What is OrCam?
Founded in 2010 by industry veterans Prof. Amnon Shashua and Mr. Ziv Aviram, OrCam Technologies leverages sophisticated AI-driven computer vision to assist individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or possess reading and hearing challenges. By translating visual information into immediate audio feedback, the company has established a unique market position at the intersection of deep-tech innovation and social impact. The firm's lineage, tied to the success of Mobileye, provides a strong foundation for its scalable, high-performance hardware and software ecosystems that are currently being deployed on a global scale.
How much funding has OrCam raised?
OrCam has raised a total of $86.4M across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$15M
Series B
$71.4M
Series A (2014): $15M with participation from Intel Capital
Series B (2018): $71.4M led by BRM Capital, Intel Capital, and Aviv Venture Capital
Key Investors in OrCam
Intel Capital
Founded in 1991, Intel Capital, a division of Intel, invests in innovative startups targeting artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, datacenter, Cloud, 5G, next-generation compute, and a wide range of other technologies.
Aviv Venture Capital
Established in 2001, Aviv Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in high-tech companies in Israel, focusing on those with breakthrough technologies and significant intellectual property.
BRM Capital
Prestige Capital has helped nearly 1,000 companies grow or turn around their businesses by providing more than $4 billion in funds by converting accounts receivable into immediate working capital.
What's next for OrCam?
Following this major strategic investment, OrCam is poised to accelerate its R&D initiatives and expand its international footprint. The company is expected to focus on refining its machine learning algorithms to improve accuracy and user experience across its product suite. By leveraging the expertise of its high-profile backers, OrCam will likely prioritize the integration of its technology into broader enterprise-level applications and consumer markets, ensuring that its assistive platforms remain at the cutting edge of the artificial intelligence industry. The focus remains on scaling production and deepening the intellectual property moat that has defined its growth since inception.
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