
Be My Eyes connects blind and low vision users with volunteers and companies worldwide through live video and AI, providing free visual assistance. With over 8 million volunteers and support in 180+ languages, the platform aims to make everyday tasks accessible for all, enhancing the quality of life for its users.

Be My Eyes connects blind and low vision users with volunteers and companies worldwide through live video and AI, providing free visual assistance. With over 8 million volunteers and support in 180+ languages, the platform aims to make everyday tasks accessible for all, enhancing the quality of life for its users.
What they do: Connect blind and low-vision users with sighted volunteers, company representatives, and AI via live video and image assistance
Scale: Millions of volunteers; service available in 150+ countries and 180+ languages
Recent financing: Series A+ of $6.1M announced Jan 22, 2025
Team size (snapshot): Approximately 292 employees
Accessibility technology for blind and low-vision users; assistive services and accessible customer support
2015
Accessibility / Assistive Technology
$6,100,000
Round included Enable Ventures, ECMC Group's Educational Impact Fund, National Federation of the Blind, LiteCap, and Samaritan Partners; described as Series A+ plus non-dilutive working capital from enterprise partners.
“Enable Ventures led recent Series A+; participation from mission-aligned investors (ECMC Group Educational Impact Fund, National Federation of the Blind, LiteCap, Samaritan Partners)”