Ouster
San Francisco, US · 3 known investors
Ouster designs and manufactures high-resolution lidar sensors for autonomous machines and smart infrastructure to improve safety and efficiency. The company serves industrial automation, robotics, and autonomous vehicle markets globally.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoTRobotics
Founders & leadership
MF
Mark FrichtlCo-founder
CA
Charles Angus PacalaCo-founder
ZF
Zachary FrankelNamed on SEC filing
DB
David BlauNamed on SEC filing
AM
Ashok M. RaoNamed on SEC filing
Board
IP
Isaac PritzkerBoard director
RV
Riaz ValaniBoard director
SH
Susan HeysteeBoard director
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$212.9M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2026
- $192MraisedJul 2026 · 4 sourcesSource ↗
▶$20.9MraisedJun 2020 · 26 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$20.9MraisedJun 2020 · 26 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Isaac PritzkerDirector
- Riaz ValaniDirector
- Mark FrichtlExecutive Officer, Director
- Zachary FrankelDirector
- David BlauDirector
- Charles Angus PacalaExecutive Officer, Director
- Ashok M. RaoDirector
- Susan HeysteeDirector
- Offering amount
- $60M
- Amount sold
- $20.9M
- First sale
- Apr 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
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In the news
Ouster (OUST) Is Up 19.2% After $200 Million Follow-On Equity Raise To Fund Lidar Expansion - Simply Wall St Newssimplywall.st · Jul 2026
OUST Stock Trades Lower: $200M Equity Raise Tests Investor Appetite Following 43% Rally This Weekstocktwits.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Ouster do?
- Ouster designs and manufactures high-resolution lidar sensors for autonomous machines and smart infrastructure to improve safety and efficiency. The company serves industrial automation, robotics, and autonomous vehicle markets globally.
- Who founded Ouster?
- Ouster was founded by Mark Frichtl, Charles Angus Pacala.
- Who are Ouster's investors?
- Ouster's investors include Fontinalis Partners, R7 Partners, Runway Growth Capital.
- How much funding has Ouster raised?
- Ouster has disclosed $212.9M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Ouster headquartered?
- Ouster is headquartered in San Francisco, US.