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Lidar startups worldwide

35 lidar startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 35 that have raised the most, $1.4B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$1.4Braised by these 35
35on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Luminarraised the most
  1. 1LuminarLuminar is an autonomous vehicle and lidar technology company for passenger cars, commercial trucking, and robo-taxi.

    Luminar is an autonomous vehicle and lidar technology company for passenger cars, commercial trucking, and robo-taxi.

    Founded 2011Orlando, United States$485Mlast round May 2025
  2. 2OusterOuster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.

    Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.

    Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$287Mlast round Jul 2026
  3. 3InnovusionInnovusion is an autonomous vehicle LiDAR technology developer.

    Innovusion is an autonomous vehicle LiDAR technology developer.

    Founded 2016Sunnyvale, United States$148Mlast round Jan 2022
  4. 4AEyeAEye develops adaptive, high performance lidar systems for automotive, trucking, smart infrastructure and logistics applications.

    AEye develops adaptive, high performance lidar systems for automotive, trucking, smart infrastructure and logistics applications.

    Founded 2013Pleasanton, United States$106Mlast round Jul 2024
  5. 5CeptonCepton develops innovative lidar solutions for automotive (ADAS and autonomous vehicles) and smart infrastructure applications.

    Cepton develops innovative lidar solutions for automotive (ADAS and autonomous vehicles) and smart infrastructure applications.

    Founded 2016San Jose, United States$100Mlast round Oct 2022
  6. 6OutsightOutsight is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2019, that specializes in Infrastructure-based Physical AI.

    Outsight is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2019, that specializes in Infrastructure-based Physical AI.

    Founded 2019Paris, France$42Mlast round Oct 2022
  7. 7BarajaBaraja is a deep technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2015.

    Baraja is a deep technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2015.

    Founded 2015North Ryde, Australia$32Mlast round Apr 2023
  8. 8Sense PhotonicsSense Photonics, based in Durham, North Carolina, was a developer and manufacturer of solid-state flash LiDAR sensors and 3D vision systems.

    Sense Photonics, based in Durham, North Carolina, was a developer and manufacturer of solid-state flash LiDAR sensors and 3D vision systems.

    Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$26Mlast round Jun 2019
  9. 9QLM TechnologyQLM Technology is a UK-based photonics technology company founded in 2017, specializing in advanced quantum gas lidar systems for detecting and quantifying gree

    QLM Technology is a UK-based photonics technology company founded in 2017, specializing in advanced quantum gas lidar systems for detecting and quantifying gree

    Founded 2017Paignton, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Sept 2025
  10. 10BlickfeldBlickfeld is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2017.

    Blickfeld is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2017Munich, Germany$18Mlast round Dec 2023
  11. 11NUVIEWNUVIEW is building the world's first commercial LiDAR satellite constellation.

    NUVIEW is building the world's first commercial LiDAR satellite constellation.

    Founded 2021Orlando, United States$17Mlast round Aug 2025
  12. 12VueronVueron Technology Co., Ltd.

    Vueron Technology Co., Ltd.

    Founded 2019Seoul, South Korea$16Mlast round Sept 2024
  13. 13Leishen LidarFounded -China$16Mlast round Apr 2018
  14. 14OmniSensing Photonics TechnologyOmniSensing Photonics Technology is committed to developing high-end LiDAR technology.

    OmniSensing Photonics Technology is committed to developing high-end LiDAR technology.

    Founded 2018Suzhou$16Mlast round Jun 2021
  15. 15SurestarSureStar focuses on the development of LiDAR products and applications.

    SureStar focuses on the development of LiDAR products and applications.

    Founded 2015China$15Mlast round Jan 2018
  16. 16Sportlight TechnologySportlight Technology is a UK-based sports technology startup founded in 2015, specializing in elite athlete tracking and performance analytics.

    Sportlight Technology is a UK-based sports technology startup founded in 2015, specializing in elite athlete tracking and performance analytics.

    Founded 2015Bicester, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Mar 2026
  17. 17Red LeaderRed Leader is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2018.

    Red Leader is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Mountain View, United States$10Mlast round May 2022
  18. 18TetraVueTetraVue is a provider of solid state LiDAR sensors, three-dimensional camera imagery and optical solutions to autonomous car manufacturers.

    TetraVue is a provider of solid state LiDAR sensors, three-dimensional camera imagery and optical solutions to autonomous car manufacturers.

    Founded 2008Vista, United States$10Mlast round Feb 2017
  19. 19PreNavPRENAV is an industrial technology company based in Redwood City, California.

    PRENAV is an industrial technology company based in Redwood City, California.

    Founded 2013Redwood City, United States$7.7Mlast round Aug 2016
  20. 20PreAct TechnologiesPreAct Technologies is an automotive safety company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2018.

    PreAct Technologies is an automotive safety company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Portland, United States$6.0Mlast round Apr 2023
  21. 21AIRMOAIRMO GmbH is a German startup founded in 2022, specializing in climate-tech and space-tech solutions.

