What Solidvue does

SolidVue is a South Korean fabless semiconductor company founded in November 2020 that designs single-chip solid-state LiDAR sensor integrated circuits (ICs) based on proprietary CMOS SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diode) technology. The company was established by three university professors — JaeHyuk Choi and Jung-Hoon Chun from Sungkyunkwan University and Seong-Jin Kim from UNIST — with prior R&D experience at Samsung Electronics' LiDAR and TOF teams, Rambus, and Samsung S.LSI. Its core technology integrates SPAD pixel arrays, AFE, hTDC, ISP algorithms, and PMIC into a single SoC, replacing the mechanical components used in traditional LiDAR systems; the company states it is the only firm in South Korea with this fully semiconductor-based architecture, competing globally primarily with Japan's Sony.

The product portfolio comprises three core LiDAR sensor ICs: the SL-2.2 (400x128 resolution, 200m detection range, 99.9% accuracy, CES 2025 Innovation Award winner, scheduled for 2025 release), the SV-110 (192x112 resolution, 150m range, 120°x35° FoV), and the SV-120 (240x160 resolution, MIPI CSI-2 output). Target applications span automotive ADAS and autonomous driving (primary), robotics, industrial automation, and smart city infrastructure. The company is pre-revenue, with mass production targeted for 2025 and a potential IPO on the roadmap.

SolidVue's go-to-market is sales-led, with direct engagement of automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers (e.g., Hyundai Mobis, Hanamicron, Telechips, Bitree, LG Display, LG Innotek) and LiDAR module integrators (SOSLAB, Lumotive) for joint development and supply agreements. Marketing is conducted through major industry events (CES 2024 and 2025, ISSCC 2022-2024, VLSI Symposium, SEDEX) and direct corporate technology exchanges. Revenue will be generated through hardware sales of LiDAR sensor ICs and evaluation kits. Capitalization includes approximately KRW 7.5 billion in disclosed equity (Series A 2022, Series B 2023) and over KRW 60 billion in cumulative South Korean government grants across MOTIE programs (Next-generation Semiconductor Technology Development, K-Sensor, Materials and Components Technology Development, Rising Star Fabless), reflecting significant state-backed support for domestic LiDAR semiconductor localization.

Name

Solidvue

Legal name

SolidVue Inc.

Website

https://solid-vue.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SolidVue is a South Korean fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2020 that designs single-chip CMOS SPAD-based solid-state LiDAR sensor ICs for automotive ADAS, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial applications, targeting 2025 mass production and a potential IPO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LiDAR Sensor Semiconductors

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

LiDAR & 3D Sensing Modules (HDAHALAG)

Keywords

• LiDAR sensor ICs
• CMOS SPAD technology
• Solid-state LiDAR
• Time-of-flight sensors
• Fabless semiconductor

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. LiDAR Sensor IC Products: Sale of solid-state LiDAR sensor IC products including SV-110, SV-120, and SL-2.2. Company designs and sells LiDAR sensors as SoC solutions targeting autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial applications.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SolidVue designs and sells single-chip solid-state LiDAR sensor ICs based on proprietary CMOS SPAD (Single Photon Avalanche Diode) technology. Its sensor ICs integrate SPAD pixel arrays, AFE/TDC/PMIC circuits, sensor architecture, and image signal processing (ISP) algorithms into a single System-on-Chip (SoC), replacing mechanical LiDAR components for use in autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, industrial automation, and smart city applications.

Product overview

SolidVue develops single-chip ToF LiDAR sensor ICs using proprietary CMOS SPAD technology. The product portfolio includes the flagship SL-2.2 (400x128 resolution, 200m range), the SV-110 long-range sensor (192x112 resolution, 150m range), and the SV-120 mid-range sensor (240x160 resolution). All products are solid-state LiDAR sensors that replace mechanical components with semiconductor technology, reducing size by 10x and cost by 100x compared to traditional mechanical LiDAR systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SL-2.2 High-Resolution LiDAR Sensor IC High-resolution single-chip LiDAR sensor IC with 400x128 pixel resolution, 200m detection range, and 99.9% detection accuracy, integrated into a 1.4cm x 1.4cm BGA package. Designed for automotive ADAS, autonomous driving, and high-performance 3D sensing applications requiring long-range, high-resolution solid-state LiDAR.
• SV-110 Long-Range Solid-State Scanning LiDAR Sensor Long-range solid-state scanning LiDAR sensor with 192(H) x 112(V) pixel resolution, 120° x 35° field of view, 150m detection range, approximately 30fps frame rate, 940nm wavelength, and 140-pin BGA package (17.5x17.5mm) with USB 3.0 interface. Designed for automotive ADAS, autonomous vehicles, and long-range 3D sensing applications.
• SV-120 High-Resolution SPAD Sensor (Mid-Range)

