Last updated 2026-09-04
- Raised $165M Series B led by Key1 Capital, Sep 2026
- Raised $107M A Round Extension led by Key1 Capital, Jan 2026
- Raised $35M Series A led by Avigdor Willenz
Total raised
$319.0M
Last: C Round 2026-09
Stage
Series C
Founded
2021
Headcount
120
HQ
Sunnyvale, United States
Sector
Robotics
About
Lyte is a physical AI perception company that designs custom silicon, multimodal sensors, and spatial software to give robots and autonomous systems a trustworthy, real-time view of the physical world. Their LyteVision™ platform integrates 4D coherent vision, high-resolution imaging, and inertial sensing onto a single synchronized timeline, enabling robots to perceive, understand, and operate safely in complex environments. Founded in 2021 by former Apple and PrimeSense engineers, Lyte aims to solve the perception problem in robotics.
Funding history · 4 rounds · $319.0M total
4 events/rounds · $319.0M Total Funding: $319.0M in Private Equity
Sep 2026
★ Key1 Capital★ Exor Ventures★ Maverick Silicon★ Atreides Management★ Venture Tech Alliance★ Avigdor Willenz's group★ Fidelity Management & Research CompanyOra GlobalExcite LabsElement LabsAvigdor WillenzFidelity Management & Researchadditional existing and new investors
Jan 2026
★ Key1 Capital★ Exor Ventures★ Atreides Management★ Venture Tech Alliance★ Fidelity Management & Research Co.★ Avigdor Willenz's groupOra GlobalAvigdor WillenzVentureTech AllianceFidelity Investments
Date unknown
Date unknown
Headcount over time
120 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Sunnyvale, United States · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is Lyte's primary focus?
- Lyte builds the perception foundation of physical AI, unifying sensing hardware, custom silicon, and perception software for robots and autonomous systems.
- When was Lyte founded and by whom?
- Lyte was founded in 2021 by former Apple and PrimeSense engineers Alexander Shpunt (CEO), Arman Hajati (CTO), and Yuval Gerson (VP Engineering).
- What is the total amount of funding Lyte has raised to date?
- Lyte has raised a total of $272,000,000 USD.
- When did Lyte complete its Series C funding round and how much was raised?
- In September 2026, Lyte completed a Series C funding round, raising $165,000,000 USD. Maverick Silicon was a lead investor.
- Which investors participated in Lyte's Series A funding round in January 2026?
- Lyte's Series A funding round in January 2026 included investments from Ora Global.
- Where is Lyte's headquarters located?
- Lyte's headquarters is located in Sunnyvale, United States.
- What technology does Lyte's LyteVision™ platform integrate?
- Lyte's LyteVision™ platform integrates 4D coherent vision, high-resolution imaging, and inertial sensing onto a single synchronized timeline.
Team · 7
Alexander Shpunt
Founder · CEO & Co-Founder
Arman Hajati
Founder · CTO & Co-Founder
Yuval Gerson
Founder · VP Engineering & Co-Founder
Avigdor Willenz
Founding Investor and Chairman of the Board
Andrew Homan
Board Member
Amir Volk
VP of Silicon
Julien Martel
Lead, Physical AI
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Robotics
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2B SalesLong-term ContractsSubscription-based Agreements (software updates and support)
Tags
artificial-intelligenceroboticsphysical-aisensorssemiconductorsmachine-visionautonomous-tech
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | lyte.ai |
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| linkedin.com/company/lyte-ai | |
| X / Twitter | x.com/LyteAI_ |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Lyte AI, Inc. |
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| Founded | 2021 |
| Employees (exact) | 120 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 66 |
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Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 10 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | lyte.ai |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 8 |
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