Cepton
Motor Vehicle ManufacturingCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Cepton is a Silicon Valley-based company that develops lidar-based solutions for automotive and smart infrastructure applications. Founded in 2016 and part of the Koito Group, it aims to mainstream lidar by delivering balanced performance, cost, and reliability to enable scalable 3D perception across industries. The company operates within the motor vehicle manufacturing sector and is headquartered in San Jose, California, with a center of excellence in Troy, Michigan to support automotive customers in the Detroit area and a presence in Germany to serve European clients. Cepton targets automotive manufacturers and other customers seeking advanced sensing for vehicles and infrastructure, emphasizing broad deployment of high-quality lidar solutions. Its footprint and capabilities reflect a global approach to supporting markets with local automotive and European presence.