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Vuzix

NASDAQ: VUZI

West Henrietta, US · Delaware corporation

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Vuzix develops waveguide optics, display systems, and OEM platforms for device makers, and designs and manufactures enterprise AI smart glasses for warehouse, field service, healthcare, and industrial use. Its products and OEM programs serve defense, enterprise, consumer, and medical markets.

Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardware

Founders & leadership

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Paul TraversPresident and Chief Executive OfficerPaul Travers is President and Chief Executive Officer of Vuzix, which develops waveguide optics, display systems, and smart glasses for enterprise and industrial applications. He previously founded Forte Sound, Etek Labs, and Forte Technologies.
GRGrant Russell
Grant RussellChief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
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Peter JamesonChief Operating Officer

Board

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Alexander RuckdaeschelBoard director
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Paula Whitten-DoolinBoard director
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Edward KayBoard director
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Timothy HarnedBoard director
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William LeeBoard director
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Michael ScottBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$44.8M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 1900–2024

▶$20MraisedSep 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Grant RussellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paula Whitten-DoolinDirector
  • Edward KayDirector
  • Peter JamesonExecutive Officer
  • Paul TraversExecutive Officer, Director
  • Timothy HarnedDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$20M
First sale
Sep 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$24.8MraisedJan 2015 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul TraversExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alexander RuckdaeschelDirector
  • William LeeDirector
  • Michael ScottDirector
  • Grant RussellExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$24.8M
Amount sold
$24.8M
First sale
Jan 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$53.7Mvaluation at IPODec 2009 · $0.19/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Vuzix do?
Vuzix develops waveguide optics, display systems, and OEM platforms for device makers, and designs and manufactures enterprise AI smart glasses for warehouse, field service, healthcare, and industrial use. Its products and OEM programs serve defense, enterprise, consumer, and medical markets.
Who founded Vuzix?
Vuzix was founded by Paul Travers.
How much funding has Vuzix raised?
Vuzix has disclosed $44.8M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Vuzix headquartered?
Vuzix is headquartered in West Henrietta, US.