What Sensing Labs does

Sensing Labs, founded in 2014 in Montpellier, France, designs and sells industrial-grade LoRaWAN wireless sensors under the Senlab brand, targeting B2B customers whose buying decisions are driven by energy and cost savings. The portfolio covers pulse metering for water, gas and electricity (Senlab M), temperature and humidity monitoring (Senlab T/TH), digital and leak detection (Senlab D), outdoor and indoor people counting (Senlab P), indoor comfort and occupancy (Senlab O), 4-20mA industrial transmitters (Senlab A), and outdoor DC latch solenoid drivers for irrigation (Senlab V), supported by an 8-channel LoRaWAN gateway, the SL-SETTING commissioning kit and the SLCodec decoding tool. Differentiation rests on embedded edge analytics and proprietary high-compression data algorithms that deliver up to 24 data points per radio transmission and 15-20 year battery life, with IP68 ruggedised 'place & forget' hardware and certifications including LoRa Alliance compliance and Actility ThingPark Approved.

The business model combines hardware sales with an emerging recurring-revenue layer: Senlab Connect offers 3-year prepaid LoRa connectivity with a freemium 1-sensor-for-3-months entry point, and the SILO bundle sold through Orange pairs a sensor with 3 years of Orange connectivity and a web application. Distribution is channel-mediated — a master agreement with Orange Business Services (9 devices in catalogue, 6 on marketplace), a pan-European distributor network (MWA Technology in the UK, CimPro in Benelux, LILLEBAKK in Norway, Digitalnology in Italy), IoT-in-a-Box with myDevices, and Click & Go packages with Actility — supplemented by direct enterprise sales into utilities, facility managers, BMS integrators and energy monitoring software editors. Industrialisation is handled via Eolane (Combrée site), and the technology roadmap is extending beyond LoRaWAN into ZETA LPWAN via ZiFiSense and a planned Software-Defined satellite/terrestrial LPWAN chip co-developed with Kinéis and ZiFiSense.

Reported financial trajectory shows turnover of €1.1M in 2016, a 2.5x multiplier in 2017, with stated targets of €6M in 2018 and €10M in 2020; by end-2017 the company had deployed approximately 20,000 sensors across roughly 100 customer references including EDF Renouvelables, Dalkia, Vinci Energies, SETEC and Proximus. No realised post-2018 revenue or current headcount beyond the disclosed 1-10 range is available in the source data.

Name

Sensing Labs

Legal name

Sensing Labs

Website

https://sensing-labs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sensing Labs designs industrial-grade LoRaWAN wireless sensors (Senlab range) and a Sensor-to-Cloud platform with up to 20-year battery life, serving B2B customers in smart metering, smart building, smart agriculture and Industry 4.0 across Europe, the Middle East and Russia via distributors and a master agreement with Orange Business Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT Wireless Sensors

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Connectivity & Networks (5G/LPWAN/TSN/Industrial Ethernet) (IMAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) & Smart Meter Analytics (Meter Data for NRW) (EUANAKAC), Smart Grid Sensors & Monitoring Deployment (PMUs, Line Sensors, Fault Indicators) (EUAEANAH)

Keywords

• LoRaWAN sensors
• Wireless IoT devices
• Smart metering solutions
• Smart building sensors
• LPWA sensor networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Sensors & Gateways): Sale of Senlab branded LoRaWAN sensors and gateways including Senlab M (metering), T/TH (temperature/humidity), D (digital/openings), O (occupancy), A (4-20mA), V (solenoid driver), and Gateway 8-channel products.
2. Software/Cloud Platform Services: Data platform access, API access to sensor data, cloud infrastructure for data storage and processing through single API or standard IoT platform protocols (MQTT, CoAP).
3. Professional Services: Turn-key Sensor-to-Cloud solutions including support for end-to-end IoT deployment, integration services, and solution customization for specific customer needs.
4. Connectivity Services: Senlab Connect offers LoRa Plug & Play connectivity prepaid for 3 years with access to Sensing Labs data platform. Integrated freemium offer with 1 sensor free for 3 months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sensing Labs designs, manufactures, and sells industrial-grade LoRaWAN LPWA wireless sensors under the Senlab brand for smart metering, smart building, smart agriculture, and Industry 4.0 applications. It complements the hardware with a turn-key Sensor-to-Cloud solution (own gateways plus cloud platform accessible via single API, MQTT, or CoAP) and bundled offers such as SILO and Senlab Connect, targeting B2B customers seeking fast, high-volume deployments with long battery life and minimal integration effort.

