# ALCAN Systems: Telecommunications, Darmstadt, Germany

> ALCAN Systems: ALCAN Systems GmbH is a German company based in Darmstadt, specializing in smart antenna technology. Based in Darmstadt, Germany. Founded 2016.

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# ALCAN Systems

ALCAN Systems GmbH is a German company based in Darmstadt, specializing in smart antenna technology.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Telecommunications Darmstadt, Germany

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2016 10 years old
- **Team:** 3 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** 7.5M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series A Aug 2017

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- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About ALCAN Systems

ALCAN Systems GmbH is a German company based in Darmstadt, specializing in smart antenna technology.

Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the Technical University of Darmstadt, ALCAN focuses on developing liquid crystal (LC)-based phased array antennas. The company has emerged from extensive research aimed at addressing the challenges of millimeter-wave (mmWave) and 5G deployments. ALCAN is supported by strategic investors, including SES, Merck Group, and BOE. The company offers a range of innovative products, including flat panel antennas for satellite communications and 5G networks. Their antennas are designed to be lightweight and low-profile, suitable for both fixed and mobile applications. ALCAN's technology allows for electronically reconfigurable beam-steering, enabling efficient tracking of signals from various satellite orbits and cellular networks. The company targets diverse markets, including maritime, aviation, and consumer broadband, providing solutions that enhance connectivity and performance.

## What company datasets say ALCAN Systems raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **7.5M** in the source's currency

Rounds **1**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **8.3M**

Last round date **Aug 2017**

Investors listed **3**

## Founders and team

From ALCAN Systems's own website: 1 founder, 4 on the team.

**Prof. Dr. Rolf Jakoby** Member of the Board / Co-Founder

- **Dr. Claus Schmidt** Member of the Board
- **Henry Wang** Member of the Board
- **Prof. Dr. Thomas Weiland** Chairman of the Board
- **Stewart Sanders** Member of the Board

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

hardware satellite failover antennas low power antennas flat panel antenna satellite communication flat antenna transparent antenna hightech manufacturing cost-effective antennas internet information technology & services low profile antennas smart antennas mobile information technology

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- **Sector:** Telecommunications
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33441, SIC 3669
- **Region:** Hessen
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/alcan-systems)

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