Aeva was founded by SOROUSH SALEHIAN DARDASHTI, MINA REZK, Soroush Salehian in 2016.

Who are Aeva's investors?

Aeva's investors include 11.2 Capital, Canaan Partners, Lux Capital, Next47, Socii Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Porsche Ventures.

How much funding has Aeva raised?

Aeva has disclosed $3.5M raised across 1 round.

Where is Aeva headquartered?

Aeva is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.

Aeva

NASDAQ: AEVA

Palo Alto, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 317 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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Aeva develops FMCW-based 4D LiDAR sensors and perception software that measure velocity and range simultaneously, using silicon photonics to put LiDAR elements on a chip. Its sensors target automotive, autonomous driving, and industrial/factory automation applications.

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Founders & leadership

Aeva was founded in 2016 by SOROUSH SALEHIAN DARDASHTI, MINA REZK, and Soroush Salehian.

SOROUSH SALEHIAN DARDASHTICo-founder

MINA REZK Co-FounderRezk is an executive and director at Aeva with experience designing sensing systems for automotive, aerospace, vision, metrology, government security, and medical applications.

Soroush Salehian Co-founder and CEOSoroush Salehian is CEO and co-founder of Aeva, which develops 4D LiDAR sensors and perception software using silicon photonics for automotive and industrial applications. Previously, he led product management for iPhone, Watch, and sensing systems at Apple, and founded a mobile health monitoring startup.30 Under 30 2018

Mina RezkFounder

Board

SHAHIN FARSHCHI Cofounding Investor and Board Member2016–2024Partner at Lux Capital

Yuan Chen Capital AllocatorInvestor at Socii Capital

Simon MahonyInvestorInvestor at Socii Capital

Jack BlyzinskyjInvestorInvestor at Socii Capital

Investors · 7

11.2 Capitallisted by 11.2 CapitalLas Vegas · $500K – $3M

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Canaan Partnerslisted by Canaan PartnersStamford · $500K – $20M

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Lux Capitallisted by Lux CapitalNew York · $100K – $100Mvia Shahin Farshchi · board

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Next47listed by Next47Palo Alto

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Socii Capitallisted by Socii CapitalSan Francisco

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Lockheed Martin VenturesreportedBethesda

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Porsche VenturesreportedLuxembourg

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2017

▶$3.5MraisedJan 2017 · 1 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

SOROUSH SALEHIAN DARDASHTIExecutive Officer, Director
SHAHIN FARSHCHIDirector
MINA REZKExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $4.5M
Amount sold: $3.5M
First sale: Jan 2017
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Aeva do?: Aeva develops FMCW-based 4D LiDAR sensors and perception software that measure velocity and range simultaneously, using silicon photonics to put LiDAR elements on a chip. Its sensors target automotive, autonomous driving, and industrial/factory automation applications.
Who founded Aeva?: Aeva was founded by SOROUSH SALEHIAN DARDASHTI, MINA REZK, Soroush Salehian in 2016.
Who are Aeva's investors?: Aeva's investors include 11.2 Capital, Canaan Partners, Lux Capital, Next47, Socii Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Porsche Ventures.
How much funding has Aeva raised?: Aeva has disclosed $3.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Aeva headquartered?: Aeva is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.