Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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San Francisco, California
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Since 2015
Ouster is a lidar sensor and software company headquartered in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It is privately held and reports a 200-500 employee band with an estimated revenue band of $100-250 million. Its products include digital 3D lidar sensors and smart infrastructure solutions serving automotive, electric vehicles, robotics, industrial automation, medical, and military-defense applications. In August 2026, its BlueCity lidar system with REV8 was selected for a multimillion-dollar traffic modernization expansion in Utah, according to the company.
Ouster at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
2015
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
25
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
25
Named foreign suppliers
6
Top origins
Thailand · Singapore · Taiwan · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Ouster.
What this tells a buyer
No customs shipment data is available for this company, and its most recent reported development is a March 2026 announcement of record 2025 bookings and global expansion.
The company lists sensor, electronics, assembly, and tooling capabilities, and holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications.
The company was formed through a 2023 merger with Velodyne Lidar, and its recent work includes sensor deployments in Ukraine and a drone technology partnership for wildfire response.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
11 years in operation (founded 2015).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Ouster is a lidar sensor and software company headquartered in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It is privately held and reports a 200-500 employee band with an estimated revenue band of $100-250 million. Its products include digital 3D lidar sensors and smart infrastructure solutions serving automotive, electric vehicles, robotics, industrial automation, medical, and military-defense applications. In August 2026, its BlueCity lidar system with REV8 was selected for a multimillion-dollar traffic modernization expansion in Utah, according to the company.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2015 |
Headquarters | San Francisco, California |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Ouster makes
The company lists sensor, electronics, assembly, and tooling capabilities, and holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Sensor, Electronics, Assembly, Tooling (source: ouster.com).
Certifications
Ouster is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — ouster.com
ISO 14001 — ouster.com
ISO 9001 — ouster.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs shipment data is available for this company, and its most recent reported development is a March 2026 announcement of record 2025 bookings and global expansion. US customs bill-of-lading records list 25 inbound shipments across 6 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Thailand · Singapore · Taiwan · China.
Latest developments
2026-10-21 — Ouster Sensors Play Key Role in Forterra's Lancer Completing 1,426 Missions and 88 Casualty Evacuation Operations in Ukraine | Wed, 10/21/2026 - 07:00 (ouster.com)
2026-10-01 — Ouster Partners with Seneca to Advance Autonomous Drone Technology for Wildfire Response Operations | Thu, 10/01/2026 - 07:00 (ouster.com)
2026-08-11 — Ouster BlueCity with REV8 Lidar Wins Multimillion-Dollar Utah Traffic Modernization Expansion | Tue, 08/11/2026 - 06:00 (ouster.com)
2026-05-26 — ARGUS Interception and Ouster Announce Strategic Agreement to Strengthen the Precision and Reliability of Counter-UAS Systems with Digital Lidar | Tue, 05/26/2026 - 06:00 (ouster.com)
2026-03-05 — Ouster Accelerates Software Adoption in 2025 with Record Bookings and Global Expansion | Thu, 03/05/2026 - 06:00 (ouster.com)
2026-02-09 — Ouster Acquires StereoLabs, Creating a World-Leading Physical AI Sensing and Perception Company | Mon, 02/09/2026 - 04:30 (ouster.com)
Facilities
Ouster is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Ukraine — ouster.com
Thailand — ouster.com
Company details
The company was formed through a 2023 merger with Velodyne Lidar, and its recent work includes sensor deployments in Ukraine and a drone technology partnership for wildfire response. Ouster was founded in 2015, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 11 years in operation (founded 2015). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ouster make?
Ouster is a lidar sensor and software company headquartered in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It is privately held and reports a 200-500 employee band with an estimated revenue band of $100-250 million. Its products include digital 3D lidar sensors and smart infrastructure solutions serving automotive, electric vehicles, robotics, industrial automation, medical, and military-defense applications. In August 2026, its BlueCity lidar system with REV8 was selected for a multimillion-dollar traffic modernization expansion in Utah, according to the company.
Where is Ouster headquartered?
Ouster is headquartered in San Francisco, California (350 Treat Avenue, San Francisco, California, 94110).
When was Ouster founded?
Ouster was founded in 2015.
How big is Ouster?
Ouster has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does Ouster hold?
Ouster lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Ouster import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 25 inbound shipments for Ouster, with top origins including Thailand · Singapore · Taiwan · China.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 415-949-0108
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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