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Ouster
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Ouster

Ouster

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Ouster, Inc.: A leading American tech firm specializing in high-resolution 3D lidar sensors for diverse applications.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2015
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Ouster, Inc. is an American technology company founded in 2015 by Angus Pacala and Mark Frichtl. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ouster specializes in developing high-resolution, digital 3D lidar sensors. These sensors are used across various industries, including autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, robotics, drones, mapping, defense, and security systems. The company's mission is to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability through advanced lidar technology.

Ouster has made significant strides in the lidar industry, becoming publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker OUST. Notable achievements include securing SMART Grant funding to improve road safety and developing lidar-based perimeter intrusion detection systems to reduce nuisance alarms. With a revenue of $41 million in 2022 and around 200 employees, Ouster continues to push the boundaries of lidar technology under the leadership of CEO Angus Pacala and CTO Mark Frichtl.

Ouster - Quick Facts

When was Ouster founded?

Ouster was founded in 2015.

Where is Ouster's headquarters located?

Ouster's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

How much has Ouster raised to-date?

As of Feb 17, 2023, Ouster has raised a total of $282M (USD).

How many employees does Ouster have?

Ouster has 321 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Ouster - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • LiDAR
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Government
Main Product
  • LiDAR Sensors
Tags
  • Automation
  • Robotics
Unique IDs
  • ein: 000000000
  • secCik: 0001816581
  • ticker: OUST
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
Show 12 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 485100Urban Transit Systems
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 510000Information
  • 485000Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 485110Urban Transit Systems
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 4700Transportation Services
  • 4720Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation
  • 4729Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 7372Prepackaged Software