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Who invested in Velodyne?
Velodyne's investors include Baidu and Ford Motor Company.
United States · Funded startup
Who invested in Velodyne
Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026
$150Mraised across 1 round since 2016, from 1 source
- Latest round
- Round, $150MAug 2016
- Investors
- 2
The rounds
- Aug 2016
Founders and team
From Velodyne's own website: 5 on the team.
- David StantonCEO and Board Member
- Guy ChadwellChief Operating Officer
- Sean MasonChief Financial Officer
- Chris SalstromVP of Service
- Jeff RhodesVP of Sales
Everyone who backed them
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Quick answers about Velodyne
How much has Velodyne raised?
Velodyne has raised $150M across 1 round since 2016.
When did Velodyne last raise?
Velodyne's most recent round was an Undisclosed round of $150M in Aug 2016.
What was Velodyne's biggest round?
Its most recent round, $150M in Aug 2016, is also its largest on record.
Who backed Velodyne first?
Velodyne's first round on record, in Aug 2016, was backed by Baidu and Ford Motor Company.
What stage is Velodyne at?
Velodyne's latest named round is an Undisclosed round, in Aug 2016.
Where is Velodyne based?
Velodyne is based in the United States.
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