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eSight

Ottawa · Founded 2006 · 30 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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eSight makes a wearable, hands-free digital device that uses a camera and image-processing algorithms to enhance sight for people with central vision loss and legal blindness caused by more than 20 eye conditions. The product offers features such as zoom, contrast, and color filters to help users read, recognize faces, watch TV, and maintain mobility, and it includes a personal coaching program for setup and support.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Founders & leadership

eSight was founded in 2006 by Conrad Lewis.

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Conrad LewisFounderConrad Lewis served as chief marketing officer and chief technology officer at multinational public companies and is director of eSight, which develops wearable devices to enhance vision for people with blindness and central vision loss.
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William D. McPheeExecutive
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Rob HilkesVice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs2007–2019Rob Hilkes is founder and former CEO of eSight, which he established in 2007 to develop wearable video systems for people with partial sight loss. Prior to eSight, he worked as an engineer at NCR on image processing systems and held product management roles at several semiconductor companies including Gennum, MOSAID, Tundra, and Potentia.
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Tom HoustonExecutive

Board

SISam Ifergan
Sam IferganDirector2018–2023Founder & Managing Partner at iGan Partners
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Abe SchwartzBoard director
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Javier FloresBoard director

Investors · 2

iGan Partnerslisted by iGan PartnersToronto · $365K – $2.2Mvia Sam Ifergan · board

How we know: iGan Partners's portfolio page · board seat on SEC Form D · funding news · betakit.com · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$562.6K disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2014–2019

▶$562.6KraisedMay 2015 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Abe SchwartzDirector
  • William D. McPheeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rob HilkesExecutive Officer
  • Sam IferganDirector
  • Conrad LewisDirector
  • Tom HoustonExecutive Officer
  • Javier FloresDirector
Offering amount
$562.6K
Amount sold
$562.6K
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Canada (federal Level)
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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LetsenvisionEnvision Glasses are AI-powered smartglasses designed for people who are blind or have low vision, featuring an integrated camera and speakers that describe the visual environment. The device provides access to visual information through text recognition, object detection, scene description, and other accessibility features.
OrCamOrCam builds AI-powered handheld and wearable assistive devices, such as the MyEye and Read product lines, that read text aloud, describe surroundings, and recognize faces. The products serve blind, visually impaired, and low-vision users as well as people with reading challenges like dyslexia and ADHD.

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In the news

eSight raises $10 million, promotes CCO Kevin Banderk to CEO | BetaKitbetakit.com · May 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does eSight do?
eSight makes a wearable, hands-free digital device that uses a camera and image-processing algorithms to enhance sight for people with central vision loss and legal blindness caused by more than 20 eye conditions. The product offers features such as zoom, contrast, and color filters to help users read, recognize faces, watch TV, and maintain mobility, and it includes a personal coaching program for setup and support.
Who founded eSight?
eSight was founded by Conrad Lewis in 2006.
Who are eSight's investors?
eSight's investors include Boston Harbor Angels, iGan Partners.
How much funding has eSight raised?
eSight has disclosed $562.6K raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is eSight headquartered?
eSight is headquartered in Ottawa.