Heru
Heru Inc. is a spinoff from the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, focusing on AI-powered wearable devices for vision diagnostics and augmentation. With over 10 years of clinical research, Heru's technology aims to improve the quality of life for patients with visual disorders by providing a portable and user-friendly platform for eye care. The company has received recognition, including the CES Innovation Award, and is positioned to enhance tele-optometry strategies, making eye care more accessible and efficient.
Heru
Heru Inc. is a spinoff from the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, focusing on AI-powered wearable devices for vision diagnostics and augmentation. With over 10 years of clinical research, Heru's technology aims to improve the quality of life for patients with visual disorders by providing a portable and user-friendly platform for eye care. The company has received recognition, including the CES Innovation Award, and is positioned to enhance tele-optometry strategies, making eye care more accessible and efficient.
TL;DR
Headquarters: Miami, FL
Founding year: 2018
Core product: AI-powered vision diagnostics and augmentation software for AR/VR headsets (re:Vive by Heru)
Recent funding: Series A (May 2021)
Clinical scale: 100,000+ eyes examined (company milestone)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Tele-optometry, vision diagnostics, and vision augmentation for patients with visual disorders.
Founded
2018
Industry
Medical software / Healthtech
Funding Track Record
2.7M
Company announced FDA registration following a $2.7M seed round
Investor Signal
“Investors include D1 Capital Partners, Krillion Ventures, Gradient, and Flourish Ventures”