Ouster

Automobiles, Other Vehicles & PartsSeries BSan Francisco, USouster.com

Latest round

Series B

Last raised

Sep 2020

Total raised

$72M

Investors

9

About Ouster

Ouster, Inc.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Ouster, Inc. develops cutting-edge lidar technologies for various industries. The company has undergone strategic growth, including a notable merger with Velodyne Lidar, Inc. in November 2022, which allowed Ouster to expand its market presence. The founders, Angus Pacala, Eric Younge, Mark Frichtl, and Marvin Shu, have a history of innovation in the tech sector.Ouster Inc. specializes in high-resolution digital lidar sensors, perception software, and integrated solutions designed for various sectors, including automation, drones, and robotics. The company's core product offerings include the OSDome, OS0, OS1, and OS2 lidar sensors, each engineered for specific applications such as smart transportation infrastructure, industrial automation, and perimeter security. These sensors provide advanced capabilities in terms of range, precision, field of view, and signal processing, thus enabling clients to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Ouster's technology is utilized by a diverse customer base, including businesses in the automotive, industrial, and security sectors, as well as drone manufacturers and urban planners.18 mn. The company's revenue model focuses on B2B transactions, primarily through direct sales of its lidar sensors and software solutions, complemented by ongoing contracts for software support and upgrades.Ouster, Inc. plans to launch new lidar sensor models in the coming years to meet the growing demand across various industries. The company is targeting expansion into international markets, particularly in Europe and Asia, by the end of 2024. The merger with Velodyne Lidar, Inc. is expected to further strengthen Ouster's position in the lidar market, allowing for broader product offerings and improved solutions to meet client needs.

Who invested in Ouster

9 investors across 3 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series B

    Sep 8, 2020

    Amount

    $42M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series A

    Dec 11, 2017

    Amount

    $27M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Seed

    Apr 6, 2016

    Amount

    $3M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Ouster

Who invested in Ouster?

Ouster has 9 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Ouster raised?

Ouster has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Ouster last raise money?

Ouster's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Sep 2020.

What does Ouster do?

Ouster is a automobiles, other vehicles & parts company.

Where is Ouster headquartered?

Ouster is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Ouster?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back automobiles, other vehicles & parts companies at Ouster's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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