eSight
Ottawa · 2 known investors
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
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Conrad LewisFounder
WD
William D. McPheeExecutive
RH
Rob HilkesExecutive
TH
Tom HoustonExecutive
Board
SI
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Abe SchwartzBoard director
JF
Javier FloresBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$562.6K disclosed across 1 round · 2014
▶$562.6KraisedMay 2015 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
by search overlapIrisVision395 shared keywordsIrisVision builds wearable, hands-free electronic low vision aids that magnify and enhance vision, along with personalized coaching, for people living with conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, and Stargardt disease. Developed with vision scientists and supported by NIH research, it operates at the intersection of digital health and vision science and is a Skipfour product.
Letsenvision288 shared keywordsEnvision provides an application that describes visual surroundings aloud to help blind and low-vision users understand their environment independently. It functions as an assistive technology tool for people who are blind or have low vision.
ORCAM234 shared keywordsOrCam 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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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.
- 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 round.
- Where is eSight headquartered?
- eSight is headquartered in Ottawa.