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MicroVision: Ma Activity
MicroVision acquired bankrupt Luminar's LiDAR business for $33M (down from $9-10B valuation), gaining production programs with Volvo, ASIC design team in Colorado Springs, and validation facilities in Orlando. Three strategic moves since January have reshaped product roadmap.
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The leadership read
Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.
Market context: Backdrop: a 111.2 (Hot) Talent Market Index (up 5.2 on the month) with Americas activity rising (+6.3pts).
MicroVision: 1 signal in the last 90 days.
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