Luminar Technologies develops advanced LiDAR sensors, perception software, and autonomous driving technology for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), commercial vehicles, and robo-taxi applications. Founded by Austin Russell in 2012, the company specializes in solid-state LiDAR sensors designed for autonomous vehicle applications.
Luminar is publicly traded
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under its listed ticker.
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Founded
2012
Employees
501–1,000
Total Funding
$321.5M
4 rounds
Total raised $321.5M across 4 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series C
Date
September 8, 2020
Amount
$170M
Valuation
—
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2020 | Series C | $170M | — | Not disclosed |
| January 2018 | Series B | $114M | — | Not disclosed |
| April 2017 | Series A | $36M | — | Not disclosed |
Paul Ricci
Chief Executive Officer
Austin Russell
Founder, Board Member
Marc Losiewicz
Chief Business Officer and General Manager
Alex Fishkin
Chief Legal Officer
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
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Luminar Technologies completed a SPAC merger with Gores Metropoulos Inc on December 3, 2020, trading as LAZR on NASDAQ. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on December 15, 2025 after losing key customer contracts and facing legacy debt obligations.
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Luminar raised $321.5M across 4 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Luminar was founded by Austin Russell in 2012.
Luminar is headquartered in Orlando, FL.
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