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Uhnder is a technology company.
Uhnder develops a digital imaging radar-on-chip, offering the first fully software-defined radar for automotive and automated mobility. This technology precisely tracks objects in 4D, providing high-resolution height, speed, and distance data at rapid frame rates. Its robust design mitigates interference and prevents spoofing, crucial for safety-critical systems. The chip is ISO26262 compliant and AEC-Q104 qualified.
Founded in 2015 by Manju Hegde and Curtis Davis, Uhnder emerged from the insight that automated systems demand a shift to accurate radar. Manju Hegde, CEO, brings prior experience as Corporate Vice President at AMD. This conviction highlighted the critical need for enhanced perception, enabling sophisticated algorithms and improving safety.
Uhnder's digital radar technology primarily serves the automotive sector, supplying crucial sensing for advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicles. The company partners to integrate its imaging radar into future mobility platforms, extending to specialized applications like smart port automation. Its vision is to transform mobility through unparalleled perception, fostering safer transport and accelerating an autonomous future.
Uhnder has raised $95.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Uhnder has raised $95.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Uhnder has raised $95.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $50.0M Series D in February 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2024 | $50M Series D | ACME Capital | Khosla Ventures, EL Camino Capital, HT Capital, Boris Shulkin, Monta Vista Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, Sagitta Ventures | Announced |
| Dec 1, 2020 | $45M Series C | Steve Beringhause | Indus Valley Capital, Khosla Ventures, KOMPAS VC, MS&AD Ventures, Multicoin Capital, Worklife Ventures, James Beshara, Kyle York, Varun Srinivasan | Announced |
Uhnder is an Austin, Texas-based technology company founded in 2015 that develops fully software-defined digital radar-on-chip (RoC) and sensor modules for automotive and automated mobility applications[1][2][3][5]. These products enable high-resolution 4D detection and tracking of thousands of objects—including height, speed, and distance—at over 50 frames per second, outperforming traditional analog radar, cameras, and lidar in all weather and lighting conditions while mitigating interference and spoofing[1][3][4][5]. Serving automotive OEMs, suppliers, and logistics sectors, Uhnder solves critical safety challenges in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles (AVs), and automation by providing accurate perception for detecting pedestrians, cyclists, and hidden objects that legacy sensors miss[1][3][4]. With 51-200 employees, estimated revenue of $12.3M, and 70 patents focused on radar innovations, the company demonstrates strong growth momentum through automotive-qualified products compliant with ISO26262 and AEC-Q104 standards[1][2][3].
Uhnder was founded in 2015 in Austin, Texas, by a team including CEO and cofounder Manju Hegde, who brought expertise from prior radar and semiconductor roles to pioneer digital imaging radar[1][2][3][4]. The idea emerged from recognizing limitations in analog radar—such as poor resolution, vulnerability to interference, and high costs—driving the development of Digital Code Modulation (DCM), a fully digital approach using a single 28nm RF chip with fast DAC/ADC, DSPs, and Arm cores for simplified analog front-ends and superior performance[3][4][6]. Early traction built on this innovation, culminating in the 2022 launch of the industry's first automotive-qualified 4D digital imaging radar, attracting OEM interest for production starting that year and positioning Uhnder as the sole supplier of such chips[4][5][6].
Uhnder rides the explosive growth of ADAS and AVs, where regulations and consumer demand for Level 2+ autonomy require 3+ radars per vehicle for robust sensing amid rising radar density and interference challenges[4][6]. Timing is ideal as analog radar plateaus—lacking resolution for urban scenarios—while Uhnder's digital shift aligns with semiconductor advances enabling single-chip scalability, reducing costs from clunky multi-component systems[6]. Market forces like all-weather reliability (vs. lidar's weather sensitivity) and economies of scale from OEM adoption favor Uhnder, influencing the ecosystem by accelerating radar proliferation in robotics, smart infrastructure, and logistics beyond autos[1][3][5].
Uhnder is poised for rapid scaling with OEM production ramps and expanding beyond automotive into industrial automation, leveraging DCM's interference-proof edge as vehicle radar counts multiply[4][6]. Trends like AI-enhanced perception and regulatory pushes for safer mobility will amplify demand, potentially evolving Uhnder's influence toward dominating 4D imaging radar standards. As the first to mass-produce qualified digital radar, it transforms roadways—making autonomous futures safer and more attainable, building directly on its mission to perceive what others miss[4][5].
Uhnder has raised $95.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Uhnder's investors include ACME Capital, Khosla Ventures, El Camino Capital, HT Capital, Boris Shulkin, Monta Vista Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, Sagitta Ventures, Steve Beringhause, Indus Valley Capital, Kompas VC, MS&AD Ventures.