TechCrunch
06 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · 3h ago
Smart glasses maker Even Realities hits $1B valuation with $150M funding led by Meituan, Tencent
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06 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · 3h ago
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Smart glasses startup Even Realities has reached a $1 billion valuation following a $150 million pre-Series B funding round led by Meituan and Tencent. — A unicorn valuation for a hardware startup indicates strong institutional confidence in the commercial viability of AI-integrated wearable optics.
+0.60Even Realities reports profitability while selling high-end smart glasses with an average order value of approximately $1,000. — Demonstrating profitability in the hardware space is a significant signal that there is sustainable demand for premium, non-camera AI eyewear.
+0.40The company has developed a proprietary optical technology called Even HAO that integrates the microchip, waveguide, and prescription support into a single design. — Proprietary hardware stacks create a competitive moat and potential IP value that distinguishes the company from software-only AI players.
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Even Realities is explicitly avoiding cameras in its flagship G2 model to prioritize user privacy and social acceptance. — This highlights a strategic pivot/niche in the market that challenges the 'camera-first' approach of giants like Meta and Snap.
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Tencent is a backer and participant in the $150M funding round for Even Realities.
Meituan is leading a $150M funding round for a high-growth AI smart glasses startup.
Mentioned as a giant being 'muscled in on' by a fast-growing competitor in the smart glasses market.
Mentioned as a giant facing competition from upstarts like Even Realities in the smart glasses sector.
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