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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 | 2016 | |
| HQ | Palo Alto, US | Map |
| Website | aurora.tech |
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
Key People/Management at Aurora
Jinnah Hosein
VP of Software Engineering
Aurora Office Locations
Aurora has offices in Palo Alto, Pittsburgh and San Francisco
Palo Alto, US (HQ)
429 Acacia Ave
Pittsburgh, US
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
San Francisco, US
San Francisco
Aurora Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2016 |
Aurora total Funding | $690 m |
Aurora latest funding size | $70 m |
Time since last funding | a year 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 $2 b.
Aurora Revenue
Market valuation | 2.0b |
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
6.55k Twitter followers
Aurora has 6.55k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 3.2% month over month and increased 5% quarter over quarter
Aurora's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @aurora_inno
320
Tweets
26
Following
6.5k
Followers
17
Tweets last 30 days
8
Avg. likes per Tweet
100%
Tweets with engagement
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
July 22, 2020
What we learned when our CEO interviewed the legendary Reid Hoffman
One of the best things about working at Aurora is not only having the support of top-tier investors, but being able to learn from them.Having co-founded PayPal and LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman is often called the “oracle” of Silicon Valley. He is also deeply interested in positively shaping how technology…
July 20, 2020
Moving towards a commercial product, Aurora’s vehicles hit Texas roads
Enjoying the view in Texas. A small fleet of Aurora vehicles, fully integrated with Aurora’s FirstLight Lidar, will hit the roads in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.There are two universally acknowledged truths when it comes to Texas: everything is bigger and they take logistics seriously. In fact, more …
July 15, 2020
Aurora Voices with Veer Nairyani
Meet Veer Nairyani, our industrious highflier from our Systems Engineering team.At the heart of Aurora’s technology and mission are the individuals behind it. In our series, Aurora Voices, we share the unique voices and stories of the people of Aurora, celebrating our backgrounds as well as personal…
July 08, 2020
Aurora Debuts FirstLight Lidar
We have integrated Aurora’s FirstLight Lidar into custom-built Pacificas.Today, we’re excited to debut Aurora’s FirstLight Lidar as a sensor on Aurora’s next-generation test vehicles, where it helps our perception system see and track objects farther, faster, and with greater precision than ever bef…
July 06, 2020
Our Independent Path to Commercialization
The Aurora Driver’s versatile design has allowed for it to be integrated into six vehicle platforms, including multiple sedans, an SUV, minivan, a large commercial vehicle, and a Class 8 truck.Building a self-driving car and making it useful is not only an extremely challenging technical problem, bu…
June 26, 2020
Women of Aurora with Jessica Cobos
Meet Jessica Cobos, our puzzlemaster and changemaker from our IT team.As we build a diverse culture at Aurora, we are committed to supporting and inspiring women to develop their careers and transform the world of technology.In our series, Women of Aurora, we share the personal and professional jour…
Aurora Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aurora founded?
Aurora was founded in 2016.
Who are Aurora key executives?
Aurora's key executives are Jinnah Hosein.
How many employees does Aurora have?
Aurora has 663 employees.
Who are Aurora competitors?
Competitors of Aurora include Argo AI, Apex.AI and Nuro.
Where is Aurora headquarters?
Aurora headquarters is located at 429 Acacia Ave, Palo Alto.
Where are Aurora offices?
Aurora has offices in Palo Alto, Pittsburgh and San Francisco.
How many offices does Aurora have?
Aurora has 3 offices.
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