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Aurora is a company developing software and hardware for the self-driving vehicle industry. It aims to transform the way people move by increasing safety, expanding access, revitalizing cities, and reducing the time people spend in cars.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2017 | |
| HQ | Mountain View, CA, US | Map |
| Website | aurora.tech | |
| Overall Culture | B | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center Ranked No. 1 Hospital in Southeastern Wisconsin by U.S. News & World Report for Second Consecutive Year
- Alcanna Inc. (formerly Liquor Stores N.A. Ltd.) Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
- Amazon’s Aurora Serverless database is now live
- USDA-Backed "Factory Farm" Takeover of Organic Milk Production Crushing Family-Scale Farmers and Forcing Them Out of Business
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (Jan 2021) | 733 | (+8%) |
| Cybersecurity rating | B | More |
Key People/Management at Aurora
Drew Bagnell
Co-Founder
Chris Urmson
CEO
Aurora Office Locations
Aurora has an office in Mountain View
Mountain View, CA, US (HQ)
280 N Bernardo Ave
Aurora Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2017 |
Aurora total Funding | $690 m |
Aurora latest funding size | $70 m |
Time since last funding | 2 years ago |
Aurora investors | Index Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners, Baillie Gifford, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Hyundai Motor Company |
Aurora's latest funding round in June 2019 was reported to be $70 m. In total, Aurora has raised $690 m. Aurora's latest valuation is reported to be $10 b.
Aurora Revenue
Market valuation | 10.0b |
- Source: Bloomberg December 2020
Aurora Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Blackmore Sensors and Analytics | May 24, 2019 |
Aurora Cybersecurity Score
Competitors
Aurora Online and Social Media Presence
8.65k Twitter followers
Aurora has 8.65k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 4.6% month over month and increased 25.2% quarter over quarter
Aurora's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @aurora_inno
377
Tweets
27
Following
8.7k
Followers
14
Tweets last 30 days
17.9
Avg. likes per Tweet
100%
Tweets with engagement
Aurora Company Culture
Overall Culture
B
79/100
CEO Rating
A
81/100
Compensation
B
78/100
Aurora News and Updates
August 14, 2018
Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center Ranked No. 1 Hospital in Southeastern Wisconsin by U.S. News & World Report for Second Consecutive Year
MILWAUKEE – For the second consecutive year, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center has been named the top hospital in Southeastern Wisconsin by U.S. News & World Report in rankings released today. Aurora St. Luke’s was also ranked the No. 2 hospital in Wisconsin, and ranked in the national Top 50 in …
August 10, 2018
Alcanna Inc. (formerly Liquor Stores N.A. Ltd.) Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alcanna Inc. (the “Company” or “Alcanna”) (TSX: CLIQ) today reported its results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.
August 10, 2018
Amazon’s Aurora Serverless database is now live
Cloud computing leader Amazon Web Services Inc. today said its Amazon Aurora Serverless database is now generally available after launching in beta test last November at its AWS re:Invent conference. The company said Amazon Aurora Serverless is essentially just a new deployment option for its popul…
August 09, 2018
USDA-Backed "Factory Farm" Takeover of Organic Milk Production Crushing Family-Scale Farmers and Forcing Them Out of Business
CORNUCOPIA, Wis., Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cornucopia Institute, a prominent organic industry watchdog, has just released a comprehensive history and study of organic dairying, exposing how "factory farms," some milking as many as 15,000 cows in desert-like conditions in the...
August 09, 2018
USDA-Backed "Factory Farm" Takeover of Organic Milk Production Crushing Family-Scale Farmers and Forcing Them Out of Business
CORNUCOPIA, Wis., Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cornucopia Institute, a prominent organic industry watchdog, has just released a comprehensive history and study of organic dairying, exposing how "factory farms," some milking as many as 15,000 cows in desert-like conditions in the...
August 08, 2018
Global Cannabis Industry Growth Continues to Impress as Expansions Gain Momentum
PALM BEACH, Florida, August 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MarketNewsUpdates.com News Commentary The global Cannabis industry is becoming increasingly competitive as international distribution agreements are allowing leaders in various countries to tap into lucrative new markets. Cannabis has...
Aurora Blogs
March 05, 2021
Aurora Voices with Nat Beuse
Nat Beuse is inspired by saving lives. Before coming to Aurora, he oversaw automated-vehicle developments for the Department of Transportation and led the safety team at Uber ATG.
February 26, 2021
The power of FMCW Lidar + Scale: Why acquiring OURS lidar unlocks the commercialization of the Aurora Driver
There are some undeniable truths in life: death, taxes, and the fact that you can’t pursue self-driving vehicles if you don’t have lidar that has long-range sensing capabilities and a cost-effective way to scale.
February 09, 2021
Mobility for All: Launching the Aurora Driver on ride-hailing networks with Toyota and Denso
Today, Aurora is excited to become part of that vision and announce our latest milestone: a long-term, global, and strategic collaboration with Toyota and Denso, one of the largest global manufacturers and tier-one automotive suppliers, respectively, to build and globally deploy self-driving cars at…
January 19, 2021
In it for the long haul: teaming up with PACCAR to build and deploy self-driving trucks
Today we’re excited to share we’ve reached a significant milestone in delivering our first product, a driverless truck.
December 31, 2020
Looking back on 2020 with some of the people behind our progress
Aurora Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aurora founded?
Aurora was founded in 2017.
Who are Aurora key executives?
Aurora's key executives are Drew Bagnell and Chris Urmson.
How many employees does Aurora have?
Aurora has 733 employees.
Who are Aurora competitors?
Competitors of Aurora include Argo AI, Apex.AI and Nuro.
Where is Aurora headquarters?
Aurora headquarters is located at 280 N Bernardo Ave, Mountain View.
Where are Aurora offices?
Aurora has an office in Mountain View.
How many offices does Aurora have?
Aurora has 1 office.
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