LeddarTech
Convertible Note in 2018
LeddarTech Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing advanced detection and ranging systems, utilizing time-of-flight measurement technology with infrared LEDs. Its product offerings include smart sensor modules for various applications, such as single-element and multi-element sensor modules, LED-based traffic management sensors, and sensor evaluation kits. These solutions are designed for a wide range of applications, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, public safety, and industrial monitoring. LeddarTech's flagship platform, LeddarVision™, integrates multiple sensor types to create comprehensive 3D environmental models, facilitating improved perception and navigation capabilities in vehicles. The company aims to address critical sensing challenges for OEMs and automotive suppliers, helping them enhance performance while reducing development time and costs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, LeddarTech maintains a research and development office in Toronto and has secured numerous patents in the field of remote sensing technologies.
Smart Me Up
Acquisition in 2018
Smart Me Up, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Meylan, France, specializes in facial recognition and analysis software. The company develops technologies that provide solutions for identification, gender detection, age prediction, emotion analysis, and 3D pose estimation. Additionally, Smart Me Up focuses on creating advanced perception technologies for autonomous driving systems, processing sensor signals to detect and recognize objects in real-time. This innovative approach aims to enhance safety in autonomous vehicles by monitoring the driver and the surrounding environment, ultimately contributing to a reduction in road fatalities. As of December 31, 2018, Smart Me Up operates as a subsidiary of Magneti Marelli S.p.A., with an additional office located in Paris, France.
LeddarTech
Series C in 2017
LeddarTech Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing advanced detection and ranging systems, utilizing time-of-flight measurement technology with infrared LEDs. Its product offerings include smart sensor modules for various applications, such as single-element and multi-element sensor modules, LED-based traffic management sensors, and sensor evaluation kits. These solutions are designed for a wide range of applications, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, public safety, and industrial monitoring. LeddarTech's flagship platform, LeddarVision™, integrates multiple sensor types to create comprehensive 3D environmental models, facilitating improved perception and navigation capabilities in vehicles. The company aims to address critical sensing challenges for OEMs and automotive suppliers, helping them enhance performance while reducing development time and costs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Quebec City, Canada, LeddarTech maintains a research and development office in Toronto and has secured numerous patents in the field of remote sensing technologies.