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Luminar Technologies

Orlando, US · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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Founders & leadership

ARAustin Russell
Austin RussellFounder & CEO
JEJason Eichenholz
Jason EichenholzFounder and Chairman, Luminar Semiconductor2023–2024Founder and Chairman, Jonathan's Landing Foundation at AIF
SFScott Faris
Scott FarisChief Business Officer2016–2021Scott Faris is an executive with nearly 30 years of experience in technology company leadership, venture capital, and corporate strategy across seed-stage startups, venture-backed firms, and public companies. His background includes roles in technology commercialization, M&A, corporate development, and innovation policy in the technology and energy sectors.
TF
Thomas FennimoreExecutive

Board

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

Investors · 1

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)
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.

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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.