Vuzix
NASDAQ: VUZIWest Henrietta, US · Delaware corporation
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40 people in our graph share verified history with the Vuzix team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Amy Villeneuveunlockedknows Paul Travers · together at Clarkson University (overlapped)
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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.
Founders & leadership
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Paul TraversinPresident 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.
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Grant RussellinChief 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 rounds · 2015–2024
▶$20MraisedSep 2024 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$24.8MraisedJan 2015 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
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Even Realities121 shared keywordsEven Realities builds smart eyewear with a 3D heads-up display for everyday use, offering features like live translation, transcription, teleprompting, and daily task management. Its products target professionals, presenters, and creators who want contextual information and communication support during conversations, meetings, and presentations.
RealWear73 shared keywordsRealWear builds industrial smart glasses and wearable technology for frontline and field workers, aimed at improving their safety, productivity, and work quality. Founded in 2016 and used by companies such as Ford and Goodyear, its first product was the HMT-1 head-mounted display.
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In the news
Intel invests $24.8M in smartglasses maker Vuzixvator.tv · Jan 2015Frequently 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 rounds.
- Where is Vuzix headquartered?
- Vuzix is headquartered in West Henrietta, US.