Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing software and hardware for self-driving vehicles, aiming to transform transportation for people and goods. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Aurora operates additional offices in the Bay Area, Bozeman, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The company's core product, the Aurora Driver, is designed to operate across various vehicle types, including freight-hauling trucks and ride-hailing passenger vehicles. This system supports Aurora's driver-as-a-service offerings, Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, which cater to trucking and ride-hailing services. By combining advanced engineering and applied machine learning, Aurora strives to deliver self-driving technology that is safe, efficient, and widely accessible, facilitating collaboration between automakers, logistics providers, and mobility services.

David Maday

CFO

3 past transactions

OURS

Acquisition in 2021
OURS Technology Inc. is a startup based in Santa Clara, California, focused on developing advanced sensor fusion and optical sensing technologies for autonomous driving and robotic applications. Established in 2017, the company specializes in next-generation Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) LiDAR systems. These innovations aim to provide certifiable solutions that enhance the safety and reliability of self-driving technologies. By creating lidar devices and proximity sensors that utilize semiconductor chips, OURS enables industrial clients to move away from bulky and maintenance-intensive systems, thereby reducing operational costs and improving efficiency.

Uber

Acquisition in 2020
Uber Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile application connecting consumers with independent drivers for ridesharing services, as well as facilitating food delivery through its Eats segment. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Uber has expanded its operations to over 600 cities worldwide, serving customers across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company has diversified its offerings into five segments: Rides, Eats, Freight, Other Bets, and Advanced Technologies Group. The Rides segment enables users to request rides from a variety of vehicle types, while the Eats segment allows for restaurant discovery and food delivery. The Freight segment connects carriers with shippers for logistics services. Uber is also focused on developing autonomous vehicle technology through its Advanced Technologies Group. By leveraging its platform, Uber aims to enhance urban mobility and deliver innovative transportation solutions globally.

Blackmore

Acquisition in 2019
Blackmore Sensors and Analytics Inc., headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, is a developer of frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) lidar technology and supporting analytic tools. Established in 2016, the company specializes in creating advanced lidar imaging systems designed to enhance the safety and performance of autonomous vehicles. By integrating modern coherent optical telecommunications hardware with sophisticated radar signal processing techniques, Blackmore's technology helps clients minimize interference and achieve improved long-range capabilities. As of May 2019, Blackmore operates as a subsidiary of Aurora Innovation, Inc.
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