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MicroVision provides advanced automotive lidar hardware and embedded perception software to carmakers and autonomous-vehicle developers. Its core products are high-resolution lidar sensors capable of 250-meter detection range and over 10 million measurement points per second, combined with software that tracks and predicts object movement in real time to help with collision avoidance and path planning. The sensors work across lighting conditions and resist interference from other lidars, giving reliable performance in diverse driving environments. The company differentiates itself by offering an integrated hardware-plus-software perception solution with real-time velocity updates, not just raw sensor data, and by selling direct hardware, software, and licensing agreements. Its goal is to improve vehicle safety and mobility by enabling accurate perception and safe navigation for autonomous and semi-autonomous driving systems.
About MicroVision
Industries
Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Redmond, Washington
Founded
1993
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Trucking ADAS economics support faster adoption through measurable per-mile savings.
- Tri-Lidar Architecture strengthens 360-degree perception for commercial and industrial programs.
- Avular and European OEM discussions expand opportunities beyond passenger cars.
What critics are saying
- Q1 2026 revenue was $0.9 million against $16.6 million cash burn.
- Nasdaq bid-price pressure and repeated equity raises threaten dilution and liquidity.
- Scantinel tape-out in 2027 delays commercialization and gives rivals time to win programs.
What makes MicroVision unique
- MicroVision combines automotive lidar hardware with embedded perception software.
- Its open sensor processor lets customers run proprietary code directly.
- Recent Luminar and Scantinel acquisitions broaden range from short-range to FMCW lidar.
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Funding
Total Funding
$413M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
14 Rounds
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Company Equity
Stock Price
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -2%2 year growth
↓ -2%Microvision reported fourth-quarter revenue of $200,000, primarily from industrial hardware sales, as full-year 2025 revenue fell to $1.2 million from $4.7 million in 2024, largely due to ending an agricultural equipment contract. The LiDAR company recorded $29.4 million in non-cash asset impairment charges during the quarter. Fourth-quarter operating expenses totalled $25.3 million, whilst cash used in operations was $15.4 million. Full-year cash burn improved to $58.7 million from $68.5 million in 2024. The company ended the quarter with $74.8 million in cash and securities, plus a $43 million available facility. Following acquisitions of Luminar and Scantinel, Microvision projects 2026 revenue between $10 million and $15 million, with expected cash usage of $65 million to $70 million as it consolidates operations and focuses on scalable LiDAR deployments.
MicroVision, a lidar-based perception solutions company, reported fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $0.2 million, down from $1.7 million in the prior year period. The company posted a net loss of $37.8 million, or $0.12 per share, including $29.4 million in non-cash charges related to asset impairment and inventory write-downs. The Redmond-based firm shipped initial MOVIA L sensors in December and completed strategic acquisitions of lidar assets from Scantinel Photonics and Luminar Technologies in early 2026. MicroVision plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 20% and consolidate operations from Redmond to Orlando. In February 2026, the company issued $43 million in senior secured convertible notes due March 2028, strengthening its balance sheet. MicroVision ended Q4 2025 with $74.8 million in cash and equivalents.
REDMOND, WA / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2026 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a technology pioneer delivering advanced perception solutions…...
Microvision has raised $43 million in new capital and restructured its debt to strengthen its financial position in the competitive lidar sector. The company secured zero-coupon convertible notes with High Trail Capital maturing in March 2028, using approximately $20.6 million to refinance existing obligations and receiving $22.4 million in fresh capital. CEO Glen DeVos is presenting a strategic update focusing on the company's direction following recent acquisitions from Luminar Technologies and Scantinel Photonics. The funding will support integration of these assets and accelerate product development for advanced driver-assistance systems and industrial applications. Investor sentiment remains cautious, with Microvision's share price declining approximately 40% over the past year to €0.75. The company aims to use the enhanced financial flexibility to strengthen its competitive position in autonomous driving markets.
MicroVision has agreed to acquire certain Luminar assets for $33 million in cash following a Section 363 bankruptcy auction. The deal includes intellectual property and inventory for Iris and Halo lidar sensors, key engineering and operations personnel, and select commercial contracts. The acquisition is subject to bankruptcy court approval at a hearing scheduled for 27 January 2026, with closing expected on or shortly after 2 February 2026. The purchase followed a competitive auction in Luminar's bankruptcy proceedings. MicroVision CEO Glen DeVos said the acquisition will accelerate the company's commercial objectives and expand its portfolio of lidar sensors and perception solutions. The company plans to integrate the acquired business whilst focusing on streamlining operations and managing costs. Additional details will be disclosed on MicroVision's next earnings call.
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About MicroVision
Industries
Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Redmond, Washington
Founded
1993
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