Austin Russell
Chief Executive Officer at LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Net worth: 200 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Austin Russell founded Luminar Technologies, Inc. and LAZR, Inc. Currently, Mr. Russell holds the position of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for Luminar Technologies, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer & Director at LAZR, Inc. (a subsidiary of Luminar Technologies, Inc.). He is also Senior Advisor at COVA Acquisition Corp.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
100.00% | 2023-05-14 | 97,088,670 ( 100.00% ) | 191 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2023-05-15 | 4,596,798 ( 1.42% ) | 9 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Austin Russell active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-12-31 |
LAZR, Inc.
 LAZR, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology LAZR, Inc. produces sensor technologies for autonomous vehicle industry. The firm is fueled by group of optimists and problem solvers. The company was founded by Austin Russell and Jason Eichenholz in 2012 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Founder | 2011-12-31 |
Former positions of Austin Russell
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| COVA ACQU | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 2 |
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LAZR, Inc.
LAZR, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology LAZR, Inc. produces sensor technologies for autonomous vehicle industry. The firm is fueled by group of optimists and problem solvers. The company was founded by Austin Russell and Jason Eichenholz in 2012 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Electronic Technology |
COVA Acquisition Corp.
 COVA Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance COVA Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. The firm was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was incorporated on December 11, 2020 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
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