https://www.luminartech.com | United States | 2012 | $143.6M
Luminar is a global leader in LIDAR autonomous driving technology based in the United States. The company was founded in 2012 by CEO Austin Russell and CTO Jason Eichenholz, and has raised $36 million in seed capital. Luminar develops advanced LIDAR sensor systems that are designed to provide high-resolution, long-range detection of obstacles, enabling autonomous vehicles to operate safely at highway speeds. The company’s LIDAR technology is being integrated into production vehicles from major automakers to improve safety and enable autonomy. Luminar has also partnered with Swiss Re to assess the real-world performance of its sensors and provide insurance-related insights.