Wristcam
Company

Last deal

$25M

Amount

Series A

Stage

15.06.2021

Date

3

all rounds

$76M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

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About Company
Wristcam Inc. is a company that specialises in computer vision for wearables.

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Wristcam

founded date

01.01.2012

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Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Series A

IPO status

Private

Description

The company's first product, Wristcam, is an ultra-compact camera system designed for Apple Watch, which uses a multi-patented Computer Vision Engine to enable real-time visual processing for constrained mobile applications. With two cameras, Wristcam powers video calling, photo, video, and messaging experiences straight from Apple Watch, making it the first smartband to receive Apple's "Made for Apple Watch" designation. The company has received several industry awards and has attracted over $80 million in funding since its inception.
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