Phosio has secured $4 million in seed funding to accelerate the commercialization of its thin-film materials platform designed for next-generation augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) glasses.
The financing round was led by MESH and included participation from Sierra Ventures, TEL Venture Capital, Silicon Catalyst Venture, Willamette Valley Capital, and Silicon Catalyst Angels.
The funding will support the company’s efforts to bring its technology from the development stage to commercial deployment as the wearable technology industry increasingly focuses on AI-powered smart glasses as a potential successor to traditional smartphone interfaces.
Industry interest in AR and AI glasses has grown rapidly as companies explore ambient computing experiences that allow users to interact with digital information through lightweight wearable devices. However, high display and optical costs remain a significant obstacle to mass-market adoption.
According to Phosio, existing AR and AI glasses often depend on complex display architectures that can increase device size, power consumption, and manufacturing costs. The company aims to address these challenges through its proprietary thin-film platform, which integrates display functionality directly into lightweight eyewear.
“This funding allows us to move from proof-of-concept to commercial reality,” said Omid Sadeghi, co-founder and CEO of Phosio. “Our goal is to make AI-enabled eyewear accessible to everyday consumers.”
Phosio said its technology is designed to reduce the cost, bulk, and power requirements typically associated with current-generation smart glasses while enabling scalable manufacturing.
The company was founded by CEO Omid Sadeghi, Cory Perkins, and materials scientist Douglas Keszler. Its leadership team combines expertise in advanced materials, optics, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Phosio also noted that members of its broader team include former executives and early scaling specialists from Inpria, a semiconductor materials company acquired for approximately $600 million, as well as former leaders from Meta’s technology organization.
Douglas Keszler, co-founder of Phosio, said the company is focused on developing a scalable alternative to the complex lens manufacturing processes currently used in the industry.
“While the current market relies on complex and costly lens manufacturing processes, the Phosio platform targets a scalable solution that makes possible all-day wearable glasses at a consumer-friendly price point,” Keszler said.
With the new capital, Phosio plans to accelerate commercialization efforts and deepen engagement with partners across the semiconductor and consumer electronics sectors as demand for AI-enabled wearable technologies continues to grow.
