# KNL: Telecommunications, Oulu, Finland

> KNL: KNL is a Finnish technology company based in Oulu, founded in 2011. Based in Oulu, Finland. Founded 2011.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/knl (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# KNL

KNL is a Finnish technology company based in Oulu, founded in 2011.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Telecommunications Oulu, Finland

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2011 15 years old
- **Team:** 210 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** 29.8M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series A Oct 2016

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 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 KNL

KNL is a Finnish technology company based in Oulu, founded in 2011.

It specializes in long-range connectivity solutions for the defense and security sectors, focusing on advanced radio communication systems. Its flagship product is the CNHF series, a line of fully digital high-frequency transceivers designed for secure, long-range operations. KNL became part of Telenor Maritime in late 2020 and has since launched a dedicated business unit to enhance its defense and security connectivity services globally. The company offers secure, long-range radio connectivity for mission-critical operations, including software-defined radios that provide data links for military and security applications. KNL's products are designed to address cyber and electronic warfare threats, ensuring they are secure and upgradable. The company serves military organizations, government agencies, and defense contractors worldwide, with a focus on delivering specialized solutions in defense, cybersecurity, and IoT.

## What company datasets say KNL raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **29.8M** in the source's currency

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **10M**

Last round date **Oct 2016**

## Founders and team

From KNL's own website: 7 on the team.

- **Toni Lindén** CEO
- **Päivi Siekkinen** CFO
- **Harri Romppainen** Head of Sales
- **Matti Raustia** Head of Business Development
- **Ove Fredheim** Chair of the Board
- **Tom Nilsen Hvammen** Board Member
- **Walter Qvam** Board Member

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

multi-channel listening smart sailing automatic spectrum switching distribution adaptive radio technology interoperability secure military radios iot solutions beyond-line-of-sight long-range communication spectrum sensing aes256 encryption multi-user chat multihop networking semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing defense & security

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- **Sector:** Telecommunications
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33441, 334220, 334511, SIC 3663
- **Region:** Northern Ostrobothnia
- **Part of:** Telenor Maritime
- **Revenue:** 23M a year, as listed

## Telecommunications in Finland

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