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Microvision

NASDAQ: MVIS

Redmond, US · Founded 1993 · Delaware corporation · 440 employees on LinkedIn

MicroVision develops lidar and perception systems for automotive OEMs, supporting autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems. The company focuses on scaling these hardware technologies from R&D to commercial products for the mobility sector.

Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation

Founders & leadership

SP
STEPHEN P. HOLTExecutive
SSSUMIT SHARMA
SUMIT SHARMAinExecutive
ATALEXANDER TOKMAN
ALEXANDER TOKMANinExecutive
GDGlen DeVos
Glen DeVosinCEOCEO at Luminar (exited)
JBJames Byun
James ByuninChief Commercial Officer
DMDrew Markham
Drew MarkhaminGeneral Counsel & Secretary, Senior Vice President People OperationsGeneral Counsel & Secretary, Senior Vice President People Operations at Luminar (exited)
GSGreg Scharenbroch
Greg ScharenbrochinVice President of Global EngineeringVice President of Global Engineering at Luminar (exited)
FLFabio Laura
Fabio LaurainVice President, Product Engineering & OperationsVice President, Product Engineering & Operations at Luminar (exited)
RC
ROBERT CARLILENamed on SEC filing
DZ
DALE ZIMMERMANNamed on SEC filing
DJ
DAVID J. WESTGORNamed on SEC filing
YF
YALON FARHINamed on SEC filing

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2017

▶$3.1MraisedSep 2017 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • ROBERT CARLILEDirector
  • DALE ZIMMERMANExecutive Officer
  • DAVID J. WESTGORExecutive Officer
  • YALON FARHIDirector
  • STEPHEN P. HOLTExecutive Officer
  • BRIAN TURNERDirector
  • SLADE GORTONDirector
  • SUMIT SHARMAExecutive Officer
  • PERRY M. MULLIGANDirector
  • ALEXANDER TOKMANExecutive Officer, Director
  • THOMAS WALKERDirector
Offering amount
$3.1M
Amount sold
$3.1M
First sale
Aug 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 6

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Luminar (exited)51 shared keywordsMicroVision develops solid-state lidar sensors and perception software for object detection, mapping, and autonomous navigation. It serves the automotive, industrial, and security and defense markets, including ADAS, automated forklifts, and UAV applications.

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Non-dilutive funding · 12 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
NASAPhase I2011$99.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2010$748.8K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2009$100K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2005$730K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2004$120K
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPhase I1999$99K
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPhase I1999$94.6K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II1998$709.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II1998$583.2K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I1998$138.3K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I1998$99.9K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I1997$88.5K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Microvision do?
MicroVision develops lidar and perception systems for automotive OEMs, supporting autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems. The company focuses on scaling these hardware technologies from R&D to commercial products for the mobility sector.
How much funding has Microvision raised?
Microvision has disclosed $3.1M raised across 1 round.
Where is Microvision headquartered?
Microvision is headquartered in Redmond, US.