Velodyne LiDAR is a San Jose, California-based company that manufactures lidar (light detection and ranging) sensor products. Lidar applications include Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicle systems, mapping, drones, robotics, smart cities, and security. The company was founded in 1983 by David Hall, who invented 3D Lidar in 2005.
Timeline
July 19, 2021
Velodyne Lidar CEO Anand Gopalan resigns from the position.
October 23, 2019
Velodyne LiDAR raises a $50,000,000 corporate funding round from Hyundai Mobis.
December 22, 2018
Velodyne LiDAR raises a $25,000,000 corporate funding round from Nikon.
August 16, 2016
Velodyne LiDAR raises a $150,000,000 corporate funding round from Baidu and Ford Motor Company.
January 1, 1983
Velodyne LiDAR raises a $200,000 seed round.
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Rebecca Bellan
August 6, 2021
TechCrunch
Velodyne Lidar, the sensor company that went public a year ago when it merged with special purpose acquisition company Graf Industrial Corp., reported its second quarter earnings Thursday, results that show a company spending more to find new customers for its products while grappling with an increasingly expensive internal drama. Just a few weeks ago, [...]
Kirsten Korosec
July 19, 2021
TechCrunch
Velodyne Lidar CEO Anand Gopalan is leaving the lidar company at the end of July as the sensor supplier continues to struggle with internal drama. Gopalan, who was previously CTO, is leaving the top leadership position after about a year and a half on the job. Velodyne said Monday in a statement that a team [...]
Technavio
May 31, 2021
www.prnewswire.com:443
/PRNewswire/ -- The automotive LiDAR sensors market is set to grow by USD 318.57 million, progressing at a CAGR of almost 17% during 2021-2025. The report...
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
May 3, 2021
www.prnewswire.com:443
/PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have...
Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
May 2, 2021
www.prnewswire.com:443
/PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLDR, VLDRW)...
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Organization
CompanyCompany attributes
Robotics
Autonomous vehicle
Light Detection and Ranging
Sensor
Intelligent transportation system
San Jose, California
Morgan Hill, CaliforniaCompany Operating Status
Active
Anand GopalanFounder
David HallPitchbook URL
Legal Name
Velodyne Lidar, Inc.
Legal classification
Privately held company
Public companyNumber of Employees (Ranges)
500 – 999
Number of Employees
500
Full Address
5521 HELLYER AVE SAN JOSE, CA 95138 UNITED STATES
CIK Number
Nikon
Baidu
Hyundai Mobis
Ford Motor CompanyDUNS Number
078585634
IRS Number
810,960,175
Founded Date
January 1, 1983
Email Address
sales@velodyne.com
Phone Number
+16692752251
Total Funding Amount (USD)
225,200,000
Latest Funding Round Date
October 23, 2019
Competitors
DeepMap
Aeva, Inc.
Luminar TechnologiesStock Symbol
VLDR
Exchange
New York Stock ExchangeBoard of Directors
Latest Funding Type
Latest Postmoney Valuation
2,000,000,000
NAICS Code
551,112
CAGE Code
4QYV8
Patents Assigned (Count)
30
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United StatesTicker Symbol
VLDR
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