Ettifos Secured FCC and C-ITS Certifications for V2X
The startup aims to expand U.S. vehicle-to-everything infrastructure and secure domestic defense supply chains.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Startups
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Ettifos has secured FCC certification for its ESAC-based V2X roadside and onboard units, alongside C-ITS certification for its systems. The company simultaneously finalized the first 3 billion Korean won closing of its 32 billion Korean won Series C funding round.
Why it matters
By securing these certifications and scaling its funding, Ettifos is positioning its vertically integrated modem and semiconductor technology to meet rising U.S. demand for V2X infrastructure. The firm also aims to leverage these capabilities to increase self-reliance in communication systems for defense applications.
Ettifos shipped 85 units of V2X equipment to the U.S. market in September 2026. The new certifications verify the company's ESAC and THEUS hardware against the Korea Intelligent Transport Systems Association's LTE-V2X standard Rev.5.
The players
Ettifos
A startup focused on vertically integrated V2X communication technologies including proprietary modems and semiconductors.
Korea Intelligent Transport Systems Association
A standards body that establishes technical requirements for intelligent transport systems and LTE-V2X protocols.
The details
Ettifos utilizes a vertically integrated architecture that spans modem design through to semiconductor development. This approach allows the company to maintain control over the hardware stack, including its V2X-AIR product, which has achieved BABA (Build America, Buy America) compliance. The V2X units allow vehicles and roadside infrastructure to share data in real-time to manage traffic flow.
Timeline
September 2026: Ettifos shipped 85 units of V2X equipment to the U.S. market.
September 30, 2026: The company obtained C-ITS certification and finalized the initial Series C funding.
October 1, 2026: Ettifos announced the new certifications and funding status.
The Tech Race
Ettifos is aligning its hardware production with the Build America, Buy America Act to capture a share of the growing U.S. vehicle-to-everything market. This move puts the company in direct competition with established infrastructure providers seeking to dominate the transition to connected vehicle standards.
The deployment of certified V2X equipment will eventually enable smarter traffic management and improved vehicle safety systems on U.S. roads. Operators and integrators can now begin utilizing this hardware in their projects, provided they meet the regulatory requirements for BABA-compliant technology.
The takeaway
Ettifos is aggressively scaling its hardware business to meet U.S. infrastructure requirements while moving toward a 32 billion Korean won funding milestone. Industry observers should track the company's ability to maintain BABA compliance as it scales shipments beyond its initial 85-unit batch.
What happens next
Ettifos plans to continue its multi-closing funding process until it reaches its 32 billion Korean won target.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 조선일보.
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