eSight Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 52

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $98.3M

eSight General Information

Description

Developer of electronic glasses designed to enhance vision for people living with central vision loss, blurry vision, and blind spots. The company's glasses specializes in include a high-definition camera and supporting technologies to capture and display a real-time video feed, enabling people living with visual impairments to achieve their dreams.

Contact Information

Website
www.esighteyewear.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 600 North Centennial Street
  • Zeeland, MI 49464
  • United States
+1 (616)
Primary Industry
Therapeutic Devices
Other Industries
Other Devices and Supplies
Parent Company
Gentex
Vertical(s)
Wearables & Quantified Self
Corporate Office
  • 600 North Centennial Street
  • Zeeland, MI 49464
  • United States
+1 (616)

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eSight Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
10. Merger/Acquisition 02-Nov-2023 $98.3M Completed Generating Revenue
9. Later Stage VC 01-Aug-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Debt - General 30-May-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC (Series B) 30-Nov-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Reverse Merger 26-Nov-2015 Cancelled Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC 12-Mar-2014 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Grant 03-May-2013 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC 12-Jul-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC 05-Jan-2010 $750K $5.61M Completed Startup
1. Early Stage VC 30-Apr-2009 $4.86M $4.86M Completed Startup
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eSight Comparisons

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Developer of electronic glasses designed to enhance vision for people living with central vision loss, blurry vision, an
Therapeutic Devices
Zeeland, MI
52 As of 2023

Pleasanton, CA
 

Jerusalem, Israel
 
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eSight Competitors (4)

One of eSight’s 4 competitors is IrisVision, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Pleasanton, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
IrisVision Venture Capital-Backed Pleasanton, CA
OrCam Private Equity-Backed Jerusalem, Israel
Freedom Scientific Private Equity-Backed Clearwater, FL
NuEyes Technologies Venture Capital-Backed Newport Beach, CA
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eSight Patents

  • 42

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 15

    Granted

  • 1

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

eSight Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
CA-201541-S Vision apparatus comprising frame and pivotable display Active 22-Feb-2021
WO-2021217277-A1 Wearable near-to-eye vision systems Inactive 01-May-2020
AU-201710996-S Vision apparatus comprising eyewear frame and pivotable display Active 01-Sep-2016
AU-201710997-S Vision apparatus comprising eyewear frame and pivotable display Active 01-Sep-2016
CA-170224-S Vision apparatus comprising eyewear frame combined with pivotable display Active 01-Sep-2016
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eSight Former Investors (17)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Angel One Investor Network Angel Group Minority
Angel (individual) Minority
Boston Harbor Angels Angel Group Minority
Capital Angel Network Angel Group Minority
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Government
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eSight FAQs

  • When was eSight founded?

    eSight was founded in 2006.

  • Where is eSight headquartered?

    eSight is headquartered in Zeeland, MI.

  • What is the size of eSight?

    eSight has 52 total employees.

  • What industry is eSight in?

    eSight’s primary industry is Therapeutic Devices.

  • Is eSight a private or public company?

    eSight is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of eSight?

    The current valuation of eSight is .

  • What is eSight’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for eSight is .

  • How much funding has eSight raised over time?

    eSight has raised $25.5M.

  • Who are eSight’s investors?

    Angel One Investor Network, , Boston Harbor Angels, Capital Angel Network, and Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario are 5 of 17 investors who have invested in eSight.

  • Who are eSight’s competitors?

    IrisVision, OrCam, Freedom Scientific, and NuEyes Technologies are competitors of eSight.

  • When was eSight acquired?

    eSight was acquired on 02-Nov-2023.

  • Who acquired eSight?

    eSight was acquired by Gentex.

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