Envision
Envision is an assistive technology company dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision by enabling them to access everyday visual information independently. Their core offerings include Envision Glasses, smartglasses with integrated AI for real-time text recognition, object description, and video calling, and the Envision App, a free smartphone application with similar capabilities. The Envision Companion feature allows users to connect with friends and family for real-time visual assistance. The company focuses on providing knowledge, independence, and possibility through its innovative wearable and mobile solutions, aiming to remove barriers caused by visual impairment.
Envision
Envision is an assistive technology company dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision by enabling them to access everyday visual information independently. Their core offerings include Envision Glasses, smartglasses with integrated AI for real-time text recognition, object description, and video calling, and the Envision App, a free smartphone application with similar capabilities. The Envision Companion feature allows users to connect with friends and family for real-time visual assistance. The company focuses on providing knowledge, independence, and possibility through its innovative wearable and mobile solutions, aiming to remove barriers caused by visual impairment.
TL;DR
Sector: Assistive technology for blind and low vision
Flagship products: Envision App (mobile) and AI-powered smartglasses (Envision/Ally Glasses)
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: The Hague / Rotterdam area, Netherlands
Reported customers: 200,000+
Known funding: Seed €1.5M (announced May 18, 2021)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Accessibility for blind and low-vision individuals; real-time visual information access
Founded
2017
Industry
Assistive Technology
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
1.5M
Announced seed round of 1.5M with multiple investors including 4impact, Impact Ventures Hungary, ABN AMRO Fund and several strategic/angel investors.
Investor Signal
“Raised impact and bank-backed seed funding including impact funds and ABN AMRO Fund”