AEye, Inc.

AEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIDR) is a lidar technology company focused on developing software-defined perception systems for automotive, mobility, and industrial applications. The company went public through a merger with CF Acquisition Corp. VIII, a blank-check vehicle sponsored by Cantor Fitzgerald that completed its IPO in 2020. The business combination was announced in early 2021, with the May 3, 2021 Form 8-K filing reflecting a material event during the de-SPAC process. AEye's technology targets advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicle markets, positioning it within the automotive sensor and lidar hardware sector. Sign up at SpacDesk for full filing history, deal timelines, and sponsor analytics on LIDR and hundreds of other SPAC transactions.