# Top 35 Lidar Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 35 best-funded lidar startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.4B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/lidar-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Luminar** Luminar is an autonomous vehicle and lidar technology company for passenger cars, commercial trucking, and robo-taxi.](https://millionrounds.com/company/luminar) Luminar is an autonomous vehicle and lidar technology company for passenger cars, commercial trucking, and robo-taxi. *Founded* 2011 Orlando, United States **$485M** last round May 2025
- 2 [**Ouster** Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ouster) Ouster builds high-resolution digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive. *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, United States **$287M** last round Jul 2026
- 3 [**Innovusion** Innovusion is an autonomous vehicle LiDAR technology developer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/innovusion) Innovusion is an autonomous vehicle LiDAR technology developer. *Founded* 2016 Sunnyvale, United States **$148M** last round Jan 2022
- 4 [**AEye** AEye develops adaptive, high performance lidar systems for automotive, trucking, smart infrastructure and logistics applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aeye) AEye develops adaptive, high performance lidar systems for automotive, trucking, smart infrastructure and logistics applications. *Founded* 2013 Pleasanton, United States **$106M** last round Jul 2024
- 5 [**Cepton** Cepton develops innovative lidar solutions for automotive (ADAS and autonomous vehicles) and smart infrastructure applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cepton) Cepton develops innovative lidar solutions for automotive (ADAS and autonomous vehicles) and smart infrastructure applications. *Founded* 2016 San Jose, United States **$100M** last round Oct 2022
- 6 [**Outsight** Outsight is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2019, that specializes in Infrastructure-based Physical AI.](https://millionrounds.com/company/outsight) Outsight is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2019, that specializes in Infrastructure-based Physical AI. *Founded* 2019 Paris, France **$42M** last round Oct 2022
- 7 [**Baraja** Baraja is a deep technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/baraja) Baraja is a deep technology company based in Sydney, founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 North Ryde, Australia **$32M** last round Apr 2023
- 8 [**Sense Photonics** Sense Photonics, based in Durham, North Carolina, was a developer and manufacturer of solid-state flash LiDAR sensors and 3D vision systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sense-photonics) Sense Photonics, based in Durham, North Carolina, was a developer and manufacturer of solid-state flash LiDAR sensors and 3D vision systems. *Founded* 2016 San Francisco, United States **$26M** last round Jun 2019
- 9 [**QLM Technology** QLM Technology is a UK-based photonics technology company founded in 2017, specializing in advanced quantum gas lidar systems for detecting and quantifying gree](https://millionrounds.com/company/qlm-technology) 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* 2017 Paignton, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Sept 2025
- 10 [**Blickfeld** Blickfeld is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blickfeld) Blickfeld is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Munich, Germany **$18M** last round Dec 2023
- 11 [**NUVIEW** NUVIEW is building the world's first commercial LiDAR satellite constellation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nuview) NUVIEW is building the world's first commercial LiDAR satellite constellation. *Founded* 2021 Orlando, United States **$17M** last round Aug 2025
- 12 [**Vueron** Vueron Technology Co., Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vueron) Vueron Technology Co., Ltd. *Founded* 2019 Seoul, South Korea **$16M** last round Sept 2024
- 13 [**Leishen Lidar**](https://millionrounds.com/company/leishen-lidar) *Founded* - China **$16M** last round Apr 2018
- 14 [**OmniSensing Photonics Technology** OmniSensing Photonics Technology is committed to developing high-end LiDAR technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/omnisensing-photonics-technology) OmniSensing Photonics Technology is committed to developing high-end LiDAR technology. *Founded* 2018 Suzhou **$16M** last round Jun 2021
- 15 [**Surestar** SureStar focuses on the development of LiDAR products and applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/surestar) SureStar focuses on the development of LiDAR products and applications. *Founded* 2015 China **$15M** last round Jan 2018
- 16 [**Sportlight Technology** Sportlight Technology is a UK-based sports technology startup founded in 2015, specializing in elite athlete tracking and performance analytics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sportlight-technology) Sportlight Technology is a UK-based sports technology startup founded in 2015, specializing in elite athlete tracking and performance analytics. *Founded* 2015 Bicester, United Kingdom **$14M** last round Mar 2026
- 17 [**Red Leader** Red Leader is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/red-leader) Red Leader is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Mountain View, United States **$10M** last round May 2022
- 18 [**TetraVue** TetraVue is a provider of solid state LiDAR sensors, three-dimensional camera imagery and optical solutions to autonomous car manufacturers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tetravue) TetraVue is a provider of solid state LiDAR sensors, three-dimensional camera imagery and optical solutions to autonomous car manufacturers. *Founded* 2008 Vista, United States **$10M** last round Feb 2017
- 19 [**PreNav** PRENAV is an industrial technology company based in Redwood City, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prenav) PRENAV is an industrial technology company based in Redwood City, California. *Founded* 2013 Redwood City, United States **$7.7M** last round Aug 2016
