Light.co

The L16 camera began shipping to initial customers in July 2017. It produced images up to 52 megapixels by combining shots from at least 10 of its lenses for each photo. The device operated on an Android-based platform and required proprietary software, Lumen, to process the multiple images and unlock its full capabilities. While praised for its high resolution and portability, the L16 also faced criticism for its processing workflow, autofocus speed, and performance in low-light conditions. The company raised significant capital to support its development, securing a total of $186 million over four funding rounds, including a $121 million Series D in July 2018 led by the SoftBank Vision Fund. Other notable investors included GV (formerly Google Ventures), Bessemer Venture Partners, and Leica Camera AG.

In 2020, Light.co pivoted its business strategy, shifting its focus from consumer cameras to developing advanced perception systems for the automotive industry. The new direction leveraged its core multi-camera technology to create depth-sensing and perception platforms for vehicles, aiming to provide them with vision capabilities superior to human sight. The company's business model transitioned to supplying this technology to automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers. In May 2022, agricultural equipment manufacturer John Deere acquired parts of Light's assets and hired some of its former staff, signaling another evolution in the company's journey.