A&O Shearman advised StereoLabs, a French pioneer in AI-powered vision and perception solutions, on its acquisition by Ouster, Inc., a US-based leader in high-resolution digital LiDAR sensors and artificial intelligence software.
Founded in 2010, StereoLabs provides high-quality 3D vision solutions for advanced perception systems used across robotics, industrial applications, and smart infrastructure. Its combination with Ouster aims to create the first unified reference platform for Physical AI, integrating high-performance digital lidar, cameras and AI compute with sensor fusion and perception software, applications, and proven in-house AI models.
The transaction will also enable Ouster to accelerate its commercial expansion and significantly broaden its total addressable market, now estimated at approximately USD130 billion, with rapidly growing use cases in humanoid robotics, industrial automation, and visual inspection systems. StereoLabs will continue to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ouster.
"This transaction brings together two complementary leaders to build a next-generation perception platform."
Romy Richter
Partner
"We are delighted to have advised StereoLabs on this strategic milestone. This transaction brings together two complementary leaders to build a next-generation perception platform. It demonstrates A&O Shearman's ability to rapidly and seamlessly mobilize transatlantic teams on complex transactions that combine technological, regulatory, and cross-border considerations", said Romy Richter, partner at A&O Shearman.
The A&O Shearman team was led in Paris by Romy Richter (partner), with Alexia Monne, Marie-Amélie Vieuille, and Yasmine Benhmida (associates) handling the corporate aspects; Charles Del Valle (partner) and Thibault Faivre-Pierret (senior associate) working on tax matters; Luc Lamblin (counsel) and Charles-Hugo Lerebour (associate) covering regulatory aspects; as well as Charles Tuffreau (partner) and Marianne Delassaussé (consultant) addressing intellectual property matters.
The U.S. offices of A&O Shearman also contributed to the transaction, with Romain Dambre (partner) handling corporate aspects; Ryan Robski (partner) and Youssef Aziz (associate) working on capital markets matters; and John Hibbard (partner) and Ryan Sedwick (associate) focusing on tax matters. Ouster was advised by Latham & Watkins LLP.