Innoviz Technologies is a technology company.
Innoviz Technologies has raised $74.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Innoviz Technologies has raised $74.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Innoviz Technologies is a leading developer of high-performance, solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software, primarily enabling safe autonomy in automotive vehicles, robotaxis, shuttles, delivery systems, drones, robotics, and mapping.[1][3] The company serves major automakers like BMW, Tier-1 suppliers such as Magna, Aptiv, and HARMAN, and partners including Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics, solving the critical problem of providing reliable 3D environmental perception beyond cameras or radar for Level 3-5 autonomous driving.[1][3][5] Its growth momentum includes going public via IPO, raising $252M total, securing mass-production deals as the first automotive-grade solid-state LiDAR selected by a major OEM, and launching InnovizThree in December 2025 for scalable, cost-effective integration.[2][3][4]
Founded in January 2016 in Rosh HaAyin, Israel, by Omer Keilaf (current CEO) and other alumni from the elite technological unit of the Israeli Defense Forces, Innoviz drew on their expertise in electro-optics, computer vision, MEMS design, and signal processing.[1][2] The idea emerged from recognizing the need for rugged, mass-producible LiDAR to enable real-world autonomy, leading to early products like InnovizOne, an automotive-grade sensor.[1][2] Pivotal moments include BMW's selection of Innoviz as the first solid-state LiDAR for Level 3-5 production vehicles, partnerships with global Tier-1s, and backing from investors like Magna, Samsung, SoftBank, and Vertex Ventures, fueling rapid scaling.[1][3]
Innoviz rides the autonomous mobility wave, where LiDAR is essential for safe L3-5 driving amid rising ADAS adoption and regulatory pushes for autonomy.[3][4] Timing aligns with OEMs demanding scalable, cost-effective sensors as production ramps—InnovizThree addresses cost/size barriers for widespread deployment.[4][7] Market forces like edge AI growth, complex urban/highway needs, and multi-modal sensing (e.g., vs. competitors like SiLC, Robosense, TriEye) favor its high-res, weather-robust tech.[2][5] It influences the ecosystem as a Tier-1 pioneer, enabling premium brands' consumer vehicles and commercial apps, while partnerships accelerate industry standards for perception reliability.[1][3][5]
Innoviz is poised for acceleration with InnovizThree's CES 2026 debut, targeting cost-viable scaling for windscreen/roof mounts and non-auto uses like drones/humanoids, alongside expanding demos like InnovizTwo's blockage solutions and InnovizSMART for edge AI.[4][5] Trends like real-time AI decision-making, truck autonomy (e.g., Daimler/Torc), and global OEM production will shape its path, potentially boosting revenue from near-zero base via mass deals.[2][5] Its influence may evolve from innovator to dominant Tier-1 supplier, solidifying LiDAR's role in safe, ubiquitous autonomy—reinforcing its mission to deliver vision that exceeds human limits.[1][4]
Innoviz Technologies has raised $74.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Innoviz Technologies's investors include Entrée Capital Ventures, Flint Capital, Glilot Capital Partners, Andreas Haug, Motus Ventures, NEVA SGR, NFX, Norwest Venture Partners, OurCrowd, StageOne Ventures, UpWest, Vertex Ventures Israel.
Innoviz Technologies has raised $74.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $65.0M Series B in September 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2017 | $65.0M Series B | Entrée Capital Ventures, Flint Capital, Glilot Capital Partners, Andreas Haug, Motus Ventures, NEVA SGR, NFX, Norwest Venture Partners, OurCrowd, StageOne Ventures, UpWest, Vertex Ventures Israel, Walden Catalyst Ventures, Webtalk Ltd, Dov Baharav, Marty Weiss, Prescott Watson, Zohar Zisapel | |
| Aug 1, 2016 | $9.0M Series A | NEVA SGR, StageOne Ventures, Vertex Ventures Israel, Dov Baharav |