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The InvestmentFresh out of Aalto University, Metaktik has secured €1 million in pre-seed funding, with backing from early-stage investor Maki.vc, to commercialize its metasurface antenna technology. The Espoo-based company is developing ultra-lightweight, flexible antennas that can be seamlessly integrated into drones, satellites, and ground systems—enhancing communication, radar capability, and stealth by conforming to the shape of […] HomeNewsFunding FundingDeepTechStartups Finland’s Metaktik raises €1 million pre-seed to bring metasurface antennas to market By Nurcin Metingil March 31, 2026 0 155 FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinEmailTelegram s journey began at Aalto University’s Space Technology Laboratory in a Research to Business project funded by Business Finland. The invention was transferred to a spin-off company, where the one-million-euro investment will enable the start of business operations. The company is now seeking partners in the aerospace and defense industry to develop new, lightweight, and cost-effective communication and radar solutions. “Space and defense are intertwined more strongly than ever before. Signal jamming and drones are everyday occurrences, even in Europe and our neighboring areas. We need European cutting-edge technology, and fortunately, Aalto is producing the right innovations for this time. Metaktik’s metasurface antenna technology is exactly what the industry needs right now,” says Tuukka Kuuramaa, CEO of Metaktik. Recent crises and wars have shown that agile solutions are vital. With its expertise, Metaktik is entering the rapidly growing aerospace and defense markets with its versatile, industrially scalable invention. The number of satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles is estimated to triple within the next five years, which will significantly increase the demand for lightweight and capable antenna solutions. The company estimates the applicable market to be worth over six billion euros. Metaktik’s innovation is highly versatile as it can be used equally well as a communication or radar antenna in drones, ground vehicles, and satellites. Because the new metasurface material conforms to the shape of the platform, it is well-suited for objects whose radar visibility needs to be minimized. “Metaktik is a rare case where a scientific breakthrough simultaneously unlocks better performance, new applications, and lower manufacturing costs than existing solutions. The metasurface technology, developed out of research at Aalto University, is already primed for industrial production and addresses the needs of rapidly growing defense and security market. This is exactly the combination an investor looks for,” states Paavo Räisänen, Partner at Maki.vc. Click to read more funding news.- Advertisement - TagsDeeptechdefensetechFinlandFundingspacetech Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinEmailTelegram Previous articleFinnish startup Test of Things lands €1.2 million pre-seed to automate connected device securityNext articleCapitalia unlocks €15 million in EIF-backed financing for Baltic microenterprises Nurcin MetingilHey there! I’m a writer and editor who thrives on coffee, curiosity, and the occasional cat snuggle. I'm based in the beautiful Aegean region, and I adopt vegan lifestyle. When I’m not busy digging into the latest startup news or polishing up someone’s manuscript, you’ll find me curled up with a good book or playing games while enjoying the company of my beloved cats. Related News Funding Swedish Enkei raises over5M to build AI-only financial newsroom for real-time market intelligence Stay Connected20,216FansLike2,154FollowersFollow13FollowersFollow22,991FollowersFollow1,3205M to build AI-only financial newsroom for real-time market intelligence Funding Lithuanian WhiteBridge AI raises €2.6 million seed to expand AI-driven people research platform Funding Estonian Validfor raises $1.2 mililion pre-seed to cut pharma validation timelines from months to weeks Load moreReported by ArcticStartupAbout IK PartnersFor complete details, please refer to the original article.The InvestorFor complete details, please refer to the original article.Market ContextFor complete details, please refer to the original article.What This SignalsFor complete details, please refer to the original article.Based on reporting from ArcticStartup · Read original sourceAnalysis by Senna AI