Quantifiable outcome

• 10x smaller and 100x cheaper than mechanical LiDAR
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• LumotivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2025Strategic collaboration to develop next-generation LiDAR systems integrating SolidVue's dTOF SPAD array receiver with Lumotive's Light Control Metasurface (LCM) beamforming chip. Focus on creating reference design for high performance in resolution, precision, and efficiency for LiDAR module developers across autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and smart devices.
• SOSLABstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on LiDAR module development. SOSLAB produces light-emitting unit and LiDAR platform, conducting evaluations of SolidVue's sensor SoC. Partnership for next-generation semiconductor technology development project.
• Hyundai MobisstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDemand company partnership for joint technology development. Hyundai Mobis participating as demand corporation in Global Star Fabless project.
• Dongwoon AnatechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership under K-Fabless Technology Development Support program. Collaboration on TOF sensor IC technology development.
• LG InnotekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology exchange meeting participant for potential cooperation in LiDAR and sensor technology.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sony: Sony's Semiconductor Solutions division develops CMOS SPAD depth sensors for automotive LiDAR and ToF applications. Explicitly cited by SolidVue as the only other company globally with comparable CMOS SPAD LiDAR technology, making it the closest direct peer.
• SOSLAB: Korean LiDAR module maker producing LiDAR platforms and light-emitting units. Already a SolidVue co-development partner, integrating SolidVue's sensor SoC into LiDAR modules — directly comparable as a fellow Korean LiDAR specialist.
• Lumotive: US-based programmable optical semiconductor company developing Light Control Metasurface (LCM) beamforming chips for LiDAR. Active co-development partner with SolidVue on next-gen LiDAR reference designs, addressing the same automotive/industrial/smart-device market.

Broad incumbents

• STMicroelectronics: STMicroelectronics offers SPAD-based direct Time-of-Flight sensors and is a major automotive semiconductor incumbent. Comparable in LiDAR sensor IC technology but serves a broader semiconductor portfolio across automotive, industrial, and consumer.
• onsemi: onsemi (formerly ON Semiconductor) acquired SensL and supplies SiPM and SPAD arrays for automotive and industrial LiDAR. A broad incumbent with overlapping LiDAR sensor IC technology but a much larger portfolio and global customer base.

Emerging players

• Innoviz Technologies: Israeli solid-state LiDAR company targeting automotive OEMs (BMW) with MEMS-based LiDAR sensors. Comparable as a solid-state LiDAR player, though uses a different beam-steering architecture than SolidVue's SPAD receiver approach.
• Hesai Group: Chinese LiDAR systems company with strong automotive OEM wins (Li Auto, Xpeng) and growing robotics exposure. Comparable end-market focus (automotive LiDAR), though Hesai integrates full LiDAR systems rather than selling sensor ICs.
• RoboSense: Chinese LiDAR systems maker offering mechanical and solid-state LiDAR for automotive and robotics. Competes in the same downstream applications (ADAS, autonomous vehicles, robotics) and serves as a reference point for SolidVue's mass-market traction.
• Aeva Technologies: US-based LiDAR company developing FMCW silicon photonic LiDAR-on-chip sensors for automotive and industrial. Comparable as a chip-level LiDAR innovator pursuing scale integration, though using a different sensing modality.
• Ouster: US-based digital LiDAR company serving automotive, robotics, and smart infrastructure. Comparable end-market exposure, though Ouster sells full LiDAR systems (mechanical and solid-state) rather than sensor ICs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/solidviewkorea

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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