Product overview

Sensing Labs offers the Senlab™ sensor portfolio and Sensor-to-Cloud solution for LPWA IoT applications. The product line includes specialized sensors for metering (M series), temperature monitoring (T series), combined temperature/humidity (TH series), digital/on-off detection (D series), passage counting (P series), indoor comfort optimization (O series), industrial 4-20mA sensors (A series), and solenoid control for irrigation (V series). The portfolio is supported by an 8-channel LoRaWAN gateway, commissioning tools (SL-SETTING), and decoding software (SLCodec). The company provides both LoRaWAN and ZETA LPWAN technologies through its ZiFiSense partnership, and offers bundled solutions like SILO with Orange connectivity. Key differentiators include up to 20-year battery life, content-rich data with edge analytics, and integration with major IoT platforms including Orange Live Objects, Actility ThingPark, and The Things Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Senlab: Product range of LoRaWAN industrial-grade wireless sensors covering smart metering, smart building, smart agriculture, and asset tracking applications. Includes Senlab M (metering), Senlab T/TH (temperature/humidity), Senlab D (digital), Senlab P (passage detection), Senlab O (smart building), Senlab A (4-20mA), Senlab G (gateway), Senlab V (solenoid driver), and Senlab Tools (network tester).
• SILO
• SL Connect

Products and services

• Senlab M Metering Sensors LoRaWAN pulse meter transmitter sensors for water, gas, and electricity metering in indoor and outdoor variants, with streaming mode for fine-grained consumption profiling. For utility operators, metering service providers, and energy integrators.
• Senlab T Temperature Sensors LoRaWAN temperature monitoring sensors in indoor and outdoor versions with accuracy of ±0.2°C to ±0.4°C; outdoor versions are IP68-ruggedized with remote probe options. For facility management, industrial monitoring, and renewable energy operators.
• Senlab TH Temperature & Humidity Sensors Combined LoRaWAN temperature and relative humidity sensors with accuracy of ±0.3°C and ±2% RH, available in indoor and outdoor versions with waterproof probes for demanding environments. For smart building, greenhouse, and breeding facility operators.
• Senlab D Digital Sensors (Opening and Leak Detection) LoRaWAN digital event and alarm sensors including OPE-LAB series for opening detection (doors, windows, gates) and LEA-LAB series for water leak detection with 5m cable. IP68 outdoor and IP30 indoor variants available. For facility managers, building operators, and industrial sites.
• Senlab P Passage Detection Sensors Indoor and outdoor LoRaWAN people counting sensors (PIR-LAB series) for passage detection on walking trails, shopping streets, and building occupancy monitoring, capable of transmitting up to 1000 detections per day. For municipalities, telecom operators, and smart city integrators.
• Senlab O Indoor Comfort & Occupancy Sensor LoRaWAN smart building optimization sensor combining four data types in a single transmission: ambient temperature, relative humidity, presence, and brightness. For workspace optimization and HVAC monitoring in offices and shared workspaces.
• Senlab A 4-20mA Wireless Transmitters Wireless LoRaWAN transmitters compatible with 4-20mA current loop sensors such as pressure transmitters, accelerometers, and weather sensors, available in indoor and outdoor versions. For industrial operators, system integrators, and predictive maintenance use cases.
• Senlab V DC LATCH Solenoid Driver Outdoor LoRaWAN DC LATCH solenoid driver for 9-12V DC LATCH solenoids enabling remote control of irrigation valves; can control single or dual solenoid configurations with up to 20 years battery life. For agricultural cooperatives, irrigation operators, and smart agriculture deployments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% energy consumption savings in buildings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KinéiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022Satellite IoT chip development partnership with Kinéis (satellite-based IoT operator) and ZiFiSense for Software-Defined IoT chip enabling seamless satellite/ground network access. Chip expected to be industry first supporting direct LEO satellite communication through same LPWAN radio. Planned for global launch Q1 2023.
• ZiFiSensecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021Partnership to launch ZETA LPWA technology and ZETags IoT modules on European markets. Sensing Labs and European distribution network promoting ZETA solutions for logistics and mass IoT deployments. First step in ZETA Alliance expansion to Europe.
• DigitalnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 December 2020Italian market distribution partnership. Digitalnology focuses on infrastructure, construction, and tunnelling industries, offering monitoring and maintenance solutions using Senlab sensors for data collection and traceability.
• ActilitycoreTechnology or Integration · 24 September 2014Full integration of Senlab products with ThingPark Wireless network. ThingPark Approved certification achieved. Included in Click & Go packages for easy IoT deployment across Europe and US.
• EolanecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndustrialization partnership for Senlab sensor manufacturing. Eolane provides manufacturing capability with expertise in LoRa technology industrialization. Products manufactured at Eolane Combrée site.
• Orange Business ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster distribution agreement; 9 Senlab devices in Orange IoT device catalogue, 6 on marketplace; SILO temperature monitoring pack available; integration with Orange Live Objects platform; Codec integration for plug-and-play experience.
