AEye, Inc.

AEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIDR) is a lidar technology company developing adaptive, high-performance sensing systems for automotive and industrial applications. The company completed its public market debut in 2021 through a SPAC merger with CF Acquisition Corp. VIII, a blank-check vehicle sponsored by Cantor Fitzgerald. On April 29, 2026, AEye filed a DEFA14A — additional definitive proxy materials — indicating an active shareholder solicitation process is underway. AEye operates within the autonomous vehicle and advanced sensing sector, an industry that has faced considerable headwinds and consolidation since the peak of the SPAC wave. To access the full filing record, corporate history, and real-time data on LIDR, sign up for a SpacDesk account today.