From radar safety to future-proofing – UniqueSec aims for the next phase

In a world where self-driving cars and advanced vehicle technology are growing explosively, a Swedish company is at the forefront with something as unusual as a radar that tests other radar systems. It sounds like science fiction – but for Kasra Haghighi, founder and CEO of UniqueSec, it is reality.

“We have built a test system that can create a virtual reality for car radar. It can simulate hazards, vehicles and movements without the car having to drive a single meter.”

17 patents, 25 million in sales – and still bootstrapping

UniqueSec, based in Gothenburg, has succeeded in something few deeptech companies even dare to try: they have bootstrapped their way all the way to 25 million in sales, 17 international patents, and a product that sells globally.

The technology is used to test radar in vehicles – the same type of radar that controls everything from parking assistance to collision warning in modern cars. But Kasra sees beyond that.

“Our goal is to make traffic safer. Our technology ensures that the radar in the car works as it should – and that you as a driver can trust that it sees the world as it really is.”

Deeptech for real – and why Connect became a turning point

Running a deeptech company is often a balancing act between brilliant innovation and a market that has not yet caught up. When UniqueSec entered Connect Väst’s growth process Scale to Capital, the aim was precisely to meet that challenge – to find the right way to tell its story, sharpen the investor case and open doors to new collaborations.

“We have always had the technology, the products and the revenues recently, and partly because of the process with Connect, we realized what we needed to communicate the uniqueness of our technology even clearer to attract the capital we need to truly scale up. To be able to present the future as clearly as we can as well as convey what we have already accomplished.”

Kasra describes the process as a much-needed opportunity to stop, reflect and adjust focus. Through conversations with Connect’s advisors and panels, he gained new perspectives – especially on how important it is to let external expertise challenge one’s own assumptions.

“I used to be sceptical of external perspectives. Now I see the value of it. The panel helped us identify what we shouldn’t focus on – and that was almost as valuable as seeing what we should focus on.”

When the technology is ahead of the market

UniqueSec operates in a field where innovation often runs faster than investors. Deeptech requires a long-term perspective, and not everyone dares to wait for the return. This makes it difficult to find capital, even for companies that already have customers, patent protection, and positive cash flow.

“We check all the boxes on the investor’s list – but deeptech is still a hard sell. That’s why Connect was important to us, to practice translating the technology into business logic that investors understand.”

Kasra hopes that more investors in Sweden will dare to invest in deeptech – not just apps and fast digital solutions.

“Technology like ours takes longer to build but can change entire industries. It requires patience, but also courage. That’s where partners like Connect make a difference.”

Moving forward: from technology to growth

After the process, UniqueSec has gained a clearer commercial direction. They are now building on their technology with a focus on international expansion and partnerships with major vehicle manufacturers. The goal is to become the global standard for radar testing in the automotive industry – and to contribute to safer roads worldwide.

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