Cepton | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
Cepton is a leading provider of lidar-based solutions, specializing in automotive applications (ADAS/AV), smart cities, smart spaces,...
Cepton is a leading provider of lidar-based solutions, specializing in automotive applications (ADAS/AV), smart cities, smart spaces, and smart industrial applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company utilizes its patented Micro Motion Technology (MMT®) to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective lidar solutions that provide high-resolution 3D perception. Cepton aims to make autonomous driving accessible and safe for everyone, with a growing global customer base and a commitment to innovation in the lidar technology space.
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Headquarters
San Jose, California
Size
51-200 employees
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Specialities
lidar, autonomous vehicles, ADAS, industrial robotics, security, 3D perception, smart cities, intelligent transportation systems, auto-grade lidar, smart lidar, sensor, perception, smart spaces, crowd analytics
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- Cepton is under investigation by Kuehn Law for its proposed merger with KOITO Manufacturing at $3.17 per share.
- The Schall Law Firm is investigating Cepton for potential breaches of fiduciary duty by its directors and management.
- Henri Haefner used Cepton's ultra long-range lidar to detect a road hazard in San Jose from over 150 meters away.
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Director, Product Management and Marketing[email protected]
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Director of Mechanical Engineering[email protected]
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co-CEO & CFO Stellar V Capital Corp.[email protected]
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Chief Commercial Officer[email protected]
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Co-founder and CEO[email protected]
⚔️ Cepton Alternatives and Competitors
- Blickfeld |
- Velodyne Lidar |
- Seoul Robotics |
- AEye |
- Innoviz Technologies |
- Ouster |
- Luminar Technologies |
- LeddarTech |
- Quanergy |
- Hesai Technology
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- Cepton is progressing with its acquisition by Koito and advancing its lidar technology commercialization, including a final phase RFQ with a top global automotive OEM and a milestone in near-range lidar for industrial vehicles.
- Cepton announced on November 7, 2024, that it is in the final stages of an RFQ with a Top 10 global automotive OEM for its long-range lidar and has signed a merger agreement with Koito to be acquired for $3.17 per share, expected to close in Q1 2025.
- Cepton reported Q3 2024 revenue of $0.5 million, a significant decrease from $3.8 million last year, and is progressing with a merger with Koito, expected to close in Q1 2025.
- Cepton reported Q3 2024 revenue of $0.5 million, missing analyst estimates and showing a significant decline from the previous year, while also being in the final stages of an RFQ with a top 10 global automotive OEM.