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Delivers the highest performance available to address the challenge of self-driving cars

Sydney, AustraliaFounded 2015Transportation
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2021
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Baraja

Baraja is a pioneering technology company that has revolutionized LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems for self-driving vehicles. Unlike traditional LiDAR systems that rely on moving parts and oscillating mirrors, Baraja's patented platform uses a unique method of refracting light through a prism to scan the environment. This innovation provides superior range, precision, and reliability, even in the most challenging conditions.

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Baraja primarily serves clients in the automotive industry, including manufacturers of self-driving cars, mobility service providers, trucking companies, and heavy industry operators. The company operates in the rapidly growing autonomous vehicle market, which is driven by the increasing demand for safer, more efficient transportation solutions.

The business model of Baraja revolves around the development and sale of advanced LiDAR systems. Their product lineup includes Spectrum Off Road, Spectrum HD 2023, and Spectrum HD samples 2022, all of which are designed to meet the specific needs of various industries. Baraja's core technology is on a clear path to achieving a single-chip design, which will enable large-scale manufacturing and integration into automotive systems.

Baraja generates revenue by selling its LiDAR products to automotive manufacturers and other industry players who require reliable object detection and data for autonomous driving. The company's focus on delivering data you can trust is crucial for achieving Level 4 autonomous driving, where vehicles can operate without human intervention in most conditions.

In summary, Baraja is at the forefront of LiDAR technology, offering innovative solutions that enhance the capabilities of self-driving vehicles. Their unique approach to LiDAR, combined with a strong focus on automotive integration and scalability, positions them as a key player in the autonomous vehicle market.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
Employees
55
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
71.5/100
Sub-industry
Autonomous & Sensor Tech, Vehicle Production
Sector
Transportation, Automotive, Core AI, Autonomous Mobility, Lidar, Hard Tech
Technology
Artificial Intelligence, 3D Technology, Deep Tech, Computer Vision, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

8 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
LATE VCOther financing Apr 2023 $0 — Oshkosh ↗
LATE VCOther financing Jan 2023 $0 — Veoneer ↗
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Growth signals

Baraja website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Baraja is 490 monthly website visits, down 67.3% over the last three months. Baraja's team grew 3.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits490 3-month web change-67.3% 1-year team growth+3.8%
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Investors

12 investors on the cap table

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Seed2 investors entered at this stage

Series A8 investors entered at this stage

  • Main Sequence Ventures
  • Sequoia
  • HongShan
  • Perennial Value Management
  • InterValley Ventures
  • Regal Funds Management
  • Hitachi Construction Machinery
  • HESTA

Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage

  • Veoneer
  • Oshkosh
Team profiled 13 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇦🇺 Australia80%
🇹🇼 Taiwan20%
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Market sentiment

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