monitoring portfolio but operates as a multi-brand, multi-region incumbent.
- Xylem Analytics: Large water-technology company supplying water quality sondes, telemetry and analytics (including the YSI brand) used by utilities for continuous water-quality monitoring. Overlaps with Munisense's QUx water quality and LVx level products but at vastly greater scale and with broader water-utility footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Munisense social profiles
Digital presenceMunisense compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Munisense financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Munisense leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Munisense funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Munisense M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Munisense
What does Munisense do?
Munisense provides an end-to-end managed infrastructure for wireless environmental sensing, combining proprietary IoT sensor hardware (noise monitors, water level meters, pore pressure and water quality sensors) with the cloud-native INSIGHTNOW™ SaaS platform that validates, correlates, visualizes, and analyzes measurement data in real time. Customers in government, water management, construction, and hospitality use these solutions to obtain reliable, policy-grade environmental data for noise compliance, groundwater management, and public safety applications.
Is Munisense a public or private company?
Munisense is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Munisense founded?
Munisense was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Munisense based?
Munisense is headquartered in Leiden, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Munisense make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are INSIGHTNOW™ SaaS Platform Subscriptions, operational Management Services and professional Services.
Who are Munisense's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are 01dB (ACOEM), Casella (Casella Holdings), Norsonic (Norsonic AS), Sigicom AB, Cirrus Research and Svantek (SVAN). Libelium is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær), ACOEM Group and Xylem Analytics.
Does Munisense have an API?
No public API is recorded for Munisense.
What industry is Munisense in?
Munisense's product category is Environmental IoT Monitoring Platform. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAHACAL, Continuous/Remote Monitoring Systems (IoT Sensors, Telemetry, Networks), with a secondary code of EUANAKAB, Network Monitoring & Smart Water Sensors (Pressure/Flow/Noise Loggers, IoT). Its NAICS code is 334514 and its SIC code is 3826.