company overview
Juganu is a groundbreaking and sustainable platform that leverages lighting infrastructure to create a fully digitized and connected environment, offering distributed computer vision capabilities with a wide range of applications for Smart Cities and Smart Retail.
By utilizing this infrastructure, we deliver 5G coverage, public WiFi connectivity, an IoT framework, and AI-based applications, all integrated within a single lighting fixture. This innovative concept leads to significant cost savings in terms of CAPEX, OPEX, time, and resources by eliminating the need for additional infrastructure.
Founded in 2011 and led by Co-founder and CEO Eran Ben-Shmuel, the company holds 67 registered patents and maintains strategic partnerships with multi-billion-dollar global tech leaders such as Comcast, NCR, Qualcomm, Nokia, and Amdocs. Juganu's concept aligns with the goal of promoting a green environment by reducing the need for excessive material and resource usage. It achieves this through lower energy consumption, the provision of more beneficial public services, and optimization of our living spaces.
leadership
Ayal Shiran
Chairman & CEO
Ayal is the CEO of Juganu. With a background in global operations and management, Shiran has over 20 years of experience leading high-performance teams and driving business growth in the telecommunications and technology sectors.
Before joining Juganu, Shiran served as the President of Amdocs' Customer Business Group, where he managed a significant portion of the company’s operations and led global business development efforts. His career also includes leadership roles at TTI Team Telecom International and experience in the Israeli Air Force, where he developed avionic systems for the F-15 fighter jet.
Eran Ben-Shmuel
Co-Founder & President
Eran is the Co-Founder and President of Juganu. With a strong background in technology and entrepreneurship, Ben-Shmuel has been instrumental in guiding Juganu from its inception in 2011 to its current position as a global leader in smart lighting and connectivity.
Under his leadership, Juganu has pioneered the integration of LED lighting with advanced technologies like 5G, IoT, and AI, transforming traditional lighting into a platform for enhanced public services, connectivity, and security. Ben-Shmuel’s vision has helped Juganu establish strategic partnerships with major corporations such as Comcast, Qualcomm, and Nokia, allowing the company to expand its footprint across 15 countries and secure numerous patents.
Alex Bilchinsky
Co-Founder & CTO
Alex is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Juganu. With a background in engineering and technology, has been a driving force behind Juganu's development of cutting-edge LED lighting solutions that integrate advanced technologies like 5G, IoT, and AI. As CTO, Bilchinsky oversees the technical strategy and development at Juganu, ensuring the company's products.
investment date
July 2024
Industry
Smart Lighting, Artificial Intelligence
headquarters
Tel Aviv, Israel