TechCrunch Startup News Teradar raises $150M for a sensor it says beats lidar and radar
Nov 12, 2025
Teradar introduces a groundbreaking sensor that operates in the terahertz spectrum, blending the advantages of radar and lidar. Live demos at CES transformed skeptical automakers into believers. They secured a whopping $150 million in Series B funding from defense-focused investors. Targeting deployment in 2028 models, Teradar emphasizes modularity for various automotive needs. The founding team's motivation stems from personal tragedy, aiming to prevent sensor failures in challenging conditions. Defense applications loom, but the immediate focus remains on automotive validation.
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Terahertz Combines Radar And LiDAR Strengths
- Teradar's sensor images using the terahertz band, between microwaves and infrared.
- It combines radar's all-weather robustness with LiDAR's higher resolution.
Convincing Demos Won Over Skeptics
- Carey demos the sensor at CES outside the Westgate Hotel to skeptical automaker reps.
- He says people often don't believe it until they try to break it themselves.
Major $150M Round Signals Market Validation
- Teradar raised a $150M Series B from strategic investors, including defense and mobility firms.
- That funding signals serious industry interest and validation for the technology.