- 20 [**PreAct Technologies** PreAct Technologies is an automotive safety company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/preact-technologies) PreAct Technologies is an automotive safety company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Portland, United States **$6.0M** last round Apr 2023
- 21 [**AIRMO** AIRMO GmbH is a German startup founded in 2022, specializing in climate-tech and space-tech solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/airmo) AIRMO GmbH is a German startup founded in 2022, specializing in climate-tech and space-tech solutions. *Founded* 2022 Munich, Germany **$5.8M** last round Mar 2026
- 22 [**OptoAtmospherics** OptoAtmospherics develops UV-based Light Detection and Ranging Technology (“LIDAR”) systems for the wind industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/optoatmospherics) OptoAtmospherics develops UV-based Light Detection and Ranging Technology (“LIDAR”) systems for the wind industry. *Founded* 2010 United States **$4.8M** last round Dec 2012
- 23 [**Solidvue** With our slogan ‘Toward Solid-State LiDAR,' we are dedicated to commercializing LiDAR sensors using semiconductor-based technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solidvue) With our slogan ‘Toward Solid-State LiDAR,' we are dedicated to commercializing LiDAR sensors using semiconductor-based technology. *Founded* 2020 Seongnam-si, South Korea **$3.8M** last round Oct 2023
- 24 [**Paracosm** Paracosm is a technology company based in Gainesville, FL, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paracosm) Paracosm is a technology company based in Gainesville, FL, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 Gainesville, United States **$3.6M** last round Nov 2014
- 25 [**Xenomatix** XenomatiX develops automotive lidar solutions for driver assistance systems and autonomous driving applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xenomatix) XenomatiX develops automotive lidar solutions for driver assistance systems and autonomous driving applications. *Founded* - Leuven, Belgium **$2.7M** last round Mar 2022
- 26 [**SteerLight** Steerlight develops a new generation of LiDARs, that are key three-dimensional vision optical sensors to ensure safety and efficiency of autonomous mobile vehic](https://millionrounds.com/company/steerlight) 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* 2022 Grenoble, France **$2.2M** last round Mar 2024
- 27 [**Aethon Aerial** Aethon Aerial specializes in airborne inspection, asset management, and LiDAR mapping services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aethon-aerial) Aethon Aerial specializes in airborne inspection, asset management, and LiDAR mapping services. *Founded* 2016 Burlington, Canada **$1.8M** last round Jul 2024
- 28 [**LightWare LiDAR** LightWare LiDAR is a leader in LiDAR technology, specializing in the design and manufacture of compact, lightweight microLiDAR® sensors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightware-lidar) LightWare LiDAR is a leader in LiDAR technology, specializing in the design and manufacture of compact, lightweight microLiDAR® sensors. *Founded* 2011 Denver, South Africa **$1.5M** last round Aug 2020
- 29 [**Valiscane** Property valuation in minutes with LiDAR & Computer Vision.](https://millionrounds.com/company/valiscane) Property valuation in minutes with LiDAR & Computer Vision. *Founded* - New York, United States **$1.5M** last round Sept 2025
- 30 [**Shenzhen Litra Technology** Shenzhen Litra Technology provides commercial navigation and obstacle avoidance lidar products for service robots.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shenzhen-litra-technology) Shenzhen Litra Technology provides commercial navigation and obstacle avoidance lidar products for service robots. *Founded* 2013 Nanshanqu **$1.5M** last round Aug 2017
- 31 [**NCTech** NCTech is a UK-based technology company that specializes in high-resolution 360° street-level imagery, LiDAR data collection, and geospatial analytics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nctech) NCTech is a UK-based technology company that specializes in high-resolution 360° street-level imagery, LiDAR data collection, and geospatial analytics. *Founded* 2010 Musselburgh, United Kingdom **$1.3M** last round Nov 2012
- 32 [**Hybrid Lidar Systems AG** Hybrid Lidar Systems AG is a German deep-tech company founded in 2018 and based in Bad Salzdetfurth, Lower Saxony.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hybrid-lidar-systems-ag) Hybrid Lidar Systems AG is a German deep-tech company founded in 2018 and based in Bad Salzdetfurth, Lower Saxony. *Founded* 2018 Bad Salzdetfurth, Germany **$972K** last round Jul 2021
- 33 [**Aerial Precision** Aerial Precision is a Maastricht-based startup that designs and manufactures intelligence-driven LiDAR systems and related software for commercial drones, mobil](https://millionrounds.com/company/aerial-precision) Aerial Precision is a Maastricht-based startup that designs and manufactures intelligence-driven LiDAR systems and related software for commercial drones, mobil *Founded* 2018 Maastricht, Netherlands **$758K** last round Aug 2022
- 34 [**Spatial Initiatives** Spatial Initiatives develops innovative laser- and lidar-based measuring technologies for engineering and geomatics applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spatial-initiatives) Spatial Initiatives develops innovative laser- and lidar-based measuring technologies for engineering and geomatics applications. *Founded* 2013 - **$271K** last round Jan 2013
- 35 [**Box Robotics** Box Robotics is a mobile robotics startup bringing high-definition maps, three-dimensional LiDAR.](https://millionrounds.com/company/box-robotics) Box Robotics is a mobile robotics startup bringing high-definition maps, three-dimensional LiDAR. *Founded* 2019 Pittsburgh **$256K** last round Aug 2020

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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