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Zendar, Inc. develops high-definition radar for autonomous vehicles

Berkeley, United StatesFounded 2017Transportation

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2022

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Zendar

Zendar Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive radar industry by developing the highest resolution radar systems in the world. The company aims to make autonomous driving safer and more accessible for everyone. Traditional automotive radars often discard valuable information due to limitations in computing power and memory, resulting in poor resolution and density. Zendar addresses this issue by using centralized, high-performance coherent processing of radar sensors. This approach unlocks the full potential of radar front ends, significantly enhancing resolution and object detection capabilities.

Zendar's software-defined radar system can be integrated with existing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) compute units. This means that car manufacturers do not need to invest in new hardware, leading to substantial cost savings and lower sensor replacement costs. The company's technology leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced signal processing to provide 10 times better resolution, 2D velocity estimation, and comprehensive coverage around the vehicle.

Zendar primarily serves automotive manufacturers and suppliers who are looking to enhance the safety and performance of their autonomous driving systems. The company operates in the automotive and autonomous vehicle markets, which are rapidly growing sectors with increasing demand for advanced safety features.

The business model of Zendar involves licensing its software to automotive manufacturers and suppliers. By integrating Zendar's software into their radar systems, these clients can achieve superior performance without the need for expensive hardware upgrades. This licensing model provides Zendar with a steady stream of revenue while allowing its clients to improve their product offerings cost-effectively.

In summary, Zendar is at the forefront of automotive radar technology, offering a software solution that dramatically improves radar resolution and performance. The company serves the automotive industry, focusing on enhancing autonomous driving safety and efficiency through its innovative radar processing technology.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Berkeley, United States
Employees: 57
Open positions: 2
Dealroom signal: 61.6/100
Industry: Transportation
Sub-industry: Autonomous & Sensor Tech
Sector: Transportation, Automotive, Autonomous Mobility, Hard Tech, YC S17, DT and LS, science-based
Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Autonomous & Sensor Tech
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Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
OtherOther financing	Nov 2023	$0	—	NXP Semiconductors	↗
SERIES B✓Equity / VC	Jan 2022	$4M	$53M	Hyundai Mobis	—

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Zendar website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Zendar is 3.4K monthly website visits, down 44.3% over the last three months. Zendar's team declined 9.5% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.4K 3-month web change-44.3% 1-year team growth-9.5%

Monthly website visitsOct 2017–Jul 2026

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Sensor Fusion and Localization EngineerParis, France, Western Europe, Europe · Data Science & Engineering · Sep 8, 2026 Senior Software Engineer - Vehicle Motion Planning & ControlLindau, Germany, Western Europe, Europe · Backend Development · Sep 8, 2026 Senior Software Engineer - Vehicle Motion Planning & ControlBerkeley, California, United States, Northern America, Americas · Backend Development · Aug 11, 2026 Machine Learning Engineer - Model OptimizationParis, Île-de-France, France · Data Science & Engineering · Jul 29, 2026 Senior Software EngineerBerkeley, California, United States, Northern America, Americas · Backend Development · Jul 14, 2026

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