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Luminar Technologies

Orlando, US · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

Founders & leadership

ARAustin Russell
Austin RussellinFounder & CEO
JEJason Eichenholz
Jason EichenholzCo-founder
SF
Scott FarisExecutive
TF
Thomas FennimoreExecutive

Board

BK
Ben KortlangBoard director
SM
Scott McGregorBoard director
MS
Matthew SimonciniBoard director

Investors · 1

The Westly GroupMenlo Park · $500K – $15M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$257.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2019–2020

▶$170MraisedSep 2020 · 84 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Peter Thiel-backed startup Luminar goes public via $3.4B SPACthemiddlemarket.com · Aug 2020
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott FarisExecutive Officer
  • Ben KortlangDirector
  • Scott McGregorDirector
  • Austin RussellExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Thomas FennimoreExecutive Officer
  • Matthew SimonciniDirector
  • Jason EichenholzExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$200M
Amount sold
$170M
Sales commissions
$5.7M
Placement agents
GCA Advisors, LLC
First sale
Aug 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$87.3MraisedJul 2019 · 23 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jason EichenholzExecutive Officer
  • Tami RosenExecutive Officer
  • Scott FarisExecutive Officer
  • William ZerellaExecutive Officer
  • Scott McGregorDirector
  • Ben KortlangDirector
  • Austin RussellExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$120M
Amount sold
$87.3M
Finders' fees
$4.4M
Placement agents
GCA Advisors, LLC
First sale
Jun 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Luminar Technologies went on to found or lead other companies.

Jason EichenholzAdvisor/MentorFounded AireHealth +1Eric DanzigerSenior EngineerFounded Invisible AI

In the news

Ex-Luminar Executive Reaches $5.5 Million Investor Settlementnews.bloomberglaw.com · Aug 2026Luminar Technologies (LAZR) investors wiped out as reporting group now shows 0% stakestocktitan.net · Aug 2026Luminar Technologies completes liquidation plan and cancels all equity interests By Investing.cominvesting.com · Apr 2026Luminar Technologies Proposes Liquidation Through $143 Million Asset Sale to Quantum Computing and MicroVisionchapter11cases.com · Feb 2026Amid SEC Investigation, Luminar Cuts Workforce, Weighs Bankruptcy | Business | Nov 2025 | Photonics Spectraphotonics.com · Nov 2025Peter Thiel-backed startup Luminar goes public via $3.4B SPACthemiddlemarket.com · Aug 2020

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Luminar Technologies?
Luminar Technologies was founded by Austin Russell, Jason Eichenholz.
Who are Luminar Technologies's investors?
Luminar Technologies's investors include The Westly Group.
How much funding has Luminar Technologies raised?
Luminar Technologies has disclosed $257.3M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Luminar Technologies headquartered?
Luminar Technologies is headquartered in Orlando, US.