    AIRMO GmbH is a German startup founded in 2022, specializing in climate-tech and space-tech solutions.

    Founded 2022Munich, Germany$5.8Mlast round Mar 2026
  22. 22OptoAtmosphericsOptoAtmospherics develops UV-based Light Detection and Ranging Technology (“LIDAR”) systems for the wind industry.

    OptoAtmospherics develops UV-based Light Detection and Ranging Technology (“LIDAR”) systems for the wind industry.

    Founded 2010United States$4.8Mlast round Dec 2012
  23. 23SolidvueWith our slogan ‘Toward Solid-State LiDAR,' we are dedicated to commercializing LiDAR sensors using semiconductor-based technology.

    With our slogan ‘Toward Solid-State LiDAR,' we are dedicated to commercializing LiDAR sensors using semiconductor-based technology.

    Founded 2020Seongnam-si, South Korea$3.8Mlast round Oct 2023
  24. 24ParacosmParacosm is a technology company based in Gainesville, FL, founded in 2013.

    Paracosm is a technology company based in Gainesville, FL, founded in 2013.

    Founded 2013Gainesville, United States$3.6Mlast round Nov 2014
  25. 25XenomatixXenomatiX develops automotive lidar solutions for driver assistance systems and autonomous driving applications.

    XenomatiX develops automotive lidar solutions for driver assistance systems and autonomous driving applications.

    Founded -Leuven, Belgium$2.7Mlast round Mar 2022
  26. 26SteerLightSteerlight develops a new generation of LiDARs, that are key three-dimensional vision optical sensors to ensure safety and efficiency of autonomous mobile vehic

    Steerlight develops a new generation of LiDARs, that are key three-dimensional vision optical sensors to ensure safety and efficiency of autonomous mobile vehic

    Founded 2022Grenoble, France$2.2Mlast round Mar 2024
  27. 27Aethon AerialAethon Aerial specializes in airborne inspection, asset management, and LiDAR mapping services.

    Aethon Aerial specializes in airborne inspection, asset management, and LiDAR mapping services.

    Founded 2016Burlington, Canada$1.8Mlast round Jul 2024
  28. 28LightWare LiDARLightWare LiDAR is a leader in LiDAR technology, specializing in the design and manufacture of compact, lightweight microLiDAR® sensors.

    LightWare LiDAR is a leader in LiDAR technology, specializing in the design and manufacture of compact, lightweight microLiDAR® sensors.

    Founded 2011Denver, South Africa$1.5Mlast round Aug 2020
  29. 29ValiscaneProperty valuation in minutes with LiDAR & Computer Vision.

    Property valuation in minutes with LiDAR & Computer Vision.

    Founded -New York, United States$1.5Mlast round Sept 2025
  30. 30Shenzhen Litra TechnologyShenzhen Litra Technology provides commercial navigation and obstacle avoidance lidar products for service robots.

    Shenzhen Litra Technology provides commercial navigation and obstacle avoidance lidar products for service robots.

    Founded 2013Nanshanqu$1.5Mlast round Aug 2017
  31. 31NCTechNCTech is a UK-based technology company that specializes in high-resolution 360° street-level imagery, LiDAR data collection, and geospatial analytics.

    NCTech is a UK-based technology company that specializes in high-resolution 360° street-level imagery, LiDAR data collection, and geospatial analytics.

    Founded 2010Musselburgh, United Kingdom$1.3Mlast round Nov 2012
  32. 32Hybrid Lidar Systems AGHybrid Lidar Systems AG is a German deep-tech company founded in 2018 and based in Bad Salzdetfurth, Lower Saxony.

    Hybrid Lidar Systems AG is a German deep-tech company founded in 2018 and based in Bad Salzdetfurth, Lower Saxony.

    Founded 2018Bad Salzdetfurth, Germany$972Klast round Jul 2021
  33. 33Aerial PrecisionAerial Precision is a Maastricht-based startup that designs and manufactures intelligence-driven LiDAR systems and related software for commercial drones, mobil

    Aerial Precision is a Maastricht-based startup that designs and manufactures intelligence-driven LiDAR systems and related software for commercial drones, mobil

    Founded 2018Maastricht, Netherlands$758Klast round Aug 2022
  34. 34Spatial InitiativesSpatial Initiatives develops innovative laser- and lidar-based measuring technologies for engineering and geomatics applications.

    Spatial Initiatives develops innovative laser- and lidar-based measuring technologies for engineering and geomatics applications.

    Founded 2013-$271Klast round Jan 2013
  35. 35Box RoboticsBox Robotics is a mobile robotics startup bringing high-definition maps, three-dimensional LiDAR.

    Box Robotics is a mobile robotics startup bringing high-definition maps, three-dimensional LiDAR.

    Founded 2019Pittsburgh$256Klast round Aug 2020
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15 November 2026updated nightly
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