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Microvision
NASDAQ: MVISRedmond, US · Founded 1993 · Delaware corporation · 440 employees on LinkedIn
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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.
Founders & leadership
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STEPHEN P. HOLTExecutive
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ALEXANDER TOKMANExecutiveAlexander Tokman is an executive with over 20 years of experience in P&L leadership across medical devices, diagnostics, biotechnology, semiconductors, and consumer electronics. He has held roles driving revenue growth, business transformations, and product commercialization at Fortune 100 companies and startups.
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Glen DeVosCEOGlen DeVos is CEO of MicroVision, a developer of lidar and perception systems for automotive, industrial, and defense applications.
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Greg ScharenbrochVice President of Global EngineeringHe has over 30 years of experience in automotive engineering leadership, with prior roles overseeing development of Software Defined Vehicle platforms, advanced driver-assistance systems, and in-vehicle infotainment solutions for major automotive programs.
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Fabio LauraVice President, Product Engineering & OperationsFabio Laura is Vice President of Product Engineering & Operations at MicroVision, where he leads teams across mechanical, thermal, structural, and systems engineering. He brings over 25 years of experience in hardware design and bringing advanced technologies from development to commercial production.
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ROBERT CARLILENamed on SEC filing
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DALE ZIMMERMANNamed on SEC filing
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DAVID J. WESTGORNamed on SEC filing
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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 TechnologyRule 506(c)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 12 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA | Phase I | 2011 | $99.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2010 | $748.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2009 | $100K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase II | 2005 | $730K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 2004 | $120K |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase I | 1999 | $99K |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase I | 1999 | $94.6K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 1998 | $709.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 1998 | $583.2K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 1998 | $138.3K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase I | 1998 | $99.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 1997 | $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.