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Velodyne LiDAR is a company providing lidar solutions for autonomy and driver assistance. It offers surround, directional, and close range sensors as well as Vella, a driver assistance software solution that delivers lane-keeping assist (LKA), automatic emergency braking (AEB), and adaptive cruise control (ACC) functionalities. The company serves the trucking, mapping, industrial, ADAs, drone, UAV (unmanned autonomous vehicle), robotics, smart city, and security industries.
| Type | Public | |
| Founded | 1983 | |
| HQ | San Jose, CA, US | Map |
| Website | velodynelidar.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- Velodyne Showcases Advanced Lidar and Software Solutions for Intelligent Transportation Systems and Mobile Applications at IAA Mobility
- Velodyne Lidar to Participate in Upcoming September Conferences
- Velodyne Lidar and MOV.AI Partner to Provide Autonomous Solutions for Industrial and E-Commerce Robotics
- Velodyne Lidar Announces Multi-Year Sales Agreement with Renu Robotics
Key People/Management at Velodyne
Jim Barnhart
Chief Operating Officer
Matt Rekow
Chief Technology Officer
Drew Hamer
Chief Financial Officer
Mircea Gradu
SVP of Product and Quality
Sally Frykman
Chief Marketing Officer
Kathy McBeath
Chief People Officer
Velodyne Office Locations
Velodyne has offices in San Jose, Alameda, Beijing, Rüsselsheim am Main and in 1 other location
San Jose, CA, US (HQ)
5521 Hellyer Ave
Alameda, CA, US
1080 Marina Village Pkwy #100
Beijing, CN
No.52 North Fourth Ring Road West
Rüsselsheim am Main, DE
Marktstraße 32-34
Bengaluru, IN
43, Residency Rd, Srinivas Nagar, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar
Velodyne Financials and Metrics
Velodyne Revenue
Velodyne's revenue was reported to be $95.36 m in FY, 2020 which is a 6% decrease from the previous period.
| USD | |
|---|---|
Revenue (Q2, 2021) | 13.6m |
Gross profit (Q2, 2021) | (5.8m) |
Gross profit margin (Q2, 2021), % | (42.5%) |
Net income (Q2, 2021) | (79.2m) |
EBIT (Q2, 2021) | (89.1m) |
Market capitalization (23-Sept-2021) | 1.2b |
Closing stock price (23-Sept-2021) | 6.4 |
Cash (30-Jun-2021) | 76.1m |
Velodyne's current market capitalization is $1.2 b.
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Velodyne Operating Metrics
Velodyne's Customers was reported to be 250 in Jun, 2019.
Velodyne Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Mapper.ai | July 03, 2019 | $2.47 m |
| Velodyne Lidar USA, Inc. |
Velodyne Revenue Breakdown
Velodyne revenue breakdown by business segment: 71.7% from Products and 28.3% from License and Services
Velodyne revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 43.2% from North America, 41.2% from Asia Pacific and 15.5% from Europe, Middle East and Africa
Velodyne Cybersecurity Score
Velodyne Online and Social Media Presence
10k Twitter followers
Velodyne has 10k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.9% month over month and increased 4.9% quarter over quarter
Velodyne's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @VelodyneLidar
5.2k
Tweets
340
Following
10k
Followers
61
Tweets last 30 days
8.6
Avg. likes per Tweet
93.4%
Tweets with engagement
Velodyne News and Updates
October 18, 2017
The billion-dollar widget steering the driverless car industry
No matter what it took, David Hall was going to kill that clown. He maneuvered Drillzilla for another ramming run. The robot was squat and heavy, with serrated blades coming off one end and a sharp drill whirling on the other. Across the arena, Conquering Clown awaited. It had the face of a goofy jo…
September 02, 2021
Velodyne Showcases Advanced Lidar and Software Solutions for Intelligent Transportation Systems and Mobile Applications at IAA Mobility
Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) will demonstrate its innovative lidar technologies at IAA Mobility (Hall B3, Booth A75) from Sept. 7 to 12 in Munich. Velodyne will display its technology leadership and product breadth in lidar sensors and software. Velodyne’s solutions power autonomous ap…
September 02, 2021
Velodyne Lidar to Participate in Upcoming September Conferences
Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLDR, VLDRW), the leading lidar company, known worldwide for its broad portfolio of breakthrough lidar technologies, announces participation in the upcoming September conferences.
