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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
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
Aurora Online and Social Media Presence
12.55k Twitter followers
Aurora has 12.55k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 9.3% month over month and increased 15.9% quarter over quarter
Aurora's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @aurora_inno
650
Tweets
41
Following
12.6k
Followers
37
Tweets last 30 days
18.4
Avg. likes per Tweet
100%
Tweets with engagement
Aurora Company Culture
Overall Culture
B
81/100
CEO Rating
A+
87/100
Compensation
B
82/100
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
February 26, 2020
Aurora’s 2019 California DMV Disengagement Report
By Chris UrmsonEach year, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires the companies testing self-driving vehicles in the state of California to write a Disengagement Report. The report provides insight into the number of miles each company has driven autonomously on California roads and…
February 05, 2020
Aurora Voices with Magnus Wrenninge
Meet Magnus Wrenninge, an Academy Award-winning Software Engineer from our Perception Simulation 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. We’ll focus on Aurorans f…
January 24, 2020
Defining Progress in 2020
By Chris UrmsonEarlier this month, I wrote about what we’re working to deliver at Aurora this year. These priorities — advancing our core technology, securing a path to profitability, integrating the Aurora Driver into trucks, and continuing to develop a safety case — will get us closer to reaching …
January 23, 2020
Women of Aurora with Elise LaGamba
Meet Elise LaGamba, our certified olive oil virtuoso and Vehicle Operations Team Lead.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 p…
January 17, 2020
Virtual Testing: The Invisible Accelerator
On-road testing gets the spotlight in the industry, but there’s a lot of meaningful work happening behind the scenes at Aurora to deliver self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. One major accelerator is our Virtual Testing Suite, which allows us to conduct millions of valuable off-road…
December 27, 2019
Our Favorite Moments from 2019
The many moments that made 2019 amazing2019 has been nothing short of an amazing year at Aurora. From growing to over 400 people across four offices to leveraging FMCW lidar in our vehicles to our Ugly Sweater competition, we have so much to be thankful for this year.To celebrate our progress, here …
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 1,599 employees.
Who are Aurora competitors?
Competitors of Aurora include Brain Corporation, Zoox 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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