MicroVision Schedules Feb. 25 Lidar Strategy Chat After Two Acquisitions, Raises $43M
MicroVision will host a Feb. 25 fireside chat with CEO Glen DeVos to outline its lidar strategic plan after two acquisitions in Q1 2026. On Feb. 23 the company issued $43 million in zero-coupon secured convertible notes due 2028, deferring prior debt and funding integration of Luminar and Scantinel assets.
1. Upcoming Fireside Chat
On Feb. 25 at 10:00 AM ET, MicroVision CEO Glen DeVos will join McKinsey Partner Emeritus Hans-Werner Kaas for a live video-enabled fireside chat to discuss industry dynamics, the rationale behind two recent strategic acquisitions, and the company’s near- and long-term lidar roadmap.
2. Strategic Acquisitions Completed
In January and February 2026, MicroVision completed two strategic acquisitions—securing assets from Luminar Technologies and Scantinel Photonics—to expand its short- and long-range lidar portfolio and accelerate deployment in automotive, industrial, and defense markets.
3. $43 Million Convertible Note Financing
On February 23, MicroVision issued zero-coupon senior secured convertible notes totaling $43 million due March 1, 2028, including a $20.6 million note exchanged from prior debt and a $22.4 million new note, to defer repayment obligations, fortify its balance sheet, and fund integration of acquired assets.