August 31, 2021
Velodyne Lidar and MOV.AI Partner to Provide Autonomous Solutions for Industrial and E-Commerce Robotics
Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) and MOV.AI today announced the companies are collaborating to provide robot manufacturers with enterprise-grade automation solutions, including mapping, navigation, obstacle avoidance and risk avoidance. The MOV.AI Robotics Engine Platform™, combined with …
August 25, 2021
Velodyne Lidar Announces Multi-Year Sales Agreement with Renu Robotics
Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a multi-year agreement to provide its Puck™ lidar sensors to Renu Robotics, an industry leader in autonomous vegetation management systems. Renu Robotics’ Renubot, a fully autonomous, all-electric mower, helps solar and energy facilities cut…
August 24, 2021
Velodyne Lidar Responds to David Hall’s Latest False Statements
Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLDR, VLDRW) today responded to the latest false statements contained in David Hall’s August 23, 2021 open letter to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). The Company believes that this latest missive from David Hall is part of an ongoing, self-serving and dec…
Velodyne Blogs
September 14, 2021
Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Partha Narasimhan
Partha Narasimhan recently joined Velodyne as Vice President of Engineering and Managing Director of the India Design Center. Partha is...
The post Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Partha Narasimhan appeared first on Velodyne Lidar.
September 09, 2021
Lidar Technology Safeguards Privacy in Security and Infrastructure
Concerns about data privacy and protection against misuse have accompanied the adoption of smart city technologies, as we have previously...
The post Lidar Technology Safeguards Privacy in Security and Infrastructure appeared first on Velodyne Lidar.
August 30, 2021
Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Christina Aizcorbe
Christina Aizcorbe, Vice President of Government Affairs, shares her background and Velodyne Lidar’s priorities in the public sector.
The post Velodyne Lidar Leadership Spotlight: Christina Aizcorbe appeared first on Velodyne Lidar.
August 11, 2021
How Lidar Sensor Choices Can Impact Electric Vehicle (EV) Power Efficiency
A look at how lidar and power consumption impact the power efficiency and sustainability of electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles.
The post How Lidar Sensor Choices Can Impact Electric Vehicle (EV) Power Efficiency appeared first on Velodyne Lidar.
July 14, 2021
Twelve years of innovation and Velodyne Lidar is just getting warmed up
For over a decade, Velodyne has been leading the way in lidar solutions uniquely suited to deliver flexibility, quality and performance.
The post Twelve years of innovation and Velodyne Lidar is just getting warmed up appeared first on Velodyne Lidar.
June 29, 2021
3D Lidar Helping to Improve Security and Traffic Safety Applications with COM-IoT
An interview with Mohamed Sadek, Founder, COM-IoT Technologies, discussing how AI and lidar improve physical security and traffic safety.
The post 3D Lidar Helping to Improve Security and Traffic Safety Applications with COM-IoT appeared first on Velodyne Lidar.
Velodyne Frequently Asked Questions
When was Velodyne founded?
Velodyne was founded in 1983.
Who are Velodyne key executives?
Velodyne's key executives are Jim Barnhart, Matt Rekow and Drew Hamer.
How many employees does Velodyne have?
Velodyne has 309 employees.
What is Velodyne revenue?
Latest Velodyne annual revenue is $95.4 m.
What is Velodyne revenue per employee?
Latest Velodyne revenue per employee is $308.6 k.
Who are Velodyne competitors?
Competitors of Velodyne include AEye, Livox and Benewake.
Where is Velodyne headquarters?
Velodyne headquarters is located at 5521 Hellyer Ave, San Jose.
Where are Velodyne offices?
Velodyne has offices in San Jose, Alameda, Beijing, Rüsselsheim am Main and in 1 other location.
How many offices does Velodyne have?
Velodyne has 5 offices.
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