Startup · Netherlands
Touchwaves
HQ Eindhoven, NetherlandsFounded 20231-10 employeesUpdated
Embodied haptics, turning sensor data into a tactile language.
Funding2 rounds · ~$1.8M
- Equity raised
- ~$1.8M
- Latest
- UndisclosedStage undisclosed · Jun 8, 2026
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | — | — | — | Reported |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Pre-Seed | ~$1.8M | — | — | — | Reported |
- UndisclosedUndisclosedJun 8, 2026
- Pre-Seed~$1.8MJan 13, 2026
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Capabilities1
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground vehicles and soldier systems | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 52, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Haptic and biosensor wearables are stated to serve fighter pilots and special operators, though the main emphasis is on athletes and patient care. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 52, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Haptic and biosensor wearables are stated to serve fighter pilots and special operators, though the main emphasis is on athletes and patient care.—Reported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
People1
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Martin Romero | Founder |
Company Metrics
Employee-profile counts reflect LinkedIn profiles associated with the company, not verified headcount. One observation establishes a baseline; it does not establish growth.
Sources6
Profile3
- 1CompanyJoin the next cohort for the EU-wide Defence Business Accelerator powered by the European Commission
EUDIS Business Accelerator · Supports Organization
“The EUDIS Business Accelerator supports a cohort of 20 startups and scaleups”
- 2CompanyCohort
EUDIS Business Accelerator · Supports Organization
“Touchwaves … Embodied haptics, turning sensor data into a tactile language”
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Funding1
- 4CompanyTouchwaves | LinkedIn
LinkedIn · Supports Funding round, Organization · hq region, Organization · ownership
“funding round: Venture Round, 2026-06-08, lead: Blue Magic Ventures”
People1
- 5DatabaseTouchwaves — crunchbase profile
Crunchbase via Bright Data · Supports Organization · num employees, Role · founders
“{"num_employees": "1-10"}”
Other1
- 6
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Organization · founded, Organization · headquarters, Organization · logo, Organization · url, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers
“{"founded": 2023}”
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