• Société du Canal de Provence (SCP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for connected irrigation solution. SCP provides irrigation management solution, Fruition Sciences provides visualization, Sensing Labs provides Senlab V solenoid driver and Senlab M meter sensors. Launched at SITEVI 2019.
• Fruition SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart irrigation partnership for real-time terrain visualization and analysis of water delivered and precipitated. Combined with Sensing Labs hardware for complete irrigation solution.
• AlfileominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Digital IoT consortium winning EDF Pulse Occitanie coup de coeur. Alfileo designs IoT solutions for energy and industry sectors.
• FlutilliantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Digital IoT consortium winning EDF Pulse Occitanie coup de coeur. Toulouse-based SaaS platform editor specialized in data valorization for temperature supervision solution.
• MWA TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK distribution partnership signed January 2018. MWA is largest supplier of measurement equipment in UK, serving clients including Facebook, Google, Warner Bros. Distributes Senlab Smart Metering solutions.
• CimProminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBenelux distribution partnership. Industrial automation equipment seller with 15+ years experience, distributing Senlab Metering range for energy and water level management to Energy Integrators and wastewater pumping stations.
• LILLEBAKK (LINSIGHT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorway distribution partnership. LINSIGHT provides cloud-based automation solutions for building, industry and agriculture. Integrated Senlab sensors into platform for Smart City, Smart Building and Smart Agriculture markets.
• myDevicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIoT in a Box partnership providing turnkey remote monitoring solutions combining LoRaWAN sensors and gateways with device management and mobile app for reseller channel.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kerlink: Kerlink is a French LoRaWAN specialist providing both gateways/network infrastructure and increasingly sensors, with deep operator partnerships globally. Comparable French LPWAN heritage, LoRa Alliance ecosystem role, and shared IoT platform partnerships (e.g., ThingPark/Actility) — competes for the same operator-led large deployments Sensing Labs targets.
• Tektelic Communications: Tektelic is a Canadian designer and manufacturer of LoRaWAN gateways and end-sensors for smart building, smart agriculture, utilities, and logistics. Comparable product strategy (industrial-grade multi-purpose sensor line + gateway), overlapping customer base (telecom operators, system integrators) and direct competition in EU distribution channels.
• Adeunis: Adeunis is a French IoT device manufacturer building LoRaWAN and NB-IoT wireless sensors for smart building, smart metering and Industry 4.0 applications. Closest direct competitor to Sensing Labs given overlap on LPWA sensor hardware, French origin, and similar target verticals (utilities, facility management, industrial monitoring).
• Decentlab: Decentlab is a Swiss manufacturer of robust, battery-powered LoRaWAN sensors for environmental monitoring, agriculture, and infrastructure. Comparable European LPWAN sensor portfolio with similar value proposition (long battery life, rugged housing, plug-and-play deployment) and competing for the same utility/environment/infrastructure integrators.
• Elsys: Elsys (Sweden) designs and manufactures LoRaWAN-based wireless room sensors covering temperature, humidity, CO2, light and motion. Comparable mid-size European LPWAN sensor specialist targeting smart building and energy-efficiency use cases — directly overlapping Sensing Labs' Senlab T, TH, and O products.
• Dragino Technology: Dragino is a hardware vendor focused on LoRaWAN IoT devices including sensors, gateways, and development kits for agriculture, smart cities, and industrial monitoring. Comparable product breadth (sensor + gateway + dev kit) targeting the same integrator/reseller channels through which Sensing Labs distributes.
• Netvox: Netvox is a Taiwanese IoT manufacturer offering LoRaWAN and ZigBee wireless sensors and devices for smart building, energy management, and home/asset tracking. Comparable product breadth across smart metering, environmental, and occupancy sensor categories targeting similar integrator/operator channels via Asian manufacturing cost advantage.

Broad incumbents

• MultiTech (Lanner/Multi-Tech Systems): MultiTech is a US-based established IoT hardware vendor offering LoRa gateways, modems, and an increasingly broad sensor portfolio across industrial, smart building, and asset tracking. Larger and broader incumbent competing with Sensing Labs in industrial-grade LPWA infrastructure, though with a wider communications-protocol portfolio rather than sensor specialization.
• Laird Connectivity: Laird Connectivity (a part of ezURobot/Ezurio) manufactures Bluetooth, LoRa, and cellular IoT modules, gateways, and sensors for industrial and medical applications. Broader IoT connectivity incumbent with sensor offerings that overlap with Sensing Labs' industrial monitoring use cases (pressure, temperature, asset tracking).

Emerging players

• SenseAnywhere: SenseAnywhere is a Dutch sensor specialist providing ultra-low-power wireless temperature/humidity/CO2 sensors for cold chain, pharma, and facility compliance. Comparable niche sensor focus on industrial-grade ultra-low-power devices for regulated environments (cold storage, pharma), intersecting with Sensing Labs' food/pharma/cold-chain and building applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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