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Lytro Inc., founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, was a Californian company specializing in digital light-field cameras. The company aimed to revolutionize photography by enabling users to refocus images after capture. Lytro's market focus included both consumers and professionals, offering products like the first-generation pocket-sized light-field camera and 3D light-field cameras.
Lytro achieved significant milestones, including pioneering commercially available light-field technology. Key figures included Ren Ng, Executive Chairman, and Kurt Akeley, CTO. Despite its innovative contributions, the company ceased operations on March 27, 2018.
Operating Status
Closed
Ownership Type(s)
Venture Capital, Private
Main Product(s)
Cameras
Technology
Data
Tags
SaaS, API
Model Types
Hardware
Revenue Type(s)
Transactional
Customer Type(s)
Consumers
Geographic Exposure
United States
When was Lytro founded?
Lytro was founded in 2006.
Where is Lytro’s headquarters located?
Lytro’s headquarters is located in Mountain View, CA, US.
When was Lytro’s last funding round?
Lytro’s most recent funding round was for $60M (USD) in February 2017.
How many employees does Lytro have?
Lytro has 175 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.
How much has Lytro raised to-date?
As of July 05, 2023, Lytro has raised a total of $215.8M (USD) since Feb 15, 2017.
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Total Raised to Date
$215.8M
USD
Last Update Feb 15, 2017
Last Deal Details
$60M
USD
Feb 15, 2017
Series D
Total Employees Over Time
175
As of Feb 2024
Lytro Address
1300 Terra Bella Ave
Mountain View,
California
94043
United States
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