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Nordsense
Smart city AI
København

Nordsense

Smart city AI

Status: Redaktionelt indsamletSidst gennemgået: 2. april 2026
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Hvad er Nordsense?

Nordsense is a Danish smart city AI company (founded 2015, Copenhagen) providing an IoT + ML platform for intelligent waste management. Its retrofit sensors, SaaS dashboard, and intelligent routing reduce CO2 emissions by up to 50%. Deployed in San Francisco (1,000+ bins, 80% overflow reduction), Madrid, and 9 Israeli municipalities. Raised ~$10.49M from ACME Capital, Vækstfonden, and NEA.

Nordsense is a Danish smart city AI company founded in 2015 in Copenhagen by CEO Anders Engdal. The company provides an end-to-end IoT + machine learning platform for intelligent waste management, consisting of smart sensors, a SaaS analytics dashboard, intelligent routing via the Nordsense Navigator app, and GPS-based asset tracking. The sensors retroactively fit all existing bin types and collect data every 15 minutes on fill levels, temperature, and orientation. The platform uses AI/ML to predict fill patterns and optimize collection routes, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 50%.

Teknologier & Kompetencer

Smart city AIwaste optimizationIoT + MLsustainabilityroute optimization

Redaktionel metode & kilder

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Produkt

Produktnavn
Nordsense Smart Waste Management Platform

Nordsense offers a complete waste optimization system consisting of: (1) Smart Bin Sensors — 16-point 3D optical laser sensors installed inside waste containers to measure fill levels, orientation, and temperature every 15 minutes; (2) A SaaS analytics platform (app.nordsense.com) that translates sensor data into actionable insights; (3) The Nordsense Navigator App — intelligent routing with optimized, event-driven collection routes; (4) Asset Tracking — GPS-based container location and movement tracking for theft prevention and inventory management.

Nøglefunktioner
16-point 3D optical laser smart sensorsReal-time fill level monitoring (every 15 minutes)Temperature and orientation sensingAI/ML-powered fill prediction and waste pattern analysisIntelligent routing (event-driven, not fixed schedules)Asset tracking with GPS (theft prevention, inventory management)Cloud-based SaaS analytics dashboardAPI integrations for third-party system connectivitySensors made from recycled plasticsMobile app (Nordsense Navigator) for drivers
Prismodel
SaaS subscription (low, flat monthly fee). Includes all device-related costs. Quote-based pricing.

Målgruppe & Kunder

Målindustrier
Smart Cities / MunicipalitiesWaste Operators & Collectors / HaulersFacilities Management & CampusesNGOs and Donation Bin OperatorsCommercial / Industrial waste
Bemærkelsesværdige kunder
San Francisco, USAMadrid, SpainLGES (Israel)University of Idaho, USAGoodwill IndustriesModa re- (Spain)Dream Books Co.Ingram MicroGlobal Industrial

Teknologi Stack

16-point 3D optical laser sensorsTelit ME310G1-WW 4G LTE Cat M1/NB1 IoT modulesTelit IoT Connectivity PortalAI/ML models for fill prediction and route optimizationCloud-based SaaS (app.nordsense.com)Nordsense Navigator mobile appOpen APIs for third-party integrations

Certificeringer & Awards

ISO 14001ISO 9001ISO 45001RoHSREACHUN Global Compact

Konkurrenter

SensoneoRoutewareBartec Municipal TechnologiesSmartbin.ioWastebook Oy21South

Ofte stillede spørgsmål om Nordsense

What is Nordsense?▼
Nordsense is a Danish smart city AI company providing an end-to-end IoT + ML platform for intelligent waste management. It uses smart bin sensors, a SaaS analytics dashboard, intelligent routing, and GPS asset tracking to optimize waste collection and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 50%.
How do Nordsense sensors work?▼
Nordsense sensors use 16-point 3D optical lasers to measure fill levels, orientation, and temperature every 15 minutes. They are made from recycled plastics, fit all existing bin types (retrofit solution), and use 4G LTE connectivity with global roaming.
How much funding has Nordsense raised?▼
Nordsense has raised approximately $10.49M across three rounds: a $2.09M seed (2017), an $8.4M Series A co-led by ACME Capital and Vækstfonden (2020), and a $5M later stage round backed by NEA and ACME Capital.
What results has Nordsense achieved?▼
In San Francisco, Nordsense achieved an 80% decrease in overflowing bins, 66% fewer street cleaning requests, and 64% less illegal dumping across 1,000+ bins. The University of Idaho saw 50% fuel reduction and $100,000 annual savings.
Who are Nordsense's investors?▼
Key investors include ACME Capital, Vækstfonden (Danish Growth Fund), NEA (New Enterprise Associates), Root Ventures, and Rincon Venture Partners.

Virksomhedsdata

  • LokationKøbenhavn, DK
  • BrancheSmart city AI
  • GrundlagtIgangværende system data-validering af infomation eller opdatering..
  • StiftereAnders Engdal
  • Medarbejdere13
  • Funding~$10.49M total — Seed VC ~$2.09M (Sep 2017) + Series A $8.4M (Oct 2020, co-led by ACME Capital and Vækstfonden) + Later Stage VC $5M (backed by NEA and ACME Capital).
  • Investorer
    ACME CapitalVækstfonden (Danish Growth Fund)NEA (New Enterprise Associates)Root VenturesRincon Venture Partners
  • PrismodelSaaS subscription (low, flat monthly fee). Includes all device-related costs. Quote-based pricing.
  • CVR-statusAktiv
  • VerificeretNej
  • ProfilstatusRedaktionelt indsamlet
  • Sidst gennemgåetapril 2026
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